N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Technological tools to enhance board effectiveness through evaluation from advanced analytics to artificial intelligenceare transforming how evaluations are conducted. When boards undertake comprehensive reviewsincluding self-assessments, peer evaluations, and stakeholder feedbackthey gain a holistic view of each members competencies.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 10, 2019

This combined with longer careers, rise in independent workers (gig workers) and disruptive changes only means that professionals have to take charge of their own careers and constantly map the changing self with a changing world to stay relevant. External self-awareness (outsight) is about knowing how other people see us.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The more we use technology and outsourced thinking, we diminish our ability to think for ourselves. Competing in the Age of AI : Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. When traditional approaches are inadequate or resisted, advanced leadership skills are essential.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

True self-confidence is reflected in a person’s deeds and actions, and not in their ability to boast. While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. True leaders possess a quiet confidence that attracts attention like a magnet.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. The first notable benefit is increased self-awareness.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 22, 2024

Ed explores the crucial role of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and trade jobs in the era of smart technology. Ed gives you the tools to take ownership of your thinking, listening, and collaboration skills so you can thrive even during fast technological change. Perseverance and self-awareness are important.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. And, emotional intelligence has been linked to successful leadership (just did a paper on this for a university class).

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Good news: You have been hired for a leadership or managerial position. They’ll put you on the path to successful leadership. Don’t write older employees off as outdated, incapable of change or technologically incompetent. Just be aware that it might take them longer than an employee of your own generation.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Generation X (Born 1965-1980) : Known for being self-reliant and independent, Gen Xers appreciate clear, concise communication. They came of age during the early technological revolution, making them adept at using email and other digital tools.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The Value of Executive Leadership Team Coaching in Today’s Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the value of executive leadership team coaching cannot be understated. Strong leadership has never been more crucial as organizations face an increasingly complex and volatile environment.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Welcome to the August 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Practice these steps to improve your coaching, leadership, and parenting. Development.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 16, 2012

They know they need leaders who are avid and rapid continuous learners because the shelf-life of any particular piece of expertise gets shorter as the pace of technological change accelerates. Just nine percent of employees exhibit a strong sense of self-awareness. Four Steps to Building Matrix Leadership Skills.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Harnessing Executive Leadership Team Coaching for Competitive Edge In a business world where the only constant is change, nurturing robust leadership has transcended from being merely advantageous to utterly essential.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Ben Lichtenwalner presents Digital Media and the Future of Leadership at Hope College’s Critical Issues Symposium. Leadership is not easy, but digital media makes it easier than ever before. I recently spoke at Hope College’s Critical Issues Symposium, on the topic of Digital Media and the Future of Leadership.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2022. Two world-renowned strategists detail the seven leadership imperatives for transforming companies in the new digital era. Smart Leadership : Four Simple Choices to Scale Your Impact by Mark Miller. Digital transformation is critical.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Brad Jacobs ’ book provides you a treasure trove of leadership lessons from a man with more than four decades of CEO and serial entrepreneur experience. So, even if you don’t envision yourself wanting to earn a billion dollars, don’t pass up reading Jacob’s, How To Make A Few Billion Dollars.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Rising Influence of Artificial Intelligence in Leadership Development The trends around executive coaching are evolving rapidly in 2024, thanks to the ever-increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence. Of course, in-person leadership development is still an option, too. The world’s become a smaller place, digitally speaking.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Providing Guidance for Top-Tier Leadership Development; The N2Growth Way In today’s fast-changing business world, the concept of leadership has become more nuanced. Commercial leadership, as defined in this context, includes the strategic actions carried out by individuals or teams in charge.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Welcome to the September 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. They don’t believe in your leadership. Communication. Now, they question you.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This fall, I embarked on a worldwide quest to gain insights and perspectives on global leadership in the 21st century. To do this effectively, I sought to understand two things: Elucidate the emerging leadership traits and competencies that are most relevant today.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

This means developing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. They have self-discipline, emotional security, core values, and a clear sense of identity. Leadership Perspective. Authentic maturity is a leadership issue. Character and a Sense of Ethics.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

When he took over as CEO in 2005, he laid out three strategic priorities saying it should be about the future, not the past : Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger—think global—and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. Do not fake anything.

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Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 19, 2012

But they have this sense of peace, this self-awareness, that says, “I understand who I am.” “ It may initially seem quite counter intuitive to use word “sense of peace” when describing great leaders in the hyper-active world of business, but if you give it some contemplative thought, it actually makes perfect sense.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In this episode of the Leadership without Losing Your Soul Podcast, our guest, Chinazom Nwabueze, discusses the importance of mental health and its connection to overall wellbeing and performance. A Leadership Foundation (30:09 – 39:38) Chinazom advises on the importance of self-care to prevent burnout.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 29, 2024

But here’s the hard truth: the leadership strategies that brought you success might not be the same ones that will keep you moving forward. For instance, market trends evolve from traditional retail to e-commerce, new technologies like AI and blockchain emerge, and consumer behaviors change from brand loyalty to value-based purchasing.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Talking to anyone else wouldn’t resolve the issue, it would merely be self serving indulgence at someone else’s expense. Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others.

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Lead from Within

MAY 24, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, my clients often ask me what skills are necessary for effective leadership today and in the future. Technological literacy: In today’s world, being tech-savvy is essential for leaders. It’s not enough to simply have a basic understanding of current technologies and what they do.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 29, 2014

We live much of our lives with society telling us what to do, people telling us how to think, technology and the media telling us what to buy, and the culture telling us all the ways we need to make ourselves better. It’s choice, not chance, that will determine our leadership. Choose self. Choice is freedom. Choose purpose.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 17, 2014

Recently in Davos , Marissa Meyer, CEO of Yahoo smiled and shared that she checks her mobile device over a hundred and fifty times a day -- as though that many interruptions (within a work day) in her leadership rhythm and ability to focus were some badge of honor. Technology provides us with immediacy.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 16, 2018

Organizations around the world are struggling with the increasing rate of change, the degree of global interconnectedness, multiculturalism, and the pace of technological advances. Humble Leadership at all levels will be needed to link workgroups and teams. Humble Leadership involves making that conscious choice in our work lives.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2013

10 Reasons why Managers are Clueless about Leadership by @greatleadership. Mike Henry Sr: Humility : The 5th Sense of Character-based Leadership. Be aware in 2014 by @TomAsacker. Be aware in 2014 by @TomAsacker. The One Leadership Responsibility You Must Accept by @Starbucker. How leaders seek the best in others?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Sommers claims that the four building blocks of all change are: resources, technology, demographics, and governance. Technology is the next and gives us the power to leverage ourselves. Not surprisingly, developing greater self-awareness is key. It’s not magic. It can’t be. Start where you are.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 9, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen many leaders struggle with ineffective strategies. If your leadership strategy isn’t working, it’s time to take a step back and reassess. You’re Stuck in the Past: Clinging to outdated leadership practices can hinder your success. Invest in yourself.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As a trusted advisor and expert in leadership development, I have witnessed first-hand how these services have transformed organizations into powerhouses of success. Coaching and consulting services provide a valuable opportunity for leaders to gain fresh perspectives, expand their self-awareness, and enhance their leadership capabilities.

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