Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 6, 2021

Porter and Nitin Nohira published an article titled “How CEOs Manage Time” It was a fascinating insight into how CEOs do and should spend their time. . I drew one aspect from their thinking for a round of recent CEO coaching sessions, focusing on how CEOs exert influence. . How do you influence? .

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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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

At N2Growth , we see this position as far more than a supervisory post. We understand that these senior leaders must thrive under pressure, manage multiple critical initiatives, and ensure alignment with broader corporate goals. A misaligned hire may stall progress, undermine workplace morale, and impede market opportunities.

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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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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. A 2024 report from Wiley supports this shift, with 63% of those who received soft skills training reporting a positive impact on their job performance.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At N2Growth , we recognize the transformative impact that strategic leadership in this position can have. 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.

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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. The privacy signals your genuine concern for your boss and conveys respect for them and their position. But it’s hard. AskingForAFriend.

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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. These efforts not only strengthen leadership pipelines but also reinforce sustainable competitive advantage.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

If you can position what you do as a solution to their biggest stressors, youll go from nice-to-have to critical asset. 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.

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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. This boosts morale and reinforces positive habits. Actionable : Directly influenced by employees. Peer coaching among executives and managers can also help enforce consistent behaviors and improvements.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 7, 2022

oYou work hard to set a positive example for your team. You don’t have the connection or influence you hope for. Committed, caring, hard-working leaders often find one or more of three overused strengths interfere with their influence. Intensity is a strength, but one that we must manage.

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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. Companies prioritizing operational agility are often better positioned to respond to challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Overused assets can ruin a positive leadership presence. You work hard to set a positive example for your team. You don’t have the connection or influence you hope for. You don’t have the connection or influence you hope for. The staff in front cringed (along with all the customers) as their manager berated an employee.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 19, 2021

How do I manage up? How do I manage my peers? Fundamentally, people are asking about managing without position. While there is much we can learn about managing those we do lead, often people feel at a loss about influencing when we don’t have positional power. I hear these two questions frequently.

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Lead from Within

MAY 31, 2022

Whatever type of organization you’re leading, to be effective in your role requires being able to influence people. If your skills are more focused in other areas of leadership, here are some tips that can help you increase your influence in every direction—up, down and across. Promoting others goes far in influence.

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Lead from Within

JULY 12, 2022

Here are seven sure-fire ways to gain influence up, down and across your organization without having a title: Embrace who you are: Your thoughts influence not only your feelings but also your actions. The path to influence starts within you. Relationships and connections are an important part of influence. Build trust.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Conversely, poorly managed transitions invite uncertainty that can erode employee morale, undermine client trust, and weaken competitive advantage. From an external vantage point, evolving technologies, shifting consumer behaviors, and global economic trends must influence the qualities sought in incoming CEOs.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

B ASED on the premise that leadership is influence and so we all are leading whether intentionally or not, Sam Collier writes in a short 68-page monograph, Find Your Voice , “You may not even know you’re being led. When you’re unaware that someone or something is influencing you, it leaves you in a very dangerous position.

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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!” How you respond to ideas will influence how you’re perceived Imagine this. It always feels good to hear positive feedback first. What would YOU ADD?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Elevating Patient Care Through Exceptional Leadership Sound leadership influences every facet of care delivery. This unwavering focus on excellence ensures that the organization remains responsive to patient needs and strategically positioned to provide superior outcomes.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 5, 2023

When it comes to leadership, influence and power are important. Ultimately, leaders who lead with influence and power effectively use a combination of skills and strategies to guide their employees and teams. This will help them to gain the trust and support of their teams.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2025

Start where you are, with YOUR influence. If Youre a Manager, Think About Your Team. When youre filling an open position, are you considering a diverse slate of candidates? And, if your organization has de-prioritized DEI, you can still make a difference. Start by thinking about your hiring practices.

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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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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Everyone needs a positive influence in their lives. According to Michael and Glenn Parker, authors of The Positive Influence Leader , there are four types of positive influence leaders, and we can all leverage the strengths of each to become the type of leader who helps people become their best self.

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Leading Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Emotional intelligence (EI) is an awareness of not only our own but other’s emotions and the ability to manage those emotions in ways that help people move ahead in dealing with difficult situations. They actively looked for subtle signs of emotion in order to influence the course of events. Express Your Feelings to Motivate Others.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. The Impact of CEO Decisions on Company Culture A CEO’s influence runs deep, shaping the culture and spirit of the entire organization.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2021

Human Hacking : Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You by Christopher Hadnagy and Seth Schulman. Make friends, influence people, and leave them feeling better for having met you by being more empathetic, generous, and kind. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Kilmann explains that his interest in conflict stems from his personal experiences growing up in a family affected by conflict and his academic studies on conflict management. Conflict is inevitable and not inherently bad, but it needs to be managed effectively. They emphasize the increasing importance of conflict resolution skills. (06:15)

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Having a CFO with a “head in the cloud” might be a good thing if we’re talking about cloud computing, cognitive technologies, and AI that has significantly influenced this role. The evolutionary path of the Chief Financial Officer continues with assuming the driving seat in companies’ digital transformation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

And your influence will grow too if you invest in your leadership growth. Sad for her because she lived in a self-limited world where she couldn’t grow her influence. Another time, we were working with an organization’s managers and having them rate the leadership behavior where they felt the most need to improve. People grow.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 25, 2022

But unless Winnie the Pooh and Tigger are on your team, shifting that perception of negativity will help you have more influence and contribute your expertise. Here are three shifts you can make in how you respond to ideas that will help you have more influence: 1. This final shift is about managing yourself. First, Affirm.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

European venture capitalists are increasingly focusing on how well founders manage these traits, as it can significantly impact a startups ability to scale. ego is often seen positively, associated with bold leadership, confidence, and risk-taking, as demonstrated by entrepreneurial icons. In countries like the U.S.,

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Perhaps your manager can’t or won’t address it right now. What do you think we can do to ensure we’re putting one another in the best position to succeed?”. In these situations, it’s appropriate to invite them to talk together with your manager. Let’s go talk with our manager and sort it out.”.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Leaders must create platforms where high performers can showcase their strategic thinking and influence organizational direction. Lead from Within: Toptalent retention begins when leaders recognize that keeping exceptional performers requires more than managing their output – it demands unleashing their potential. #1

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The complexity of these challenges can be compounded in larger organizations, where the pool of potential successors is vast, and a leadership transition’s impact directly influences hundreds– or possibly thousands, of employees. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process.

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