Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 31, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development This morning I hung out my freshly washed clothes to dry in the sharp, hot Mallorcan sun. years, I was struck by the realization that I actually enjoy this weekly act. Awaiting each batch of clean laundry is my funky royal blue clothes line strung between two orange trees.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

This is a leadership relationship I often overlook. When I drift away from the positive leadership practices we dedicate our lives to sharing with the world, it’s almost always because I’m not leading myself. Whatever activity keeps your mind sharp and body working the way you want it to.). Are you getting enough exercise?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The titles listed below—published in 2022—reflect a need to get realigned with solid leadership practices and thinking. Covey (Simon & Schuster, 2022) We have a leadership crisis today, where even though our world has changed drastically, our leadership style has not. Stephen M.R. Blog Post ).

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Corporate success hinges on CEOs’ and C-Suite executives’ sharp vision and strategic direction. Providing Guidance for Top-Tier Leadership Development; The N2Growth Way In today’s fast-changing business world, the concept of leadership has become more nuanced.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2019

10 Indicators Your Leadership Stock Is On the Rise by @WScottCochrane. Leadership and Management Book Podcast with @ArtPetty: Call Sign Chaos: Learning to Lead from @wallybock. At Least Six Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Leadership Opportunity by @ArtPetty. Edmund Morris on Edison by @JamesStrock.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 25, 2019

Vision and Your Leadership of Change. What I write about here is the vision that is aligned with your leadership. Vision is the starting point of leadership. The starting point for my client was a desire to develop a sustainable base from which to grow, not just shrink to survive! Leadership is about going somewhere.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

(Terry’s Note: Hi all – Today I’m introducing a new series of posts, written by guest writer Adam Tenenbaum , called Front Line Leadership. Adam is currently right in the middle of his leadership journey, overseeing a large staff at a very successful retail operation.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2021

Indian companies are engaging this skilled cadre of coaches to help nurture and develop leaders ripe for transitioning to senior roles, they are improving performance with leaders advancing from lower internal positions and seasoned executives alike.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

A healthy fear of failure has kept me sharp. Acknowledge You’re Not Perfect There are three impediments to effective leadership: The belief that you’re right, no matter what. I learned, for example, to turn my internal chatter to my advantage by reframing negative thoughts as useful data rather than objective reality.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 30, 2018

He finds it easy to be steeped in data-driven situations that require sharp focus and logical decision-making. Kurt’s experience can be explained by recent developments in neuroscience. The post Learn to Toggle for Leadership Success appeared first on Lead Change. Kolb, and also featured in this previous post on Lead Change.

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General Leadership

APRIL 18, 2013

The inspiring story of these six courageous men reminds us of the true definition of leadership. That is, leadership is not a position we earn or seek but rather is a responsibility we choose to fulfill. Karen is the CEO of the New York-based strategic technology, staffing and project management company Sharp Decisions.

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Leading Blog

JULY 3, 2019

When we need sharp thinking and problem-solving, our minds are full.”. Into this environment, Charles Fred introduces a leadership discipline that inserts pause and calls it The 24 Hour Rule. So, when we require mental acuity, we experience diminished recall. Fred provides three steps for building self-discipline around pause.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Using our Vue platform , we are known for our expertise in data-driven leadership. This strategic hire will enhance your leadership effectiveness, fuel innovation, and give your business a significant edge in a competitive market. Team Management and Leadership: What is your approach to managing and developing high-performing teams?

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Leadership Freak

APRIL 1, 2025

Self-aware leaders use their sharp edges to shape a better future. Weaknesses are tools, not flaws. For example, impatience when paired with emotional intelligence fuels progress. Channel weaknesses toward useful ends. Successful leaders understand the power of weakness. Here's how.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 1, 2018

This question lies at the heart of my conversation with my guest Doug Sundheim in this latest episode of my leadership podcast, “Leadership Biz Cafe”. In addition to being a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, Doug is the author the book, “ Taking Smart Risks, How Sharp Leaders Win When Stakes Are High ”.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Their leadership ensures the organization is ready to meet challenges and thrive. Their leadership style, strategic choices, and personal behavior set the tone for the company culture, influencing whether the work environment is invigorating or demoralizing. Conversely, a CEO’s approach can also have a detrimental impact.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

A value that is meant for “them” but not lived-out in the behavior of and choices made by the leadership, will never become part of the organizational culture. In sharp contrast, another client told me to design the session in such a way that it did not rely too heavily on the executive team’s presence.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 6, 2014

