Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

T HE vast majority of today’s business leaders are either embarking on AI deployment to improve their operations or are considering it. Although most C-suite executives, mid-level managers, and data practitioners aren’t AI experts — no one is at this pace of change — they shouldn’t implement AI for the sake of implementing AI.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Narrowly defining leadership restricts innovation by excluding countless points of view and modes of operating. Yet, many learning and development strategies are built towards forcing leaders to fit themselves into a restrictive mold. Insights could then be used to develop new goals, creating a continuous learning experience.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

How do you scale your leadership, motivate your large team, and continue to get the results you need? How I Learned About Scaling Leadership the Hard Way. You’re team’s just not ready to do this without you. “Laura” (the person I had left in charge) just doesn’t have the influence you do. .

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

T HE BIGGEST CHANGE being brought about by AI is not human replicas, but the emergence of digital operating models. These models aren’t the sexy, headline-grabbing side of AI, but they are profoundly affecting how we do business and the way leaders of the twenty-first century must think. But here’s the thing.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 1, 2014

When we made errors in judgement, it’s important to learn from that experience. There are plenty of new habits to build and new skills to learn. Take the time to introduce yourself and learn what your people are working on. Unfortunately, diving deep into operational details carries a heavy opportunity cost.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

During times of stress and change, when you most need a resourceful team, it’s easy to clampdown, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow your team down. In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.”

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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. What’s one best practice I could do to really improve my communication?

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 9, 2017

Here are four key ways in which you can help managers become better leaders: 1. Helping both current and future leaders develop their leadership skills New managers are often promoted without receiving any training or support that helps them build the skills they will need in their new position.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Whenever anyone asks me what leadership lessons I wished I’d learned sooner, I always have the same response. ” This goes beyond, “having a best friend at work,” (which according to Gallup only 30% of us have— which is too bad— since those who do are more engaged and productive). What would add? An Encourager.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 8, 2019

One of the largest barriers in several organizations is that many managers still tend to think using hierarchical paradigms. Targets, management on result, and control remain the magic words. Why would you want to do that? A network organization is resilient and sustainable. What’s the alternative? It’s about communities.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

While the last decade has flattened our organizations and reduced the need for some managers, the need to create leaders at every level has never been more necessary. We need connected managers to create community and spark collaboration. Supervisors hold the success of a business in their hands, and it’s all in how they manage.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 19, 2014

Team leaders operate under constant pressure- up-down-and sideways- coupled with limited control. It’s not the same struggles that happen in the leadership stratosphere, the pressures vary and so do the mistakes. Under-communicating the big picture – People don’t understand WHY they are being asked to do what they do.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

Why do some leaders “have a seat at the table,” and some feel they are struggling to bring others along? For a large majority of leaders, the struggle to have influence and impact comes from things that you can manage and change. They may be doing the job mostly right, or they may be doing what their job description says.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

No matter which industry your organization operates it, there’s a pretty high chance that you’re grappling with how to motivate and engage your employees in the daily work they do. Steve Curtin is an expert on customer service management and leadership. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 24, 2020

The situation is too fast-moving, fluid and unprecedented for any of us to settle in for whatever the long haul is and keep on truckin’ with the same operating rhythm we’ve used up until now. For years, I’ve been a big proponent of identifying and following through on your optimal operating rhythm. There is no new normal yet.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Organizations have many walls that hamper culture, development, and operations. ” But have no fear, you can learn to be more strategic! Dan McCarthy of About.com Management and Leadership shares How to be a More Strategic Manager to find out how. Follow Paul. This will help us see their potential. Follow Mary Jo.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Given not all CHROs are created equal, how do you differentiate from those who simply sit in the chair versus those who set the chinning bar for the future of the role. Put simply, how do you judge the success of a chief human resources officer, and who qualifies for the 2020 Top CHRO List? Selection Methodology.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down. So how do you teach and encourage resourcefulness in your leaders and on your team? “Who is doing this well?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Robust supply chain leadership ensures effective oversight and management of the end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement to delivery. Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

