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. As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge, the need for effective leadership at the executive level becomes paramount.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 3, 2021

High-ROI Live Online Leadership Training For Human-Centered Leaders. Q: Karin, I see all the feedback about your customized leadership development programs for human-centered leaders, and they look great! The problem is, that I only have a handful of managers who need live-online leadership training.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 21, 2023

My Feedback Isn’t Working…Performance Management for Repeat Issues You take performance management seriously. askingforafriend Human-centered performance management means giving meaningful feedback that reinforces clear expectations and gives space for emotions, support, and reflection. What can I do?

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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. But it’s hard.

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Lead from Within

JULY 3, 2024

Creating a leadership development plan is a critical step in forging a successful career path. A McKinsey study reveals that 70% of employees who received effective leadership training improved their job performance. Assess Your Current Leadership Skills: Begin with self-assessment.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The best leaders and managers understand that investing in a leadership coach is essential for achieving clarity and improved performance. As a manager or leader, your ultimate goal is to drive your team towards success. Coaches provide insights and techniques for optimal resource management.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 8, 2024

Life requires management. Self-management is managing personal energy. Read this post to discover 12 secrets to self-management. What are you self-management strategies? Spontaneous living ends in disaster. Fulfillment follows intention.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 29, 2024

Time management is self-management. Your time belongs to you. You might sell it, use it for yourself, or even squander it. Often, you give it to time vampires without realizing it. This post explains 7 simple ways to slay time vampires today. Read this post to get a grip on time.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

If you knew your manager really cared about you, would you want them to give you meaningful performance feedback? Every time we ask these questions in our leadership development programs, the answer is always a resounding “YES!”. A Manager’s Guide to Better Decision Making (May 2021). Even if it was hard to hear?

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Managing Irritating People Irritating people are everywhere because everyone is messy. Some more than others. We wish that “pain in the neck” employee would go away. What will it take for us to have a positive attitude about messy people?

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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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Leading in Context

AUGUST 14, 2024

We have to be aware of our ego and manage it to avoid getting off track. By Linda Fisher Thornton Ego has a way of undoing even our best intentions as leaders. In a world that requires rapid adaptation to changing events and circumstances, ego tries to maintain the status quo and works against our ability to pivot in response to change.

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Lead from Within

JULY 9, 2024

Teaching leadership to new managers is crucial for the sustainability and growth of any organization. This highlights the necessity of effective leadership development programs. Proper training can equip new managers with the skills they need to lead teams successfully. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 16, 2021

How to Choose Who You Promote Into Leadership. 0:33 – We’re excited to announce (after many requests) our live-online OPEN ENROLLMENT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT program. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Interim Management in Uncertain Times Over the years, the role of interim executives has transformed from temporary fill-ins to strategic agents of change and innovation, especially in times of uncertainty. This ability to deliver immediate, impactful results makes interim management indispensable in uncertain times.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 20, 2024

Effective management is an art that requires not just knowledge and experience, but also the ability to adapt and apply best practices in various situations. A staggering 82% of managers are said to be lacking in the necessary leadership skills, according to a study by Gallup. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Have a meeting for more bandwidth and speed Recently we were delivering a leadership development program when Annia, a senior leader in the firm, raised her hand and addressed the room: “I’ve noticed that many of us quickly send an email rather […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 22, 2021

You want to help your team with career development, but time is limited. Today, on Asking For a Friend , I talk with Julie Winkle Giulioni , author of Help them Grow or Watch Them Go about how managers can support development when there is pitifully little time. Development Discussion Planner.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2022

They earned their reputation as a courageous manager one small daring moment at a time—small micro-moments of courage that led to better performance and deeper trust. Courageous managers will tell you their truth , even if it’s hard to hear. We often include these DIY 360s in our leadership development programs.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

