Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Technology is a good servant but a bad master.”. If, like Vincent, you’re staying too connected, consider these tips for unplugging from technology after work or even during the workday. Try taking mini breaks from technology during work. Gretchen Rubin~. Incoming communications were dominating his focus. Mentally Unplug.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

These span from the intricacies of global markets’ disruptive technological waves to the capricious demands of customers. Overcoming Resistance: A Stepping Stone to Coaching Adoption Driving the adoption of coaching programs often encounters resistance.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 6, 2012

The general answer is our resistance to change. In The Pivot Point , authors Victoria and James Grady ask, “What if this is not a ‘ resistance ’ problem for which the organization must engineer a solution, but a deeper ‘people’ problem that the organization must first learn to understand and respect?” But what if it’s something else?

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

I used to have them with me constantly, before modern technology banished them to the desk drawer in favor of laptops, iPads and smartphones ( And yes, that officially qualifies me as a dinosaur). It’s human nature to gravitate towards the path of least resistance, and I must confess, there were times I succumbed and skipped the doozy.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In my work with C-suite leaders across major corporations, I’ve noticed a disturbing trend: while 82% acknowledge AI’s impact, most resist the fundamental changes required to thrive in this new era. The Resistance Trap Leaders often view AI as a threat rather than an amplifier of human potential.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From an external vantage point, evolving technologies, shifting consumer behaviors, and global economic trends must influence the qualities sought in incoming CEOs. One of the most common challenges is resistance to change, often rooted in fear of the unknown.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Change can be challenging and often met with resistance, so it’s essential for these leaders to have exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence , and strong negotiation abilities. They have a talent for quickly understanding and navigating complex situations.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

Rocket science is often celebrated as the ultimate triumph of technology. The definitive book on leadership in the digital era: why digital technologies call for leadership that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity. But it's not. often including a square jaw, a deep voice, and extroversion?are are said to be universal.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 1, 2025

Sticking to what worked yesterday doesnt show wisdomit shows resistance. If you keep dismissing new ideas, resisting innovation, and relying on outdated methods, youre not leadingyoure blocking progress. The market changes, technology evolves, and employee expectations shift. times more likely to outperform their competitors.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

These challenges include the increasing complexity of global markets, disruptive technologies, and ever-evolving customer demands. However, driving the adoption of coaching programs can often be met with resistance from both executives and employees. This is where coaching plays a crucial role.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing consumer demands are just a few factors contributing to the constant flux in the corporate landscape. One emerging trend in high-impact performance coaching is the integration of technology-driven solutions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

17:48 There is the possibility of resistance from managers because some are under the impression they have to see workers. Even with expenses that the company incurred to set people up at home (buildout, technology), the company saw a positive ROI. 16:20 A discussion of the case study occurring prior to the pandemic.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 9, 2014

At the same time, the advent of new ground breaking technologies such as electricity and motorization – today we would call them disruptive – allowed the estates to operate with significantly less staff. Don’t try to resist technology in the workplace. The business models of the past are transforming at a breathtaking pace.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models. These transformations typically involve a profound change in how a business operates, encompassing people, process, and technology.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This notable difference between median and average tenure suggests various factors are at play, including increased shareholder activism, faster business cycles, and the impact of disruptive technologies. Factors affecting global trends, such as technological changes and shifts in stakeholder expectations, are also contributing to this trend.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JUNE 25, 2014

Just because technology makes it possible to be always available, doesn’t mean you should be. Even if you understand this, it can be hard to resist the pressure unless you make intentional decisions to create “off time.”. There’s tremendous pressure on us to be “always on.” Here are 7 habits that can help.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 26, 2021

You’ve upped your communication, re-iterated your strategy, praised your team, adopted remote working practices, embedded flexible working, invested in technology to implement all this, pivoted your working practices, and in some cases product offering, all to accommodate the new world we find ourselves in.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 28, 2020

A new study from the University of Missouri doesn’t wholly dispel that notion, but does nonetheless highlight some of the ways in which higher education is being affected by modern technology. The paper found that often, the new technologies simply replicate pre-existing methods, which leave students as consumers of information.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

Sommers claims that the four building blocks of all change are: resources, technology, demographics, and governance. Technology is the next and gives us the power to leverage ourselves. There’s no point in resisting or trying to change a limitation (in this case, people’s full schedules and existing commitments). It’s not magic.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 11, 2020

