Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this heartfelt episode, Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair of Baker Donaldson Law Firm shares his leadership journey and how you can invest in continuous learning and personal growth. We discuss the value of learning from leaders in different industries and applying their insights to your work. And can further your leadership journey.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 1, 2023

Alas, research from the University of St Andrews suggests that the education of CEOs plays less of a role than we might think in their ultimate success. or an MBA, as a CEO does not necessarily lead to better performance for firms, according to the findings. The study indicates that possessing a top academic degree, namely a Ph.D.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

How common is it for CPGs to hire for key positions outside the industry? It is becoming increasingly common for CPGs to hire critical positions outside the industry. We see some of the best candidates coming from startups and thinking first about mobile technology, automated supply chain management, and data analytics.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 31, 2022

Hiring a CEO from outside is a common practice, with around a third of new hires coming from outside the hiring firm. The researchers analyzed 1,275 CEO appointments between 2001 and 2014, and found that neither the length nor breadth of the new CEOs’ experience had any bearing on the performance in their new firm.

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CEO Insider

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

There’s no skirting around it, the travel industry was among the hardest hit at the onset of COVID-19. According to International Air Transport Association, the global airline industry incurred net losses of $52bn in 2021 and is expected to lose an additional $12bn in 2022. Copyright The CEOWORLD magazine Limited 2021.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 5, 2014

Guest post from Bhushan Sethi: Most US CEOs say technological advances will transform their businesses within the next five years. After surveying 1,344 CEOs in 68 countries, we found that 70% of US CEOs are concerned about the skills gap. The good news is that industry can do more. It’s completely consequential.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

W HEN A CEO first assumes their position or joins a new company, they’re often quick to make changes to the executive team, creating a group of trusted advisors who will drive their strategic agenda. But once the CEO has been in place for a few years, this dynamic changes. Take, for instance, the automotive industry.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Kilmann explains that his interest in conflict stems from his personal experiences growing up in a family affected by conflict and his academic studies on conflict management. Conflict is inevitable and not inherently bad, but it needs to be managed effectively. They emphasize the increasing importance of conflict resolution skills. (06:15)

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. A simple illustration perhaps is a CEO of a large injection molding firm, who might be well suited to a brewing and bottling company.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Lots of executives aspire to become a CEO, but few actually possess the leadership chops to pull it off. As someone who earns their living as a leadership advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs, I always keep a sharp eye peeled for up and coming leaders. Meet my predictions (in no particular order) for the next crop of chief executives….

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Impact of Automation on Top-Level Positions As automation has permeated industry, its influence on the corporate hierarchy, particularly top-level executives, has been a key factor when considering the profile of future leaders. In essence, the digital transformation of a company starts at the top, with the CEO leading the charge.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

As the investor leader, you are tasked with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. Part four will balance needs with compromises and float tangential opportunities to expand horizons and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘pink giraffe’ management candidate. The bar is set high.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Research from Indiana University reveals, however, that rather than being purely driven by consumer needs, the propensity to recall products can instead be driven by the length of tenure of the company’s CEO. “This phenomena is even more likely when the previous CEO left under poor circumstances, becoming more blame-able.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Episode 239: Antonella Pisani, the CEO and founder of Eyeful Media , a digital marketing and consulting firm, joins host David Dye, and discusses the importance of culture, values, and remote culture in leadership. Pisani candidly discusses the complexities of managing growth and maintaining employee well-being in a fast-paced environment.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 6, 2021

For a great many years debates have raged about whether the best leaders are born or made, what the differences are between leaders and managers, and indeed what even makes an effective leader. Their formula is based on conversations with over 600 CEOs, as well as decades spent leading large, multinational firms.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 8, 2013

I’ve come to realize that a portion of my readers are internal and external coaches, OD/LD/Talent management folks and HR managers who will be interested in this information. Please enjoy this recap of the latest trends in the executive coaching industry from Brian Underhill, Ph.D. CEO, CoachSource) and Erin Sullivan, MA.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Making hybrid meetings work well requires planning, preparation and know-how – skillsets that are different from managing traditional face-to-face meetings. Allen is Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Utah. She is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 15, 2022

Making hybrid meetings work well requires planning, preparation and know-how – skillsets that are different from managing traditional face-to-face meetings. Allen is Professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Utah. She is an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 7, 2011

Nary a week passes where I don’t hear from a CEO who’s grappling with this social media conundrum: should I, or shouldn’t I? We have a social media practice at N2growth, I use social media, and all of the CEOs I coach are participating at some level in social media. By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Research from Cambridge Judge Business School suggests this might not always be the case, however, and that when internal candidates have sufficiently diverse management experience they’re more likely to pursue growth opportunities. ”

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CEO Insider

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The manufacturing industry is facing digital disruption on numerous fronts – and this is driving digital transformation. The post Driving digital transformation with Configuration Lifecycle Management appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine. All of this means that organizations must rethink how products are designed, manufactured and sold.