It’s the final installment of my five-week series outlining my 25 timeless (and time tested) leadership lessons that just plain work. Develop a Zen-Like Mantra. “It is Solved by Walking” Take the Leadership Litmus Test. What I got in return was one of the best leadership lessons I have ever received.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities help in guiding their teams toward a common goal. Their in-depth understanding of market dynamics and customer behaviors, coupled with sharp acumen in sales strategies and product management, ensures alignment of revenue-oriented goals across different departments.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Even though Musk’s approach doesn’t necessarily provide a blueprint to be copied any more than Steve Jobs’ approach did (even though both individuals got results), it does offer lessons to be learned and applied in our own leadership. Entrepreneurs are actually not risk takers,” says X.com CFO Roelof Botha. They’re risk mitigators.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

In 1999, while working as VP of Software Development for Interface Systems, he had his next “ah ha” moment, when he discovered a new approach to building teams that could result in lasting change and restore the joy he originally felt when he found his calling. Leadership More Human Podcast'

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Leading Blog

MAY 26, 2017

The goal for each of us is to take on life and enjoy it immensely by developing the required character and engaging in it enormously. There is a time when you cannot change things, they will not get better on their own, and you need to take a sharp right turn to escape your predicament.” An evolutionary journey through life.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

These individuals often have sharp insights, strong opinions, and a deep desire to contribute meaningfully. Yet, inspiring and engaging them requires more than just standard leadership techniques—it demands an approach that respects their intellect while challenging them to grow even further.

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Leading Blog

MAY 8, 2012

There are only two things, I think, that can throw our habits into sharp relief: a crisis that brutally exposes our collective myopia, or a mission so compelling and preposterous that it forces us to rethink our time-worn practices. • It’s time to re-invent our leadership.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 24, 2010

Tweet This Post Tagged as: Leadership , Social Media { 10 comments… read them below or add one } Brandon Cox January 24, 2010 at 10:21 pm It’s funny to me how boardrooms are now addressing a subject that grassroots marketers and small business owners have adopted ahead of time. And you’ll eat a lot of mighty fine chocolate….

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 14, 2020

That challenge brings into sharp focus the impact of your people strategy. Significant job losses announced yesterday in two major High Street brands are an indicator of what leadership challenges lie ahead, in organisations, local or global. Measuring leadership effectiveness. Six essential leadership qualities.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 14, 2013

Doug Sundheim is a leadership and strategy consultant with over 20 years experience in helping leaders drive personal and organizational growth. His latest book is Taking Smart Risks: How Sharp Leaders Win When Stakes are High. business communication Guest Posts leadership Recent Posts goals problems teamwork'

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Being able to discern and debate subjective positions with objectivity is an art form that must be present for effective leadership. Understanding and respecting other’s perceptions is such a critical part of being an effective leader that absent this ability I truly believe you cannot be effective in a leadership role.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

Physical activity will keep them mentally sharp, meaning they will be able to work more productively. To improve employee morale and health, you can consider implementing these tips. Encourage Employees to Work Out. As a leader, you should encourage your employees to exercise during working hours.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 24, 2022

Your team isn’t effectively growing and developing to allow all ships to rise. Low Action/Low Attitude Quadrant — (Deadbeat Danny) If you have any people that consistently live in this quadrant, you need to give Danny a sharp action/attitude adjustment. You aren’t getting the ‘hot’ projects. What’s going on?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Having such a sharp focus ensures you can better whittle down the complexity of processes/interactions, as well as ensuring you don't become too dependent either on your top talent or even on your bigger customers, which can cause you to shift your goals to better suit their needs instead of your purpose.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

When a company diversified, it bought companies in other businesses, or else developed new businesses internally, to sell additional products or services, as with Honda, which has exploited its expertise in motors to produce a variety of other vehicles — outboard motors, lawnmowers, ATVs, and so on.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2019

It must be sharp-edged. In step 4, you develop a ladder of benefits and reasons to believe that specify the promise your business makes, how you prove that promise, and what your customer ultimately enjoys as a result of experiencing that promise. Similarly, your functional benefit should give rise to an emotional reward.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 15, 2019

They know it keeps them sharp, widens their perspective and increases their knowledge. It doesn’t even matter what you read—a journal in your field, a book on leadership theory, history, biography, even a well-crafted novel. If you organize your leadership around your purpose, you turn your purpose into something that truly matters.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 17, 2012

Asking why provides laser sharp, HD focus. In Inspiration , Leadership , Organizational Effectiveness , Personal Effectiveness , Questions. Can you make leadership seem easier, less complicated, and more fun? If so, ppl will follow your leadership advice! Leadership Profile: Dale Carnegie. Leadership (26).

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 5, 2017

My sports coach advised me not to train for three days after experiencing a sharp pain, and to go see him if the pain didn’t go away. There also are rules of restraint that guide recovery if you are hurt or injured, perhaps as a result of failing to pay heed to the rules about training volume!

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