N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

By spotlighting leaders individual aptitudes, emotional intelligence, and decision-making tendencies, assessments create a foundation for targeted skill enhancement. The payoff is significant: leaders discover or refine skills that help them innovate, lead teams with greater empathy, and navigate challenges with resolve.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By working closely with leaders, I turn fear into a catalyst for growth and innovation. This approach not only humanizes leaders but also encourages team members to take risks and innovate without fear of judgment. Overcoming leadership fears requires innovative and personalized approaches.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastery over various aspects of the business—from product development to supply chain management —is essential for this leader to facilitate smooth operations and establish a foundation for sustained success. We prioritize candidates who demonstrate operational insight, innovation, and the ability to lead through challenging scenarios.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

New research from York St John University finds that companies with emotionally intelligent managers not only provide a better workplace environment but also see higher profits. The study surveyed 150 managers and staff at 30 UK companies, examining how management style influenced business performance.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 1, 2021

Emotional intelligence is now widely accepted as a crucial aspect of successful leadership, with emotionally intelligent leaders seen as being better able to provide the kind of psychologically safe environments that encourage the best from their team. This includes sensitivity toward others’ emotions.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Here are five critical leadership capabilities that turn human advantage into sustained business success: Emotional Intelligence to Foster Trust AI might be powerful, but it lacks empathy. Therefore, leaders must fill that gap by demonstrating emotional intelligence.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Management Coaching Today The importance of executive management coaching in today’s volatile business environment cannot be overstated. By investing in executive management coaching, organizations can create a culture of continuous learning and growth, fostering a pipeline of strong leaders at all levels.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

This evolution is not just valuable; it’s vital; the expanding global marketplace and the relentless march of technological innovation have made the old models of leadership development ineffectual and obsolete. Now, the focus is shifting from conventional practices to developing skills for managing distributed teams.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 24, 2023

The Power of Workplace Culture in an AI Universe: A virtual conversation about Empathy and Innovation Note: This article on Workplace Culture is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of our book, Courageous Culture: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. What’s your perspective on that?”

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for future leaders to go beyond traditional management techniques. The future demands leaders who can manage teams, drive meaningful change, and uphold integrity. Cultivate Emotional Intelligence: Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a crucial skill for future leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Many will argue about the importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership. Some believe that a high EQ is absolutely necessary in order to be a successful leader, whereas others believe that you can be a good leader even with a low level of Emotional Intelligence. Are you aware of your own emotions and reactions?

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Leading with Feeling : Nine Strategies of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership by Cary Cherniss and Cornelia W. This book describes how 25 outstanding leaders used emotional intelligence to deal with critical challenges and opportunities. Today’s leaders can learn a great deal from their successes, as well as their missteps.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 14, 2025

While 68% of executives dismiss AI’s impact, artificial intelligence already executes core management functions with unprecedented efficiency. Through intensive analysis of 300 organizations implementing AI management systems, clear patterns emerge.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

At N2Growth, we approach the healthcare leadership market with a nuanced lens, drawing on decades of industry experience to ensure that leaders possess the necessary technical expertise and the resilience, strategic insight, and emotional intelligence essential for inspiring teams and shaping the future of patient care.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 23, 2014

If emotional intelligence is not part of your training and development portfolio – please add it. I’ve concluded – much of what goes wrong behavioral in leading, managing, and counterproductive employee behavior, can be tied to EQ (emotional intelligemce).

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 3, 2021

New research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business highlights the crucial role emotional intelligence can play in dealing with this stress and uncertainty. ” Managing uncertainty. .’ ” Managing uncertainty. . ” Emotional intelligence. .

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 24, 2024

While many executives pride themselves on self-reliance, this mindset can limit innovation, slow decision-making, and increase strategic risk. The disconnect between leadership success and help-seeking behavior creates a critical vulnerability in organizational effectiveness. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Leaders who promote this mindset inspire employees to embrace change, innovate, and take calculated riskskey components of thriving in an ever-evolving work environment. Foster Emotional Intelligence The human element will always be crucial in leadership, especially in the future of work.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance. Moreover, coaching also focuses on developing emotional intelligence, a critical attribute for leaders in today’s interconnected and people-centric business landscape.

