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Leadership Lesson: The Difference Between Google and Apple

Apple is struggling to maintain its position in the market, while Google is expanding its position.

How To Predict The Future

Everyone can learn to see around corners, and it’s not as hard as you think.

How To Be In Over Your Head Without Drowning

All leaders find themselves swimming in rough conditions from time-to-time.

Where J.C. Penney And Ron Johnson Went Wrong

In June of 2012 I predicted Johnson’s failure as I warned of cookie cutter leadership practices.

6 Ways To Conquer Leadership Pressure

How a leader deals with pressure will tell you much about who they are as a person.

Leadership And The New Normal

The new normal isn’t to be feared; it should be embraced.

Leadership and Simplicity

One of the most effective ways to order your world is to simplify everything you encounter.

Twitter

It’s important to understand “status quo” is not a state thrust upon us, but a choice we make. #Leadership

The Most Common Leadership Model – And Why It’s Broken

A competency-based leadership model is an incubator for failure.

It’s Not Impossible – It Just Hasn’t Been Done Yet

Leaders don’t accept impossibility as a valid thesis.

Why Your Organization Suffers From Leadership Dysfunction

Have you ever wondered why organizations tolerate dysfunctional leaders?

Flattery and Manipulation

A leader’s desire to have their ego stroked makes them vulnerable to a very seductive form of manipulation – flattery.

Twitter

Complacency kills candor, competency, capability, compassion and ultimately character. #Leadership

The Facts Ma’am – Just The Facts

While clarity and brevity may have become a lost art, understanding the importance of clear, lucid, and straight-forward communication is nonetheless critical.

Twitter

The only guarantees accompanying a position of #leadership are hard work & criticism – everything else is gravy.

Why Marissa Mayer Will Fail At Yahoo

Being a new CEO of a struggling enterprise is a challenge for any leader, but it’s also not a role every leader is ready for.

10 Things Every Leader Should Challenge

News Flash – innovation, growth and development cannot occur by pretending we live in a world that has long since passed us by.

The Next Generation of CEOs: 10 CEO Ready Leaders

Lots of executives aspire to become a CEO, but few actually possess the leadership chops to pull it off.

100% Of Companies Have This Problem

Process… just the mere use of the word can spread fear and panic in the workplace.

My Thoughts on The Academy Awards

The Oscars are another display of the self-indulgent, narcissistic view of the world through the very skewed lens of Hollywood.

The Case For Ubiquitous Leadership

Do you work in an environment that fosters leadership at every level, or just at the top of the org chart?

Leading In An Avalanche

Pushing the envelope is something all leaders must get comfortable with.

The Secret To Making Better Hires

Why do so many companies struggle when it comes to making great hires?

Leadership & President’s Day

I thought I’d re-post a piece that examines the leadership characteristics of the two Presidents for which the holiday is celebrated.

The Power Of “What If”

To the one, great leaders aggressively pursue what if – do you?

Twitter

When leaders are too busy to engage or learn, the only thing they’re leading is a career in decline. #Leadership

Why You’re Not A Leader

Simply desiring to be a leader doesn’t mean a person has the character, skill, and courage necessary to be a leader.

Leadership, Timing and Opportunity

The message I want to deliver is this; opportunity and timing are inexorably linked

Twitter

#Leadership Tip: When tempted to create the map, provide the compass instead – lead don’t rescue.

Attitude Reflects Leadership

My question for you today is a simple one: ”How’s Your Attitude?”

8 Tips For Leading Those Who Don’t Want to Follow

The best leaders are not only capable of effectively leading those who hold differing opinions and perspectives – they thrive on it.

Leadership Means Facing Challenges Head-on

Many would say if you’re in the leadership business, you’re also in the business of dealing with adversity.

The Most Misunderstood Aspect Of Great Leadership

If you want to become a better leader in 2013, I suggest you become comfortable with a leadership practice few are – surrender.

