N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

If gossip pervades your organization and you are not aware of it, then you clearly don’t have the pulse of your organization, your public statements about the importance of culture and morale will seem disingenuous, and you’re likely guilty of being what I refer to as a disconnected leader. Put simply, good leaders don’t tolerate gossip.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

T HE BOTTOM LINE is that there is no “good leadership” without ethical thinking. The thinking that powers leadership choices must be grounded in ethical values or the impact on important constituents will be overlooked. Character How can we demonstrate integrity, congruence and moral awareness?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2011

I recently keynoted at a leadership summit held by a venture capital firm, who in a brilliant move, brought together all their portfolio CEOs for two days of collaboration about what is, and is not working in this economy. Thoughts?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This role demands a strong grasp of how different elements work together, blending leadership strategies with technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion to achieve organizational success. Professional certifications in leadership, sales, or other related fields can also be beneficial. This is where N2Growth excels.

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Modern Servant Leader

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The actions by Ramsey’s organization and the lack of transparency from either man raise questions in the Christian business, personal finance and leadership communities. This was not an integrity or moral issue. This was not an integrity or moral issue. I have not broken any moral clause or anything like that.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 2, 2014

That got a few people’s attention, but now morale is in the tank. Communicating the big picture is a skill that’s often lost in early leadership development programs. I was venting to my finance guy, “don’t they understand that just doing this one thing right could go a long way in paying off their car?”

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 15, 2012

Financially this is unsustainable, however we must, I believe, focus first and foremost on the moral implications of creating a culture of purposeless (I would say inhuman) citizens. Teach your employees the fundamentals of business and finance , how their company makes money, and how they add (or take away) value. They are old news.

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LDRLB

JANUARY 30, 2013

Madison writes for various outlets on finance and management.]. Whether you’re CEO of a company, a team manager or a hard-working employee, adopting and possessing leadership qualities can enhance your professional trajectory and even personal life. Innovative. True Characteristics. Ability to inspire and influence.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

That humility boosts employee engagement and morale. The opposite characteristic – narcissism, as expected, kills morale, decreases engagement and ultimately lowers productivity and end results. Willingness to seek help and share credit accordingly, reflects a leader's humility. Thanks for sharing Una.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Something as simple as a 360 Review, or as complex as a deep psychological profile (both with weighted emphasis on leadership aptitude) can point out an individual’s leadership capabilities.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The moral of the story is this…A lack of delegation creates operational bottlenecks, delegation confused with abdication creates organization chaos, and effective delegation of authority vs. tasks creates personal and operational excellence. Smart leaders empower others by delegating the authority but owning the responsibility.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

Values based hiring increases performance, enhances collaboration, reduces turnover, increases morale, and creates a stable culture. You see, any of the traits identified in the 98 other answers absent character and integrity will eventually lead to some type of disconnect or debacle. Thanks for sharing this information.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

There is in fact a point where “bad customers&# can erode margins, negatively affect morale, or even tarnish a brand. These are the verbally abusive customers who expect special consideration, and whose demands can far exceed the boundaries of reason.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

The moral of this story is that while sophistication and complexity often go hand-in-hand, they don’t have to be synonymous. While a business cannot scale without growth, a business can grow without being scalable.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In today’s post I’ll clearly explain the difference between vision and mission … As as a backdrop to answering today’s question, I want to share a simple organizational framework I developed several years ago to help executives gain a better understanding of leadership structure.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

The moral of my story continues to be that in order to be a great leader, you absolutely must be a great reader. When I teach MBA leadership courses I require all papers – on any leadership issues – to address key problems from opposing views. Thanks for encouraging and challenging the leadership community.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The book got his career and finances back on track, while reinvigorating and popularizing Christmas traditions first in Victorian England and then North America. I’ve slightly revised and updated this post from last year with my top five life and leadership lessons from Scrooge: 1. We can easily get old rather than grow old.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

And the ‘actual’ difference between ethical brands with a moral code and those exposed as being without one, is increasingly a key factor in consumer brand adoption or rejection. And this means leaders of companies taking deliberate and definitive action to ensure that their businesses demonstrate ‘corporate social leadership’.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Leadership and executive coaching often delve into historical anecdotes to extract timeless lessons. A striking example comes from Dunn & Bradstreet’s past, where a simple bowler hat became a symbol of leadership challenges and employee relations. This post will examine such leadership wisdom.

