Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 30, 2020

In this time of extraordinary uncertainty and change your team has learned to quickly adapt to do the best they can, with what they have, from where they are. The COVID-19 crisis has us all quickly adapting to new ways to serve […].

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Organizational resilience is a quality that becomes apparent when businesses face adversity, especially during times of widespread uncertainty and constantly changing regulations. The responsibility lies with these leaders to navigate uncertainty and foster a culture emphasizing adaptability and innovation.

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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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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

We need to rethink how we think of pressure and how we manage it. Unfortunately, just when we feel the need to do something , “our body’s default response to pressure robs us of the very abilities that can most help us manage our response to pressure.” To manage them well, we need to respond differently to each. And it’s true.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 13, 2020

Not knowing we’d be where we ended up six months later, I wrote a new chapter to Relax, It’s Only Uncertainty in September thinking it was time to re-release the title, after 19 years. This work also resulted in The Ambiguity Architect, a 360 to assess a person’s ability to tolerate or master uncertainty. White, PhD., White, PhD.,

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 9, 2014

.” I’ve got to admit, the description I got on the other end of the phone was pretty bad: little to no recognition, development, or teamwork…combined with long hours, limited resources, lots of finger-pointing, and the uncertainty of a new […].

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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. Interim management provides stability, innovation, and insightful direction to businesses in need.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 6, 2023

You can acquire this essential skill, too,” explain Matt Watkinson and Csaba Konkoly , authors of the book, Mastering Uncertainty. Part 3 provides a deep dive into launching, growing and managing organizations that thrive on uncertainty. It’s compelling, actionable and ideal for our post-pandemic world.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 15, 2022

The uncertainty. “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. Avoid This Mistake When Giving Your Boss Bad News. The restructure.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Another challenge of confidential information is that it creates uncertainty. That uncertainty can erode your team’s morale and productivity if you don’t address it. The uncertainty created by their absence was unnerving and people naturally looked for answers. The antidote to uncertainty is clarity.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. They are required to possess a unique blend of hard and soft skills, industry-specific expertise, and a deep understanding of business strategy.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whether it was a middle-level manager or an executive from the C-suite, in each of these interactions I couldn’t help but note the sense of self-doubt these leaders expressed about their continued ability to lead. Over the past several months I’ve had some interesting conversations with leaders who attended one of my keynotes or workshops.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

There’s no question we’re living through a period of unprecedented change and uncertainty. But is this period of uncertainty something to dread, or does it present an opportunity to transform the way we lead to achieve enduring growth and success? As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 1, 2024

Invest in Clarity with Cascading Checks for Understanding The antidote to uncertainty is clarity. And that helps quell the uncertainty. All the planning and thoughtful strategizing you or your leaders do can’t eliminate uncertainty. And as much communication as Melissa had done with her team, there was still more to do.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It’s about how managers tend to focus too much on how a person is doing in their current job as the means through which to evaluate their potential for their next job. In navigating uncertainty, Mansharamani reminds us that “probing, sensing, and responding are key activities. Focus increases confidence while clouding judgment.”.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 6, 2020

Understanding the difference and managing both is key to dealing with a crisis successfully. A “routine risk event” can be accompanied with fear, but it rarely evolves into panic as uncertainty is minimal. There is no script for managing it. Dutch says what crisis management needs is not answers but an effective process.

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Leading Blog

MAY 12, 2021

A S WE finally start to see the light at the end of the tunnel of the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic, many business leaders are looking for ways to better anticipate future disruptions and prepare for uncertainty ahead. Scenarios provide longer-term, multiple futures based on unknown risks and uncertainties (e.g., the results of a U.S.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

6:05 – The anxiety of navigating through fog and uncertainty. Leading Through Disruption. 2:00 – Early leadership lessons being “born” into the global travel industry. 3:40 – THe need to balance results with relationships. 5:08 – The challenge of disruption.