Bob Johansen describes full-spectrum thinking as “the ability to seek patterns and clarity across gradients of possibility—outside, across, beyond, or maybe even without any boxes or categories—while resisting false certainty.”. The future will be a global scramble that will be very difficult to categorize.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 26, 2024

And I’m trying to get them to embrace some new technology. Step 2: Brainstorm Forces Split the team into smaller groups, if necessary, and brainstorm the forces driving change (positive forces) and those resisting change (negative forces). My team LOVES doing things the WAY THEY’VE ALWAYS DONE THEM. What should I do?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Stop thinking about managing the risk of technology, tools, and process improvement. Focus Point #2: Redefine your future and get there first – resist the temptation to chase others in pursuit of their future as already defined by them. This race you should be running is not so much against others as it is against yourself.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Look at Apple, the world’s most successful technology business, which insists on raising the prices of its products even as the western world struggles to recover from recession. Moules spent 5 years in the FT's New York office, where he held numerous positions, including technology, media and telecoms news editor. Not a bit of it.

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Innovation Excellence

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

GUEST POST from Dennis Stauffer In his acclaimed book the The Diffusion of Innovations—the most-cited work in all the social sciences—Everett Rogers explained how innovations frequently meet resistance. Resistance that isn’t always rational. We’re seeing exactly […]

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The more we use technology and outsourced thinking, we diminish our ability to think for ourselves. When traditional approaches are inadequate or resisted, advanced leadership skills are essential. Complexity is in. Common sense no longer helps us connect the dots. Other people’s agenda becomes our narrative. Blog Post ).

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 21, 2016

Guest post from Robert Galford: It has been hard to ignore the recent spate of stories about the newest techniques and technologies designed to increase employee efficiency, motivation and/or engagement. First and foremost, anticipate the forms of emotional resistance you will inevitably encounter: fear, skepticism and suspicion top the list.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Resist the temptation to just advance a broad number of disparate initiatives, and alternatively focus your efforts on the completion of a few high impact objectives. The simple reality is that if you continue to add new responsibilities to an already full plate, all of your obligations will suffer as a result.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Of course, part of that entailed reestablishing the company’s reputation for cutting-edge technology. Those who resisted—and many did at first—were often given a stern talking-to by Nadella himself. His goal was not to make Microsoft the most innovative company but the most successful in its field. But there was much more than that.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 15, 2012

Commenting on the 2011 budget-ceiling talks she finds that Barack Obama’s followers are “more disposed to resist him than to support him….No Technology has changed the social landscape providing us with so much more information. In recent years, communications technology has played a large part.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Vrio Corp has been committed to following market trends and increasing its value proposition through transformation: investing in technology and content aligned with the consumers’ habits, emphasizing the next generation. Daniel Roldán Chiffoleau is the Chief Transformation Officer at DirecTV Latin America (Vrio Corp.),

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

People are less likely to resist any recommendations for dramatic change in their area of the business, if it comes in an objective, non-threatening way. So, value chain analysis makes a nice centerpiece to your transformation effort.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 28, 2024

BTW - it's important to note that implementing these strategies may be resistant to some employees or managers who are resistant to change. Leverage Technology for Training - Technology can significantly influence skill development. Setting actionable goals for their development.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2024

Understanding Resistance to Change Management: Stakeholder Concerns : Change resistance often stems from stakeholders’ fears and uncertainties. Technological Resource Challenges : In an era defined by technological advancements, staying updated without overstretching resources can be daunting.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Even Lincoln had to resist the “instantaneous nature of the telegraph.” Some organizations he has studied have adopted a no internal e-mail Friday policy and other ways to temporarily disconnect from technology. If we do not reflect on our thinking we stand to miss our connection to the whole. Consider isn’t a fad.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

APRIL 23, 2019

The people who were most resistant were long-time technicians at the company who resisted the change that this project would make to their daily routines. He was more inclined to talk about how important the new technology they’d be installing was for the company. He didn’t ask them how they felt about the future changes.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2024

Finance digital transformation involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies for better operational efficiency and enhanced strategic decision-making. Financial technology companies can also help improve efficiency by introducing new tools and products to the market. In that case, the company still needs to be more efficient.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Utilizing technology has the power to enrich and elevate the learning experience: Digital Tools and Platforms: Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and internal learning management systems (LMS) enable employees to enhance their skills independently. According to McKinsey, organizations with effective change communication are 3.5

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