Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Handling team conflict well distinguishes outstanding leaders You’ve got a clear focus on what matters most. Your team seems to work well together, but then you get that call: “I need to talk to you about …” or a team member suddenly explodes at their teammates and storms off the floor. It’s conflict, a disagreement, or a clash of personalities. Handle it well and you’ll build trust and influence.
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2024
A COO’s role is integral to any enterprise’s success, serving as the right hand to the CEO and ensuring the seamless functioning of business operations. The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing. This multifaceted role requires rapid decision-making and strong leadership capabilities, enabling the COO to manage day-to-day activities while enhancing operational efficiency effecti
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Leading Blog
OCTOBER 31, 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. Doug Hirschhorn on gaining a competitive advantage: “Gaining a competitive advantage is like having a two-edged sword, and you need to keep both of them sharp. One edge is internal—knowing what unique skills you bring to the table.
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 16, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical awareness may have been considered private in the past, but it has become easier to observe in a society that is always socially connected. Since ethical reputation is a defining element in individual and organizational success, it is time that we consider ethical awareness as a key element of experience when selecting leaders for our businesses, community organizations, governments, and nations.
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In today’s fast-paced business world, effective workforce management (WFM) isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.
Tanveer Naseer
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Have you ever had a workday where you were so busy that the time flew by, but you didn’t really accomplish anything? The sad reality is that you’re not alone. One study found that 42% of employees spend half of their workday on busywork. Another study by Visier found 43%.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Fatigue isn’t overwork; it’s failure to refuel. You go dry when you pour out more than you pour in. You can’t flourish on empty. Life management is energy management. Depletion is inevitable apart from intervention. Energy flows out naturally; it’s restored intentionally. Create a refueling schedule. Learn more.
Leadership and Management brings together the best content for leadership and management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Executive Search Process for Nonprofit Organizations Finding the right leader for a nonprofit is a crucial milestone for any organization, as it directly impacts the future trajectory and impact of its mission. The executive search process goes beyond filling a role; it ensures the new CEO is aligned with the organization’s purpose and vision. It takes a thoughtful, strategic approach that recognizes the unique challenges of the nonprofit world.
Leading Blog
OCTOBER 24, 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. Errol Doebler on being in the moment: “Emotions are simply a record of the past. We spend an inordinate amount of time on our negative emotions of the past, and, as such, we’ve become neurochemically addicted to them.
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 23, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Workplace issues are complex and opinions vary about the right thing to do in challenging situations. This complexity and uncertainty combine to create a “murky uncertainty” that may keep people from giving us their best, most ethical performance.
Sales Wolf Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Think you know your people? Think again. Talent misalignment is costing you millions—maybe more. Let’s get straight to the point: if you are leading a team without understanding how your people think, you are setting yourself up for failure. Ray Dalio built Bridgewater into one of the largest hedge funds in the world by mastering this skill, and it is time you did too.
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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
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The dark side of leading is being haunted by dark memories. Painful experiences shape you. Painful experiences are headwinds at first. When pain achieves its purpose, it propels you forward. “Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.” Herman Hesse More.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Episode 276: Do you ever feel like your attempts to manage up leave your manager more frustrated than satisfied? If you’ve answered their question without adding your perspective, you might miss a key opportunity to increase your influence and reduce their stress. As a leader, your ability to communicate effectively directly impacts your success and your team’s performance.
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The success of any organization hinges on the strength of its board of directors. A well-rounded board guides the strategic direction, ensures sound governance, and drives overall growth. To build an exceptional board, recruiting members who bring diverse skills, expertise, and perspectives to the table is crucial. This requires a thorough, strategic recruitment process, often supported by executive search firms like N2Growth , which specializes in identifying top board talent that aligns with y
Leading Blog
OCTOBER 3, 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. Brian Solis on keeping an open mind: “I don’t know that I’ve ever encountered anyone who self-identifies as ‘close-minded.’ But the fact is, our minds have been built to resist new information, especially when it refutes our prior experience or goes against our beliefs.
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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.
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 9, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Since not everyone believes in the human soul, it's not typically going to appear on a list of "self care" items people tackle like exercise, sleep or diet. In this post, I will make the case for why it's important to tend the human soul, and how to do that. Start by watching this video of Jane Goodall as she talks about the soul.
