Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

How do I have more impact and influence at work? Liz Wiseman’s book is based on research conducted with a variety of companies including Adobe, LinkedIn, SAP, to determine what behaviors affect someone’s influence at work. Increase Your Influence at Work (conversation highlights). 24:10 Ask and adjust.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 19, 2024

When Managing Up, Don’t Bring Data Without a Point of View When your manager asks you for information, don’t just answer their question. To get better at managing up, ask yourself three questions that will turn information into influence. Your manager asks you for information. Have a perspective.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

But heres the thing: influence isnt all about titles. Build Credibility, Fast Heres the biggest secret: you dont need a manager title to command respect. Or worse, if they brush you off like youre not worth their time. Ive been there, and it can be frustrating as hell. Why should they give you their time? You need credibility.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I can’t tell you how many times a manager has come to me for advice after they’ve made a technically authentic, but clumsy move: Storming out of a staff meeting in anger. But, they don’t do much to build a leader’s influence, reputation or impact. What is authentic leadership? If Gus had worms, we knew it.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The equation also applies to our individual capacity for positive influence (+influence). We all have the potential to have a lot more +influence if we address the common obstacles that interfere with achieving our +influence attempts. If the command center is misdirected, we might over or under influence.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

L EADERS in today’s multinational, matrixed, diverse business world have impact through their ability to influence others. When you have that kind of influence with others, the results begin to speak for themselves. If you approach this situation with a growth mindset, you can build or rebuild that influence.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 5, 2022

How to Avoid the Most Common Mistakes New Managers Make. So many new managers don’t receive the training or skills they need to be effective, lead their teams, and achieve meaningful results. Here are the common mistakes new managers make: Avoid Accountability Conversations. 10 Mistakes New Managers Make.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Whether you want more influence and to make a bigger difference within your organization or the world beyond, Weaving Influence CEO and author Becky Robinson gives you the roadmap. If you want more influence and impact her approach will serve you both online and in person. REACH: Build Your Influence and Impact. :35

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 11, 2025

Episode 298: Are you a new manager struggling to boost teamwork and communicate in ways that truly move your team forward? This episode explores seven essential communication skills every first-time manager needs. Without explicit expectations, both managers and team members end up feeling disappointed and frustrated. [06:14]

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2025

Youre influencing up and showing what human-centered leadership looks likeeven when its not modeled for you. Show up as a team player who creates warmth, even when the environment feels cold. Why Its Worth the Effort Youre not just trying to get on your bosss good side, youre demonstrating leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Middle managers lead in a precarious situation. They don’t set the strategic priorities, but they’re accountable for getting it done—often without the influence to ensure they have all the resources they need. The post One Crucial Skill the Best Middle Managers Master appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 11, 2019

Difficult stakeholders are a chance to grow your influence You look at the phone and your heart sinks. The post How to Manage the Most Difficult Stakeholders appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. It’s the night before you’re supposed to wrap up your assignment and brief the leadership team on what you’ve done.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 28, 2021

If you are (or have been) a middle manager, you know how tough this role can be. You don’t set the strategic priorities, but you are accountable to make it happen—often without the influence to get all the resources you would like (or need) to get the job done. Middle Manager Super Power. Middle Manager Super Power.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Here is a selection of Posts from October 2024 that you will want to check out: Making the Career Move to Manager (or not) by @artpetty U of V Men's Basketball Coach Tony Bennett Retirement Press Conference “I've been here for 15 years as the head coach, and I thought it would be a little longer, to be honest, but that's been on loan.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Momentum : How to Avoid Going in the Wrong Direction: Maximize Clarity, Manage Distractions, and Minimize Resistance by Sam Silverstein Momentum is magnetic. You will attract others to your mission, and you will create transformative influence in the events you encounter and the lives of the people around you.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Engaged for a defined period, they lead specific initiatives, manage transitions, or stabilize operations during times of change. Effective Change Agents: Interim executives can implement necessary changes more effectively, as they are less influenced by internal politics or resistant corporate cultures.

