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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 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. Marshall Goldsmith on community: “You may think of yourself as a wholly self-made rugged individualist who takes responsibility for choices made, never whines ‘It’s not fair!’ and always rejects the role of victim or martyr.

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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 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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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2024 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage : The Hidden Logic That Unleashes Human Potential by Gary G. Schoeniger In this groundbreaking book, internationally acclaimed author and entrepreneurial mindset expert Gary Schoeniger combines insights gleaned from hundreds of everyday entrepreneurs with cutting-edge research to creat

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Fools leave trust-building to chance. Trust impacts response. People protect themselves from untrustworthy leaders. Untrustworthy leaders are perceived as self-serving. Employees in high trust environments are 50% more productive and twice as energized. You build trust or you bust! Discover 3 simple questions leaders must ask to elevate their leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 6, 2024

You Want to Use AI, But Can You Trust It? AI can be amazing but lets be real, its also a little nerve-wracking. What if it gets it wrong? Sometimes it feels like it’s is just making stuff up (spoiler: it kind-of is). Today, Im thrilled to bring you a conversation with AI expert, Dan Chuparkoff, where we tackle those nerves and get real about how to use it productively.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As technology evolves, leaders are faced with an important question: How do you lead effectively in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? Many people think leadership in the AI era is all about understanding technology or staying up to date with trends. While those are important, thriving in an AI-driven world requires something deeper.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Focus your team with this fast and remarkably effective employee development activity You know exactly WHAT your team needs to have a remarkable new year, now it’s time to focus on HOW. How do you identify the habits that will make the biggest difference? In today’s Asking for a Friend, I share an EASY, and CREATIVE development exercise we’ve been using with teams worldwide– to build the habits most critical to their success.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 2, 2024

If your team dreads meetings, it might not be the idea of meetings they hate—it might be the way they’re being run. Many leaders haven’t evolved past the outdated meeting practices of the 1990s. Endless talking, rigid agendas, and one-way communication no longer work. Today’s teams need meetings that are dynamic, inclusive, and productive. If you’re running meetings like it’s still 1995, it’s time to rethink how you bring your people together.

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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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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Youre a black hole when all you think about is what you need from others. Energize tired people by pouring fuel into their cup. Meaning kindles energy. People hate meaningless work. Know what matters. Explain what matters. Reward what matters. Repeat what matters. Energizing people is the heart of successful leadership.

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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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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Toxic work behaviors have become a silent productivity killer in todays workplace. A recent study by Harvard Business Review found that toxic employees can have a far-reaching negative impact, not only affecting their direct peers but also reducing overall team performance and morale. Left unaddressed, these behaviors create a hostile environment that drives talent away, damages mental health, and costs companies more than they realize in turnover and lost productivity.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of leadership, how we assess and cultivate leadership qualities is undergoing enormous transformation. Recently, I had the privilege of having dozens of engaging discussions with recipients of our Leaders 40, Top CHRO Award. We delved into the quickly changing environment of leadership and the critical need for organizations to adapt their strategies to keep pace with shifting sands.

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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.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The right to be heard is earned. Forget leading when no one is listening. You earn the right to be heard with your ears. You earn the right to be heard by saying something worth hearing. Gain a reputation for wisdom. Here's how.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Looking to streamline your business? Every business owner should consider ways to streamline the operation as this can benefit the business in many different ways. Streamlining can improve efficiency, maximize productivity, make work easier for your employees, and increase customer satisfaction, just as a few examples. Additionally, business operations are.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Many people believe that exceptional leadership is defined by strategic thinking, charisma, or decision-making skills. While these are undoubtedly important qualities, they are not what truly set exceptional leaders apart. The one word that separates great leaders from the rest is character. Character often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves because it’s not as flashy as other leadership traits.

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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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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 2, 2024

My bride mentioned that I don’t rinse the sink after I wash my teeth. You’d be surprised how much debris accumulates in the teeth while eating breakfast. I’m negligent with a good heart. It’s not malice. It's neglect. Here are some lessons from a dirty sink.

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CEO Insider

DECEMBER 5, 2024

To grow is to grapple with what stands in the way of change, much of which is in your head. The challenge is to get whatever it isa screwy thought, a needless fearout of the way. Thats where grappling comes in. To raise your game as a leader, its often not enough to work on […] The post To Grow is to Grapple appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Many leaders believe that declaring an “open culture” makes employees comfortable sharing their thoughts. While the idea sounds good in theory, most organizations fall short in practice. An open culture is more than a label—it requires creating a genuinely safe environment for honest dialogue. If employees hesitate to speak up, it shows that the culture isn’t truly open.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The corporate environment is experiencing significant transformation, and the Chief Learning Officer is at the forefront. Traditionally viewed as the head of training and development , this role has evolved into a strategic leadership position integral to organizational success. The Chief Learning Officer is now the architect of a company’s learning culture , responsible for identifying skill gaps, fostering talent development, and driving innovation through continuous learning.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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leaderCommunicator

DECEMBER 2, 2024

In a fast-paced business environment, giving effective feedback is more than just a nice-to-have skill – it's a critical leadership ability that can make or break team performance and organizational success. As leaders, we're constantly looking to motivate our teams, drive engagement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Yet, many of us struggle with feedback that resonates and inspires action.

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Michigan versus Ohio State Rivalries, like Michigan vs. Ohio State, are powerful reminders of passion and competition. I’ve had the privilege of living in both Ann Arbor and Columbus. I’ve seen the excitement these games bring to communities. This year’s matchup was no exception—until the postgame incident overshadowed the game. The aftermath saw players at their worst.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In the intricate ecosystem of corporate leadership, the Chief Commercial Officer has emerged as a pivotal linchpin connecting a company’s strategic vision with its market execution. This executive is not merely responsible for overseeing sales and marketing; rather, they are the architect of the company’s commercial strategy, orchestrating cross-functional efforts to drive revenue growth, market expansion, and customer engagement.

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