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Management Magazine Cost Industry 144

Lead Change Blog

JULY 25, 2016

I recently conducted a series of interviews of futurists in which I asked them about the reinvention of an industry sector facing considerable disruption. The leading futurist in this field concluded his recommendations by saying, “I believe that every CEO should be assigned a therapist when they take the job.”. Shocking advice?

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 1, 2021

The book is, The CEO Test , written by Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer. You’ll learn what truly matters to be a successful leader and you’ll discover a clear roadmap for succeeding in these seven critical challenges – the CEO test : Can you develop a simple plan for your strategy? Today brings a must-read book for leaders at all levels.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2024

Managing change in the workplace is no easy task considering the innumerable ways a company has to keep adapting to shifting circumstances. The best change management strategies are often the ones that are adopted through a consensus at the organization, where all those affected also benefit, or at the least supported by, the change.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 21, 2015

At the 2015 World Business Forum in New York City, Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini laid out the most important vision at the conference: a vision to save healthcare. Bertolini’s dedication to the cause of reforming healthcare and actions as CEO make him a clear example of a servant leader. Mark Bertolini is a CEO to watch.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 22, 2013

With the exception of tampered product recalls, oil spills, or factory explosions, these types of trials never face the captains of industry. So, why do 21 st century CEOs continue to struggle in their roles as leaders of a business enterprise? In judging CEO performance, there is no place for the uncontrollable factor.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Another significant challenge for executives is managing organizational complexity. One such case study involves a CEO of a multinational corporation who was facing challenges in leading a diverse global team and navigating the complex dynamics of a rapidly changing business landscape.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Which brings us back to those folks in the corporate driver’s seat — the CEO. Doesn’t much of a CEO’s job consist of being on the receiving end of ever-increasing floods of data that can now be gleaned in real time from inputs around the globe? CEO’s Role- Wisdom and Innovation. So, are CEOs really necessary anymore?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Robust supply chain leadership ensures effective oversight and management of the end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement to delivery. Moreover, strong leadership in supply chain management ensures cost efficiency. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain CPO Leadership 345

CEO Insider

JANUARY 22, 2020

Innovation, creativity, philanthropy, and the entrepreneurial spirit define the life and achievements of former MergerTech CEO Nitin Khanna. Khanna sold his first company, Saber Software, for four times its market value in 2008; he now manages and invests in businesses across many industries.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Whether leading an emerging growth company or a large multi-national corporation, aside from the CEO , there is arguably no position that has impact and contribution like the CHRO. Impact on their industry and in the broader communities they serve. Second, they must become a trusted consigliere to the CEO. Many things actually.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

When a junior employee makes a mistake, it's a learning opportunity; when a CEO or a prominent executive errs, it's front-page news. There's no straightforward way to escape this scrutiny, but strategic methods exist to manage and mitigate its impact. She worked her way up to become the CEO of a mid-sized tech company.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 2, 2023

It’s no surprise that just 12% of CEOs are from working-class backgrounds. Research from the Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich reminds us that it isn’t always like this, however, and that people from working-class backgrounds can ascend the greasy pole in certain industries.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 16, 2021

Leaders across industries face challenges posed by the remote work revolution, varying degrees of workforce risk tolerance, and seismic disruptions if the Great Resignation hits their team. During the break, one of our Board of Directors, a retired CEO herself, approached me and said, “Karl, don’t you think we should move this along?

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2015

The Lean CEO by Jacon Stoller gets to the thinking behind why Lean management works. It is a holistic approach to management. It is “a fundamental overhaul in the way companies manage people.” Management does not lack data. Stoller begins The Lean CEO with an exceptional survey of how we got to be so wasteful.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

With that in mind, organizations can partner with a trusted executive search firm to deploy a robust, industry-leading executive search strategy to solve the organization’s most crucial, complex, and confidential placements. CEOs, Board members, and C-Suite leaders have a vital impact on your organization’s future.

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