Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

How to Develop Entrepreneurial Thinking on Your Team. “Errr, well, no, but …” The conversation after that “but” is at the heart of teaching your team how to think and act like an entrepreneur. Tell me about a time that you strongly disagreed with your manager. Tell me about the idea.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Managers and employees are telling you t hey’re way more productive. How do you truly measure the ROI of remote vs. in-person work? In this episode of Asking For a Friend, Jack Phillips, author of High-Impact Human Capital Strategy and Chairman of ROI Institute about how to calculate ROI for remote work vs. in-person work.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 31, 2024

However, with strategic actions and innovative approaches, leaders can turn things around. My approach includes thorough organizational assessments, equipping leaders with tools to foster a supportive and positive environment, and guiding the implementation of innovative morale-boosting practices.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Adizes’ generally addresses four management styles: Creator, Integrator, Administrator, and Producer.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2023

Or as one manager told me when she is perceived as negative, “It’s not that I’m negative, it’s just that I care so F-ing much!” If you’re perceived as negative, try this… David Dye offers up some solutions in his article How to be Less Negative and Still be Yourself. What would YOU ADD?

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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. They should understand how to leverage technology to drive innovation and efficiency.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

W E OFTEN THINK of innovation as something visionaries draw out of thin air, like manna from heaven. Here’s an innovation story that’s closer to reality: It’s a story of loss, grit, and renewal. It’s also about a never-too-late approach to innovation that enabled a floundering business to launch a second golden age.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

Most managers will say they want those outcomes and that they believe in an empowered team, but unintentionally prevent their teams from doing their best. One Big Reason Managers Disempower Their Team. The most common mistakes that disempower teams often result from a manager’s insecurity. Unclear Definition of Success.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

We understand that these senior leaders must thrive under pressure, manage multiple critical initiatives, and ensure alignment with broader corporate goals. By studying how top operational executives have impacted diverse industries, our consultants pinpoint the precise qualities that deliver measurable results for clients.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

How to Scale Your Leadership For Lasting Results. What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees? How do you balance responsiveness with productivity? How do you distinguish the truly urgent and important from the noise? Teach your team how to think. What does “regular” mean?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Today’s CMOs aren’t just the masterminds behind ad campaigns or marketing projects—they’re key players in driving business innovation , focusing on customer needs, and harnessing technology. Optimization of Distribution Channels: Skills in refining and managing the channels through which your marketing content reaches customers.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 13, 2019

Get innovative ideas by asking for what you need. I keep getting ideas about how to arrange the office when we’ve got big issues to deal with–like how we keep our […]. The post One Huge Leadership Secret to Get Innovative Ideas You Need appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted responsibilities of this executive role, the critical importance of strategic leadership, and how to effectively navigate the complexities of recruiting for this pivotal position. A proficient leader in this role also manages commercial risks and identifies new market opportunities.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As AI continues to evolve, understanding how to navigate this transformation is crucial for both leaders and employees. This perspective shifts the narrative from fear to opportunity, inspiring employees to see AI as an ally in achieving greater efficiency and innovation. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down. The most resourceful leaders I know learned how to do more with less because they had to. A few “How can we?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In this week’s Asking for a Friend, I speak with Whitney Johnson, author of Smart Growth, about how to support your team along the S curve of employee growth. When I read Whitney’s new book, I was struck by how her model reflected my own journey of taking the leap from Verizon Wireless executive to entrepreneur.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2023

If your managers of managers are struggling to hold their teams accountable, dig a level deeper into the root cause This Asking for a Friend question came in from a manager of managers in one of our executive development programs. I’ve got a manager of managers on my team, let’s call her “Sue.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2022

How do you ensure that they not only get the recognition they crave, but their performance shines so strong it’s difficult to ignore? Better recognition does more than improve morale, it leads to better creativity, innovation, and courage. Talk to your manager, know what matters most, and be sure you help your team nail that.

