Leading Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

When I looked back into history to track the origins of some of the everyday innovations we take for granted today, I found that every inventor tended to embody some or all of these same traits. Realizing the device could be used for high-level heating, he and a Raytheon executive cooperated to develop the microwave oven.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

You don’t train leaders you develop them – a subtle yet important distinction lost on many. The solution to the leadership training problem is to scrap it in favor of development. Don’t train leaders, coach them, mentor them, disciple them, and develop them, but please don’t attempt to train them.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Welcome to the July 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting provided How to Choose a Great Mentor. Bill recaps, “Having a good mentor can take you far in your leadership journey. Learn what traits to look for in a good mentor.”

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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. Development. Braden Kelley provided Using Intuition to Drive Innovation Success.

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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. We need to re-think leadership development methods.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

But how do the best organizations develop great leaders? Investing in leadership development: The best organizations understand that leadership development is an ongoing process. They invest in training, coaching and mentoring programs for their leaders, and provide opportunities for them to develop new skills and knowledge.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 20, 2021

Mentoring is widely lauded for the benefits it can provide to mentees, but new research from Concordia University reminds us that it also brings significant benefits to mentors too. The authors highlight that whereas the traditional view of mentoring has meant that most attention has been given to the mentee rather than the mentor.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2017

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you simply cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no – I couldn’t disagree more. The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. No is not all it’s cracked-up to be.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By investing in coaching your board chair, your organization can unlock the full potential of its leadership team, paving the way for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth. One of the critical benefits of board chair coaching is the development of practical leadership skills.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 3, 2018

Welcome to the July Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, employee performance and engagement, personal and professional development, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Team Building. Neal Burgis, Ph.

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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. Her situation demands better strategic thinking, more creativity and innovation, and greater agility and responsiveness. I still encounter too frequently outdated approaches to leadership development.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Co-Intelligence : Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Why is having a mentor crucial to success?

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QAspire

MAY 13, 2021

Bell in 2013 when they released their book Managers as Mentors. Effective mentoring is a great way to elevate capabilities of people. How does one approach mentoring when working in a hyper-competitive business environment where speed and results take up precedence? What is your #1 tip if I am looking for a mentor?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

One of my mentors once cautioned me about treating people as furniture saying that “individuals are not inantimate objects to simply be moved around and discarded, but that people require a constant investment of time and money to develop to their full potential.&# Don’t hype…stop complaining…fix the problem.

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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

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. A detailed and personalized action plan is then developed to guide individuals on their leadership journey.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

By fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, academic leaders create a dynamic learning environment that prepares students for the ever-changing demands of the modern world. They are accountable for devising and executing policies advocating academic honesty, inclusivity , and innovation.

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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. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 16, 2013

I jotted down a lot of notes during the day, and I wanted to share what I thought were the 15 best nuggets of wisdom from the event: “Pay attention (to everything)” – Eric Winquist , CEO of Jama Software , who is delivering enterprise-grade software solutions to product development challenges.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Just as elite athletes rely on quality coaches to refine their skills, maximize their potential, and achieve peak performance, leaders can benefit immensely from a skilled mentor. 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

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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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

Innovative models, digitalization, technologies—these are all important. Mentors are important mostly for lower levels in leading. Becoming teachable and open and being around other great insightful people, including mentors, has helped me tremendously. Developing leaders is not just a matter of time and experience.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Because they didn’t address these leadership gaps, cynicism and disengagement developed among the people they were responsible for leading and it eventually sabotaged performance. Employee engagement surveys were developed to help address the challenge of identifying leadership gaps. Identifies Role Models and Mentors.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 19, 2024

Some got regular help from volunteer mentors, and others didn’t. The mentors talked to the business owners over the internet and phone, helping them learn how to make their businesses better. When the researchers checked back two years later, they found that the women who had female mentors had much better results.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

Develop metrics and determine a baseline. Use this data to develop a baseline prior to doing the interventions below. Help your employees intentionally develop a sense of meaning in the virtual workplace. Provide professional development in effective virtual communication. Get your senior staff to mentor junior ones.

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Career Advancement

MAY 10, 2021

You’ll never feel fully ready for a new role or more difficult project; there’s a point where you just need to dive in and learn by doing, supported by the mentors you’ve cultivated. Take risks, stepping outside of your comfort zone and proposing innovative ideas that you feel could benefit the company.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

When I came back from maternity leave, the first thing I did was to build a clear development plan for each member of my team with a clear focus on critical thinking. Build an infrastructure for courage and innovation. Find, develop and encourage informal influencers. Build an infrastructure for courage and innovation.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

As the co-founder of a boutique investment firm with Clayton Christensen, Whitney Johnson came to realize that the frameworks of disruption not only apply to innovation and investing, but to individuals. If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge the diversity gaps in your mentoring relationships, this webinar is for you!

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 1, 2013

Welcome to the April 1st, 2013 Leadership Development Carnival! However, this year is different, because I get to host the April Carnival and bring you an outstanding collection of the “best of the best” in leadership development. presents Big-Bang in Practice: Antifragility, Innovation and Leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Therefore, offering training and development options that make your staff members feel seen, heard, and valued is essential. Here are some things you can do to use training and development opportunities to motivate your staff. . Employee development helps to ensure that everyone is on board with your practices and procedures.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2014

From @ddiworld : Are We Missing the Mark on How to Develop Leaders? Leadership: Developing Better Bosses at Google by @wallybock. Your Leadership Mentor is Not Yoda” (and 5 other Mentoring Myths ) by @WScottCochrane. Why does culture matter to innovation? The purpose of pain by @TomAsacker. collinsrod.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Executive management coaching goes beyond traditional training and development programs by offering personalized guidance and support tailored to the specific needs of each leader. This is where leadership development plays a crucial role. One key aspect of this development area is the focus on enhancing leadership capabilities.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Admiral Clark told the chiefs the story of his first command and how a chief named Leedy helped mentor him to become a better officer. Clark told the chiefs that he needed them to mentor the sailors as Chief Leedy mentored him, and that if they did, the Navy would have more sailors than it could handle. Posting your comment.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Research from two well-respected organizations makes it clear that we have a big collective blind spot that’s dragging down productivity, innovation and economic performance. When managers invest time to develop connections with and among people they become real leaders who people want to follow.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. I’m a huge advocate of refining initiatives that allow any level of talent to be developed to the maximum potential. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. They are the ones people turn to when things get tough. Great post Mike.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

” These are “ Asking for a Friend” questions I hear frequently in our leadership development programs. . Build an infrastructure for courage and innovation. Find, develop and encourage informal influencers. ” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?”

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 3, 2013

Develop a charter for my team or organization. I’ll involve my team and other stakeholders in the development of the charter, make sure it’s communicated clearly and consistently, and follow-up on a regular basis to track progress, revise, and celebrate achievements. Mentor someone. Be more innovative.

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