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8 Traits of Ineffective Leaders | N2Growth Blog

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The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Poor Communication Skills : Show me a leader with poor communication skills and I’ll show you someone who will be short-lived in their position.

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Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

While this test is not as detailed as more comprehensive assessments, I have nonetheless found it to be fairly thorough. That said, any self exam is only as good as the honesty of those taking the test. If you believe you possess a fully developed competency in a section give yourself 10 points. Section II: Vision.

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Love and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

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So why then is it that so many leaders seem to struggle with seeing a tender heart as a strength and not a weakness? History is littered with leaders of this ilk have not endured the test of time often. It’s as if such an act would tarnish their reputation forever by making them appear weak. What do you think?

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Values Based Hiring | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Never oversell the company, but rather disclose all the problems and weaknesses of the organization so that the candidate can make a good decision that won’t later be unwound by inconsistent messaging or practices. In answer to your question, there are any number of diagnostic tests (personality profiles, psychological evaluations, etc.)

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Looking For Leadership

N2Growth Blog

I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., I’m a huge advocate of refining initiatives that allow any level of talent to be developed to the maximum potential. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development.

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Leadership Basics | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Leadership is a process or journey of becoming : Although certain people are clearly born with innate leadership qualities, without the right environment and exposure, they may fail to develop their full potential. You do not simply just become a leader one moment, and then cease to need learning & development in the next moment.

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The Benefit of Dissenting Opinion | N2Growth Blog

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If you don’t engage those who hold dissenting opinions and viewpoints in candid and open discussions you will struggle in developing to your true intellectual potential. The inability to lead those with whom you disagree is a serious weakness IMHO. We can only know how to connect by listening. Good material as always Mike!