Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Powerful Phrases for When You’re Being Set Up as the Scapegoat Being set up as the scapegoat never feels easy. It’s uncomfortable, unfair, and downright isolating. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to stay the goat in this blame game. Instead, you can fight goats with GOATs—our Greatest of All Time Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict —and other powerful phrases and rise above the chaos.

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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. Collaborating closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the operations leader executes the organization’s strategy, makes pivotal decisions, and drives performance across all departments.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Joe Davis on engaging the skeptics: Have you ever been in a room, presenting an idea for change, and someone says, Oh, that will never work? Or youve solicited feedback as you work through your options, and you hear the No, we cannot do that?

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Business Acumen Capacity is Rocket Fuel for Scaling Businesses Scaling a business is a high-stakes, high-pressure endeavor where the ability to anticipate what lies aheadwhat I call "seeing around corners"becomes a critical advantage. Seeing around corners comes in really handy when you are building a plane as you fly it. Let's define B usiness Acumen Capacity.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Have you ever thought about your leadership values? Understanding what your values are – of what matters to you and how you want your employees to view your leadership is critical to not only helping your employees understand your motivations, but to creating clarity during times of uncertainty and change.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Encouragement matters because discouragement is real. Dark feelings give power to joy. Climb out of discouragement by encouraging yourself. When you seek support, you are owning your encouragement. Here's a practical list of 10 ways to climb out of discouragement.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The journey from launching an enterprise to steering it through successive growth phases is both exhilarating and complex. Entrepreneurs often embody the vision, passion, and drive that catalyze a startup’s initial success. However, as an organization matures, its leadership requirements evolve, necessitating a thoughtful transition to ensure sustained success.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Here is a selection of Posts from December 2024 that you will want to check out: I Have A Few Questions by @morganhousel Theyre relevant to everyone, and apply to lots of things Mitch McConnell & the Postwar World Order Are Sunsetting by @jamesstrock Entering its ninth decade, the postwar world order is decomposing before our eyes. A to Z on Why Your Strategy or Change Initiative Will Fail by @artpetty 2 Things To Write Before You Write Your Book by @WallyBock Great Advice How Trauma Really

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Just how serious are you about scaling your business with less drama and friction? Scaling a business is not for the faint of heart. It requires a relentless commitment to results, unwavering clarity in leadership, and a culture where everyone is held accountable to the highest standards. Yet too many leaders falter at the critical momentnot because they lack vision, but because they fail to implement Extreme Accountability.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 25, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Joy is not something we simply hope for or wait for. Its something we create through our everyday actions and relationships.

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Advertiser: Paycor

The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Personal goals make sense when they express and extend your experiences, values, aspirations, and talents. Ask, How can I express or extend my talents, before setting personal goals for 2025. Ask 5 questions. Don't miss the free download of the complete list of questions to ask before setting personal goals.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to resolve conflict within your team without getting caught in endless drama? As a leader, navigating team dynamics can feel overwhelming, especially when conflict arises. But what if resolving conflict didnt have to mean sacrificing productivityor your sanity? This episode tackles the exact steps you can take to turn those squabbles into opportunities for trust, growth, and collaboration.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The digital revolution has fundamentally reshaped how businesses operate and engage with customers. In this landscape, the collaboration between the Chief Marketing and the Chief Digital Officer has become a pivotal driver of organizational success. These roles, while distinct, are increasingly interwoven, and their synergy can unlock unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2024

