Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 19, 2020

That’s why I’m so productive.” .” “My team understands, I’m cool with THEIR chit chat in-between meetings, but I don’t really have time for that stuff. I’m all business. ” “I get that small talk is important, but […].

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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

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

JANUARY 11, 2021

When you think about leading a productive team, what’s the first question that comes to mind? How to get the right people on the team? What’s the perfect vision? Or maybe you have questions about training or infrastructure. Of course, these questions […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 2, 2023

For this kind of leader, their ability to see and touch a work product is crucial. Sometimes those connections result in those “fun” last minute enhancements that keep everyone working way past deadline, but genuinely make a better product. But often, you receive a work product that disappoints you.

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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. Such leadership caliber enables teams to thrive in harmony, even amidst adversity, thus creating an environment conducive to optimal productivity.

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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

JULY 26, 2021

Follow these four steps to steps to improve your team’s productivity, morale, and relationships. A disgruntled customer eats up time–not because of a true product or service defect, but because they are having a bad day. It’s much better to have a productive “How can we prevent this the next time?”

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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

JULY 12, 2021

Team conflict can feel like quicksand and a distraction from your work, but it’s an excellent opportunity to improve morale and productivity. How to Address Team Conflict Productively. Team conflict can be productive–and certainly shouldn’t consume you with other people’s drama. 6 Ways to Deal with Team Conflict.

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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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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the last 50 years, production, distribution, and communication have been reset by technology. If he wants us to believe in a politician or product, then one of these will be the solution.” Leadership is both art and science. There are all kinds of leadership. There is not a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A sensitive business negotiation or a product launch. That uncertainty can erode your team’s morale and productivity if you don’t address it. The goal is to clarify that while you cannot discuss the confidential information, you are still approachable and want to engage in other productive conversations.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 29, 2024

They are focusing on long-term growth rather than short-term productivity. Connecting the Dots: Cultivating Community and Purpose in the Workplace 33:58-37:30: They delve into the CORE framework, which focuses on Community, Opportunity, Relationships, and Experiences, as a foundation for addressing productivity, engagement, and retention.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This led him to develop what he called an “idiot index,” which calculated how much costly a finished product was than the cost of its basic materials. If a product had a high idiot index, its cost could be reduced significantly by devising more efficient manufacturing techniques. You are responsible for the production process.

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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. You’re ready to take productive action. I’d love to hear from you– what is your favorite way to maintain healthy and productive leadership when you start to feel the freakout? It Happens.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Productive Failure suggests that making initial learning more difficult and challenging, where you may struggle and even fail to solve a problem or perform a task, can be beneficial learning. Source: Productive Failure: Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A productive team that pulls the best thinking from all members encourages the friction we need to grow into something transformative. And the problem with that is that there is just a tremendous amount of craftsmanship in between a great idea and a great product. But that only produces stasis or marginal improvement at best.

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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. Those phrases don’t empower people or lead to productive solutions. You’re overloaded at work. Clear communication and unbridled curiosity are the name of the game when you’re overloaded at work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 2, 2022

They make work smoother, improve team dynamics, and increase productivity. And, your teams learn practical skills to become more productive team members and prepare them for continued responsibility and leadership. Second, these leadership coaching conversations focus on real business priorities and outcomes. They’re practical.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 17, 2021

Examples include the feedback Amena received that she hadn’t “been very productive in the last three months” as well as statements like: “You’re doing great.”. We’d love to hear from you, What’s your number one way to prevent soul-crushing useless negative feedback and have productive conversations that help everyone grow?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 29, 2023

5 x 5 in Practice Let’s say you’re a sales leader and you want your team to remember to pitch a new product to every customer. Way two, you change this week’s one-on-one calendar invite to “ Bring Your Ideas for Product Launch.” Sending five emails isn’t that much more effective than sending one.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 15, 2023

Taking a minute to pause gives you both a chance to regroup and consider the bigger picture, the desired outcomes, and how to approach the conversation more productively. I could use a few minutes to regroup so that I can reengage in a more productive way.” ” 3.

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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. The product of a good meeting is a commitment to activity. Start with purpose.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 2, 2021

0:22 – Make your meetings productive, efficient, and something people want to attend. Take these two quick actions before you discuss any problem and your team will make better decisions – faster. Help Your Team Make Better Decisions. 0:00 – Do your meetings go in circles and you’re never able to make a decision?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Human Element in Due Diligence Due diligence in the venture capital ecosystem is no longer solely focused on financial metrics or product-market fit. Diverse teams are shown to be more innovative and resilient, and this shift underscores diversity as a strategic business advantage, particularly in fostering long-term growth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

” What’s the best way to communicate this to my team # AskingforaFriend 4 Approaches to Get Your Team Past the Disapointment and Moving Forward Productively As a leader, not every decision you make will be popular. It’s so close to the holidays I feel like the Grinch who delivered bad news.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 28, 2022

And then the team works together to find tangible actions they can put in place to make working together easier and more productive. The others in the meeting listen respectfully and check for understanding to ensure they understand one another’s point of view.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Consider these findings: AI has proven to improve the productivity of 61 percent of employees. The system deterministically maps their preferences in order to provide relevant product recommendations. For example, agents who use AI can handle nearly 14 percent more customer inquiries per hour.

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Leading Blog

JULY 11, 2024

It is as much the product of circumstance as of genius.” We like to pin the mantle of invention on individuals, not circumstances. We anoint heroes and tell their stories. Yet innovation is a collective undertaking.

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