Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 29, 2024

Creative teams stay open to what’s possible and explore alternative perspectives. Some of the best teams we know are great because they stay curious and creative. They show up genuinely interested in other perspectives and what’s possible. And, curiosity is one of those skills that can feel hard to teach. We’ve curated this list of curiosity habits and resources to make it easier to infuse curiosity into your team’s culture.

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Leadership Freak

JANUARY 29, 2024

Conflict is inevitable. Healthy conflict is rare. Healthy conflict brings people together. All conflict needs a positive purpose. Ask yourself, “What are we fighting for?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The advent of Artificial Intelligence has disrupted multiple sectors, and the executive search industry is no different. With its immense power to decode complex data, AI is reshaping how the best search partners identify and acquire top-tier organizational talent. This revolutionary shift from traditional headhunting methods towards AI-driven practices has added a new and sophisticated dimension to the recruitment landscape.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 29, 2024

Delivering difficult messages to employees can be challenging, especially in today’s distributed workforce. However, tough conversations are often the most memorable and can significantly impact morale. To make these discussions a bit less painful, follow these strategic steps to effectively communicate with your team. Understand the Problem: Before addressing your team, identify the issue at hand.

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Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Amid the rapidly changing business landscape, an unprecedented wave of transformation is impacting many executive leaders in 2024. Establishing themselves as noteworthy game changers, these leadership trends are compelling global leaders to rethink their corporate growth strategies while testing their ability to be agile yet decisive. The drive of such evolutions ranges from advancements in technology globalization to shifting demographics, requiring leaders to reshape their thinking and adapt t

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Mills Scofield

JANUARY 29, 2024

For years, many of my clients, founders I’ve advised, and mentees have asked me to write a book; it took one of them to push me to do it*. So, I wrote a book , Value Proposition: Positioning for Success , on continually creating, testing, and building compelling value propositions that meet or exceed real customers’ real needs. You’ll learn about some famous and not-so-famous successes and flops, highlighting obvious and not-so-obvious causes and solutions.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 29, 2024

When you become an expert in your chosen field, you’re not just improving your job performance; you’re setting yourself up for a future filled with opportunities. Today’s guest post is b y Vincent DeFilippo, author of Braking Point: How Escalation of Commitment Is Destroying the World (and How You Can Save Yourself) (CLICK HERE to get your copy).

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 29, 2024

CEOs used to mainly manage their team and follow the board’s goals. But nowadays, they’re more visible and seen as the leaders of a company, known for their leadership skills. Some leaders are naturally good at this, while others learn how to lead. One big part of this is their personality, which shapes how they behave. Think about Steve Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple; his personality had a big impact on how he did business.

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CO2

JANUARY 29, 2024

Exploring the Depths of Executive Coaching In today’s dynamic corporate world, the question “What is executive coaching?” opens the door to a transformative journey. This concept, transcending traditional leadership training, represents a personalized pathway to unlocking the full potential of organizational leaders. The Essence of Business Coaching Coaching, at its core, is a personalized, one-on-one partnership focused on enhancing leadership and management effectiveness.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 29, 2024

If you are new to managing, or if you are struggling with a management dilemma, ask for help. There is no shame in asking for help. Seek the guidance of a colleague at work. Reach out to a mentor at or away from work. Turn to an online resource. Consult a book on managing. Whatever you do, don't sit back and do nothing. Managing even one employee can be challenging.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Ron Edmondson

JANUARY 29, 2024

Leadership can be expensive. If we desire to be leaders it will likely cost us something – maybe even something we value greatly. There are high costs of leadership that every leader should be willing to pay. The reality is that leadership is a stewardship. It’s the keeping of a valuable trust others place in you. Therefore, cheap leadership is never good leadership.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

Wading through the vast sea of podcast options out there can be overwhelming. Luckily, we’ve done the hard work for you. To help you find the best resources amidst the endless maze of information, here are our top podcasts focusing on leadership strategy and development. Why Listen to Leadership Podcasts? In a fast-paced and ever-changing world, leadership podcasts provide practical and highly relevant advice from thought-leaders in the business realm, catering to those eager to enhance their le

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Rapid BI

JANUARY 29, 2024

Last week at the Central Criminal Court in London, the Right Honourable Lord Wilkinson set the sentence between George (Director Ultimate Training Associates Limited (UTA)) vs Regina to 10 years for copyright infringement. Throughout the case George proclaimed their innocence by saying that “the material was only used for education purposes, and not sold”.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

Bouncing back from setbacks in the business world is challenging. Regardless of your industry, leaders and their teams will have to face adversity at some point during the life of their organization. While some people will crumble at the sight of a challenge, others will instead look at the situation, determine what is and isn’t working and change direction based on the best path forward.

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HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2024

In today’s world, business transformation has morphed from a one-time special project to a never-ending series of transformations — the majority of which will fail. With a future full of changes, challenges, and surprises, leaders need a new approach. Forward-thinking organizations are focusing on regeneration — developing a long-term vision and a series of unified actions to more harmoniously link business operations and performance and create lasting value.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

If there’s one thing that is certain in a business environment, it’s that change is inevitable. No matter how resistant we are to obstacles, learning curves or outright catastrophes, the landscape in which we work is constantly in motion. For many organizations, this idea can be difficult to come to grips with. However, change is not all doom and gloom.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do you find meetings with your team disintegrate into dysfunction and chaos, resulting in ineffective decision-making, inadequate solutions, and team members — including yourself — with deflated morale? “Team” is a misnomer for these bodies; “group” is more accurate. Group members are accountable to the boss but not to each other; they often work in individual silos, oblivious to the bigger picture.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 29, 2024

Experts from City, University of London conducted a study about newsrooms worldwide. They found that when gender equality is seen as low and workplace sexual harassment is common, people in newsrooms feel less happy with their jobs. This issue of harassment is not just a problem in newsrooms; it happens in many jobs. The researchers looked at things that affect how happy people are in their jobs in the media industry.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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