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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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I’m excited to share this impressive collection of 21 articles submitted by world-class authors and leadership experts on the topics of communication , development , leadership , team building , and engagement. CONNECT WITH DIANA ON LINKEDIN ON DEVELOPMENT: 5. and that is your November 2024 Leadership Development Carnival !

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Leading Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Caught in the middle of all this were managers, the face of the organization to their teams. Over the past 15 months, managers spent a considerable amount of effort mediating and negotiating on behalf of their teams to their business and from their business to their teams. Virtual Presentation Skills.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What do you do to help your team shift from busy to productive? In this episode, we look at three busy day examples and what was preventing each team from being productive, even though they were busy. This question came from a reader of Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How To Get Better at Managing Up (Even With the Tough Feedback). Karin, I want to get better at managing up. I have an observation (or idea) that I think could really improve __ (insert desired outcome here, e.g. productivity, the customer experience, revenue, morale.) But it’s hard. And, I’m scared. Just like you.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Effective leadership development fosters adaptability, resilience, and long-term organizational success. Each role serves a distinct purpose: Producer: Ensures productivity and the achievement of targets. At N2Growth, we use the Five Lens and Pi assessments as the foundation for our leadership development and coaching program.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 28, 2024

Engaged employees are more motivated, productive, and committed to their work, which leads to higher performance and lower turnover rates. This level of engagement results in numerous benefits, including increased productivity, improved morale, and reduced absenteeism and turnover. Setting actionable goals for their development.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2023

If your managers of managers are struggling to hold their teams accountable, dig a level deeper into the root cause This Asking for a Friend question came in from a manager of managers in one of our executive development programs. I’ve got a manager of managers on my team, let’s call her “Sue.”

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Lead from Within

JUNE 20, 2024

Effective management is an art that requires not just knowledge and experience, but also the ability to adapt and apply best practices in various situations. A staggering 82% of managers are said to be lacking in the necessary leadership skills, according to a study by Gallup. Lead with Emotional Intelligence: Empathy goes a long way.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the world of business, leadership and management are often depicted as two distinct circles. For CEOs and executives, understanding when to embrace leadership and when to lean into management is crucial for success. A remarkable leader doesn’t always make an exceptional manager, and vice versa.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Adizes’ generally addresses four management styles: Creator, Integrator, Administrator, and Producer.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In this episode, Carson Tate, one of America’s top productivity consultants talks about why you don’t have to rely on your company or your boss for your professional fulfillment. She is the founder and managing partner of Working Simply Inc. How is your productivity in your role? Your Dream Job. (00:43). Do you love it? (10:20).

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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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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The best leaders and managers understand that investing in a leadership coach is essential for achieving clarity and improved performance. As a manager or leader, your ultimate goal is to drive your team towards success. Developing Effective Communication: Clear and open communication is crucial for retaining employees.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Yes, you want a productive relationship with your boss, a mentor who will challenge you, and—if you’re really lucky—a genuine sponsor opening doors. ” This goes beyond, “having a best friend at work,” (which according to Gallup only 30% of us have— which is too bad— since those who do are more engaged and productive).

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today, Chief People Officers and CHROs are not only responsible for the high-value functions of talent acquisition and employee engagement, but they play a crucial role in shaping organizational culture, driving diversity and inclusion, and ethically leveraging technology for effective HR management.

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Lead from Within

JULY 9, 2024

Teaching leadership to new managers is crucial for the sustainability and growth of any organization. This highlights the necessity of effective leadership development programs. Proper training can equip new managers with the skills they need to lead teams successfully. Start with Self-Understanding: Encourage self-reflection.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Another time, we were working with an organization’s managers and having them rate the leadership behavior where they felt the most need to improve. As the managers moved around the room and sorted themselves into groups based on their perceived needs, we asked the senior executive which behavior he would choose. “Oh,

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Lead from Within

JUNE 24, 2024

Management is as much about what you shouldn’t do as what you should. A Gallup poll revealed that one in two employees had left a job to get away from a manager and improve their overall life at some point in their career. Don’t Neglect Professional Development: Stagnation leads to frustration.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

If you knew your manager really cared about you, would you want them to give you meaningful performance feedback? Every time we ask these questions in our leadership development programs, the answer is always a resounding “YES!”. A Manager’s Guide to Better Decision Making (May 2021). Even if it was hard to hear?

