Lead from Within

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In an increasingly digitized world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of business operations, revolutionizing efficiencies and capabilities across industries, However, its incorporation presents an evolving ethical landscape that leaders must navigate diligently. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on various aspects of leadership, and one topic that has been gaining increasing importance in today’s rapidly evolving business is the role of ethics in artificial intelligence (AI).

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Rising Influence of Artificial Intelligence in Leadership Development The trends around executive coaching are evolving rapidly in 2024, thanks to the ever-increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence. Of course, in-person leadership development is still an option, too. The world’s become a smaller place, digitally speaking.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Their leadership ensures the organization is ready to meet challenges and thrive. As the ultimate role model, the CEO sets the tone for ethical standards and behavior. This kind of leadership creates an environment where team members are motivated to achieve their best and work together towards common goals.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. From Operational Oversight to Transformational Leadership Historically, many organizations assumed their IT departments could organically steer digital growth.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

I don’t know about you, but it’s almost as if we have raised a generation of leaders who feel they have a moral and ethical obligation to be politically correct – WRONG. In the end, leadership that adopts politically correct behavior and thinking places themselves and their organizations at great peril.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

This process helps organizations align their current and future business goals, promotes employee career development, and ensures smooth leadership transitions. Prioritizing these elements increases the chances of a successful succession plan, ensuring business as usual even amidst changes in leadership.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI holds the potential to revolutionize our work, transforming leadership roles and responsibilities. Chatbots and virtual assistants facilitate seamless interactions between team members, enhancing information flow and efficiency. Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize work and reshape leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Diana explains: “The ability to delegate is a key leadership competency. Communication. Good question.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Understanding the Link between Leadership Transition and Organizational Culture Leadership transition inevitably influences organizational culture. Preserving the coherence of organizational culture during leadership transitions remains paramount.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Unfortunately, this can take a toll on employees if businesses focus on efficiency but don’t create an environment where people feel they belong. It surveyed top professionals from more than 120 countries about the skills needed for effective leadership in the decade ahead. Employees are expressing this, too.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Providing Guidance for Top-Tier Leadership Development; The N2Growth Way In today’s fast-changing business world, the concept of leadership has become more nuanced. Commercial leadership, as defined in this context, includes the strategic actions carried out by individuals or teams in charge.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 17, 2015

By Linda Fisher Thornton My Applied Ethics students asked a great question that I want to answer in today's post: "Which Values Are Ethical Values?" Quick Overview Not all values are ethical values. Some values, such as efficiency, do not have an ethical component.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2013

Welcome to The January 2013 Leadership Development Carnival: Best of 2012 Edition! Each of the leadership bloggers below were asked to submit their best (i.e., I'd say that's pretty darn efficient leadership development. Believe it or not, this is my number one leadership/management related post.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

It represents a fundamental change in the business ethos that necessitates leadership at the highest level. The leadership’s commitment demonstrates the importance of aligning the corporate world with the natural one, promoting the idea that business growth and ecological health can complement each other rather than conflict.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. The strength of governance can be significantly amplified with the employment of a dedicated leadership team.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

AI offers numerous benefits, increasing efficiency and data-driven decision-making. As AI advances and integrates into leadership practices. In my experience as a leadership executive coach. Ethical Concerns: AI algorithms can perpetuate biases and discrimination if not designed and implemented carefully.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

I wonder what values are at the center of that kind of leadership? Efficiency? While their purpose should be to enable the success of those they lead, they stop their circle of purpose at themselves and don't let concern for anyone else's well-being slow them down.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Therefore, a product manager must earn the trust of people in the organization and influence them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization. Leadership – the personal side is next on my list.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MARCH 4, 2013

Welcome to the March 2013 Leadership Development Carnival! Thanks to those who contributed the many excellent posts on leadership practices, the workplace environment and personal mastery. And a special thanks to carnival leader Dan McCarthy at Great Leadership for the invitation to host this carnival.

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Chartered Management Institute

APRIL 10, 2025

Case Study Developing Leadership Excellence in the Fire Service In partnership with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), CMI has developed and delivered two bespoke leadership programmes designed to empower both new and middle managers. Theres no one style of leadership that fits every circumstance, every individual or every team.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Getting the leadership part of supervising others right, however, is trickier because emotion and connection enter the picture. They know when to centralize and decentralize to maintain efficiency without sacrificing effectiveness. Ethics, honesty, and integrity matter all the time. They nurture and demand, praise and correct.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the realm of facilities management, the twin pillars of efficiency and sustainability are increasingly becoming inseparable. Here’s a roadmap to get started: Energy Efficiency: The Low-Hanging Fruit LED Lighting: Switching to LED lighting from traditional bulbs can significantly reduce energy usage and costs.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

Embrace AI as a tool for efficiency, data-driven insights, and enhanced decision-making rather than a threat to job security. Recognize that AI can enhance human capabilities, leading to more innovative solutions and improved efficiency. Be open to adjusting your leadership style and strategies as the AI landscape evolves.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 29, 2013

In their book From Smart to Wise , Prasad Kaipa and Navi Radjou state that wise leadership succeeds where smart leadership cannot. Wise leadership isn’t about how smart you are. Importantly, “That perspective enables us to rein in our smartness and harness it to serve a larger purpose in an ethical and appropriate manner.”

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

It delves into the complex layers of leadership, team building, strategy formation, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. Here is where executive coaching comes into play – stepping up as a catalyst that bolsters these skills and fosters an environment for continuous leadership development.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 9, 2014

Part of the attraction for me is the weekly escape to an unfamiliar world – a time, a place and a culture that seem light-years away from the daily challenges I face consulting with businesses on leadership issues. You can read more on mastering this difficult balancing act in the Hay Group 2013 Best Companies for Leadership study.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

If you are in any doubt that collaborative leadership is an imperative, and not just a fad, take a look at any of the 22 articles in the Harvard Business Review series on collaboration. According to John Chambers , CEO of Cisco, “You cannot create collaboration is you think leadership is about control.” Networks are messy.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 4, 2019

Welcome to the June Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Chip Bell shared The Secret Sauce of Leadership Communications. Communication. Who is Mary Follett? What happened?

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 20, 2012

Like most Boards, they were more interested in hearing about profit, financial ratios, efficiencies, headcounts, labor climate and strategic initiatives. Other than ensuring an ethical environment in the organizations they govern, I suspect today’s Boards still don’t give culture the attention it deserves.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Our firm specializes in identifying executive leaders who bring the right skills and resonate with a company’s ethos, fueling leadership effectiveness and sustainable growth in today’s competitive landscape. Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

The Scope and Significance of Global Executive Search Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Their reach extends beyond borders, tapping into a wider pool of talent and thus making their services invaluable to corporations seeking to fill critical leadership roles.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 14, 2019

It’s already begun changing the future of leadership. But much of what we’ll need will come from refining and adapting skills that are already part of good leadership practice. AI may be able to do things we can’t, and do other things more quickly and efficiently, but it will be humans who determine the shape of the future.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 25, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Real Dysfunction Today, Hidden in Plain Sight Published by Michael Lee Stallard on August 25, 2010 04:42 pm under Uncategorized Many individuals and organizations today are in a funk. How did we get to this state? why is everyone smiling?

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