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CEO Insider

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When talking about a business leader with power, traditionally, the image that pops up in our minds is one of strong males like Jack Welch, the former CEO of GE, or Elon Musk, the CEO […] The post Servant Leadership, Powerful Results: The Invisible Influence appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This role is not merely about managing daily operations; it involves strategically aligning people to operational processes with the company’s long-term vision. We leverage advanced technologies, data analytics, and cutting-edge management practices to uncover inefficiencies and identify opportunities for enhancement.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. Interim executives , by virtue of their varied experiences and networks, bring diverse perspectives to the table, influencing decision-making.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 12, 2021

If you’re reading this, odds are, you’re a middle manager, i.e. someone who has a boss and is a boss, who has to lead and influence from the messy middle, up, down, and across their organization. Take pride and take heart because I’m going to help with the toughest job. Click to continue reading.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How To Get Better at Managing Up (Even With the Tough Feedback). Karin, I want to get better at managing up. If you want to have more influence managing up, take it offline. When hearing difficult feedback from someone managing up, nothing is more frustrating than vague feedback with no examples. AskingForAFriend.

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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. Our methodology tackles immediate operational requirements and considers how the new leaders influence will evolve over time.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Interim executives have emerged as pivotal assets in steering companies through critical phases of transformation, growth, or crisis management. How Interim Executives Influence Organizational Goals Interim executives significantly shape organizational trajectories by aligning strategic initiatives with overarching business goals.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Alongside managing the technical aspects of running their company, leaders also have a responsibility for the well-being of those with whom they interact. Leaders who embrace spirituality influence the team to work from the heart. E FFECTIVE leadership is an art. Leadership requires keeping several balls in the air at once.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

Develop the Mindset of Leaders, Not Managers Scaling your business requires leaders, not task managers. Leaders influence, inspire, and multiply the capacity of their teams. Task managers oversee checklists and maintain the status quo. What gets measured gets managed. A paycheck motivates compliance.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

For instance, a mid-level manager we supported rose to a C-suite position within five years, propelled by iterative evaluations that honed his strategic acumen and people-management capabilities. Our work at N2Growth reveals that executives who embrace consistent, candid feedback see a marked improvement in their leadership trajectory.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Use This Approach to Gain Respect and the Influence You Need. Plus, if your team doesn’t respect you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. Here are three common reasons you could be losing influence (and what to do to regain respect and the impact you need). How do I gain their respect?”

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

This clarity is not merely a management luxuryit is a cornerstone of reliable, scalable growth. Actionable : Directly influenced by employees. Coach for Continuous Improvement Every leader and manager should act as a coach, holding their team accountable while providing guidance. Unfortunately, this clarity is not normal.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 16, 2021

If you’ve wanted to attend a program or have a couple managers, but not enough to bring us to you, this is a perfect opportunity. Brandon asks about the role middle managers and senior leaders play when they promote people into leadership roles. 6:59 – The vital role a manager plays for every employee.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this episode, former Silicon Valley communications CEO Sabrina Horn gives you the tools to lead with integrity, navigate the challenges that compromise authenticity, and transform your influence by leading from the truth. 11:40 – The Make It Happen Box and how to use it to manage overwhelm and multiple leadership pressures.

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Chartered Management Institute

JANUARY 28, 2025

Some of this might stem from exposure to influencer culture, but perhaps this younger generation also see how personal branding can provide opportunity in uncertain economic times, a lesson consultants of all ages can apply to thrive in their careers. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 7, 2025

And the way you respond mattersnot just for your influence, but for the tone you set across your team and peers. When the person keeping you out of the loop is your manager, its harder to speak up. This helps your manager understand the impact of keeping you out of the loopwithout putting them on the defensive. But you are.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

EQ, in a nutshell, underpins effective leadership, shaping workplace dynamics and directly influencing productivity, morale, and overall success. Whether resolving conflicts, motivating team members, or managing stress, EQ drives the leader’s actions and reactions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?” What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees? I answered all their tough questions, as opposed to preparing my team managers to do so. Find, develop and encourage informal influencers. How do I lead well now?”

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Impact of a Chief Commercial Officer in a Business The influence of a Chief Commercial Officer on an organization’s trajectory cannot be overstated. A proficient leader in this role also manages commercial risks and identifies new market opportunities.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

3 Ways to Build Deeper Influence and Connection. Plus, if your team doesn’t like you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. How do I gain better influence and connection. Your behavior is sabotaging your leadership influence. My first response was, “It depends.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

See Also: The Manager Squeeze: How the New Workplace is Testing Team Leaders Step 2: Help Them See Your Genius (Without a Neon Sign) Your work is valuable. The key is aligning your work with their worries. If you can position what you do as a solution to their biggest stressors, youll go from nice-to-have to critical asset.

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