Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 17, 2022

Compassionate leadership is not weak. In this episode, Donato Tramuto, recognized CEO, business leader, innovator, and philanthropist makes the case that compassion is a key leadership principle that drives trust, success, and innovation while raising morale, building stronger teams, and improving overall performance.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) opened-up voting for The Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 yesterday , and the N2growth blog was one of 11 blogs nominated for the award. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information. Great stuff!

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

It requires intentional, visible leadership and a clear, consistent message that speaks louder than words. For example, if “innovation” is a core value, consider how you can visibly invite new ideas, tolerate a reasonable level of risk in pursuit of innovation, and respond with regard —even when you can’t use an idea.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap? Efficiency and productivity are not found working at or even near capacity. .:) I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 21, 2014

In today’s increasingly competitive, global market, it’s understandable why so many leaders are trying to figure out how to foster innovation in their organizations. So how is it that some organizations seem to thrive on the cutting edge while others can barely get their innovative initiatives off the ground?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 24, 2011

I can think of no better definition for a closed mind than someone unwilling to change their opinions. Moreover, it’s the ability to evolve and nuance thinking that leads to the change and innovation your organization needs to survive. When your thinking is confronted, how do you react?

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In Voyager, women finally had a realistic representation of female leadership aboard a Star Trek vessel, one that was determined and decisive but also empathic and willing to listen. In fact, she’s almost a prescient paragon of what good leadership looks like in the 21st century. So what exactly is going on?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

I was recently asked what I consider to be the most misunderstood aspect of great leadership; in other words, what makes great leaders great? If you want to become a better leader, I suggest you become comfortable with a leadership practice very few are… it’s called surrender. Control is about power – not leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2021

So we’ve created this delegation decision-making tool (we call it the strategic empowerment tool) and incorporated it into many of our leadership development programs. WHY this tool works: Strategic empowerment provides clear definitions and removes the guesswork about where to innovate. RELATIONSHIPS.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John is probably one of the world’s best known and most respected authors and speakers on the subject of leadership. In fact, three of his books (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You , and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader) have sold more than one million copies each. Oswald Sanders.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem. Communication. Creativity/Inspiration.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Nonprofits Effective leadership is vital for the success and sustainability of any organization – no less for nonprofit organizations. Strong leadership is invaluable to the success and impact of any organization, nonprofit or otherwise.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

The Empathy Edge definitively answers these questions showing how for-profit leaders can use empathy to gain the upper hand. Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. When you start to explore the benefits of empathetic leadership on a deeper level, it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

T HE context of leadership has changed. Rose Patten puts it this way in Intentional Leadership : “The spotlight on leadership has moved to how people lead in challenging and changing circumstances. Innovative models, digitalization, technologies—these are all important. Softer skills will improve, just give them time.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2020. Entrepreneurial Leadership : The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff by Joel Peterson. They need to learn to launch new initiatives, inspire others, and champion innovative approaches.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. His leadership is remarkable! I think the most important one, however, was his comment on 'Self Leadership' I agree 100%. Thanks so much for your comment Bridget.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Even the term change, a concept once reserved for the innovative and revolutionary, has been hi-jacked by the politically correct. It is this type of issue that pollutes our culture, stifles innovation, undermines our productivity, and sentences those who embrace politically correct thinking to mediocrity.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Instability breeds resilience and innovation”. G IVEN we are in a sustained period of instability, how as leaders do we dial up the resilience and innovation, without burning out ourselves or the teams we lead? How do we leverage the instability to build resilience and innovation that creates success in ourselves and our teams?

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Welcome to the October Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, creativity and inspiration, development, engagement, team building, and more. Wally Bock of Three Star Leadership provided 4 Ounces of Prevention. Team Building.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

leadership style. But it’s the opposite of what’s needed to drive the things the financial industry needs right now – in particular, innovation. Only 53% of financial employees rate their firm’s ability to innovate: at top-performing companies, this figure is 70%. If one thing stifles innovation, it’s closed minds.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 3, 2010

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full A Leadership Checklist: 10 Things To Do Right Now To Make It A Great Year by Starbucker on January 3, 2010 As a leader, I’ve learned that getting off to a great start in a new year is very important. Popularity: 70% [ ?

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

AUGUST 29, 2022

Innovation is the buzzword of buzzwords. Today’s post is by David Cutler, author of The GAME of Innovation ( CLICK HERE to get your copy). Innovation is the buzzword of buzzwords. Job descriptions seek “innovative leadership.” Organizations tout their “innovative culture.” But what exactly does it mean?

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 18, 2019

In general, the old hierarchical structure and central leadership model that I knew as a young man at IBM has given way to a more nimble team concept, in which power resides within small, self-contained units. But in fact the tech bubble was a message from the future: Time now moves faster, and businesses must too. But mission is key.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

That requires better strategic thinking, creativity and innovation, and greater agility and responsiveness. I believe, as a consequence, that we need more significant and different investment in leadership development, especially where we need transformational change. If leadership begins with the individual, then let’s start there.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. An Evolving Definition. Communication. Find Dan on Twitter at @DanOestreich.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

We found that a strategic approach to leadership was, on average, 10 times more important to the perception of effectiveness than other behaviors studied. The more people you have thinking strategically, even at the frontlines, the more innovative and dynamic your company will be. And then customize the definition for your industry.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 28, 2019

Guest post from Sara Canaday: As leaders, we are, by definition, doers. A few years ago, I was asked to facilitate a leadership retreat for a tech company. It’s not about replacing action, which we know is a necessary leadership ingredient. We deliver. We get results. The tougher the task, the better we like it. I admit it.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 15, 2018

I’d guess it’s unlikely that you think of your leadership team in this way. So you might be surprised when I say that many companies including yours are following a Superhero leadership strategy. A Superhero strategy isn’t necessarily bad, and it’s certainly better than having no leadership strategy at all.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 10, 2014

” type of questions to show you innovative ideas. Jonathan Malm delivered some killer insights into leadership and faith during this interview. It’s definitely worth picking up the book and I hope you do. The post Leadership Insights: Interview With Jonathan Malm appeared first on Joseph Lalonde.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

Unclear definition of success. Unclear Definition of Success. The answer to this question almost always comes back to two things: unclear definitions of success and/or a lack of training. Avoid these common roadblocks and you’ll release your team to be their best: Soak up their time. Be a chokepoint. Misguided support.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 30, 2014

As I look back at the past 12 months, there’s no question that this has definitely been a milestone year for me. A milestone that I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to celebrate here on my blog with the help of such leadership luminaries as Doug Conant , Liz Wiseman , Jim Kouzes, Barry Posner , and David Burkus.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

When cultural change abounds, the irony I frequently observe is organisations engage in less leadership development, rather than more. High on leadership, low on resources. Her situation demands better strategic thinking, more creativity and innovation, and greater agility and responsiveness. My personal concern. The way ahead.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Welcome to the September edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! For this month’s edition, I asked an all-star cadre of leadership development bloggers, authors, and consultants to submit an answer to the following question: “We all know that individual development plans (IDPs) need to be tailored for each leader. Jennifer V.

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