Louie was doing his job well, actively selling Marie on the reasons why she should list his firm’s talent assessment on her company’s website. Money and metrics tell me our business is doing well, but they aren’t the reasons we’re in business.”. The hotel opened in 705 AD and is still operating. Metrics and money.”. Which is?”.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Throw in complex organizations operating in complex markets, and you’ve really got to marvel at how it all comes together every day. It’s that sense of meaning that inspires us to think of new, innovative ways to do the work. Additionally, great leaders can spot the fire in us and learn to harness that fire for the company.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

S AY you have a manufacturing location with problems — three plant managers in two years, unusual variation in quality and/or safety, seemingly unpredictable swings in productivity. A common meaning is “how we do things around here.” A good way to do this is to analyze decisions related to some seriously negative outcomes.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Peter Drucker was asked whether he considered himself more of a historical writer or a management thinker: “More a historical writer,” Drucker answered. We therefore gain more valuable leadership insights from historical analogies and examples than by embracing the latest management fads.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Between surging demand, labor shortages, outdated air traffic management, and travel reservation I.T. That’s a shame because the aviation industry as a whole still continues to be an industry model for how to operate with extremely high reliability despite having a highly fragmented set of organizational entities. In the U.S.,

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Many leaders expect an organization to operate like a machine, but that leads to failure. Learn how to make complexity an advantage and how to embrace it. 19:44 We have a fundamental responsibility as human beings to manage ourselves so that we don’t do damage to our society and humanity.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Allison @HeroesToday The Five Elements of Intentionality by James Albright @LeadershipMain Treat Your Career Pivot as an Agile Project to Make Progress Faster by @artpetty If you know exactly what you want to do for the next stage of your career, consider yourself fortunate. by @Julie_WG Self-Esteem: Why It's Career Rocket Fuel!

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I’m dropping the first chapter of my new book right here, and let me tell you—I’m doing something totally different from most authors. Bezos overhauled operations, aggressively slashing costs and renegotiating supplier contracts to ensure the strategy was sustainable. No fluff, no BS, just straight-up value. So don’t hold back.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Staying updated with Artificial Intelligence advancements, automation, and FinTech is essential for optimizing financial operations and planning business growth. Advanced leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills are vital for navigating financial negotiations, driving profitability, and managing regulatory complexities.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

But, you’re learning about the possibilities of this new adventure and if it’s right for you. Then in the sweet spot, you learn fast and your performance accelerates. I distinctly remember that moment I realized I was doing more than writing, I had become a writer. AND then, I became a large team operations leader.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 1, 2024

How to help your team challenge assumptions for better creativity and problem-solving In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” And these days, it’s not that hard to poke around and see what they’re doing.

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

B USINESS is not a discipline, but an endeavor made up of disciplines such as accounting, communications, economics, finance, leadership, management, marketing, operations, psychology, sociology, and strategy. Lesson: Learn an organization’s culture before working with or for it. Lesson: Moral Hazard.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The other choice is to learn to speak our truth effectively, in a way that doesn’t contribute to fear and dysfunction on a team. The first part of speaking effectively in difficult conversations is learning to speak from a place of ownership. These people also recognize that they will always have more to learn about a situation.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Investing in Continuous Learning Programs to Stay Current with AI Trends AI technology evolves rapidly, and staying current with its developments is essential.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence , machine learning, and the Internet of Things, have significantly changed how we live and work. Businesses now have powerful tools and technologies to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver customer value.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

To illustrate the potential impacts, in 2007, Nokia had a little over half the mobile phone market with an operating profit of about $7.8 These transformations typically involve a profound change in how a business operates, encompassing people, process, and technology. First, why do these programs fail?

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General Leadership

MAY 7, 2014

Consider the following: If EQ is to us, what an engine is to a car – then self-regulation is the drive train that powers how we operate. “…self-regulation is the drive train that powers how we operate…” Our capacity for self-regulation acts in the same way. Lose brand power. Lose situational power.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The ability to adapt and thrive at work, also known as your adaptability quotient, demands continuous learning and cultivation. What shapers do every day serve themselves and the greater good. A learned practice that ebbs and flows being fluid is a sign of strength in times of uncertainty. Enter the shaper. Vital Ingredients.

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