Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

As you review the list of leadership traps below, think about how each can lead to unethical thinking and actions. By Linda Fisher Thornton As humans, we are flawed thinkers who easily fall victim to biases and traps. The biases and traps we so easily fall into reshape our thinking in ways that can lead us to make bad decisions.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Understanding and Leveraging Executive Strengths In the realm of organizational growth, executive assessments stand as a cornerstone for identifying and nurturing leadership talent. This process is instrumental in pinpointing leadership strengths, critical for making strategic decisions in executive placements and development programs.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

You’ll rarely encounter the words leadership and surrender used together in complementary fashion. Society has labeled surrender as a sign of leadership weakness, when in fact, it can be among the greatest of leadership strengths. Control is about power – not leadership. ” Thoughts?

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

The words we use matter, especially in a leadership role where our teams regularly react and listen closely to what we share. Her focus is consulting in strategic planning, organizational development, talent management, and leadership, including change management and culture evolution.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 26, 2012

If you’re in a position of leadership and don’t feel you have any blind spots, you’re either very naïve or very arrogant. Following are 5 things all leaders should embrace if they desire to be more self-aware: Never Stop Learning : I read an article last week in Chief Executive Magazine profiling 6 leadership lessons from Mark Zuckerberg.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Crisis Management Innovation Leadership Success Talent Management Board Diversity diversity in the workplace executive diversity hiring for diversity Mike Myatt N2growth workplace diversity' In today’s column I’ll share with you the top 10 reasons why diversity is good for the boardroom.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 30, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership failures can be caused by different types of problems that may compound. Some of these problems are individual and others may be embedded in the organizational culture.

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Leading in Context

JULY 21, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership isn't something we can ever say we've fully accomplished. It's not about arriving at any particular place, or about achieving a certain level of knowledge.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025, inclusive leadership has transformed from a commendable goal into a strategic necessity for organizations aiming to thrive in a rapidly evolving global market. The Evolving Landscape of Inclusive Leadership The connection between inclusive leadership and enhanced business performance is more evident than ever.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 23, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton This week I'm sharing posts that clearly describe what unethical leadership looks like, and caution readers about the risks of allowing it to continue.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 5, 2019

Leadership is complex and demands are high. How do you continue to elevate your leadership game? Much like physical fitness, you cannot neglect your leadership fitness and expect optimal results. Making matters more challenging: as we move up the leadership ladder, demands increase and discretionary time decreases.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 19, 2013

When you begin a leadership position, you only get one opportunity to say hello and most leaders, overwhelmed with their new responsibilities, say hello in the wrong pitch: “Nice to meet you but I’m too busy to talk.”. So before you begin your next leadership position, consider how you say hello. Follow me on Twitter @BrianLayer.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whatever happens, the start of a new year is a great time to take stock of our leadership strengths and areas for improvement. We've been through so much over the past few years. Will things be better?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding the Criticality of Leadership Transition in 2025 CEO succession represents one of the most consequential inflection points in an organizations lifecycle. Conversely, poorly managed transitions invite uncertainty that can erode employee morale, undermine client trust, and weaken competitive advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

This change of attitude is not just a cultural problem; it’s a leadership problem too. Perhaps our leadership gratitude has gone the way of our cultural gratitude—squeezed out by other priorities. Keep your leadership priorities straight. We get too busy to acknowledge the hard work being done on our behalf.

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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. Effective Strategies for Implementing Board Advisor Coaching Board advisor coaching is a critical component of the leadership development process in organizations.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

To get there, she knew she had to focus on growing her leadership skills. Within a couple of months, her boss had remarked about her growing leadership competencies and suggested she might be a prime candidate for a directorial position one day. Here are the most essential traits that great leaders have. Great leaders have Integrity.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 1, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton The definition of "good leadership" is changing over time as people become more aware of the long term impact of poor leadership decisions. Watch this video for a quick overview of this evolution and why more is expected of leaders now.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 8, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is the first in a Series exploring 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership as we approach IoT Day on April 14th. The Internet of Things (IoT) can enhance people’s lives in many new ways, and because of its enormous scale, it will alter our global economy and the way we do business.