Sales Wolf Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Scaling Leaders Do Not Dodge Uncomfortable Realities. What if I told you the biggest threat to your company’s growth is not your competitors, but your refusal to confront the brutal facts? Leaders who hope to scale their business who dodge uncomfortable realities, seeking comfort and validation, are sabotaging their future and that of their stakeholders.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 14, 2024
You didn't wake up thinking, "I want other people to run my life." Healthy people want power to make decisions. Normal people want a voice. Dominance perverts a healthy urge for power. Servant leaders lift themselves and others. Your superpower is servant-power. Here's how.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Episode 275: Have you ever felt that your communication skills were strong but still found your team misunderstood key points? What if you could master a simple tool to eliminate those misunderstandings for good? Even the best leaders face communication challenges in today’s fast-moving work environment. This episode offers a practical solution to help you ensure your messages are clear, reduce frustration, and boost your team’s performance.
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.
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 8, 2024
As we approach 2025, inclusive leadership has transformed from a commendable goal into a strategic necessity for organizations aiming to thrive in a rapidly evolving global market. Leading with empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to diversity unlocks fresh perspectives and untapped potential within teams. At N2Growth, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment is not just ethically sound— it’s a critical driver of innovation and sustainable growth.
Leading Blog
OCTOBER 17, 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. Alden Mills on attitude: “Your attitude is one of the single most important things you can control, and if you are not careful, you will let others influence and sometimes even control your attitude for you.
Lead from Within
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked a wave of concern among workers worldwide. Recent studies reveal that 25% of workers fear that AI will replace them within a year. This anxiety stems from the rapid advancements in AI technologies, which are reshaping industries and redefining job roles. As AI continues to evolve, understanding how to navigate this transformation is crucial for both leaders and employees.
Sales Wolf Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2024
The best ideas win. Let us cut through the noise and get to the heart of what it takes to win. Founders, CEOs, and leaders who believe that their vision alone is enough to drive exponential growth are fooling themselves. The truth? No single individual, no matter how brilliant, can consistently outsmart the collective intelligence, experience, and perspective of their entire team.
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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.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 31, 2024
It's book giveaway time on Leadership Freak. "Vital Behavior Blueprint" Inconsistent behaviors derail improvement efforts. Getting key behaviors to become habits can feel like herding cats. Unfortunately, only 30% of employees receive the 3 Pillars of essential performance support (1) clear expectations, (2) actionable feedback, and (3) barrier removal.
Leading in Context
OCTOBER 2, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Taking the ethical path and showing others the way does not just involve the things leaders do that we can observe. It also involves the hidden things they do, the mental work they do to make good decisions that add value for others and not just themselves. Ethical leaders seek shared value. They look for ways to meet the needs of others while they champion their own projects and ideas.
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Effective leadership development fosters adaptability, resilience, and long-term organizational success. At N2Growth, our leadership development approach leverages the Five Lens and Pi assessments to help leaders gain comprehensive insights into their behaviors, motivations, and potential blind spots, thereby fostering these essential qualities. While we acknowledge the contributions of models like Robert Quinn and Ichak Adizes as historical benchmarks in leadership development, our Five Lens as
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. It wasn't mine to keep.
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
Rich Gee Group
OCTOBER 29, 2024
"The best investment you can make is in the people you already have." If you're serious about winning in business, here's the truth: retention is everything. You could hire new talent all day, every day, but the real power lies in cultivating the team you've already got. When you keep your top performers, motivate your average employees, and make hard decisions on those who aren't cutting it, you're not just saving time and money – you're building an unstoppable, resilient culture that thrives o
Sales Wolf Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Fifth Rockefeller Habit - Knowledge is Power In the high-stakes world of business leadership, knowledge is power, and one of the most valuable sources of knowledge is right under your nose: your employees. The fifth Rockefeller Habit underscores a simple yet often underutilized truth—your employees are the eyes and ears of the organization. They are in the trenches, facing daily challenges and opportunities that leaders may be blind to.
Leadership Freak
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Take two minutes to gain relevant wisdom from the most prominent Stoic philosopher of his day. Stoic philosopher, Seneca, wrote modern wisdom 2000 years ago. Busy people spend too much time doing stuff. The path to success is the pursuit of wisdom. Read 5 nuggets of wisdom for today.
Lead from Within
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Transforming a low morale culture into a thriving, positive environment is a complex but achievable goal. According to a Gallup survey, only 34% of U.S. employees are engaged at work, highlighting the widespread issue of low morale. Low morale can severely impact productivity, creativity, and overall organizational success. However, with strategic actions and innovative approaches, leaders can turn things around.
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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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