The #1 Reason Leadership Development Fails

In today’s column I’ll share the #1 reason leadership development programs fail.

Leaders: Stop Trying to Be Efficient

Let’s cut right to the chase; stop focusing on being efficient – it’s a waste of time.

Twitter

Fresh perspective is found beyond the realm of the routine – extraordinary results occur outside the norm. #Leadership

Social Media For CEOs: I’ll Frame The Debate – You Decide

My question is this: Are you leading when it comes to social media?

10 Reasons Your Top Talent Will Leave You

Few things in business are as costly and disruptive as unexpected talent departures.

Twitter

#Leadership Tip: Don’t fear being proven wrong – fear being thought to be right when you’re not.

The Disconnected Leader

Even though few would dispute the value of being an engaged leader, many still do not practice what they preach.

Leadership – Why Talent Is Overrated

Talent, in and of itself, is highly overrated.

My Advice On Managing Up – Don’t

This practice that can get you in deep trouble rather quickly if misunderstood or misapplied.

Leadership Is About Leading

Leadership is about leading. Leadership is a 24-7-365 endeavor.

The Year End Bonus – Do You Or Don’t You?

Bonus or no bonus? That is the question.

Leadership And Making Choices

Leadership has everything to do with understanding the subtleties of human behavior.

Twitter

Reaching a position of #leadership doesn’t mean game over – it means game on.

The Engagement Secret Of Great Leaders

Show me a great leader and I’ll show you a talented storyteller.

Leadership and White Space

If you’re having difficulty ordering your world, it’s nobody’s fault but yours.

Span Of Control – 5 Things Every Leader Should Know

Ask 5 people for their opinions on optimizing “span of control” and you’ll likely receive 5 different opinions.

5 Signs You’re Not As Smart As You Think

My question is this: Is your intellect an asset or liability?

Does Size Really Matter?

Is empire building and the pursuit of category dominance a healthy thing, or the corporate equivalent of the road to Perdition?

Twitter

The plausibility of impossibility only becomes a probability in the absence of #leadership.

No Excuses = Real Leadership

Excuses attempt to conceal personal or professional insecurities, laziness, and/or lack of ability.

15 Ways To Identify Bad Leaders

Just because someone holds a position of leadership, doesn’t necessarily mean they should.

Big Data – Not All Metrics Are Created Equal

When it works, Big Data can be a beautiful thing.

The #1 Reason CEO Successions Fail

Few things adversely impact corporate culture, shareholder value, or brand equity like a failed CEO.

6 Steps for Creating a Game Changer

At one time or another all great leaders experience something so big and so impactful it literally changes the landscape.

Leadership, Influence & Relationships

Have you ever wondered why some people have more influence than others?

Successful Leadership Requires The Right Order Of Operation

Ever heard the following statement? “Focus on the what, not the how.”

Why Your Leadership Is Overrated

How are your leadership skills? Likely not as good as you think.

Every Great Leader Has This Quality – Do Yo?

Leadership absent courage is nothing short of a farce.

Leadership Isn’t About Checking Boxes

Today’s post is a short rant, but one every leader should take to heart – STOP CHECKING BOXES.

Twitter

Smart leaders don’t criticize and complain – they collaborate and create. #Leadership

Change: 3 Essentials For Every Leader

The sustainability of any organization hinges on leadership’s ability to understand, embrace, and implement change.

The #1 Reason Companies Make Bad Hires

The rigorous and sophisticated hiring processes employed by the best companies in the world don’t prevent bad hires.

9/11 Infographic – The Destiny Of A Nation

We created the following infographic to offer some perspective on our nation’s commitment.

Leadership and Conflict

There’s no getting around the fact leadership is a full-contact sport.

A Leadership Job Description

When was the last time you read a leadership job description?

Leadership & Curiosity

Have you ever noticed how the best leaders also tend to be the most curious leaders?

