Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Jonah Sachs on the experts trap: While expertise can make us enormously efficient at playing an established game, it can also make us slower to realize when the game has changed and less able to respond to those changes. Source: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Today’s emerging leaders must develop a diverse set of skills to navigate an increasingly complex and fast-paced environment. My role as a coach is to help leaders develop these forward-thinking skills, ensuring they are prepared to lead effectively in a dynamic and uncertain future. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding the Future of Executive Development The roles within senior leadership are evolving swiftly, and so too must the models in place to prepare future captains of industry. As industries continue to advance rapidly, executive development and leadership training have become increasingly important.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

This approach ensures individuals develop leadership skills gradually and with proper support. Continuous Development Programs : Leadership is not static; it requires ongoing growth. Mentorship, regular feedback, and tailored training programs ensure that potential leaders develop the skills they need to succeed.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

An interim Chief Technology Officer could be brought in to oversee the implementation of new technological systems, ensuring that the transition enhances operational efficiency without disrupting ongoing projects. For example, consider a technology company undergoing a digital transformation.

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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. Development. Here’s how to make it efficient. Communication.

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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. Development. Communication. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 9, 2022

I came across research that proves it’s not efficient. I started complaining about back-to-back meetings six years ago, but change is slow. Intoxicated with self-importance: I feel important when I rush. The more… Continue reading →

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The Leadership Gap: Why Strong Leaders Are Needed Now More Than Ever This drives home the critical importance of finding, developing, and retaining the best leaders you possibly can. On the contrary, an effective leader must develop a strong ability to hold people accountable and drive results.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

For instance, AI-powered Applicant Tracking Systems can efficiently sift through resumes to identify promising candidates based on predefined criteria, thereby reducing time-to-hire. Understanding the Modern Recruitment Landscape Recent technological advancements and evolving workforce demographics have revolutionized recruitment processes.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Welcome to the September 2020 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. Development. Communication. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared Stop Blaming Zoom!

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This time of disruption demands that organizational leaders take an honest look at their teams and how they function and then apply accurate data to inform new ideas, explore strategies, and pursue professional development to position themselves for success. Elevating direct communication.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastery over various aspects of the business—from product development to supply chain management —is essential for this leader to facilitate smooth operations and establish a foundation for sustained success. A competent leader enhances operational efficiency and supports a resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding market volatility.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This time of disruption demands that organizational leaders take an honest look at their teams and how they function and then apply accurate data to inform new ideas, explore strategies, and pursue professional development to position themselves for success. Elevating direct communication.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Create Effective Organizations A very common mistake I see leaders make is to conflate the terms effective and efficient. Efficiency is a focus on process, maximizing outputs while minimizing resources. Efficient organizations focus on the runner. They’re super talented developers, so why not have them coding?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The problem is that most business executives, even high-performing ones, dont recognize the value of mental state like elite athletes do, so they dont develop skills and habits to get to that state consistently and effortlessly. Coherent, creative, efficient, intelligent thinking and decision-making are what drives productivity.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

A skilled individual in this position coordinates teams, resources, and processes to keep everything running efficiently while simultaneously driving revenue growth, innovation, and cultural continuity. We can also coordinate additional development opportunities, including targeted coaching or periodic leadership evaluations.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Jobs’ visionary approach led to the development of revolutionary products such as the iPhone and iPad. Resolve Conflicts: Develop effective conflict resolution strategies and facilitate constructive discussions. Their strengths include: Organizational Skills: Designing efficient workflows and operational frameworks.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Developing an AI-ready organization is not merely a choice but a necessity to stay competitive and relevant. In this blog post, we will explore the critical importance of fostering an environment that embraces AI, highlighting how it can drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leadership Freak

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Organizations would be rich if they stopped losing money. 20% of every dollar earned by a company in the US is lost to employee time theft. Losses from theft, fraud, and other retail… Continue reading →

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Effective leadership development programs and a proactive approach can address these challenges, enabling organizations to cultivate a resilient workforce that can efficiently manage crises and strategic succession transitions. They should identify and nurture talent early, widen the candidate pool, and develop leaders from within.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ideally, they are going to help us to be more efficient and more effective. 34:35 Using Artificial Intelligence to optimize decisions making and improve the efficiency of business processes. 45:50 Understanding the short-term and long-term benefits, and the metrics to measure the system before its development. Get the Book.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 7, 2024

5 ways coaching helps leadership development: Improved Culture and Retention Employee retention is a critical factor in the financial health and stability of any organization. Developing Effective Communication: Clear and open communication is crucial for retaining employees. This leads to higher job satisfaction and loyalty.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability. They leverage their expertise in supply chain analytics and data-driven insights to drive informed decision-making, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and ultimately improving the bottom line.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2023

AskingForaFriend This fantastic question came in during one of our recent leadership development programs. Not giving them genuine feedback People need to have a realistic assessment of how they’re doing so they can grow and develop professionally. Three Mistakes that Will Sabotage Growing Leaders 1.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Resilience is developed and maintained through learning, optionality, and redundancy. Source: The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Resilience is never the result of top-down, hierarchical management.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Robert Waterman on bureaucracies: “Bureaucracy gets us through the day; it deals efficiently with everyday problems. Find more ideas on the LeadingThoughts index. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Remember the truth and enbjoy the ride.”

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Lead from Within

MARCH 9, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have observed that most organizations’ leadership development programs are standardized and one-size-fits-all. As a result of this, it can be directly applied to their daily tasks or challenges for increased effectiveness and efficiency. I always encourage my clients to try something new.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. These statistics underscore the critical need for innovative talent development strategies to successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of work. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2022

What process could be made more efficient? How can your team make work more efficient not just for them but for their peers as well? Help your team invest deeply in developing peer relationships in other departments AND with one another. Encourage them to fix something broken. Help them to find something broken and fix it.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A well-rounded leader in this capacity must do more than keep the lights on digitally; they define the very contours of how the organization engages its customers, develops internal talent, and monetizes digital assets. The modern digital chief now wields a broader strategic lens, serving as a linchpin across the C-suite.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This eliminates the need for travel, making it an efficient and time-saving option. By engaging in virtual executive coaching, leaders can maximize their time, focus on their development goals, and maintain productivity in demanding roles. But what is the science behind this coaching method, and why is it so effective?

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Encouraging continuous learning and development helps create a resilient workforce ready to embrace AI advancements. This perspective shifts the narrative from fear to opportunity, inspiring employees to see AI as an ally in achieving greater efficiency and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Empowering Executive Excellence through Tailored Development The business environment is ever-evolving, with senior executives at the helm steering the organizational ship toward success. This strategy not only amplifies the chances of discovering top executive talent but also refines the efficiency of the search process.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Identifying, attracting, and retaining top healthcare executives who can harmonize quality care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth is no small task. To meet these challenges, we leverage our healthcare sector knowledge and a rigorously developed methodology that goes beyond reviewing a candidates CV.

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