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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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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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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This complexity and uncertainty combine to create a “murky uncertainty” that may keep people from giving us their best, most ethical performance. By Linda Fisher Thornton Workplace issues are complex and opinions vary about the right thing to do in challenging situations.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

O NE OF the unfortunate side effects of living in an age of accelerating technology is having to deal with increased uncertainty. When faced with uncertainty, how should leaders react? You can, however, embrace uncertainty by adjusting your views as new information becomes available. Take, for example, Rasmus Ankersen.

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Lead from Within

MAY 5, 2020

But throughout the spectrum, there is one aspect of crisis management that no one is talking about. People may be feeling frustrated—about change, about uncertainty—unaware that underlying that frustration is anger. The post The One Aspect Of Crisis Management That No One Talks About appeared first on Lolly Daskal.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

He also emphasizes the importance of closing the "empathy gap" between management and staff in order to create a more connected team that operates to its fullest potential--and how developing each team member's unique dreams, goals, and abilities sets up the company for success. Great leaders embrace a higher purpose to win.

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leaderCommunicator

APRIL 10, 2023

If you spend any time with managers these days, you’ll notice one theme quite quickly: the post-pandemic work world has them feeling overwhelmed. Why Do Managers Need Good Communication Skills? And this is just a starter list. These 6 skills are what we’ve identified as the most critical to master today.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Authentic leadership matters even more during times of stress, uncertainty, and change. I can’t tell you how many times a manager has come to me for advice after they’ve made a technically authentic, but clumsy move: Storming out of a staff meeting in anger. Of course, you want your team to be real with you.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. We need to make our interactions count. Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Momentum : How to Avoid Going in the Wrong Direction: Maximize Clarity, Manage Distractions, and Minimize Resistance by Sam Silverstein Momentum is magnetic. And each day presents you with an opportunity to take on topics such as communicating effectively, managing your time, expanding your influence, and cultivating new skills.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Evolving Focus on Human Capital As geopolitical and economic uncertainties rise, investors are shifting their focus on businesses with a long-term perspective, placing increased emphasis on resilient, sustainable business models supported by strong leadership.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

A negative leadership mindset is rooted in self-doubt, uncertainty, and lack of inquiry. Interpersonal Skills: Collaboration, conflict management, diversity and inclusion, and teaming. Personal Skills: Executive presence, communication, and public speaking, project management, and time management.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 23, 2020

4 Leadership Skills for Crisis Management (Daniel Goleman, using your emotional intelligence) 4. Crisis leadership Guiding the organization through uncertainty and chaos (Deloitte) 5. Crisis Management: The Overlooked Leadership Skill (CFO) 9. Best Practices for Managing Virtual Teams and Meetings (CCL) 15. Forbes) 2.

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Leading Blog

MAY 31, 2023

It Matters More Than You Think by @PhilCooke The Death of The Manager Role Is Predicted Yet Again. Looking the Part, Being the Part by @James_Albright 5 Things To Quit To Become More Successful by @JosephLalonde Identity Politics Comes for Tim Scott by @jamesstrock | Social Conservatives Join the Attack on One of Their Own.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 10, 2022

Communicating in Times of Uncertainty. As you lead during a time of crisis, great change or prolonged uncertainty, consider whether your words and actions are encouraging collaboration and common purpose — the sense of connection that inspires hope as Seidman explains. Reach out to individuals and ask how they’re feeling.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 28, 2023

This complexity and uncertainty combine to create a "murky uncertainty" that may keep people from giving us their best, most ethical performance. Leaders may intend to create an ethical culture, but may still have difficulty getting past the murky uncertainty about what ethics means.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The rapid pace of change, the on-going uncertainties, even the very nature of the. “One of the biggest stumbling blocks for organizations is an unwillingness to be brutally honest about the challenges they face.” There’s no question leadership is becoming a more challenging role than it was 5-10 years ago. Click to continue reading

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In addition, executives are investing more time in succession management activities. An era of unprecedented volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). The alternative to current individual succession plans is to manage a leadership portfolio approach. About $3,750 per HIPO annually.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Organizational capability to develop and continually strengthen a change management muscle is required for success in a world characterized by uncertainty. Here are a few examples to consider for data capture, including change management and project management factors. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

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