N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. However, integrating creative innovation within a broader business strategy does not equate to an effortlessly navigable journey.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer In the complex world of corporate leadership, a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) holds a pivotal role. The CCO works closely with executive teams to define the company’s commercial path, making pivotal decisions about brand positioning, market competition, and revenue growth.

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HR Digest

APRIL 5, 2023

A strong employer brand is essential for attracting top talent and creating a positive workplace culture. A company’s employer brand is the image and reputation it portrays to current and potential employees. In this article, we will explore tips for building a strong employer branding strategy. What is employer branding?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. Balance is the key to success; N2Growth , believes that innovation and strategy must come together for businesses to enjoy sustainable growth and maintain customer satisfaction. Digital transformation starts at a strategic level with leadership being committed to change.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. When you start to explore the benefits of empathetic leadership on a deeper level, it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership. But it’s clear that empathy is a core leadership skill. Still, a sea change like this is hard-won.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the sector evolves and expands, companies increasingly turn to executive search firms like N2Growth to help them identify and recruit top talent for critical leadership roles. However, finding individuals with the right combination of technical knowledge and leadership experience can be a daunting task.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

While the concept of thought leadership is well established among individuals, it is less so among organizations, which is a gap a recent study from INSEAD attempts to plug. The researchers first gathered data on follower counts and company revenue to evaluate the link between opinion leadership and business success.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 19, 2017

How Can Leaders’ Best Explore and Exploit both Disruptive and Incremental Approaches to Innovation? These players test more established racers with breakthrough innovations. Yet such a rapid and competitive approach to innovation may not be sustainable over the long term. So how can you successfully navigate the innovation race?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They are no longer responsible for managing risk but also for driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth. Strong strategic leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, are also crucial in navigating the complexities of the insurance sector.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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Skip Prichard

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Reflections on Charismatic Leadership. In marketing, this idea is used in “purpose branding”—how a brand can change the world for the better. The role of purpose branding is to unite the firm’s employees and brand customers in the pursuit of that higher vision. Take ice-cream brand Ben & Jerry’s.

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

B USINESS is not a discipline, but an endeavor made up of disciplines such as accounting, communications, economics, finance, leadership, management, marketing, operations, psychology, sociology, and strategy. Consequently, a business may be short of cash until payment is received. Lesson: An expert isn’t always the person who knows the most.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). Most would call it work.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 16, 2023

One morning, I asked a group of very quiet participants a series of questions about their organization’s climate and leadership effectiveness. His observation points to a big leadership problem, “The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. Brand management is an inside job. This was going nowhere fast.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Will your merged entity assimilate one culture, blend both, or even import a brand new one? Transparent and consistent communication from the CEO and leadership team is crucial. A targeted culture-change plan defines desired behaviors, implements training, and establishes feedback mechanisms. Take the first step today!

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. His leadership is remarkable! And I agree 100% that leaders everywhere need to find ways to motivate people that go beyond money and benefits. Thanks so much for your comment Bridget.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 8, 2010

How endearing is your brand to your customers? What do you your customers believe and understand about your brand? Using “Buddy the Elf” as an example for the four steps to brand building, this week we’ll discuss steps three and four: developing brand identification and meaning, and developing relationships with customers.

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HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2023

By embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, organizations can unlock the full potential of their employees, foster innovation and creativity, and build a culture of equity and respect. A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace Encourages Innovation and New Perspectives. These two components have become critical to the modern workplace.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Brand New Resources for New and Longtime Leaders by Kevin Eikenberry on October 18, 2010 in Leadership , Learning In early 2011 my next book, co-authored with Guy Harris, will be published. Register now!

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The Center For Leadership Studies

DECEMBER 20, 2022

By point of comparison, here is a collection of what we came up with at The Center for Leadership Studies as we compared our 2022 expectations to our 2022 realities. Facilitators need to expand their skill sets: Organizations are likely to deploy training. There is a bigger gap here than most facilitators acknowledge.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

A CEO’s ability to perform effectively is so closely tied to their ability to form a clearly articulated vision, evangelize the vision and then to execute on their vision, that no real discussion on executive leadership should take place without an emphasis on vision.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the value of loyalty as it relates to leadership. If relationships are the currency of leadership, it is important for leaders to note that loyalty serves as the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Leadership and loyalty go hand-in-hand.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Develop Your Coaching Skills at the Coaching Training Camp by Kevin Eikenberry on September 20, 2010 in Devloping Others , Leadership , Learning Next month I am delivering a brand new program that I extremely excited about!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 6, 2023

With that being said, here is how to improve your managerial and leadership skills. Competent managers are able to keep the metaphorical ship afloat, but if you aim to become a successful, well-liked, and impactful leader, there is more to be done.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Will your merged entity assimilate one culture, blend both, or even import a brand new one? But remember, it’s not enough to identify the values that will drive decisions by all team members – Transparent and consistent communication from the CEO and leadership team is crucial.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Today’s post is by Robin Landa, author of Strategic Creativity: A Business Field Guide to Advertising, Branding, and Design. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World. CLICK HERE to get your copy). Strategic creativity is a secret superpower.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 27, 2023

Send a welcome kit with a congratulatory card, laptop, branded items for team spirit and a frequently asked questions guide. Consider using engaging training materials, narratives and videos rather than providing the new hire with a list of values. Arrange Frequent Check-Ins Onboarding continues beyond initial training.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Today’s post is by Jim Everhart, author of BRAND VISION: The Clear Line Of Sight Aligning Business Strategy and Marketing Tactics (CLICK HERE to get your copy). Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Today’s successful companies continuously innovate and disrupt the marketplace. Yes, the General Counsel role has changed dramatically, from one of gatekeeper and legal advice provider to a critical member of the corporation’s leadership team. VERIFIABLE LEADERSHIP SKILLS: People call themselves leaders all the time.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 17, 2022

In fact, research shows that happier employees are more engaged, innovative, and loyal. When considering what training courses your employees would benefit from, include leadership training for managers. Implement a Company Culture and Branding Program . Provide Ongoing Training and Development .

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

As a veteran and lifelong student of leadership I have always found Memorial Day weekend to be one of the most meaningful and significant of all holidays. While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 21, 2021

Such an entrepreneur is open to infusing new talents, innovations and creativity into the business to strengthen it and guarantee its longevity. Integrated learning systems (ILS) is the solution you should embrace to provide your workforce with the necessary training to withstand the roller coaster ride of change as the business evolves.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 29, 2024

But nowadays, they’re more visible and seen as the leaders of a company, known for their leadership skills. ” Business benefits The study found that prosocial leaders tend to implement more employee-friendly policies, including better training and health and safety.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

It has spread to pandemic proportions, crossing boarders and cultures, such that you’d be hard pressed to actually find someone under the age of 40 who hasn’t had substantial amounts of “diversity training&#. OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2012

What are you doing to innovate it? Apple is the classic example of a brand, with products that back it up. The experience I have in Apple stores is in perfect harmony with the brand they’re portraying. They don’t have to talk about their competition – Apple is the innovator. Are you the dominant brand?

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