N2Growth Blog

JUNE 30, 2014

Simple really, rather than spend millions on youth soccer and developing the next generation of superstars, they go out and pay millions for players from outside of England, because they have neglected to focus on developing local talent. EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT. My main job was developing talent.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Some leaders actively avoid discomfort, not realizing that they are also avoiding the necessary growth that propels them to their best leadership. Great leadership doesnt happen by itself. It happens when a leader decides to intentionally learn and grow, and to pursue that growth into the Discomfort Zone.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. In my opinion the practice of leadership identification is simply based upon flawed business logic, and it is make-work in the purest form.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Understanding and Leveraging Executive Strengths In the realm of organizational growth, executive assessments stand as a cornerstone for identifying and nurturing leadership talent. This process is instrumental in pinpointing leadership strengths, critical for making strategic decisions in executive placements and development programs.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 7, 2017

Welcome to the August 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Anne Perschel of Germane Coaching and Consulting provided Emotionally Intelligent Leadership – Unexpected ROI at Apex Corporation. Anne writes, “Apex Corporation began the journey to emotionally intelligent leadership fifteen years ago.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 5, 2021

Welcome to the January 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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. In today’s leadership and strategy methodologies, leaders and organizations need to have five strategic rules of leadership clarity present in order to achieve greater outcomes of effort within their organizational designs. By Damian D. “Skipper” Pitts.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 26, 2012

If you’re in a position of leadership and don’t feel you have any blind spots, you’re either very naïve or very arrogant. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

In today’s post I’ll address the value of developing a command presence. Command presence while certainly having very tangible ties to leadership style or approach, is equally tied to how you are perceived by those around you. I have either been in leadership positions and/or advising leaders for as long as I can remember.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development Use your inside voice? That sounds a bit strange for leadership advice. Author information JoAnn Corley JoAnn is the CEO & Founder of The Human Sphere, a holistic talent management consultancy. Leadership Development integrity motivation'

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Leading in Context

MAY 26, 2021

This week let's build on research previously shared in a popular post, and look at additional insights about the negative impact of fear-inducing leadership on individuals and organizations.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 2, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership development is the ongoing process of guiding leaders to become ethical people and ethical leaders. This is the human development that happens over time that brings leaders to the point of being able to handle what the world throws at them using ethical thinking and action.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

The words we use matter, especially in a leadership role where our teams regularly react and listen closely to what we share. Her focus is consulting in strategic planning, organizational development, talent management, and leadership, including change management and culture evolution.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As you review the list of leadership traps below, think about how each can lead to unethical thinking and actions. By Linda Fisher Thornton As humans, we are flawed thinkers who easily fall victim to biases and traps. The biases and traps we so easily fall into reshape our thinking in ways that can lead us to make bad decisions.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

You’ll rarely encounter the words leadership and surrender used together in complementary fashion. Society has labeled surrender as a sign of leadership weakness, when in fact, it can be among the greatest of leadership strengths. Control is about power – not leadership. ” Thoughts?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 19, 2013

By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. When you begin a leadership position, you only get one opportunity to say hello and most leaders, overwhelmed with their new responsibilities, say hello in the wrong pitch: “Nice to meet you but I’m too busy to talk.”. I came to listen and took detailed notes.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 22, 2014

Author information JoAnn Corley JoAnn is the CEO & Founder of The Human Sphere, a holistic talent management consultancy. Leadership Development' She considers herself a champion of human potential and deeply believes we need to put the human back in human resource.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025, inclusive leadership has transformed from a commendable goal into a strategic necessity for organizations aiming to thrive in a rapidly evolving global market. The Evolving Landscape of Inclusive Leadership The connection between inclusive leadership and enhanced business performance is more evident than ever.

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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

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. Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. ” Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 5, 2019

Leadership is complex and demands are high. How do you continue to elevate your leadership game? They develop, inspire, and motivate people. They continuously develop themselves and others. Much like physical fitness, you cannot neglect your leadership fitness and expect optimal results.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline. Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2011

When it comes to leadership, I can share the issue of expectations is no small matter. Let me make this as simple as I can; managing expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership. Let me make this as simple as I can; managing expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

To get there, she knew she had to focus on growing her leadership skills. Within a couple of months, her boss had remarked about her growing leadership competencies and suggested she might be a prime candidate for a directorial position one day. Here are the most essential traits that great leaders have. Great leaders have Integrity.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton The journey to authentic leadership is not an easy one. It's full of challenges, and it requires developing a high level of self- and other-awareness over time. Knowledge experiences" alone won't be enough to stimulate the kind of learning that is required on this important journey.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

I have a healthy respect for the ideas of Simon Sinek (and other leadership gurus like him). Just check out one of the many leadership quote machines on LinkedIn. You can achieve a high state of performance when you align talent management, performance management, and culture to create performance synergy.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. This change of attitude is not just a cultural problem; it’s a leadership problem too. Perhaps our leadership gratitude has gone the way of our cultural gratitude—squeezed out by other priorities. Keep your leadership priorities straight.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding the Criticality of Leadership Transition in 2025 CEO succession represents one of the most consequential inflection points in an organizations lifecycle. Conversely, poorly managed transitions invite uncertainty that can erode employee morale, undermine client trust, and weaken competitive advantage.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 8, 2014

Biro, founder of TalentCulture , is a serial entrepreneur and globally recognized expert in talent acquisition, creative personal and corporate branding. Leadership Development business definition hiring HR Human Resources Leadership Management potential promotion talent management TalentCulture TChat teams'

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 20, 2014

We’d been meeting all week, meeting after meeting, a gaggle of senior leadership and marketing team leads, workshopping and brainstorming and collaborating over all that we’ve been, where [.] Leadership Development employee engagement Leadership talent management TalentCulture TChat' Biro Meghan M.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 30, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership failures can be caused by different types of problems that may compound. Some of these problems are individual and others may be embedded in the organizational culture.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Like most business leadership roles, the C-suite isn’t exempt from this shift. While the C-Suite has stepped up and embraced technology and undergone considerable change, how are today’s C-Suite leaders adapting to multigenerational leadership, coupled with developing future leaders for a C-Suite role they know little about?

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Leading in Context

JUNE 23, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton This week I'm sharing posts that clearly describe what unethical leadership looks like, and caution readers about the risks of allowing it to continue.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

By Linda Fisher Thornton This post will explore the interesting relationship between leadership mindset and competency. What happens to our leadership capability when our mindset is out of date? Which is most important? How we think about something impacts what we do about it.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whatever happens, the start of a new year is a great time to take stock of our leadership strengths and areas for improvement. We've been through so much over the past few years. Will things be better?

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HR Digest

JUNE 19, 2021

Organizations often use talent management to increase performance in the workplace. Talent management done right can help build a competitive company with an edge over its rivals through well-implemented talent management practices that help organizations build a unique culture and stay ahead.

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