This evolution is not just valuable; it’s vital; the expanding global marketplace and the relentless march of technological innovation have made the old models of leadership development ineffectual and obsolete. Leaders can leverage this trend to reinvent their corporate leadership models, uncovering new opportunities.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 5, 2021

Recently we’ve had several clients ask us to help their managers get better at delegation. So we’ve created this delegation decision-making tool (we call it the strategic empowerment tool) and incorporated it into many of our leadership development programs. How to Do I Empower My Team By Delegating Well?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Science Behind Virtual Executive Coaching: How It Works and Why It’s Effective Virtual executive coaching is a modern approach that is gaining traction in the world of leadership development. But what is the science behind this coaching method, and why is it so effective?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Identifying Leadership Prowess through Assessments Comprehensive executive assessments are vital for discovering and fostering exceptional leadership talent. These evaluations offer an in-depth look at an executive’s strengths and potential, informing leadership development strategies.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Your leadership development (or any type of training) should be practical, focused on your business, […]. Make Training Work by Involving Leaders at Every Level Do you get frustrated with training that wastes time and money, but doesn’t change behavior? Yeah, us too.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re a manager, you likely hear a lot about not only leading and organizing but also being a coach for your team. Today on Asking for a Friend I talk with Sara Canaday about tips from her new book “Coaching Essentials for Managers.” As a manager, you supervise and organize the workload for those you are managing.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2023

AskingForaFriend This fantastic question came in during one of our recent leadership development programs. Not modeling the way I can’t tell you how often someone in our leadership programs raises their hand and says, “This is fantastic! Three Mistakes that Will Sabotage Growing Leaders 1.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 9, 2021

For years, we’ve been asking this critical question in our leadership development programs: If you knew someone truly cared about you, your career, and the success of the team, would you want to hear difficult feedback, even if it was hard to hear? .” Ground yourself in connection and intention.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At the start of our work together, we’ll ask leaders and managers around the world for their most valuable leadership practice. That’s why we recommend developing a habit of using one leadership skill before adding the next. The Most Valuable Leadership Practice – Your Turn.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Such leaders must possess various competencies, including sound strategy formulation, emotional intelligence, strong decision-making abilities, and effective team management. A detailed and personalized action plan is then developed to guide individuals on their leadership journey.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I had no intention of testing my ability to start an international leadership development company. The first decade of my career (and all my formal education) was about leadership development and communication. I had taught leadership decades before in my HR roles. I was exploring before I was exploring.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

” In fact, that phrase consistently ranks in the top “ Asking for a Friend” questions in our Leadership Development Programs. Over-involved managers frustrate people all over the world, telling them what to do, slowing them down, and getting in the way. These managers often withhold information.

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Lead from Within

MAY 23, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with individuals at various stages of their careers. One common aspiration that many professionals have is to step into a management role. Difficulty in Delegating Delegation is a fundamental skill for any manager.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

For a large majority of leaders, the struggle to have influence and impact comes from things that you can manage and change. Tommy’s boss saw that Tommy had freed up time and refocused his energies on what the manager needed from him, and told him, “I’ve been waiting for you to figure this out.”. The solution is far from magical.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 24, 2024

Management is as much about what you shouldn’t do as what you should. A Gallup poll revealed that one in two employees had left a job to get away from a manager and improve their overall life at some point in their career. Don’t Be Unapproachable: An inaccessible manager creates distance.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 25, 2024

People management skills are essential for any leader who aims to bring out the best in their team. A LinkedIn survey revealed that 92% of hiring professionals believe soft skills, including people management, are equally or more important than technical skills. People management skills are the linchpin of effective leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?” ” These are “ Asking for a Friend” questions I hear frequently in our leadership development programs. . Translate your leadership vision to tactical, measurable behaviors. What do I do now?”

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

According to a recent study, 70 percent of managers struggle to transition into effective leadership roles, often failing to inspire and guide their teams to success. In my experience as a leadership executive coach, the transition from managing to leading is not easy, which is why many managers struggle to make the shift.

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