Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I had no intention of testing my ability to start an international leadership development company. The first decade of my career (and all my formal education) was about leadership development and communication. As a leader, a parent, and through our leadership development work around the world. Is it familiar, yet novel?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Succession Planning in Business Succession planning is a strategic commitment to future-proofing an organization. A robust succession plan also builds a culture of continuous learning, where employees are engaged, curious, and motivated to develop their skills.

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Lead from Within

JULY 3, 2024

Creating a leadership development plan is a critical step in forging a successful career path. This plan is more than a roadmap; it’s a commitment to personal growth and professional excellence. Understanding where you currently stand is crucial for setting realistic and impactful development goals.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

In every forward-thinking organization, the need for thoughtful planning around key leadership roles is undeniable. Succession planning isn’t just about filling future vacancies—it’s about proactively shaping the future of the company with a plan.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I N AN ESSAY published in 1908, Orison Swett Marden encourages leaders to give responsibility to their employees—to develop leaders at all levels. Responsibility is a great power developer. People who are never thrust into responsible positions never develop their real strength. Give power so that others may grow.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

It takes a lot of planning plus improvisational skills to keep a roomful of six-year-olds engaged and learning from 8:30 in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon. If Renee didn’t walk into her classroom with a solid lesson plan every day, she’d lose the kids’ attention and chaos would reign. That’s where leadership lesson plans come in.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

I Don’t Want to Be Developed.” ” Developing Employees When They Resist You’re trying to do the right thing. You know developing employees is an important part of your job. I don’t want to be developed.” The key is to redefine what “development” even means. “I’m Good. You want to be a good boss.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Effective planning mitigates the inherent risk of change, ensuring that corporate strategies are not derailed and that valuable institutional knowledge is preserved. Moreover, when the outgoing CEO demonstrates support for the succession plan, it reassures employees and stakeholders that the move is strategic and well-orchestrated.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

At its heart, succession planning is all about pinpointing and nurturing future leaders who can seamlessly step into critical roles within an organization when the time comes. The strength and longevity of an organization often depend on effective succession planning. Developing future leaders requires a thoughtful strategy.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 10, 2023

I F you’re looking to expand your thinking, then look no further than Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential by Matt Higgins. For those of us that have always heard, “Always have a Plan B,” burning the boats may sound reckless. Should you process risk? If that is survivable, then burn the boats.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Understanding the Concept of Succession Planning Succession planning is a critical aspect of organizational management. It is a proactive strategy that ensures an organization is ready to handle sudden or planned departures of critical workforce elements. This procrastination poses a significant challenge.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Succession Planning Succession planning is vital for any organization’s long-term stability and growth. A well-crafted plan safeguards the company’s cultural future by ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining key leadership roles during unexpected changes or executive departures.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Incorporating Emotional Intelligence into Succession Planning Focusing on emotional intelligence when identifying potential successors leads to more successful leadership transitions. Succession planning goes beyond analyzing technical skills and becomes a deliberate strategy to develop well-rounded leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Succession Planning The importance of succession planning cannot be overstated in ensuring an organization’s longevity and growth. Succession planning begins with the process of identifying and developing new leaders within a business.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Succession Planning In today’s corporate environment, succession planning is often undervalued despite its crucial role in ensuring an enterprise’s sustained growth and continuity. Human resource professionals are responsible for developing strong succession plans for non-traditional roles.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Defining Executive Development in the Context of N2Growth Building and transforming leadership capabilities are principal elements of organizational growth. In the framework of N2Growth, Executive Development refers to this critical process of fostering leadership skills.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

By engaging in careful succession planning and making confident decisions, organizations can maintain their unique culture even in the face of change. Best Practices for Ensuring Smooth Leadership Transitions Investing time in meticulous succession planning is crucial for seamless leadership transitions.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This process is instrumental in pinpointing leadership strengths, critical for making strategic decisions in executive placements and development programs. These assessments shine a light on leaders’ strengths and improvement areas, guiding strategic decisions in talent development and succession planning.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

Adequate planning and forethought set the foundation for successful leadership succession. The Importance of a Structured Succession Plan A well-structured succession plan isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity. A proper succession plan should not be merely reactive, sliding in a replacement when a vacancy appears.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Individuals or partners develop a plan and iterate as new information arises. If sophisticated investors are involved — as often happens in biotech — the plan is undoubtedly subjected to intensive due diligence. Models are developed, scrutinized, and refined. They're things you never saw coming and you never planned for.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

A Forbes article in 2017 titled “If You Want To Be ‘CEO Material,’ Develop These 15 Traits,” created a laundry-list of traits needed to be a great CEO. The human brain develops back to front, thus the prefrontal cortex is one of the last regions to fully develop. As we grow and learn, our neural networks become more developed.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Own Your Relationships and Development for your Dream Job. (22:41). Then we look at how to develop that personal professional development plan, to love and own the direction you’re heading. Then we look at how to develop that personal professional development plan, to love and own the direction you’re heading.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

By prioritizing leadership development and leveraging the expertise of executive search consultancies, organizations can position themselves for long-term success in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Once top talent is identified and hired, it is crucial to create an environment that fosters their growth and development.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Long-serving CEOs may delay or neglect succession planning, which can be detrimental to the organization when the time comes for a leadership transition. A lack of succession planning can lead to disruptions in leadership and uncertainty among employees, investors, and other stakeholders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2:47 How does grit and tenacity developed as a tri-athlete translate into your role as a leader? Developing a sound culture. Making enough professional development available. 11:00 Getting into leadership development with your team. Plan the week out but allow for flexibility. Most of the grit is in your mind.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

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. Build a highly integrated communication plan. Even better when your direct reports are all amplifying and supporting your messages with their own 5×5 plan.

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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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Furthermore, by identifying gaps in skills, competencies, and areas of expertise, organizations can address these deficiencies through targeted leadership development programs and succession planning. One of the key benefits of team assessments is their ability to uncover the hidden dynamics within a leadership team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 28, 2021

As You Return to the Office, Make a Deliberate Plan. Talk with your team and make a plan to support one another. How to Build Your Return to the Office Plan. Talk with your team and make a plan to support one another. You’ve learned a lot about how you work and what makes you most productive over the last year.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2024

One Way to Turn Over-whelm into Practical Takeaways at Your Next Professional Development Conference You’re attending an industry conference or professional development event, and are fired up with ALL THE IDEAS. Then make a plan. How do you get the most out of a professional development conference? Your turn.

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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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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Executive coaching, a synergistic alliance between a professional coach and an executive or a team, is designed to tap into the inherent potential of the coachee to enhance performance, learning, and development. A detailed and personalized action plan is then developed to guide individuals on their leadership journey.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

Bad manager practices by @artpetty Plan Slow, Write Fast. Take the Time To Plan Your Book Right. Marshall: Teaching As You Lead from @JohnBaldoni See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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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. They focus on enhancing employee training and development programs to nurture talent and improve skills.

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