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HR Digest

JUNE 19, 2021

Organizations often use talent management to increase performance in the workplace. Talent management done right can help build a competitive company with an edge over its rivals through well-implemented talent management practices that help organizations build a unique culture and stay ahead.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the evolving Private Equity arena, a quintessence of proficient leadership is imperative to navigate the complexities and render substantial value. The journey from meticulous deal-making to managing assets proficiently has put an unprecedented emphasis on acquiring and retaining the right talent.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 15, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton We’re starting a new year, with fresh possibilities, and it is a good time to think about our leadership values. What do we believe? How do we treat others? What matters to us? Can people determine our values by watching how we treat people?

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Leading in Context

APRIL 14, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton There's a powerful connection between responsible leadership and human growth and development. It's not easily visible to leaders, so today I'm digging into how these important variables intersect and how they should inform our approach to leadership development.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 6, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton The journey to authentic leadership is not an easy one. It's full of challenges, and it requires developing a high level of self- and other-awareness over time. Knowledge experiences" alone won't be enough to stimulate the kind of learning that is required on this important journey.

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 12, 2020

As we struggle with compounding challenges around the world, people are more and more frequently seeking information about human or humane leadership. Why is the topic so timely?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Like most business leadership roles, the C-suite isn’t exempt from this shift. While the C-Suite has stepped up and embraced technology and undergone considerable change, how are today’s C-Suite leaders adapting to multigenerational leadership, coupled with developing future leaders for a C-Suite role they know little about?

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Leading in Context

MARCH 3, 2021

Today I'm sharing 10 Leadership Lessons I've learned since starting this blog in the hopes that they will inspire you to press forward in your important work. By Linda Fisher Thornton I've been blogging for 12 years, after making a very rocky start on March 5, 2009.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 16, 2023

If you change your leadership assumptions, can you create a powerhouse with the organization or team you already have? Learn different ways to improve the growth-impeding, borderline inhumane people management practices we’ve created and endured over time a. Society just kind of works better when work works better.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 22, 2014

There is a new definition of leadership in our lexicon. Let’s say you have the choice to make between choosing one person for a senior leadership role over another. Perhaps it’s because we still cling to the great man theory of leadership. Leadership is founded in a relationship between the leader, and those being led.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 21, 2022

These 12 Gifts of Leadership are on the wish lists of employees around the world. By Linda Fisher Thornton How do we lead when we want to bring out the best in people? They aren't expensive. They don't require dealing with the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, and one size fits all.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 2, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton. Here we are at the end of the year already. So much of it has been a blur as we've scrambled to reinvent our work and daily habits to adapt to a persistent global pandemic.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 7, 2017

Welcome to the August 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Anne Perschel of Germane Coaching and Consulting provided Emotionally Intelligent Leadership – Unexpected ROI at Apex Corporation. Anne writes, “Apex Corporation began the journey to emotionally intelligent leadership fifteen years ago.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 5, 2021

Welcome to the January 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. Communication. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared How to Navigate Year-End Reviews for Employees.

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Leading in Context

JULY 19, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton Preparing leaders for ethical leadership is a long-term process. For example, what message are we sending when we separate ethics training from other leadership training? It requires careful thought about the messages we are sending.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 7, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton What is the ultimate goal of leadership? This question seems simple enough at first, and then begins to get tricky because it can’t be answered in one simple statement.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Understanding the Role of Embracing AI in Future Leadership Strategies As the transition towards a digital economy accelerates, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as an influential element in shaping leadership strategies. Thus, the advent of AI tools induces a compelling transformation in leadership strategies.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 29, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership is evolving, and expectations are increasing. As we get closer to the New Year, here are some questions to ponder:

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