T ONY BLAIR wrote a book about leadership in government. However, his practical ideas on leading in the 21st century apply across the board. Leadership, both good and bad, leaves clues for us to study how other leaders have handled problems and challenges common in all leadership situations. On Leadership does just that. It is the unwise leader who thinks they know everything.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The surprising reason great leaders are so hard to find isn’t about talent scarcity or competitive compensation. Behind every leadership selection mistake lies an inconvenient truth: organizations consistently misidentify genuine leadership capability. Despite sophisticated recruitment processes and substantial development investments, 82% of companies select the wrong indicators of executive excellence.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 4, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Leading in the "figure it out" space is one of the most important roles of ethical leadership. When the way forward isn't clear, and there are ethical issues to be considered, the best leaders admit that the next step is not clear cut and will need to be worked through. They start a conversation with their teams to engage them in the messy process of considering the most responsible way forward.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fools obscure the obvious. The path to achievement is simple. Your definition of success is irrelevant; the steps are the same for everyone. There are three factors of success within your control. You cant control the fourth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Episode 284: Are your leadership communication skills motivating your team, or are they leaving you feeling like a micromanager? Every leader wants their team to move faster, act urgently, and meet deadlines without constant reminders or sacrificing quality. This episode dives into leadership communication techniques that inspire action, eliminate misunderstandings, and build a motivated, high-performing team.

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Advertiser: Paycor

In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Organizations frequently face unexpected leadership departures, mergers, market disruptions, or strategic shifts that demand immediate, expert intervention. Interim executives—seasoned leaders who step into roles on a temporary basis—offer a powerful solution to navigate these challenges effectively. Unlike permanent hires, interim executives bring a wealth of experience from diverse industries and organizational contexts.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Nido Qubein on becoming a transformational leader: Our team knows that the highest order of leadership is to tell the truth. Yet, that is just the beginning. You consciously and intentionally have to bring your business, social, spiritual, and family lives together; each plays a part in who you are as a leader.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The number one reason why your best employees may be quitting reveals a startling truth about leadership oversight: high-performing talent leaves when organizations fail to recognize and activate their full potential. Research reveals that 76% of exceptional performers who depart cite “ professional invisibility ” as their primary motivation.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 11, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Managing the ethics of artificial intelligence is only becoming more complex over time, and the stakes are high for finding a path forward. This week I am sharing a special report AI: Where Are We Now? published by EDUCAUSE. This timely report includes an article I wrote for the EDUCAUSE Review titled Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Accountability.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Things are worse than you fear if you aren’t hearing complaints. People are lying. Culture is broke: fear blocks honesty. Or people are disengaged. Tension bubbles below the surface when leaders aren’t hearing employee complaints. Employee complaints indicate people care about something. How to respond to employee complaints?

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 6, 2024

What if mastering your leadership potential and fostering more teamwork started with mastering yourself? Are you ready to discover how self-mastery can transform your teams performance and spark creativity? In todays fast-paced world, leaders struggle to juggle endless demands while inspiring their teams. This episode dives into the three dimensions of powerpower over, power with, and personal powerhelping you become a more mindful and purpose-driven leader.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As enterprises at every stage of maturity strengthen their digital capabilities, the Chief Digital Officer has emerged as a strategic force within the executive suite. This role is no longer confined to technical oversight or incremental operational improvements. Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Terence Mauri on AI and leadership: Its time to question ways of leading that diminish what makes us human. A failure to reimagine how we work is a failure of leadership. The more digital we become, the more human we need to be.

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HR and payroll impact every aspect of your business. Choosing the right provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Before you decide, hear first-hand customer accounts in Paycor’s webinar to learn: The three most important things to look for when switching. How to begin your search. What are some of the red flags?

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The disconnect between leadership success and help-seeking behavior creates a critical vulnerability in organizational effectiveness. While many executives pride themselves on self-reliance, this mindset can limit innovation, slow decision-making, and increase strategic risk. Research demonstrates that leaders who master the art of requesting assistance build stronger teams and achieve superior business outcomes.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Some leaders actively avoid discomfort, not realizing that they are also avoiding the necessary growth that propels them to their best leadership. Great leadership doesnt happen by itself. It happens when a leader decides to intentionally learn and grow, and to pursue that growth into the Discomfort Zone.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Stop worrying about things you cant do. Focus on action. Here are 5 innovative action prompts. Which one takes you where you want to go today? Choose an action item that makes a difference for others.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2024

When High Performers Have Problems, Look to Collaboration, Not Correction Youve got a team of high performers who know what theyre doing and have the results to match. These are the people you count onthe ones who hit deadlines, solve problems, and drive success. But lately, somethings off. Theyre still doing a good job, but The attention to detail you could count on isnt there.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.

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