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2023

Emotional intelligence (EQ) is an essential skill for HR leaders. As leaders in the workplace, HR professionals must be able to connect with employees on a personal level and understand their emotional needs. Building Trust and Empathy HR leaders who possess emotional empathy can build trust and empathy with employees.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2020

These are things in your control, like how you set goals, behave, develop, network, present yourself, and manage your sleep. We manage impressions all the time. “As Some of these behaviors won’t come naturally to you, and you may not be fully convinced they’re the right way to manage or to work.” Step Six: Fake It.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

Good leaders can be defined by their emotional intelligence , which according to Psychology Today, requires an individual to manage both their own emotions and the emotions of his or her team. Relationship management can be especially critical during times of change. It might sound easy, but it’s not.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 23, 2018

So to get the most out of innovation processes such as design thinking, truly creative leaders also need to master the social dynamics of… [wait for the punchline}…humor! We have witnessed that skilled leaders, those we call “Stand-Up Strategists”, understand the utility of humor to boost innovation. May the farce be with you.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Interim executives are experienced professionals who can step in to fill a sudden leadership gap, manage a crisis, guide a merger, or spearhead a new initiative. One crucial skill for an effective interim executive is managing change seamlessly. Its importance in identifying suitable interim managers cannot be overstated.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Controlling one's emotions is part and parcel of emotional intelligence. And, emotional intelligence has been linked to successful leadership (just did a paper on this for a university class). In fact, emotional intelligence is viewed by some as a better predictor of success than the old hallmark, IQ.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Author information JoAnn Corley JoAnn is the CEO & Founder of The Human Sphere, a holistic talent management consultancy. When your kids are talking too loud indoors the common request is to ask them to “use their inside voice.” ” Who would think that [.]

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CEO Insider

JULY 29, 2021

But there is one thing that is the foundation of successful leadership: emotional intelligence. That is the ability to empathize with the emotions of others and manage your own. Developing emotional intelligence demonstrates a solid commitment to leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The key benefit is the strategic alignment of executives with roles that match their expertise, fostering innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance culture. The key lies in using a robust, holistic assessment tool, which includes technical skills, leadership style, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 22, 2014

Author information JoAnn Corley JoAnn is the CEO & Founder of The Human Sphere, a holistic talent management consultancy. Several years ago a book was released by Eckhart Tolle with that title. Interesting read I must say. One of many takeaways [.] She is also a featured guest on radio and on-line publications across the country.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2014

JoAnn Corley shares her interview with Zappos man Rocknee here… Author information JoAnn Corley JoAnn is the CEO & Founder of The Human Sphere, a holistic talent management consultancy. She considers herself a champion of human potential and deeply believes we need to put the human back in human resource.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

A strong north wind has rapidly shaped the industry’s evolution through innovation. Technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence , machine learning, and the Internet of Things, have significantly changed how we live and work. One of the most crucial skills for future tech leaders is adaptability.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2013

Emotional Intelligence ~ 20 Years On by Louise Altman @intentionalcomm. Emotional Intelligence ~ 20 Years On ~ Part 2 by Louise Altman @intentionalcomm. Advice: Manage Well by Leading Better by @JohnBaldoni. Knowledge@Wharton: The New Model for Innovation Is Social —and Mobile: But Are Companies Ready?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Interim Management in Uncertain Times Over the years, the role of interim executives has transformed from temporary fill-ins to strategic agents of change and innovation, especially in times of uncertainty. Interim management provides stability, innovation, and insightful direction to businesses in need.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 20, 2024

Effective management is an art that requires not just knowledge and experience, but also the ability to adapt and apply best practices in various situations. A staggering 82% of managers are said to be lacking in the necessary leadership skills, according to a study by Gallup. Lead with Emotional Intelligence: Empathy goes a long way.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

As such, women executives should position themselves for success in these new roles, from chief data officer, chief digital officer, and chief innovation officer to chief sustainability officer and chief transformation officer. If there’s one thing we’ve learned, emotional intelligence played a large part in that success. .

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

The Swedish audio streaming service went on an executive hiring spree to remain agile at scale, allowing the $2-billion music tech company to maintain its capacity and drive to innovate. . Bento, an expense management software startup, strives to showcase that its employees “love sharing, helping and lifting others.”.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The competition for high-caliber talent remains fierce: top leaders with fundraising prowess, innovative thinking, and proven impact strategies are in demand across a growing number of mission-focused organizations worldwide. Another complexity lies in assessing cultural alignment.

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