Strategy, Capability & Really Bad Advice

Let me get right to it – if you want to fail as a leader then please follow the flawed advice given by the wizard of innovation mentioned in the opening paragraph.

Leadership & Perception

We’ve all heard the saying “perception is reality,” but is it true?

15 Time Wasters [infographic]

Time. It’s the only thing we all have in common, yet it’s how we choose to spend it that defines us.

How To Choose An Executive Search Firm (Infographic)

How to choose an Executive Search Firm.

Extreme Makeover – Leadership Edition

The fastest transition from inept to adept occurs when leaders turn the topic of change on themselves.

The Truth About Lawyers – What Every CEO Must Know

You can either manage the legal process, or let it manage you.

Leadership Is About Breaking Things

There’s often a very subtle difference between those who lead and those who lead well.

Twitter

Compromise has its place, but not where talent is concerned – never settle for less than what you need. #Leadership

Stop Negotiating – It Doesn’t Work

Negotiation isn’t all it’s cracked-up to be. In fact, I believe negotiation to be an inherently flawed business practice.

Leadership & History

This project consists of an interactive historical timeline of the world’s greatest leaders dating as far back as 2000 BC.

You’re Not Special

I highly recommend watching this video as a recommencement of sorts – to being grounded in humility, reality, authenticity, and transparency.

Leadership and Office Politics

The tricky part about politics in business is you’re supposed to be on the same team with your co-workers.

Leadership & The Expectation Gap

When it comes to leadership, I can share the issues of creating and delivering on expectations are no small matter.

Great Leaders Are Interesting – Are YOU?

Let’s face it – the best leaders have always grabbed our attention and piqued our imagination.

Leadership and Storytelling

Leaders who lack the ability to leverage the power and influence of storytelling are missing the very essence of what accounts for compelling leadership to begin with – the story.

Leadership & The Power of Listening

Great leaders are great listeners, and therefore my message today is a simple one – talk less and listen more.

Twitter

If you believe you’re not a leader, don’t be surprised when others begin to agree with you. #Leadership

Leadership – It’s About The People

If you think leadership is about you, your ego has led you astray.

The Myth of Potential

Potential is easy to recognize, but not so easy to realize.

Recruiting vs Talent Management

In today’s post I’ll examine the future of recruiting from a bit of a different perspective than many in the executive search business…

What Would You Do?

What would you do if you didn’t need to work?

Leadership and Self-Awareness

Leader Beware – ignorant bliss, no matter how enjoyable, is still ignorant.

Why the “F” Bomb Shouldn’t Be Dropped

I recently read an interesting article on The Wall Street Journal discussing the use of colorful language in business settings.

Creating a Leadership Movement

It’s time to say enough is enough – it’s time for a leadership movement.

Is Blogging Dead?

Before you draw the conclusion blogging is dead, you might want to read the text that follows…

Twitter

Few things haunt the mind like regret – smart #leadership embraces opportunity.

Leadership and Broken Trust

My question is this; why would you want to work with someone you cannot trust?

Why Influence Matters

Leadership without influence – isn’t.

Managing The Board – 10 Things Every CEO Should Know

I’ve yet to meet a CEO who at some point in time hasn’t been frustrated by their board – it goes with the territory.

Unleadership – A Crisis of Identity

Many of today’s leaders are suffering from an identity crisis.

Leadership and Surrender

You’ll rarely encounter the words leadership and surrender used together in complementary fashion.

Tone Deaf Leadership

You’ll rarely come across successful leaders who have a tin ear.

Why Should Anyone Be Led By You?

Why should anyone be led by you? This is the seminal question for all leaders.

First Impressions

Do first impressions really matter? While they shouldn’t, the reality is that they most certainly do.

Leadership: Blinded by Success?

Can leaders be blinded by their own success? You bet…

Leadership and Time – 15 Time Wasters to Avoid

Time; it’s the only thing we all have in common, yet it’s how we choose to spend it that defines and differentiates us.

