Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

To Lead Highly Productive Teams: Keep Them Focused on What Matters Most If you want to increase productivity at work, maintain a relentless focus on what matters most in four areas. When There’s Just Not Enough Time: Beyond Time Management “I just don’t have time. To Lead Highly Productive Teams: Cultivate an M.I.T.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Management Coaching Today The importance of executive management coaching in today’s volatile business environment cannot be overstated. By investing in executive management coaching, organizations can create a culture of continuous learning and growth, fostering a pipeline of strong leaders at all levels.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What do you do to help your team shift from busy to productive? In this episode, we look at three busy day examples and what was preventing each team from being productive, even though they were busy. This question came from a reader of Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul.

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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. I have an observation (or idea) that I think could really improve __ (insert desired outcome here, e.g. productivity, the customer experience, revenue, morale.) But it’s hard. And, I’m scared. Just like you.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Reduce “Zoo Fatigue”: Take Control of Executive Visits “Hi Karin, I’m a manager of our flagship location. How can I make these visits more productive?” Our manager-led, on-demand Team Accelerator program is a perfect way to take your team’s performance to the next level. Which is pretty cool.

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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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Lead from Within

JUNE 20, 2024

Effective management is an art that requires not just knowledge and experience, but also the ability to adapt and apply best practices in various situations. A staggering 82% of managers are said to be lacking in the necessary leadership skills, according to a study by Gallup. Lead with Emotional Intelligence: Empathy goes a long way.

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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. They make work smoother, improve team dynamics, and increase productivity.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Adizes’ generally addresses four management styles: Creator, Integrator, Administrator, and Producer.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

EQ, in a nutshell, underpins effective leadership, shaping workplace dynamics and directly influencing productivity, morale, and overall success. Whether resolving conflicts, motivating team members, or managing stress, EQ drives the leader’s actions and reactions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Stuck in a world where productivity meets panic and trying to be a ‘team player’ feels like a conspiracy against your sanity. 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. You’re overloaded at work.

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Lead from Within

JULY 9, 2024

Teaching leadership to new managers is crucial for the sustainability and growth of any organization. Proper training can equip new managers with the skills they need to lead teams successfully. Proper training can equip new managers with the skills they need to lead teams successfully.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 30, 2021

Stress and anxiety are unavoidable, but you can lead through these times to build a stronger and more productive team. She didn’t realize how much her stress showed on the outside until a trusted manager on her team called her and said bluntly, “You’re changing.” A second manager followed up to say, “Your style works.

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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. They are focusing on long-term growth rather than short-term productivity. Dan shares actionable advice for leaders aiming to nurture community and connection in their teams.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

” You might also be saying, “No, I won’t be able to launch that new product this month.” And, at the moment, the team is cranking hard to meet our customer’s finish line for the new product development. I can certainly prioritize this new marketing project if we can shift the product deadline.

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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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Lead from Within

AUGUST 8, 2024

Whether it’s a personality clash, conflicting work styles, or unproductive behavior, managing a difficult colleague can be a significant source of stress and frustration. However, with the right approach and strategies, you can successfully manage these relationships and maintain a positive, productive work environment.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 11, 2021

In this episode, we’ll take a look at what might cause you to get upset and five steps you can take to keep your cool and have a productive conversation. 11:34 – How to get your leadership or management question answered in a future episode ( email David ). Leading a Performance Conversation without Losing Your Cool.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 2, 2024

To settle yourself and prepare for a productive conversation, start by acknowledging reality: “This sucks.” There is always something to learn – and getting curious about your learning will help move you into a productive mindset. To get back in a constructive state of mind. It feels massively unfair and that stinks.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Yes, you want a productive relationship with your boss, a mentor who will challenge you, and—if you’re really lucky—a genuine sponsor opening doors. ” 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).

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

For many leaders, emotional splash comes from their intensity and drive-useful attributes, but ones that need to be managed. The staff in front cringed (along with all the customers) as their manager berated an employee. All this emotional splash sucks the energy out of people, limits productivity, and undermines your credibility.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Leaders at a peer level experience challenges with one another’s work product and it affects their work. 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. Let’s go talk with our manager and sort it out.”.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 25, 2021

Too many meetings can frustrate productivity and morale. Reduce them to free your team. When your calendar staggers under the weight of too many meetings, start with design thinking, involve your team, and improve your use of asynchronous tools. It’s a refrain […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In this episode, Carson Tate, one of America’s top productivity consultants talks about why you don’t have to rely on your company or your boss for your professional fulfillment. She is the founder and managing partner of Working Simply Inc. How is your productivity in your role? Your Dream Job. (00:43). Do you love it? (10:20).

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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? 7:20 Impact: What are tangible measures (to covert to money, i.e. savings in office expense), retention levels, and productivity levels.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Team conflict can feel like quicksand and a distraction from your work, but it’s an excellent opportunity to improve morale, productivity, and processes. Your Turn Team conflict can be productive–and certainly shouldn’t consume you with other people’s drama. De-escalate Heated Team Conflict in the Moment 3.

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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 thing I could do differently to make your meetings more productive?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 16, 2023

Minutes creep along while the meeting leader fritters away everyone’s time, people have meaningless conversations that don’t solve problems, and everyone is frustrated that they could be doing something more productive with their time. Typically, this would be the manager or someone she appoints. Start with purpose.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 15, 2024

So, what I see happening next is that the product team will be worried. 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. You double check. Okay, so not five hours.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 30, 2021

It’s like oxygen for a fire – without that sort of time, the fire of your productivity and creativity will go out. 7:52 – The challenges and negative side-effects of all the productivity short-cuts you might take. 7:52 – The challenges and negative side-effects of all the productivity short-cuts you might take.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Over-involved managers frustrate people all over the world, telling them what to do, slowing them down, and getting in the way. Interestingly, we hear an equally common frustration from these over-involved managers. This leads to a negative feedback loop where the manager causes some of the very outcomes that lead them to micromanage.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Find out how to enhance your personal energy when managing or collaborating with others to become more mentally agile and productive. Find out how to enhance your personal energy when managing or collaborating with others to become more mentally agile and productive.

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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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