Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In this week’s Asking for a Friend, I speak with Whitney Johnson, author of Smart Growth, about how to support your team along the S curve of employee growth. I had no intention of testing my ability to start an international leadership development company. AND then, I became a large team operations leader.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 2, 2022

As organizations flatten and people continue to work remotely, it will take more than an executive sponsor to ensure your leadership development sticks. If your Sales SVP thinks your leadership development program is a distraction, your sales managers will show up late and multi-task. The Power of Leaders as Coaches. Wait, What?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

While they may excel individually, leadership requires a shift in focus from personal achievements to team success. Olivier Prestel warns, The biggest mistake is promoting a top salesperson to manager simply because theyre good at sales. This approach ensures individuals develop leadership skills gradually and with proper support.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

As a manager, you are responsible for making sure you are getting the most out of your team and for delivering a positive return on investment for your company. You are, by default, supporting all the decisions your team is making, and if you keep backing bad decisions, you will be the one held responsible.

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Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 4, 2025

Every leader has blind spots… But ignoring them could cost you your teams trust, engagement, and performance. As a leader, what you think is true about your teams experience might be far from their reality. Acknowledging your teams efforts fosters motivation, boosts morale, and strengthens relationships.

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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. Most HR teams today have their hands tied to basic employee engagement, motivation, and retention programs. Those first few weeks of practice were brutal.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 30, 2024

No More Vague Reports: How to Give Useful Information (September 2024) As is with many of our articles, we wrote this one in response to a frustrated CEO, asking to help us fix this problem with his team. This practical article gives practical ways for executives to teach the art of better reporting to their team. Listen here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 21, 2023

My Feedback Isn’t Working…Performance Management for Repeat Issues You take performance management seriously. You care deeply about your team, their results, and their long-term career success. “Karin, there is this person on my team that I really care about and want to be successful. What can I do?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At N2Growth, we recognize that the Chief Operating Officer is indispensable to the executive leadership team. This role is not merely about managing daily operations; it involves strategically aligning people to operational processes with the company’s long-term vision.

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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. A strategic understanding of technology is vital for leadership success.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Here is a selection of Posts from October 2024 that you will want to check out: Making the Career Move to Manager (or not) by @artpetty U of V Men's Basketball Coach Tony Bennett Retirement Press Conference “I've been here for 15 years as the head coach, and I thought it would be a little longer, to be honest, but that's been on loan.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

European venture capitalists are increasingly focusing on how well founders manage these traits, as it can significantly impact a startups ability to scale. Leaders who exhibit empathy and practice authentic leadership are more likely to build trust within their teams, fostering psychological safety, which is essential for innovation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

How to Develop Entrepreneurial Thinking on Your Team. “Errr, well, no, but …” The conversation after that “but” is at the heart of teaching your team how to think and act like an entrepreneur. 5 Ways to Help Your Team Think Like Entrepreneurs. ” As you can imagine, the answer was often.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Leaders in these roles are not just administrators but visionaries who anticipate market shifts and guide their teams accordingly. Their forward-thinking approach and ability to inspire trust and motivate teams significantly determine the company’s relevance, resilience, and overall growth trajectory.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lets explore two critical domains where connections are paramount: innovation and talent management. This means fostering diverse teams, building networks that bridge silos, and nurturing cultures where collaboration is encouraged. Talent Management Is a Connection Issue Talent is the lifeblood of any organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Practical Tips to Help You and Your Team Heal. And I’ve had more than a few phone calls from really talented human-centered leaders hurting for the team members they’ve had to lose and deeply concerned about those who remain after the layoff. We managed to sustain momentum, but it wasn’t easy. Be a listener.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

Your Team's Mindset Is Your Greatest Asset Your greatest asset is not your people. Skills, experience, and knowledge matter, but they are useless if your team approaches their work with the wrong perspective. Develop the Mindset of Leaders, Not Managers Scaling your business requires leaders, not task managers.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

But one thing that has largely remained unchanged has been the approach to leadership development. Even though the world looks nothing like it did 30 years ago, organizations still cling to strategies and methodologies developed in the 20th century. In short, without vertical development, training dollars are wasted.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

High Performance Teams Dont Leave Their Achievement to Chance You know what it’s like when a high performance work team fires on all cylinders. High performance work teams arent an accident. Do I trust my team? Theres energy, trust, and clarity. Clarity Have a shared understanding of success. Do they trust me?

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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. Leadership capabilities are paramount, as the CDO must inspire and guide teams through transformative changes.

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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. What kind of qualities and skills does the job require?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Understanding the Evolving Roles of Chief Marketing and Chief Digital Officers In today’s interconnected marketplace, the role of the CMO extends far beyond traditional advertising and brand management. At the same time, marketing insights inform the development of digital tools and services.

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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

JUNE 12, 2023

I N BUSINESS, as in sports, the aspect that distinguishes the best teams from the mediocre teams comes down to collaboration. Too often, managers put their heads down and focus only on their own departments. Let’s apply the team sport analogy further. They also may not trust their teammates’ ability to score a goal.

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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

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

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

How to be Even More Effective and Helpful as You Coach Your Team. If you’re a manager, you likely hear a lot about not only leading and organizing but also being a coach for your team. Today on Asking for a Friend I talk with Sara Canaday about tips from her new book “Coaching Essentials for Managers.”

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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

MARCH 14, 2022

Help your team think bigger by engaging, equipping, and encouraging. They shared a frustration we hear all the time: “Our managers think too small! Helping your team think bigger will take time, so you want to start by engaging them in the process. Engage the team in a conversation about how they achieve those outcomes.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Minimum Levels of Stress by @morganhousel Thinking of Managing? by @jamesstrock 15 Questions Leaders Can Use to Transform Challenging Team Members into High Performers by Sean Glaze @leadyourteam 5 Great Reads and Some Discoveries From 2024 by @wallybock Is your book idea ready for prime time? Act Nationally.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Engaged for a defined period, they lead specific initiatives, manage transitions, or stabilize operations during times of change. Fresh Perspectives and Innovation: Their external viewpoint allows them to offer unbiased insights and innovative solutions that internal teams might overlook due to established routines.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Alongside managing the technical aspects of running their company, leaders also have a responsibility for the well-being of those with whom they interact. To be effective, they must not only earn the respect of their employees and communicate skillfully but also inspire team members to do their job effectively.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2025

O RGANIZATIONS are better managed than ever before. The problem is that managing for predictability negates learning and progress. Clayton Christensen wrote, The worst place to develop a new business model is from within your existing business model. They have been optimized for safety, security, stability, and control.

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