Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

We need to rethink how we think of pressure and how we manage it. In The Power of Pressure , Dane Jensen says, “Pressure isn’t just a nasty by-product of life, it’s an essential input into high performance. To manage them well, we need to respond differently to each. This is where his Power of Pressure Model is helpful.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

To thrive, leaders must embrace a new paradigm that prioritizes the power of connections. Lets explore two critical domains where connections are paramount: innovation and talent management. Talent Management Is a Connection Issue Talent is the lifeblood of any organization.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Source: Management Challenges for the 21st Century * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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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. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for future leaders to go beyond traditional management techniques. 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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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 13, 2023

And today, when our manager asked us for our ideas, that credit stealer immediately chimed in and shared MY idea as if it were her own. What was really interesting is most of these managers responded incredibly well, with an apology and a sincere effort to make it right. I wonder how many times she’s done that?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Every management choice, Job offer, or new applicant can appear both appealing and unappealing. Every management choice, Job offer, or new applicant can appear both appealing and unappealing. Every deal is both good and bad.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

I N Power to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work , authors Bill Schaninger, Bryan Hancock, and Emily Field contend that middle managers are crucial to the new world of work. They came to realize that they needed middle managers more than ever. They can inform all three in return.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The most powerful way to gain the confidence to say no at work is to be crystal clear about what matters most. And, at the moment, the team is cranking hard to meet our customer’s finish line for the new product development. Other powerful phrases to say yes… and. I have concerns, and my inclination is to say no.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Minimum Levels of Stress by @morganhousel Thinking of Managing? by @WallyBock See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Act Nationally.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Michael Doctoroff on conflict: Conflicts, when properly controlled and resolved, can be a powerful tool for developing creative business plans and objectives. Source: Synergistic Management: Creating the Climate for Superior Performance II.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

It was stated that over a third of employees would never be interested in becoming a manager and almost 40% don’t even want to be promoted. 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.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Willful contrarianism explicitly takes a point of view about the future that runs counter to conventional business wisdom and is a powerful antidote to the curse of sameness. Empowerment means control over context and power over trust. Move from micro-management to continuous coaching. Adopt a contrarian mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At N2Growth , we understand the transformative power of this partnership and its critical importance in navigating the complexities of the modern business environment. The CDO’s efforts in developing digital platforms, mobile applications, and online services must align with the narratives and value propositions crafted by the CMO.

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Leading with Trust

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It’s my pleasure to host this month’s Leadership Development Carnival, sponsored by Weaving Influence. So, without further ado, I present to you the December 2024 Leadership Development Carnival! It’s about understanding where cash comes from, how it flows through the business, and how to measure and manage it effectively.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Momentum : How to Avoid Going in the Wrong Direction: Maximize Clarity, Manage Distractions, and Minimize Resistance by Sam Silverstein Momentum is magnetic. In his simple but powerful step-by-step strategy, Silverstein shows you how to identify what you should be acting on and create continuous progress on your goals and in your life.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2025

As algorithms become increasingly adept at accessing the human mind, they also become more and more powerful at controlling it, enticing us to buy a certain product or vote for a certain political candidate. With passion and clear-eyed precision, Matz shows us how to manage psychological targeting and redesign the data game.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

As a leadership coach, I’ve guided leaders through these five powerful questions. Questions hold immense power to reshape your leadership capabilities. Lead From Within: When you ask powerful questions, you don’t just get answers—you ignite minds and spark breakthrough thinking.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Unleashing Potential: How Entrepreneur Coaching Drives Growth Entrepreneurial coaching has become a powerful growth driver, helping aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs unlock their full potential. Developing Leadership Competencies: Entrepreneurs aren’t born leaders—they grow into the role.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 30, 2024

This article unpacks how to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism. If you liked this article and you haven’t yet read our new book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict, you can learn more and download the first few chapters here. You can listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. Addressing these challenges requires strategic planning and effective management.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

You're the Boss : Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) by Sabina Nawaz as our job expands, the added pressure to perform corrupts our actions, and our increased power will blind us to the impact of those actions. Even the most well-intentioned manager can quickly become the boss nobody wants to work for.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Furthermore, when organizations promote star performers into people management, they create a perfect storm where technical expertise collides with human complexity. My strategic frameworks revolutionize how multinational enterprises develop exceptional leaders, consistently delivering measurable impact across industries and cultures.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Management Coaching Today The importance of executive management coaching in today’s volatile business environment cannot be overstated. By investing in executive management coaching, organizations can create a culture of continuous learning and growth, fostering a pipeline of strong leaders at all levels.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Interim executives—seasoned leaders who step into roles on a temporary basis—offer a powerful solution to navigate these challenges effectively. Engaged for a defined period, they lead specific initiatives, manage transitions, or stabilize operations during times of change.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Despite its perceived importance, for the most part, companies have a miserable track record when it comes to managing their people. Companies consistently get culture wrong because they go about assessing it, and attempting to manage it from the top-down, not the bottom-up. But what does this mean?

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

Most leaders do not grasp this potential or ignore this powerful lever, hoping their people will come around or suddenly rise to the challenge. Develop the Mindset of Leaders, Not Managers Scaling your business requires leaders, not task managers. Task managers oversee checklists and maintain the status quo.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

There is friction between globalization and regional autonomy, a conflict between the desire for sustainability and the lure of rapid development, ongoing political uncertainties, and the ever-increasing impact of digital technology. Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 14, 2024

If the main characters (your leaders) are poorly developed or behave unpredictably, the story won’t hold up no matter how compelling the plot. See Also: Leaders Coaching Leaders: How Leadership Development Leads to Sustained Culture Change 2. Ignoring Frontline Management’s Role Your front-line managers are your culture carriers.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As an executive coach, I help leaders transform their fears into strengths by creating a safe space for exploring anxieties and developing personalized strategies. Developing a Personal Board of Advisors: External Perspectives Leaders often feel isolated in their roles, which can exacerbate fears and self-doubt.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2024

You win great victory or manage to ascend somehow to the top of what the nineteenth-century Conservative prime minister Benjamin Disraeli called the greasy pole. It should not warp. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * * But hubris can also stem as much from ignorance as vice.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As Clément Michel, founding Partner of Archiipel , highlights, “A company’s ability to scale and evolve more quickly depends on the leadership’s willingness to open up to new investors, share power, and embrace new directions.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

I sought out the best medical advice, educated myself on AFib, and made the necessary changes to manage the condition. We expanded our reach, developed new programs, and continued to evolve alongside the industry we served. It is a testament to the power of belief, the importance of taking risks, and the resilience of the human spirit.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Here are a few reasons your employees are disengaged: Poor Leadership and Management Leadership plays a pivotal role in employee engagement. By investing in leadership development and improving management practices, you can create an environment where employees feel valued and supported.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In the context of a world in flux and polycrisis, our diversity is a powerful force multiplier for good, if we debunk the stereotypes and know how to unlock it. Known for his famous "Ten Surprises" and "Life's Lessons" lists, Wien guides readers through the complexities of investment strategy, risk management, and lifelong learning.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Concept of Board Development and Succession Plans In today’s corporate world, board development has become more important than ever. The true power of board development lies in its ability to fuel an organization’s success.

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