The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Communication is one of the key roles of a manager outlined by Henri Fayol in his classic work on the key functions of management. This is a hard enough task at the best of times, but can be especially difficult when working with remote or hybrid teams in which a lot of the communication is done virtually.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2025

Suggest adding a few minutes in meetings for informal connection (see a list of Compassionate Conversation Starters) Bring small, practical habits into daily work like recognizing colleagues for wins. Offer to HelpAnd Bring the Team Together One of the best ways to soften a tough boss? Create an environment where connection naturally happens.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Moreover, digital platforms provide a wealth of data that assists organizations in making informed hiring decisions. Sophisticated algorithms and data analytics allow for a more informed selection process based on a candidate’s skills, experience, leadership style, and potential for future growth.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Asking for more information about why they feel the way they do, and then listening carefully to what they say, can be the best course of action. Or youve solicited feedback as you work through your options, and you hear the No, we cannot do that? Source: The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyones Gain II.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Crafting an engaging and informative job description requires a thoughtful balance between clearly outlining the role’s responsibilities and capturing a potential candidate’s interest in the opportunities the role represents.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A leader is given stewardship over assets, in the form of people, capital, information, and technology. No matter what level or what type of organization, the true measure of a leader is whether he or she has made the assets under their control more valuable today than they were yesterday.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Learn practical strategies to present information that adds value instead of confusion. Common Mistakes When Managing Up [00:00] – Kicking off the episode with a key insight: when your manager asks for information, don’t just answer the question—influence them more effectively by offering your perspective and adding value. [01:27]

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This time of disruption demands that organizational leaders take an honest look at their teams and how they function and then apply accurate data to inform new ideas, explore strategies, and pursue professional development to position themselves for success. Ensuring accountability. Understanding the influence of power.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Enhancing decision-making comes from combining insights from marketing analytics and digital data to make informed choices. At the same time, marketing insights inform the development of digital tools and services. Optimizing resources entails coordinating investments in technology and marketing to maximize return on investment.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

They analyze the situation, devise a plan, and communicate effectively, ensuring that everyone is aligned and informed. Strategic thinkers analyze data, consider various perspectives, and make informed decisions that align with the organization’s goals. This ability to calmly navigate crises strengthens the team’s resilience.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This time of disruption demands that organizational leaders take an honest look at their teams and how they function and then apply accurate data to inform new ideas, explore strategies, and pursue professional development to position themselves for success. Ensuring accountability. Understanding the influence of power.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 21, 2025

Studies show that handwriting activates different areas of the brain that help you process and retain information better. The Power of Writing It Down One of the most powerful ways to reinforce this mindset shift is to physically write it down. Not on your phone, not on a laptop with a pen and paper. What do you want to happen?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2024

54 studies, 171k people: We process print more deeply than digital contentas long as its informational rather than purely narrative Adam Grant Study How Much Strategy, How Much Leadership? Guidance for New(er) ManagersSkip the Do-as-I-Would Approach by @artpetty We learn more from reading on paper than on screens.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Our experts mind, so used to moving quickly and efficiently, tries to fit new information into old boxes so it can use its rapid processing power. Oh, thats just a new flavor of an old problem, our expert brain says. Too often its not.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Theyre flooded with information , juggling priorities, fighting fires, and moving fast. The reason begins with how people build memories and retain information. Recall One way we strengthen memories and retain information is by accessing it. People process information differently, and they need repetition to absorb it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Over-sharing confidential information. Authentic leaders know which information and actions will truly serve their customers, team, shareholders, strategic partners, and their broader network of peers. What to do instead: Before sharing information, consider what you want your receiver to think, feel or do as a result of your sharing.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

By things, I mean the buildings, information systems, or anything else physical.) I now believe that work needs to be organized, that things should be managed, but that people can only be encouraged, inspired, and led. (By

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 31, 2025

Mastering Leadership Communication: The Five by Five Strategy [00:00] Why Your Messages Get Lost With competing priorities, digital distractions, and information overload, your communication might not be getting through. Hit play now to master a strategy that keeps your team aligned, engaged, and focused on success.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 17, 2025

Dont Just Attach 37 Spreadsheets and Run) If youre sharing data, provide a summary, key takeaways, and an informed opinion. Related Article: How to Get Your Team to Stop Sending You Frustrating Email Communication No Data Without Context (a.k.a. No one has time to decode raw numbers without context. I recommend we look into X.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

Keep information to yourself. This means removing roadblocks, supporting them, giving them the information they need to make effective decisions, and helping navigate relationships with other teams. How often is your team waiting on you for information, your opinion, or a decision? You may need to give the team more information.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Dominoes of Communication: Why Intentionality Matters in Sharing Information by @gavin_adams See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

For more information, visit thewisdomresearchproject.com. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * * Through her Wisdom Research Project, she interviewed 60 wise adults across North America and defined the eight fundamental elements of wisdom.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2023

You got together to solve a problem, make a decision, or share information, and when the meeting ends, it’s time to do something. Teams require trust, and that’s built only through time spent together, solving problems, making decisions, and learning how everyone operates, sees the world, and shares information. Outcome: Relationships.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Schedule time each week (or daily) for informal recognition. Informal recognition doesn’t need to take long. Schedule time each week (or daily) for informal recognition. Set up systems and people to help you, even with your informal employee recognition. Keep track of who you’ve appreciated and how.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 28, 2025

Clarify what kind of meeting youre having Be clear whether its an informational meeting or a decision-making/problem-solving sessiondont mix the two. Get the right people in the room Invite the smallest group of stakeholders necessary to make the best decision, ensuring diverse perspectives and relevant input.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Strategies for smooth integration include clear communication and informing the organization about the interim executive’s role, objectives, and the value they bring. Providing a supportive onboarding process by granting access to key information, stakeholders, and resources is essential for effective performance.

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

What past experiencesgood or badare informing your thinking on this decision? What underlying factors or constraints are shaping your perspective on this issue? Reveals external pressures (e.g., regulatory, competitive, investor-driven). Helps understand whether prior failures or successes are influencing current risk tolerance.

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Leading Blog

MAY 20, 2024

When all team members that the change impacts haven’t been adequately informed or involved in the process, it leads to disparities in understanding and engagement. Keep stakeholders informed and engaged through regular updates, town hall meetings, and other communication channels. Communicate openly and transparently.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

23:27] Organizational Transparency for Better Decisions Understand why overcommunicating goals and sharing critical information is vital for engaging your team and supporting their growth. [27:25] 16:20] Checking for Understanding Master the skill of ensuring alignment with your team through simple but powerful communication techniques. [18:32]

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Navigating Ambiguity : In a scaling business, decisions often need to be made with incomplete information. Leaders with business acumen capacity thrive in ambiguity, leveraging their ability to discern critical patterns and make informed, timely decisions despite uncertainty.

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