N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

They must also be adept at navigating the intersection of clinical care and management expertise, balancing delivering high-quality care with financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Another challenge in healthcare executive search is the need for candidates with a unique blend of clinical expertise and management skills.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Technology, therefore, is not merely a convenient tool but an essential commodity that requires strategic allocation and management in the modern business landscape. Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount. Corporations can navigate economic uncertainties and volatility through digital modeling.

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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

JULY 29, 2024

Your leadership success depends on your skill at managing change and embracing the future Are you hanging on to a familiar way of doing your work or leading your team because it’s comfortable? Managing change is critical for your success—too much change, too quickly creates instability. But intentional change isn’t easy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 19, 2024

When Managing Up, Don’t Bring Data Without a Point of View When your manager asks you for information, don’t just answer their question. To get better at managing up, ask yourself three questions that will turn information into influence. Now your manager wonders why you don’t care about the obvious issue.

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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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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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Episode 276: Do you ever feel like your attempts to manage up leave your manager more frustrated than satisfied? In this episode, we dive into leaders’ four common mistakes when managing up and how these simple missteps can lead to frustration, missed opportunities, and micromanagement.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 2, 2022

If your Sales SVP thinks your leadership development program is a distraction, your sales managers will show up late and multi-task. You might be thinking, “It’s hard enough to get my managers to attend a leadership development program. The Power of Leaders as Coaches. Wait, What? Who Has Time for That? ” We get it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Later, talking with Declan’s manager, she was grateful for Declan’s work, but also confused. Declan was frustrated—and so was his manager. He expected that by fulfilling those parameters, he’d done good work and that his manager would acknowledge that work. But what’s happening with Declan’s manager?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For Managers: Powerful Phrases for Supporting Your Overwhelmed or Overloaded Team First, if you’re a manager, here are a few frequently uttered unhelpful phrases. As a manager, you want to do what you can to prevent the snowball of overwhelm from picking up speed as it rolls downhill. Here’s what I need.” The boss says.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2022

“What I think you might do next is contact your manager (so they’re not blindsided). Managing Up: Keep Your Boss Informed About a Struggling Team Member. Managing Up With Grace: How to Give Your Boss Better Feedback. (Explain your plan and what you need next). Have a plan. What would you add? Related Articles.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

If you knew your manager really cared about you and had your best interest at heart, would you want them to give you meaningful performance feedback? Even if it was hard to hear? Every time we ask these questions in our leadership […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Perhaps your manager can’t or won’t address it right now. In these situations, it’s appropriate to invite them to talk together with your manager. You have different views of what your manager expects and need to resolve that difference. Let’s go talk with our manager and sort it out.”. Do you have any suggestions?”.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A few years ago, I wrote “Avoid These Infuriating Phrases in End-of-Year Feedback” to encourage managers to stop making stupid comments when giving a performance review. This heartfelt post came from years of listening to high-performing employees vent their frustrations about the stupid things their managers said.

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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. They surround themselves with people who will challenge them.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 24, 2021

We’ve both heard these words and so has nearly every manager we’ve ever worked with. Managers get in trouble when they allow these discussions to get mixed up. If you’ve heard this or said it yourself, you’ve experienced the second decision-making mistake managers commit: lack of clarity around ownership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Kilmann explains that his interest in conflict stems from his personal experiences growing up in a family affected by conflict and his academic studies on conflict management. Conflict is inevitable and not inherently bad, but it needs to be managed effectively. They emphasize the increasing importance of conflict resolution skills. (06:15)

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Another time, we were working with an organization’s managers and having them rate the leadership behavior where they felt the most need to improve. As the managers moved around the room and sorted themselves into groups based on their perceived needs, we asked the senior executive which behavior he would choose. “Oh,

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, when you don’t pay attention to tactics and effective management, you create needless conflicts, frustrations and hurt feelings. Leaders and managers often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. Transform your management style, while building team trust.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You investigate and it turns out that they’re spending time with the same three low-level managers because they have a good relationship. Busy Day Example #3: The Check the Box Manager This busy day example is one of the most dangerous. But they’re not asking strategic questions or uncovering sales opportunities.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Whether resolving conflicts, motivating team members, or managing stress, EQ drives the leader’s actions and reactions. Leaders who can self-regulate routinely manage their emotions well, avoiding destructive behaviors. This leadership facet is important as it avoids conventional transactional styles.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 15, 2024

Coach the managers whose people don’t have it. If the manager continues to struggle, it may help to attend a meeting where they will be communicating and observe how they do it and then coach them after the meeting. Instead, gently correct: “Oh, actually, here’s what’s happening… What questions are coming up for you?” Are they? (Or

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Leading through a layoff is one of the most unnerving challenges you can face as a manager. And, I had lost some of my best managers- – many of who had become close friends. We managed to sustain momentum, but it wasn’t easy. Your team will need extra time and space to process their feelings.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 29, 2024

He advocates for a transition from traditional management to a coaching approach, emphasizing personal growth and a culture of belonging. 29:12-33:17: The shift from managing to coaching is discussed as crucial for modern leadership, emphasizing the importance of continuous, meaningful interaction with employees.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Interim executives are experienced professionals who can step in to fill a sudden leadership gap, manage a crisis, guide a merger, or spearhead a new initiative. One crucial skill for an effective interim executive is managing change seamlessly. Its importance in identifying suitable interim managers cannot be overstated.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In our research for Courageous Cultures, 67% said their manager operates under the notion “this is the way we’ve always done it.” ” And it’s not just managers who can get stuck in a rut. Sure, they’re more efficient, but what are your customers yearning for now?

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