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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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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Global organizations require leaders who transcend basic management competency. When leaders prioritize developing future innovators, they create sustainable competitive advantages. Your performance sets the tone for organizational achievement and innovation. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Inspire team innovation with an idea garden, saving great ideas for future growth. Hi Karin, “I attended your Courageous Cultures, how to Read Courageous Cultures with your team book club, and we loved it. I don’t want to crush team innovation, but I can’t possibly use them all.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2021

How to Draw out Better Ideas from Every Member of Your Team. Even if you’re a rock star human-centered leader, doing all the right things to encourage micro-innovation and problem solving, it’s also likely that you have a few team members who still have best practices and ideas they’re holding back.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many of these workers remain part of a remote team and have NEVER been in the SAME ROOM with their manager or co-workers. Today I share some quick tips on how to jump-start this conversation with your peers, build connections one person at a time, and share your I.D.E.A.s for better communication and better results.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 14, 2023

“Hi Karin, I watched your #AskingforaFriend about how to encourage people to speak up more in meetings, but I’ve got the EXACT OPPOSITE CHALLENGE. If you need some pointers on how to initiate a challenging conversation read this article, How to Start the Conversation Everyone Wants to Avoid. That’s a start.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 28, 2021

You’ve learned a lot about how you work and what makes you most productive over the last year. You had more choices on how to structure your day, when (and with whom) to engage. How to Build Your Return to the Office Plan. As You Return to the Office, Make a Deliberate Plan. You figured out what worked best for you.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

However, managing highly intelligent individuals comes with its own set of challenges. To truly harness their potential and drive organizational success, leaders must employ innovative and thoughtful strategies. Encourage them to take on new challenges, explore innovative solutions, and push the boundaries of their knowledge.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

How you respond to them can either add to your stress or unlock new levels of creativity, influence, and problem-solving. This episode reveals how the principles of improv can help you embrace uncertainty and lead with confidence. Learn how to shift from resistance to adaptability using the power of “Yes, and.”

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 14, 2022

They shared a frustration we hear all the time: “Our managers think too small! How do we help people REALLY CONSIDER what they’re doing–to look for better ways to work smarter? They’ve had success doing what they know how to do, they feel competent at it, and it’s comfortable. It’s also what’s been expected.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s the ROI that comes from curated conversations and spontaneous interactions, those electric moments of innovation that happen when your team is in the same room. A side conversation can lead to the next big idea or micro-innovation, and a shared laugh can forge a bond stronger than any Slack thread.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In this episode, Julie Winkle Giulioni, author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want , unpacks how you can make career development a natural part of your leadership style, even with a packed schedule. Help leaders manage their time while still investing in their people.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 13, 2020

The post How to Scale Best Practices Without Frustrating Your Team appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Your top-performing team seems to have discovered the secret to transforming their productivity, customer relationships, or sales. And then you think, “It’s time to […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

How did THAT Get Political? You can hear the tension in the voice of many managers and leaders who call to ask for advice. For example, “Listen, I know it might not be your intent, but saying things like that shuts down the innovation, creativity, and exchange of ideas we need. Do you have any advice?”

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

They will learn how to inspire their organization to move mountains, improve their ability to listen, communicate and, when necessary, persuade. His unique method combines powerful insights with real-life examples, showing you how to break free from limiting beliefs and reach your most ambitious goals.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 5, 2019

The post How to Respond When You Can’t Use an Idea appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. When You Can’t Use an Idea, Pivot to Get More Ideas “I need people to think.” Mattias, the CEO of a mid-sized human service provider, leaned back in his chair and sighed. They have all kinds of idea that just don’t work. […].

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 2, 2024

New analysis from King’s College London has highlighted how effective management strategies are key to scientific breakthroughs at a renowned laboratory that has produced Nobel Prize winners. “This makes a strategic approach to managing science crucial, especially as collaborations between institutions grow in importance.”

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Courageous leaders empower their teams to take calculated risks, driving innovation and progress. Accountability leads to a culture of trust, where team members feel safe to take risks and innovate without fear of unfair blame. Very few understand why or how to prevent it. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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