N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

In every forward-thinking organization, the need for thoughtful planning around key leadership roles is undeniable. Succession planning isn’t just about filling future vacancies—it’s about proactively shaping the future of the company with a plan.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

I don’t take it for granted that I’m going to be successful. Embrace the Problem Jacobs’ mentor told him early on in his twenties as he unloaded on him with his problems, “Look, Brad, if you want to make money in the business world, You need to get used to problems, because that’s what business is. Problems are an asset.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Succession Planning The importance of succession planning cannot be overstated in ensuring an organization’s longevity and growth. Succession planning begins with the process of identifying and developing new leaders within a business.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 28, 2021

You want to accelerate your development as a leader in your organization and think having a mentor to guide you could be a really good thing. You may be right about that but it can often be hard to find a good mentor. It works well when the peer coaches are in the same organization but not in the same exact function.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

With so many tasks, from managing projects to balancing budgets, it’s easy to fall behind. You have to juggle tight budgets, meet deadlines, and manage teams. This includes improving business management, creating solid plans, organizing daily tasks, and handling finances more effectively. Let’s get started!

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 18, 2022

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Great leaders are essential for the success of any organization. But how do the best organizations develop great leaders? Through the following strategies: Identifying and promoting potential leaders: The best organizations have a system in place for identifying and promoting potential leaders.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2023

Through my experience, I’ve identified seven habits that are common among highly successful busy leaders. Set clear goals: Successful busy leaders have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and how they want to get there. Communicate effectively: Successful busy leaders are excellent communicators.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 30, 2023

And if you manage a young leader, please don’t use those despair-inducing words.) How does your organization make a difference to your customers, clients, or constituents? You might be tempted to just ask your manager, “Why do we have to do this?” What matters most in your organization? Give it time.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 12, 2024

Leadership training is more than just a set of activities; it’s a pivotal part of an organization’s success. Think about what happens when leaders are not only good at their jobs but also great at managing people. But how does an organization ensure its leaders are equipped for these tasks?

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Lead from Within

MARCH 26, 2024

Employee experience is a critical factor in your organization’s success. To boost your employee experience success, we’ll explore six proven steps that can transform your workplace into a thriving environment. Help employees manage their workload and avoid burnout, leading to increased job satisfaction.

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Career Advancement

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

“One of the greatest values of mentors is the ability to see ahead what others cannot see and to help them navigate a course to their destination.” — John C. He said he’d love more mentoring to help him get to the next level in his career. How can I become a better mentor? Introduce your employee to the key stakeholders.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 30, 2023

Lisa is the CEO of Center for Mentoring Excellence, a global speaker on mentoring, and co-author of The Mentor’s Guide and Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring. Mentees can benefit from a mentor’s perspective on how to prioritize work tasks and which company events are essential.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 28, 2023

In this article, we address the common reasons so many managers tolerate poor performance, and what to do instead. 6 Reasons Managers Tolerate Poor Performance Here’s a gut check if addressing performance issues is hard for you. Unclear Expectations You haven’t done the work upfront to define success.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 18, 2021

Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Coaching in Leadership Development Executive coaching is pivotal in developing leaders, allowing them to unlock their full potential and drive organizational success. Emotional intelligence involves recognizing and managing one’s emotions and understanding and empathizing with others.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Mentorship Unlocked : The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success by Janice Omadeke What is a mentor? Why is having a mentor crucial to success? Or how do you make sure that you're a good mentor? This book presents 7 ways to give of yourself for everyone’s gain.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 27, 2021

A recent study from Concordia University revealed that mentoring often helps the mentor as much as the mentee. This is largely due to the leadership skills the mentors gain through the activity. The authors suggest that the more mentors actually provided mentoring support, the more they saw themselves as leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2017

