N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
In today’s digitized business era, where artificial intelligence (AI) continually reshapes industry dynamics, a new breed of executive leadership emerges at the forefront. While AI offers significant advancements, creative thinking executives are poised to unlock its ultimate potential. Let’s dive deep into why the C-suite’s creative minds have never been more crucial.
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
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. John Tierney and Roy Baumeister on it’s what you don’t do: “Being able to hold your tongue rather than say something nasty or spiteful will do much more for your relationship than a good word or deed. “Remember the Negative Golden Rule—it’s what you don’t do unto others that matters most—you can avoid grief and save energy.
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Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Average leaders get things done. Exceptional leaders build environments where others get things done. Average leaders fix. Exceptional leaders build. B.U.I.L.D.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Clear communication gets you past “magical thinking” to create a shared understanding of success. Think about any significant conflict you’ve been a part of. We’ll bet that somewhere along the line, clear communication was compromised, and “magical thinking” crept in. It happens all the time. You assume they should know what’s expected because __ fill in the blank here (e.g. after all, they’re a grown-up, have a certification, have been doing this
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Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
By Linda Fisher Thornton In Hallmarks of Ethical Leadership (Part 1) I shared 3 special qualities or behaviors that define ethical leadership. These three additional leadership behaviors even more directly impact others in a positive way.
Tanveer Naseer
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
In healthy organizations, interpersonal communication takes place openly, honestly and fearlessly in all directions at all times, though with varying levels of impact. The following is focused on the noise and confusion that you the speaker/writer add to a conversation. At the time of this writing, it seems that communication.
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
I T ALL STARTED with cheese. Miguel Leal didn’t start out wanting to make cheese. He was just looking for a “job that would help me survive the disaster of my father’s death and the mess I’d made of my own education and life so far.” Cheese found him. Learning all he could from the cheese manufacturers he worked for in both Mexico and the United States, he eventually started Mexican Cheese Producers with his partner David Webster.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
There’s a name for people who are too stupid to know they are stupid. The Dunning–Kruger effect. You haven't learned anything unless you're a fool. Wisdom is always learning.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Do you want to bring peak performance to your organization? If you do not have the time or resources to develop everyone, you are not alone. According to the 10-80-10 principle, any group or organization can be divided into three groups based on their behavior. For leaders, the key is to focus on the 10% already supporting the organization or you, as they can be your champions to influence the 80% who are looking for direction.
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
By Linda Fisher Thornton To understand a complex situation, you first have to WANT to see it as it really is. This means letting go of preconceived ideas of what might be true, and being open to what may unfold as you learn more. After approaching the situation with this open mindset, you need to get more information. As you know from completing puzzles with lots of pieces, a few pieces do not show you the whole picture.
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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
Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
It’s inevitable that every leader will encounter difficult conversations that will test their leadership. However, it’s important to remain calm in these situations in order to think clearly and respond responsibly. Here are ten ways to stay calm in difficult leadership conversations, so that you can handle any difficult situation with poise and professionalism: Take a deep breath: The power of deep breathing can’t be understated.
Great Results Team Building
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The ability to cultivate awareness stands out as the most crucial trait for leaders to develop. Awareness accelerates leadership growth and improves your team culture. It encompasses self-awareness, social awareness, and situational awareness, enabling leaders to make informed decisions, build strong relationships, and foster a high-performing culture.
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
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. Bill Taylor on humility and ambition: “Exceptional performance begins with extraordinary insights. But that doesn’t mean it’s your job to come up with those insights. In businesses built on new ideas, generating and evaluating ideas is everybody’s business.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Time and personal energy are the most important things you manage. Technically you can't manage time: you can only manage the way you use it. Personal energy is the most important thing you manage.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical for an organization’s success. And companies that take bold action to help ensure an inclusive workplace will win every time. Discover how your company can create a culture that celebrates DE&I while achieving higher revenue and growth.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
To lead through chaos, clarify what matters most and define reality for yourself, your team, and your manager. When you feel completely out of control, tossed back and forth on an ocean of rapidly changing priorities, reactive pronouncements from senior leaders, and an insurmountable list of priorities, it’s natural to expect your manager to solve the problem.
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
By Linda Fisher Thornton This series has explored 5 important leadership spheres of Ethical Thinking and Decision Making. This week I’m summing it up in a checklist that will help you apply all 5 to your daily choices. When you are making a key decision, run it through the checklist to be sure you have considered all 5 important dimensions.
Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
As an executive leadership coach, one of the most important things I teach my clients is the power of body language. Our nonverbal cues can communicate just as much, if not more, than the words we say. In fact, studies have shown that up to 93% of communication is nonverbal. As a leader, it is crucial to be aware of and in control of your body language, as it can greatly impact how others perceive you and respond to your leadership.
