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

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How To Get Better at Managing Up (Even With the Tough Feedback). Karin, I want to get better at managing up. If you want to have more influence managing up, take it offline. The privacy signals your genuine concern for your boss and conveys respect for them and their position. But it’s hard. And, I’m scared.

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Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What will it take for us to have a positive attitude about messy people? 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.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Overused assets can ruin a positive leadership presence. You work hard to set a positive example for your team. For many leaders, emotional splash comes from their intensity and drive-useful attributes, but ones that need to be managed. Here are more ways to manage your leadership stress.). Antidotes to Toxic Positivity.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 11, 2024

Use these communication techniques to keep even the most difficult stakeholders on your side Stakeholder management is an art most of us learn the hard way. If you’ve been involved in stakeholder management for more than a minute, you’ve probably met a few of these well-meaning, challenging stakeholders. Sound familiar?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

An empathetic approach to organizational culture has been proven to have positive business outcomes. Empathy has been shown to drive positive business results and has numerous therapeutic effects on stressed employees. A S workplace cultures evolve, we must specifically prioritize the needs of each human being.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Interim Management in Uncertain Times Over the years, the role of interim executives has transformed from temporary fill-ins to strategic agents of change and innovation, especially in times of uncertainty. This ability to deliver immediate, impactful results makes interim management indispensable in uncertain times.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2023

Or as one manager told me when she is perceived as negative, “It’s not that I’m negative, it’s just that I care so F-ing much!” He explains the first step is to Affirm the Idea…find something interesting, fun or positive about the idea and say that first. What would YOU ADD?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 7, 2022

oYou work hard to set a positive example for your team. Intensity is a strength, but one that we must manage. 6:47 – The third overused strength to be aware of is toxic positivity. 7:50 – Antidotes to toxic positivity. 7:50 – Antidotes to toxic positivity. You’re intentional about your culture.

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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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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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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

According to a recent study, 70 percent of managers struggle to transition into effective leadership roles, often failing to inspire and guide their teams to success. In my experience as a leadership executive coach, the transition from managing to leading is not easy, which is why many managers struggle to make the shift.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

He specialized in organizational behavior and management. It can mean leaner or deeper, both of which might improve rather than expand the current position. In fact, the more demanding and the more exacting in its expectations the better for our learning, provided that the love is synonymous with unconditional positive regard.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Through my work, I’ve developed a comprehensive approach to managing resistance and ensuring a smoother transition to new leadership practices. Lead with Empathy and Resilience: Throughout the change management process, it’s essential that you, as the leader, model the desired behaviors and mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Academic leaders play a critical role in shaping the strategic direction of institutions and leading initiatives that drive positive change within our institutions. While expertise and knowledge in a particular field are necessary, they are not enough to succeed in a leadership position.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Perhaps your manager can’t or won’t address it right now. What do you think we can do to ensure we’re putting one another in the best position to succeed?”. In these situations, it’s appropriate to invite them to talk together with your manager. Let’s go talk with our manager and sort it out.”.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When it comes to managing day-to-day operations and responding to unforeseen problems, the frenetic pace of the immediate can become a zone of comfort. When I encounter leaders in this position, I offer them advice that may seem simplistic but is profoundly transformative: “Get your head out of the weeds and look up at the horizon.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 5, 2021

” It’s human nature to remember a negative experience you had speaking up more than a positive one. However, we all know that no manager is perfect, and sometimes this communication breaks down. If you’re unsure of the strategic priorities, ask your manager with an approach like this. model to position them.

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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. model to position your idea in a succinct and compelling way.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Alongside managing the technical aspects of running their company, leaders also have a responsibility for the well-being of those with whom they interact. Positivity: Being positive in life comes from maintaining an optimistic perspective. Positivity benefits both the leader and company. E FFECTIVE leadership is an art.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

Bad manager practices by @artpetty Plan Slow, Write Fast. by @wallybock A return of the manager as a character in a horror story? by @TerriKlass 5 mistakes – and 5 better strategies – for leading someone with burnout by @suzimcalpine "The beatings will continue until morale improves." Take the Time To Plan Your Book Right.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Effective leadership development programs and a proactive approach can address these challenges, enabling organizations to cultivate a resilient workforce that can efficiently manage crises and strategic succession transitions. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today, Chief People Officers and CHROs are not only responsible for the high-value functions of talent acquisition and employee engagement, but they play a crucial role in shaping organizational culture, driving diversity and inclusion, and ethically leveraging technology for effective HR management.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 28, 2022

Have you heard this from your managers (or said it yourself)? ” Sometimes people can’t grow because they’re not in the right position or they are actually incapable. 14:06 – Send in your leadership or management question. “My people aren’t coachable.

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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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. Analyzing the Relationship Between Actions and Financial Performance A CEO’s role goes far beyond managing daily operations; it profoundly influences a company’s financial performance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 17, 2021

My phone buzzed with a text message from Amena, a junior manager. Because many managers lack the courage or know-how to give meaningful feedback and help their people grow, they default to useless negative feedback that isn’t just a waste of time—it’s painful and destructive. Many managers err on one side or the other.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Due to their external position, they bring an objective viewpoint crucial for fostering open and honest conversations among board members. Understanding how well the board balances competing priorities, manages risk and ensures accountability in decision-making is essential to determining its effectiveness in this critical area.

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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.” As a manager, you supervise and organize the workload for those you are managing.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

Quiet firing” came about in response to it, describing the passive-aggressive behavior of managers who withhold opportunities from quiet-quitters instead of firing them altogether. Company leaders and managers must be able to communicate the same vision. Stay true to the position you’re offering.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. Certain functional leadership positions, and industry sectors, can be less strident on this question.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I sat in a committee meeting drawing up a job description for a new senior management role. If you feel invisible to your manager, be sure you read How to Get Your Boss to Recognize and Appreciate Your Genius. “Is You don’t need to wait for your manager to bring this up. Is this a place where employee voice matters?”

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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

AUGUST 23, 2021

Managers and employees are telling you t hey’re way more productive. 4:20 Reaction: How do people (employees and managers) see this situation? Are we able to manage well? Knowing these in advance helps you manage these possibilities. 17:20 The manager makes a key difference. Some employees love it.

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