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CO2

MAY 21, 2012

You may not, however, stretch your team members the way you yourself were tested on your rise to your current leadership position. Deal with inherited morale problems in a group. Secure financing for a key acquisition. What Makes a Developmental Experience Challenging? Characteristics of developmental challenge. Description.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Her expertise includes brand marketing , social media , employee engagement , leadership development , and customer experience marketing. While a business would not trust its finances to an intern, it should only trust its social media to a full-time member of its marketing team. Second, there is the "what''s the voice" mistake.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

  David describes SelfGrowth.com as a "Matching or Connecting Service for People who Want to Improve their Health, their Finances, their Relationships and their happiness" that helps to "Connect people who want to improve their lives with information, experts, products and services that can teach or show them how to do it.

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The Practical Leader

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The book got his career and finances back on track, while reinvigorating and popularizing Christmas traditions first in Victorian England and then North America. Here are my top five life and leadership lessons from Scrooge: 1. Life and Leadership Are Habit Forming. My books haven’t had quite the same impact!

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Women on Business

JANUARY 4, 2011

By Webster’s definition it means “the steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code; incorruptibility.&# In order to teach it, I must first define it. Integrity; from the Latin root word means “soundness, wholeness or completeness.” I shall teach my friend about that kind of integrity; one of incorruptibility!

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Mark Sanborn

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Leadership is not an easy task, and even the best leaders are susceptible to errors in thinking that can hinder decision-making and, ultimately, organizational success. Recognizing and avoiding these pitfalls can significantly enhance leadership effectiveness. By being aware of these pitfalls, you can avoid them.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 7, 2024

This emotion can be a powerful motivator to instigate change, either by addressing the issue head-on or by moving to an environment that better reflects your moral compass. Let’s take Sarah, a finance executive I met through social media. It could be a practice in your workplace that goes against your core values.

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Chris Brady

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

also conveniently don't believe in any moral absolutes. So I think the moral of the story is thus: It's better to suffer a few leg jigglers along the way than to lose our personal freedom to be just as annoying to someone else. They make it up as they go!    So there you have it.   So you see?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2019

It significantly lowers engagement, morale, and ultimately, performance. In fear-based cultures, the educational backgrounds of C-suite leaders can disproportionately favor finance and accounting, which causes organizations to be hyper-analytical and risk-averse. Fear is bad for business. Bean Counters Call the Shots.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

and is an expert on risk, strategy, and finance. The combination of business and military leadership experience added insight and perspective to their book. . “When leaders do not practice what they preach, they destroy morale, loyalty, and engagement.” Leadership Practices to Watch. Northern Command.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

Now DC workers are seeing a change in leadership across different agencies which may mean a new boss along with new systems and priorities. Leadership and Change It was a planned change. Washingtonians are not the only ones in transition; companies are reorganizing, restructuring, and adjusting their plans for 2009.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Identify what could have gone wrong with the leadership team. It involves reassessing your business operations, starting with leadership. You may discover that some poor leadership decisions may have been responsible for your establishment doldrums. Keep in mind that the business is failing and staff morale is already low.

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HR Digest

JULY 29, 2020

If you analyze functions like finance, IT, and marketing you will find common drivers of success. Even the most well-intended employee retention strategies can be limited, doing little to increase employee engagement and morale. Historically, HR executives and practitioners have faced insurmountable challenges from lack of data.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2019

This isn’t a marketing issue, this is a business-wide issue, involving every facet of the organisation, hence leadership being so important. The ‘actual’ difference between ethical brands with a moral code and those exposed as being without one, is increasingly a key factor in consumer brand adoption or rejection.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 26, 2012

We believe workplace hostility is a leading contributor of diminished moral, reduced productivity, and elevated attrition; all of which poison an organization’s culture and hurt its bottom line. Management and Leadership – Leadership Lessons from the United States Naval Academy: 3 Minute Rule.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Poor customer service dramatically causes loss of sales, decline of company reputation, lack of new customers and referrals, increased discounting, lower morale, higher turnover — all further perpetuating a poor customer experience.

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