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Coach Morrison’s Journey

Steve Farber

Coach Scott Morrison’s journey as an educator serves as a great lesson for all of us–no matter our profession or path. I’m deeply gratified to hear that my work has served as a confirmation of Coach Morrison’s natural impulses and instincts. My hope is that his story will do the same for you.

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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., By that I mean practice areas that serve no real purpose other than to generate a revenue stream for a coach or consultant, or justify headcount within a department. only to fail in miserable fashion.

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8 Traits of Ineffective Leaders | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Effectiveness should be the litmus test for leadership. link] Jay Young This is a good post and addresses many of the worst characteristics of ineffective leadership. For more check out "Are You Ineffective?"

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Why Businesses Fail | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Nothing will test your metal as CEO more than your ability to make decisions. Knowledge : Knowledge is information that has been refined by analysis such that it has been assimilated, tested and/or validated. That said, nobody is immune to bad decisioning. We have all made bad decisions whether we like to admit it or not.

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Facing Challenges | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Just as a diamond cannot be polished without friction, neither can you fully develop your skills without them being tested by adversity. View setbacks as a challenge to overcome rather than an issue or problem. Use obstacles and failures as an opportunity to polish your skills.

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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’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from.

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How To Create Lasting Influence | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

This is so much the case that I have never come across a great leader who has stood the test of time that has not rid themselves of this debilitating habit. I have found that negative self-talk doesn't bode well for anyone, but especially not for leaders. Thanks so much for your astute insights Greg.

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