Is the Customer Always Right?

Is the customer really always right? How far should a company go to satisfy their clientele or customer base?

Twitter

To fit-in is admirable, to stand-out noteworthy, and to do either when needed is called experience. #Leadership

Promote YOUR Blog Day

Today is your day for fully authorized, gratuitous self-promotion of YOUR blog

Leadership and Resourcing

It’s not what you have, but what you’re able to make out of what you have that matters.

Help – It’s not a dirty Word!

Asking for help is a sign of maturity as a leader.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from N2Growth!

20 Leadership Books You Might Not Have Read

I would go so far as to say reading is simply a necessity if you’re serious about leadership.

Twitter

Smart leaders are fully engaged. A “drive-by” approach to leadership is an exercise in frivolity. #Leadership

Leadership & the Super Committee

It’s been a while since I’ve weighed-in on the political front…

Leadership & Discipline

The difference between good and great often comes down to discipline.

Twitter

Influence & manipulation are not synonyms. The former is based in trust – the latter is merely a cheap trick. #Leadership

Leadership Myth – My Business Is Different

“But my business is different!” Well actually, no it’s not.

Innovations Best Kept Secret

In today’s post I’ll share innovations best kept secret – a different argument altogether.

When to Restructure

The mere discussion of corporate reengineering can cause fear, anxiety, and in some cases even panic.

12 Ways To Spot Ineffective Leadership

Is there a simple test that can quickly determine an executive’s leadership ability?

Twitter

Downplay your role & recognize the contributions of others. It’s more effective & feels better too. #Leadership

There IS an “I” in Team

5 Reasons Tenure Kills Culture

Vision and Leadership

Personal Branding Done Right

Training Isn’t Dead – But it Should Be

Leadership Basics – 5 Keys to Success

Contingency Planning

Leadership is NOT Dodgeball

How To Make Great Leadership Decisions

Is Your Message Relevant?

Workplace Gossip

10 Steps to Productive Meetings

10 Steps to Creating a Talent Advantage

Love and Leadership

The Downside of Passion

Leadership and Blame

Leadership is Black and White

Greatness & Tragedy

Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation

When Humor Isn’t So Funny

Leadership & Toxic Work Environments

Leadership Interview – James Hotaling

Leadership Interview – Warren Bennis

Leadership and Independence Day

How to Hire & Manage Consultants

Leadership & Loyalty

Leadership Interview – Doug Conant

Leadership and Mentoring

Rethinking Good To Great

Leadership and Competition

Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

Not All Research Is Meaningful

Managing Up? Use Caution.

What’s Your Time Worth? Why Pricing Matters

Defining Great Leadership

Leadership & Changing Your Mind

M&A Without Buying the Company

Leadership & Courage

Social Media for CEOs

Leadership – What’s Next?

The Leadership Line

The Problem With Key Employees

Capital vs. Influence

Leadership Interview – James Quigley

Leadership Challenge

The Lost Art of Brevity

Addiction Marketing

Are You a Hero Leader?

Leadership and Knowledge Management

Generational Leadership

Leadership & Mental Models

Smart Leaders Do More Than Talk About Talent

Leadership – No Talent Required

Lessons from Ronald Reagan

Should CEOs Have Term Limits?

5 Communication Tips for Leaders

Leadership & Age

Entrepreneur, CEO or Both?

Brand Exposure

Looking For Leadership

10 Communication Tips for Leaders

The Fallacy of No

Family Matters

Success vs. Significance

Top Leaders of 2010

Guest Post – Kevin Eikenberry

Leadership Self Examination

Growth by Partnering

To Blog or Not to Blog?

Vision vs. Mission

Great Leaders Leverage Great Messaging

Stop Selling and Add Value

Diversity & Leadership

Leadership & Emotional Control

Social Media Responsibility

Best Leadership Blogs 2010

Leadership & Veterans Day

Great Leaders Make Decisions

20 Reasons Websites Fail

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