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. This type of meaningless work saps morale and wastes precious time and energy.

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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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Conversely, poorly managed transitions invite uncertainty that can erode employee morale, undermine client trust, and weaken competitive advantage. From an external vantage point, evolving technologies, shifting consumer behaviors, and global economic trends must influence the qualities sought in incoming CEOs.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. This cultural impact goes beyond just employee morale; it touches consumers, partners, and shareholders, shaping the company’s image and bottom line.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

They came of age during the early technological revolution, making them adept at using email and other digital tools. Implement Reverse Mentoring : In addition to traditional mentorship, leaders should consider reverse mentoring, where younger employees mentor older ones, particularly on technology and modern workplace trends.

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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: Moral Hazard. Lesson: The higher one rises in an organization, the more one must be a generalist.

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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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Additionally, due to the increasing use of technology and digital tools, the Chief Revenue Officer needs to harness data, AI, and other cutting-edge tech to boost performance and stay ahead of the competition. Outstanding CROs demonstrate a talent for innovation, change management, and strategic decision-making.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2023

But if you don’t pay enough attention to tactics and effective management, you’ll create needless conflicts, frustration, and hurt feelings. And, and it’s not uncommon for people to glorify leadership over management or strategy over tactics. What are some tactical questions that can help you avoid injury?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2011

Even though time is a key success metric, I am always amazed at how many leaders don’t manage it as such. Meetings should catalyze fruitful outcomes, not squander resources and adversely impact morale. Time; it’s the only thing we all have in common, yet it’s how we choose to spend it that defines and differentiates us as individuals.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

But in 1999, at the height of the Internet boom, I took a two-year leave of absence to serve as director of system architecture at Akamai Technologies, an MIT start-up located here in Cambridge. Morale sunk, and our productivity did, too. Within weeks, people started to feel disgruntled, and then even worse—angry, jealous, vindictive.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Toxic personalities will put a damper on morale, attempt to intimidate and/or manipulate co-workers for personal gain, and can even chase away a company’s best talent. offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org. " [link] [link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words as well as sharing the link Donna.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 31, 2024

In the demanding realm of leadership, effective time management is not just a skill; it’s a strategic advantage. Successful leaders understand that how they allocate their time can significantly impact their productivity, team morale, and overall success. Define clear, measurable objectives for yourself and your team.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

How to Help a Manager Who’s Struggling, Right Now by @lizkislik. Education and the Restoration of Moral Agency by R.J. It’s Not Technology via @HarvardHBS. Resilience: What It Really Is and 5 Tips to Find It by Eileen McDargh via @JesseLynStoner. The Secret to Peak Performance: Refuel and Retool by @waldowaldman.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

If gossip pervades your organization and you are not aware of it, then you clearly don’t have the pulse of your organization, your public statements about the importance of culture and morale will seem disingenuous, and you’re likely guilty of being what I refer to as a disconnected leader. Put simply, good leaders don’t tolerate gossip.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

The significant increases in employee engagement have been partially eroded due to global anxiety and rapid technological advances creating uncertainty about job losses, although Africa’s engagement levels continue to rise. However, rapid technological advances are a threat to job creation.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

As businesses face constant technological disruption and shifting market demands, these talented leaders rely on AI and data to anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and steer organizations with clarity and confidence. The digital era has revolutionized how organizations manage talent.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

As odd as it sounds, businesses that are not dependant on smart talent, capital, or technology can scale faster and easier than those businesses burdened with the aforementioned dependencies. The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 10, 2024

In business, the adage "penny wise and pound foolish" often describes a short-sighted approach to cost management that undermines long-term success. Downsizing, salary cuts, and underinvestment in employee development can decrease morale, productivity, and overall company performance, ultimately impacting the bottom line.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

