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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

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The fuel for toxicity is conflict not resolution, ego not humility, self-interest not service above self, gossip & innuendo not truth, social & corporate climbing not team-building, and the list could go on. Many good people in the organization choose the latter course, and both morale and productivity tend to spiral downward.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

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I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. Great leaders lead all people under their care, not just those who agree with them. The strongest teams don’t weed out or neutralize individual tendencies, they capitalize on them. They are important to me.

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Leveraging Down for CEOs | N2Growth Blog

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That said, it is nonetheless safe to say that CEOs who find a way to focus their efforts on values, vision, mission, strategy, team building, innovation, networking, and branding will be the CEOs who achieve the highest and most sustainable levels of success. Share and Enjoy: View Comments bfpower Well said, Mike.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

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Concealed, avoided or otherwise ignored, conflict will likely fester only to grow into resentment, create withdrawal or cause factional infighting within an organization. While conflict is a normal part of any social and organizational setting, the challenge of conflict lies in how one chooses to deal with it.

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You Can't Argue With Crazy | N2Growth Blog

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The following list of suggestions is my gift to you in hope that it will allow you to outsmart those that feel they cannot be outsmarted… Define Acceptable Behavior : This first thing all CEOs need to do is to accept responsibility for any “corporate crazies&# who have taken residence in their organization.

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Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog

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Great leaders possess the ability to create a vision for the organizations they lead. Section IX: Team Building. Great leaders create great teams throughout the entire value chain. While your character will be tested often as a leader, great leaders no there is no substitute for the truth. Section II: Vision.

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Attitude Reflects Leadership

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This is a relatively new client, but I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt his positivity sets the tone for the entire organization and has produced incredible results. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. link] Geoff Webb Great post, Mike; thanks.