The goal is elicit readers to ask themselves what they are willing to do to be successful through better career management. When I think of career management and how to better explain it in simple terms, all I can think of is a recipe. What are the ingredients for the recipe for success? Discipline. Team Player.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As an experienced leadership coach, I’ve helped many organizations actively seek out and cultivate these unconventional leaders – individuals who possess a unique blend of creativity, problem-solving abilities, and the courage to challenge the status quo.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 30, 2024

A motivated and engaged team is vital for an organization’s success, and here are three effective strategies that I believe can help you reenergize your team and lead them towards a path of renewed enthusiasm and productivity. Transparency in Decision-Making: Be transparent about the decisions being made within the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

These competencies include strategic foresight, decision-making capabilities, and the ability to manage, inspire, and empower teams. Through this process, leaders can ensure that their leadership styles are aligned with the organization’s objectives, resulting in accelerated business growth.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 20, 2024

Here are some key strategies for creative entrepreneurs to achieve business success while maintaining their artistic integrity. Embrace Your Unique Value Proposition At the heart of any successful business lies a unique value proposition (UVP). Network and Collaborate Networking is an invaluable tool for creative entrepreneurs.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 17, 2017

.” - Rick Luftglass, former director of The Pfizer Foundation’s education volunteer programs Corporations have long known that their best employees are successful often because they have acquired skills beyond those needed to be an employee. Mentoring teaches you to plan, to help others execute, and to be flexible --all traits of leadership.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Being a successful leader comes with its own set of unique challenges. As a executive leadership coach I have seen the following to be the biggest drawbacks for the leader’s that I coach: Power dynamics: As a leader, the power dynamics within an organization can be challenging for anyone to navigate.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 30, 2024

Leadership transitions can be daunting, not only for new managers but also for their teams. Distant Leadership : New managers might seem aloof or disconnected as they navigate their new responsibilities. These issues often stem from a manager's lack of leadership training or overwhelming adjustment to the role.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 8, 2017

Managers insist they’re so busy that they have little or no time to coach or even consider these “extra benefits” like career development. Consider any one or several of these “mentoring moments”: Mentoring Moment #1: Create an “aside” conversation. Mentoring Moment #3: Suggest resources—things or people. The problem?

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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.” Position yourself as a partner in their success. Be fully present.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Mentoring programs help an organization ensure employees are paired with someone to help them through hurdles. These mentoring programs also help the mentees by building stronger relationships to senior management and the mentors by giving them exposure to new perspectives. Here are some signs of a great mentor.

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Skip Prichard

MARCH 10, 2020

The Power of Mentoring. Despite the many misconceptions surrounding mentoring, there is one truth successful business leaders know without a doubt: mentoring remains the most powerful tool for creating meaningful relationships, furthering professional development, and increasing engagement and retention.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 28, 2013

Using Existing Employees as Mentors. Exploring lessons learned and how an organization and I developed a leadership development process for high potential employees. Managers as Mentors. Using existing managers, who are ‘in the trenches’ as mentors creates trust in the organization, leadership and the participants.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

As one of two co-ordinators of her high school’s orientation camp, she was not only responsible for managing the various activities to help new students become more familiar with the school, but she was also in charge of overseeing the 24 camp mentors who were there to support the new students.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Embrace a Strategic Mindset Transitioning from senior management to the C-suite requires a shift from operational to strategic thinking. Cultivate Leadership Excellence Leadership at the C-suite level transcends managing teams. It involves inspiring the entire organization, driving cultural change, and embodying the company's values.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 3, 2020

Fortunately, I've benefited from having great mentors throughout my career. And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. Bestselling author, Ken Blanchard, Ph.D.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Sports heroes mention their mentors at award ceremonies. Successful business people thank their mentors at career milestone celebrations. Young adults who later become accomplished acknowledge their mentors when asked who was influential in their success. Mentoring is indeed powerful.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, effective people management skills are crucial for leaders and managers. People management encompasses a range of responsibilities, from recruiting and onboarding to training and development, performance management, employee engagement, and more.

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