If your attitude is impeding your relationships, your talent, or your health, it might be time to consider making some changes…If you have any great stories about how attitudes impact leadership and morale please share them in the comments section below. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] William Powell So nice to see this being addressed.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Inside the company, morale was at an all-time low. Of course, part of that entailed reestablishing the company’s reputation for cutting-edge technology. Not only was the U.S. government scrutinizing it for monopolistic practices, but the company was also coming under fierce attack for investing in its archrival, Apple.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

A well-planned workspace can foster collaboration, creativity, and overall job satisfaction, while poorly designed spaces may hinder productivity and morale. Integrating Technology for Efficiency Modern technology plays a vital role in team performance.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2021

Apart from exploring the map, conducting diplomatic and warfare activities, the player has to build cities and make improvements, manage people and resources, develop technologies, and build an army inclusive of defense systems. TIME AND PRIORITY MANAGEMENT. CULTURE AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

There I observed a wide array of Abbott executives, scientists and managers. As a manager “on loan” to Abbott from the University of Michigan, I quickly found similarities between the two organizations. They can pose major challenges for today’s managers, especially if those managers are part of a different generation.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 24, 2016

In his latest book, Under New Management , David Burkus challenges a number of conventional business practices. These practices include, but are not limited to: the “customer first” mentality, non-compete agreements, email, standard vacation policy, office design, annual performance appraisals, and even the need for managers.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As businesses navigate the complexities of 2025—including technological advancements, shifting workforce demographics, and global market fluctuations—embracing inclusive leadership is essential. This means actively promoting gender balance, ethnic diversity, and inclusivity in all talent management processes.

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 25, 2024

Teams that function cohesively and autonomously are more likely to innovate, solve problems efficiently, and maintain high levels of morale. However, one common obstacle severely undermines this synergy… Micromanagement kills team morale. In fact, according to Forbes , “79% of employees had experienced micromanagement.”

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Anyone can be collaborative leader—whether you are the CEO, a mid-level manager or a front-line supervisor. The need for collaboration is driven by the issues arising from the current economic crisis and supported by the opportunities afforded by advances in technology, specifically Web 2.0. It doesn’t matter what your role is.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Posted on November 22nd, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Rants , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth As much as some people won’t want to hear this, “ help &# is not a dirty word. That humility boosts employee engagement and morale. Rather asking for help is a sign of maturity as a leader.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 11, 2014

Through the years Stockton studied Enchiridion and tried to practice the many messages about discipline, self-control, endurance and perseverance, virtue and moral character. He recalls, “When I ejected from that airplane in 1965, I left my world of technology and entered into the world of Epictetus. Morality requires strength.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2011

It also boosts morale, reduces anxiety, and makes a heavy load seem lighter.”. One of the most helpful skills a manager can develop is the ability to challenge the right person at the right time.”. Leaders need to be helping people to regulate their lives and manage technology rather than pushing them to do more.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The Importance of Streamlined Payroll in Small Businesses Payroll management is vital for small businesses, where every cent counts, and errors can precipitate extensive financial inferences. This comprehensive method ultimately improves productivity and employee contentment.

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Lead from Within

JULY 12, 2024

The role of a manager is pivotal within any organization, holding the power to influence not only the atmosphere of the workplace but also the very productivity and morale of the team. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen the transformative effect that adept management can have on a company’s success.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO? Why would you ever want the person in charge of corporate leadership, vision and strategy to be a lame duck right from the get go?

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2024

The innovations are endless, from peer-to-peer payments to automated portfolio managers and trading platforms. Finance digital transformation involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies for better operational efficiency and enhanced strategic decision-making. FinTech companies are putting a new twist on financial concepts.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 10, 2023

Reclaiming Your Time: Strategies for Busy Managers As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the workday, from leading team meetings and managing projects to resolving conflicts and making crucial decisions. So, let's dive into how you, as a manager, can carve out time for your own development.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 28, 2024

This level of engagement results in numerous benefits, including increased productivity, improved morale, and reduced absenteeism and turnover. BTW - it's important to note that implementing these strategies may be resistant to some employees or managers who are resistant to change. Setting actionable goals for their development.

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