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Lead from Within

APRIL 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. These statistics underscore the critical need for innovative talent development strategies to successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of work. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Developing an AI-ready organization is not merely a choice but a necessity to stay competitive and relevant. Developing AI-ready organizations prioritize the integration of AI tools to optimize operations and resource allocation. AI plays a pivotal role in tailoring products, services, and interactions to individual preferences.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 30, 2021

3:55 – The importance of self-awareness and progress in your leadership development. It’s like oxygen for a fire – without that sort of time, the fire of your productivity and creativity will go out. 7:52 – The challenges and negative side-effects of all the productivity short-cuts you might take.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Take stock of the progressive development plans and programs they’ve made available to the workforce. Shook has created the engine known for attracting, developing and retaining great talent who enjoy Accenture’s collaborative, innovative, and highly diverse culture. and a development manager at Oracle Corp.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

” You might also be saying, “No, I won’t be able to launch that new product this month.” And, at the moment, the team is cranking hard to meet our customer’s finish line for the new product development. I can certainly prioritize this new marketing project if we can shift the product deadline.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

By preparing for all possible contingencies and disruptions, organizations can improvise and adapt during uncertain times, avoiding adverse effects on business productivity and performance. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process. The key is adapting to the fluid nature of business.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 4, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, effective time management is the key to success for both professionals and leaders alike. Time is a finite resource, and how we manage it can greatly impact our productivity and overall well-being. Let’s dive in and discover how you can optimize your time management skills.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2022

They earned their reputation as a courageous manager one small daring moment at a time—small micro-moments of courage that led to better performance and deeper trust. Courageous managers will tell you their truth , even if it’s hard to hear. What’s one thing I could do differently to make your meetings more productive?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

” In fact, that phrase consistently ranks in the top “ Asking for a Friend” questions in our Leadership Development Programs. Over-involved managers frustrate people all over the world, telling them what to do, slowing them down, and getting in the way. The manager constantly wants to know what everyone is working on.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees? How do you balance responsiveness with productivity? 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. What do you do with a chronic complainer?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. Familiarity with your product with a finger on the competition. Let’s get back into the scene again, and the bar is still set high.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

While the last decade has flattened our organizations and reduced the need for some managers, the need to create leaders at every level has never been more necessary. We need connected managers to create community and spark collaboration. Supervisors hold the success of a business in their hands, and it’s all in how they manage.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 9, 2021

For years, we’ve been asking this critical question in our leadership development programs: If you knew someone truly cared about you, your career, and the success of the team, would you want to hear difficult feedback, even if it was hard to hear? Ground yourself in connection and intention. Would you be open to talking about it?”

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Leading Blog

JULY 22, 2021

Former CEO of Honeywell International, Larry Bossidy , on the behaviors a leader should look for in his or her direct reports: “Over the years, I’ve observed that certain behaviors, on the part of both the subordinate and the boss, are conducive to productive and rewarding relationships. Being technically strong is no longer enough to shine.

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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. . What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees? How do you balance responsiveness with productivity? I answered all their tough questions, as opposed to preparing my team managers to do so.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 15, 2024

So, what I see happening next is that the product team will be worried. Coach the managers whose people don’t have it. If the manager continues to struggle, it may help to attend a meeting where they will be communicating and observe how they do it and then coach them after the meeting. You double check. Okay, so not five hours.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By conducting these assessments regularly, organizations can gain a deeper understanding of their board’s capabilities and identify areas for development and improvement. It helps identify areas for development and improvement within the board. To evaluate board dynamics, a comprehensive and objective approach should be adopted.

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