Rich Gee Group
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
Ever stopped to admire a sleek Apple product or been captivated by the intuitive icons on early Macintosh computers? Perhaps you've gazed at an intricate data visualization and understood complex information at a single glance. These are the masterstrokes of design luminaries like Jony Ive, Susan Kare, and Edward Tufte. Their influence extends beyond mere aesthetics; they've revolutionized how we communicate, work, and do business.
Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership
Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Here are a selection of Posts from September 2023 that you will want to check out: How to Have Better One-on-Ones by @edbatista The Greatest Secret for Breakthrough Creativity by @PhilCooke Integrating The Leadership Equation Into AI from @JohnBaldoni From Mired to Inspired: Breaking Free of a Conversational Quagmire by @JenniferVMiller Defensiveness Is in the Eye of the Beholder Defensiveness Is in the Eye of the Beholder by @edbatista The Silent Treatment: Key Relationship Insights to Remember
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
The way you see yourself is the way you see the world. For example: Weakness sees threats. Competence sees opportunities.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Better presentations aren’t a luxury. Connecting online or in person is an essential skill for anyone driven to make an impact. Whether you’re presenting to a group of 17 or 70,000, live or virtually, present like a confident change-maker, without fear or imposter syndrome, no matter your experience level. In this episode Jacqueline Farrington, Author of Better Presentations: How to Present Like a Pro , provides proven insights on presentation skills that will build confidence and mastery, eleva
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
By Linda Fisher Thornton How do you recognize an Ethical Leader? Today I’ll share 3 special approaches to the leadership role that are central to ethical leadership. These are ways that ethical leaders understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to others and world.
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Every company wants to be a leader in innovation, but how can you tell if your company is really innovating or just going through the motions? See the 5 signs you might be faking innovation and what to do if you are.
Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
As a leader, it’s important to inspire confidence and trust in your team. However, certain habits and behaviors can undermine our confidence and make us feel less capable and self-assured. Here are ten habits to give up in order to feel more confident as a leader: Comparing yourself to others: Comparison is often the thief of joy, and constantly comparing yourself to others can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem.
Rich Gee Group
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Imposter Syndrome doesn't discriminate. Imposter Syndrome. You've probably heard of it, perhaps even identified with it. It's the nagging belief that, despite all evidence to the contrary, you're a fraud, and it's only a matter of time before everyone finds out. In my previous article , I touched on its surface implications and some basic strategies to overcome them.
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
T HE FALL EQUINOX arrives on September 23. Time to turn the page. Temperatures begin to drop. The days get shorter. And as plant life slows down and the leaves change color, we should make the time to reflect and take stock of where we are and where we need to go. A good book helps us to do just that. Here are ten books to help you get back into the world of work and make plans for an improved future: How Trust Works : The Science of How Relationships Are Built, Broken, and Repaired by Peter H.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
You stumble into success when you practice being yourself. It happened to me when I stopped trying to impress people.
Speaker: Rusty Lindquist, VP Strategic HR Insights at Bamboo HR
Compensation can be tricky, few things carry as much emotional weight as comp. And with the increased transparency in the market, combined with our collective propensity to rate ourselves against others, the frequency of these very difficult conversations is increasing. In this webinar, we will deconstruct some of the psychology around comp. We’ll take an analytic look at comp’s role in the employee experience, and then we’ll get really tactical with guidance on very specific compensation conver
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Make a Great First Impression with a Stellar Team Meeting Hi Karin, I have a new team at work, and I want to make our first meeting fantastic. What recommendations do you have to form a great first impression with my new team? #askingforafriend Show up Interested and Interesting For a Great First Impression Your team wants to know you care about them and are interested in who they are, what they do, and the challenges they face.
Modern Servant Leader
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Questions to Ask When Hiring a Leadership Keynote Speaker Do you want a list of the best questions to ask when hiring a leadership keynote speaker? Then you came to right place. As a leadership keynote speaker myself, who has also hired speakers and planned events, I understand the critical role a leadership keynote speaker plays in making your event a success – and making you look good!
Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
When it comes to leadership, the terms manager and leader are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. A manager is responsible for maintaining the status quo and ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within budget. A leader, on the other hand, is focused on creating a vision and inspiring others to work towards a common goal.
Rich Gee Group
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Success is more than just a product of skill, timing, or luck; it's often a result of something deeper and more intentional: commitment. But commitment doesn’t mean simply making a decision. It goes beyond that. Genuine commitment means deciding and eliminating all other options, creating a single-minded focus that can catapult you toward your goal.
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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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