Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Emotional Intelligence. As a leader, you’re probably aware of the term “emotional intelligence” (EQ) by now—the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. In, Team Emotional Intelligence 2.0:

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

At the heart of every successful business enterprise is the unmistakable influence of a Chief Operating Officer– they oversee daily operations, improve processes, and promote innovation and transformation. The COO’s influence extends far beyond mere operational management.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Developing future visionary leaders is essential for sustaining organizational growth and maintaining a competitive edge in dynamic markets. Emerging leaders empower their teams to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation by continuously refining culture, tactics, and strategy.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Posted in Leadership Development Team Dynamics “The key to sustained happiness, health, and longevity is flexibility.” –Ev Duran There is a parable here in Afghanistan about a mule and a well that speaks to the value of flexibility in our lives. He and his wife, Stacy, enjoy life with their daughter and son in California.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

At the heart of effective non-profit leadership recruitment lies the recognition that candidates must not only bring strategic acumen and operational excellence but also share an intrinsic commitment to the cause. The Importance of Mission-Driven Leadership Mission-driven leadership transcends operational capability.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Change can be challenging and often met with resistance, so it’s essential for these leaders to have exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence , and strong negotiation abilities. The use of interim executives offers a strategic advantage from an operational perspective.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. One of the key benefits of performance coaching for executive development is the opportunity for self-reflection and self-discovery.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. Capture your hypotheses, ideas, and observations in a journal.

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Leading Blog

MAY 11, 2013

Self-awareness is vital to the development of a leader. The self absorbed leader struggles with self-awareness and emotional intelligence because self-awareness is about how we are perceived by others. An inward focus dooms us to operate from a place of weakness—never able to see what is holding us back.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

First, he looks for seven leadership traits : Intelligence, Self-Confidence, Integrity, Sociability, Emotional Intelligence, Humility, and Grit. Developed from Isaiah Berlin’s expose of the Greek poet Archilochus statement that “the fox knows many smaller things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.”

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 26, 2012

I’ve never understood leaders who make heavy investments in personal and professional development early in their careers, who then go on to make only minimal investments in learning once they have reached the C-suite. Learning and development are lifelong endeavors.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

A S a McKinsey & Company article stated in late March 2020: “What leaders need during a crisis is not a predefined response plan but behaviors and mindsets that will prevent them from overreacting to yesterday’s developments and help them look ahead.”. Here is one example from a leader. Which might yours be?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 13, 2010

Showing your humanity by admitting them and apologizing can help you develop better relationships with your followers Create an action plan and ask someone – mentor, friend, coach – to hold you accountable; meet with them regularly to discuss your progress and challenges. Developing Positive Leadership Habits (aspire-cs.com) [.]

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Defining Executive Development in the Context of N2Growth Building and transforming leadership capabilities are principal elements of organizational growth. In the framework of N2Growth, Executive Development refers to this critical process of fostering leadership skills.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Fortunately, the surgeon operated before the worst could happen and my husband recovered completely. Emotional Intelligence (EI) competencies comprise a skill set they must not only have at moderate to high levels but keep in balance, as well. Emotionally intelligent leaders raise performance levels.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

We can design—and redesign—organizations, institutions, and systems to better absorb disruption, operate under a wider variety of conditions, and shift more fluidly from one circumstance to the next.” It sounds like they have a high degree of emotional intelligence or ego-control. It’s engaging the world in a different way.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Another significant benefit of board advisor coaching is the development of strategic thinking skills.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Moreover, leaders who fail to continue developing will always be replaced by those who do. Let me be as clear as I can – the more responsibility a leader has, the bigger their obligation to be on the forward edge of learning, growth and development. Learning and development are lifelong endeavors.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Suggestions for C-suite executives Be open about your own learning and development. Don’t think for a second that leaders throughout the organization don’t notice the absence of discussion about c-suite development and learning. Your support of learning and development at all levels in the organization is crucial.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Executive coaching, a synergistic alliance between a professional coach and an executive or a team, is designed to tap into the inherent potential of the coachee to enhance performance, learning, and development. It delves into the complex layers of leadership, team building, strategy formation, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.

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Lead from Within

JULY 11, 2024

In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, its influence on leadership development is undeniable. According to Deloitte Insights, around 47% of companies are exploring or integrating AI into their operations, with leadership development being a growing area of focus.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 11, 2020

A component of emotional intelligence, empathy is the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Product development has been speeded up. Here in the UK, I think our Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, made some good decisions early on putting us into lockdown. Was it popular? Restaurants have moved into the takeaway market.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Controlling one's emotions is part and parcel of emotional intelligence. And, emotional intelligence has been linked to successful leadership (just did a paper on this for a university class). In fact, emotional intelligence is viewed by some as a better predictor of success than the old hallmark, IQ.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

The term artificial intelligence first appeared in an article by Stanford professor John McCarthy in 1979. Ever since, artificial intelligence or cognitive technologies as it is often referred to, have been slowly developing in capability and application. Having High Levels of Emotional Intelligence.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 15, 2022

Great leaders consistently challenge themselves to learn and develop—in other words, to have a growth mindset. How are your emotional intelligence skills? Strong leaders have the ability to understand other people’s thoughts and feelings while controlling their own emotions. How are your influence-building skills?

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 26, 2012

When it comes to fostering and developing leadership, my answer tends to be that it’s just a part of what WMACs do; it's engrained in their DNA. WMACs are always conscious of and investing in the development and leadership of their people. That's not to say that these companies are not conscious of leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

A negative environment affects daily operations and hampers long-term growth and success. Analyzing the Relationship Between Actions and Financial Performance A CEO’s role goes far beyond managing daily operations; it profoundly influences a company’s financial performance.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 31, 2015

Operational – Know how the organization works inside and out. Sit at home and map out your operational chain from start to finish. EQ – Emotional Quotient (or Emotional Intelligence). The post Developing The CEO Within You. Know this area cold. Where are the dependencies?

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant risks for leaders. While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 19, 2023

Experiential Intelligence reveals the psychological, sociological, and neurological forces that make us tick. 9:24 – The difference between intelligence quotient, emotional intelligence and experiential intelligence. 33:05 – The role of experiential intelligence in leadership vulnerability.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Interim executives often face challenging scenarios requiring careful navigation and tasks requiring high emotional intelligence and a results-focused mindset. How to Utilize Interim Management for Maximum Business Continuity Modern businesses operate in a constantly changing environment, requiring new agility and adaptability levels.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

Encourage employees to develop AI-related skills and stay updated with the latest technological advancements. Use data-driven decision-making to guide your strategic choices and optimize business operations. Nurture Emotional Intelligence: While AI excels in data analysis, human interactions still require emotional intelligence.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted. Active, intentional, empathetic, and analytical listening all require a bit of development. Thanks again for these valuable thoughts.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

I just assume I’m better, smarter, or wiser or that I have greater emotional intelligence than others. Learn the ways of the humble and make it your principal way of operating.” Which, of course, should drive me right back to my knees in confession. After all, we’re encouraged to think of others as better than ourselves.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

A well-developed commercial strategy is a guiding framework that helps organizations navigate the constant changes in the marketplace. A CCO should possess exceptional emotional intelligence and communication abilities to inspire and engage their team. Equally important are the softer skills. But it doesn’t stop there.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 5, 2019

Trust building requires mastery of integrity, emotional intelligence, and your “we” disposition. Imagine the capacities leaders can unlock when trust, robust talent development strategies, satisfactory engagement levels, and creativity are prevailing themes. For more information you can contact Yvette at www.ifbcentral.com.

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