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Why Consensus Kills Team Building | N2Growth Blog

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In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality. The gist of the argument seems to be that for teams to be productive, employees have to feel “empowered&# by having an equal voice. I can sum-up my feeling on this in one word… ridiculous.

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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. Ron As always, another post that's right on the mark! Readers can google it. I Think Not.

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Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

This type of behavior is proof certain that the entrepreneur is not being effective at leading, team building, delegation, leveraging process and a variety of other highest and best use activities for CEOs. Priority number two is team building and talent management.

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You Can't Argue With Crazy | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help even out the uneven. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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. Leaders who don’t deal with conflict will eventually watch their good talent walk out the door in search of a healthier and safer work environment.

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Leveraging Down for CEOs | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The number of activities a CEO takes on can certainly vary based upon skill sets, stage of corporate maturation, and the talent level of the rest of the executive team. One of the first things you need to understand as a CEO is what your time is worth relative to others in the organization. I Think Not.