Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 24, 2023

The Power of Workplace Culture in an AI Universe: A virtual conversation about Empathy and Innovation Note: This article on Workplace Culture is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of our book, Courageous Culture: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. What’s annoying your team?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Strategic Advantage of Executive Leadership Team Evaluations & Assessments Executive leadership team evaluations provide a critical strategic advantage for organizations. Through a comprehensive evaluation process, executive leadership teams gain a better understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To come up with new ideas, companies need to think about the future and be willing to take some risks. Innovation involves trying out new things, making improvements, and seeing what works in the market. This can make it tough for company leaders to push for innovation. They have enough stake in the future of the company.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 16, 2023

David Burkus about what makes a great team. What are the characteristics of a great team? We know that effective collaboration and cohesive teamwork lay the foundation for innovation, productivity, and overall organizational success. And he further defines culture as the habits, norms, and behaviors that the team engages in.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

The reality is that when leadeing through a merger, retention and results are always symptoms of the CULTURE that you intentionally create and sustain… But fear not – this guide equips you with the tools and strategies to navigate this journey, fostering a vibrant team culture that fuels success. Remember, granularity is key.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 14, 2023

Your Work is Valuable – Let’s Make Sure You Get Leadership Visibility Let’s talk about getting more leadership better visibility and recognition for YOU – and YOUR TEAM’s – work. How do I ensure that management knows of our achievements and realizes how much work the team does?

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

7 Steps to Successfully Cultivate a Thriving Team Culture After a Corporate Merger 1. Analyze previous company rituals, communication styles, and decision-making processes. Establish a new list of 4-5 Core Team Values … and defining behaviors. Your goal isn’t a mushy mix, but a refined taste of excellence.

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

One of the constants in my more than two decades of executive coaching is the desire and need to build the muscles required to develop and execute competitive and innovative strategies. What is your point of view on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to both your industry and your company?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They are subject matter experts in their field, the brightest minds, and equipped with the immense technical skills and experience to be at the helm of the world’s most powerful and disruptive companies. Here is why your organization should be interested in partnering with an executive coaching company.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 4, 2024

In their search for innovative solutions, businesses actively seek a variety of unique ideas. However, they often end up with quite similar suggestions, whether from their own team or external contributors. For example, consider a farming company that asked website users for ideas on new features. Why does this happen?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

In the years leading up to 2018, I have spent my time bringing innovation to the financial services space. As such it is all about innovation. And now, from a distance, my optimism regarding the sector’s ability to innovate and capture opportunities has not changed. Let’s study a bit about Innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

And what happens when said hospital is a major global expansion of the world-famous, highly innovative Cleveland Clinic? The CEO must rely on others to accomplish goals. Suri’s view, this is the only way to facilitate a culture of continuous learning and results–on the road to creating a brand new ‘innovation factory.’

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Today’s COO wears many hats and is instrumental in executing corporate strategy, fostering innovation, driving technological integration, and steering the company toward its goals with insightful leadership. Thus, empathy and inclusive leadership have emerged as indispensable traits in the modern COO’s repertoire.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Executives are expected to foresee industry trends, set long-term goals, and ensure the company's growth aligns with its vision. Cultivate Leadership Excellence Leadership at the C-suite level transcends managing teams. It involves inspiring the entire organization, driving cultural change, and embodying the company's values.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 25, 2024

While it may seem intuitive that technology should enable innovation, Cisco’s State of Global Innovation research suggests that the reverse is often the case. It does suggest that technology teams need to do a better job in supporting innovation, however.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 21, 2020

Guest post from Chris Dyer : When company culture fails, it’s usually on one of two planes: the work environment has gone rotten, or the way in which work is transacted has deteriorated. Bridge divides with team bonding. Harmful gossip and hostile cliques can’t take hold when your workforce feels like a team.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

However, it is also important to allow creativity and innovation. This also holds in the case of conflicts between different cultures within a company. Therefore, it is important to consider the following factors for different company locations: How important is the informal corporate culture? How is it communicated?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals. Finance leaders are responsible for setting the vision and strategy of an organization, as well as building and leading high-performing teams.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

There’s increasing pressure on organizations to be more competitive, and leaders need to have the right skills to influence employees’ innovative behavior. Having effective leaders can help a company achieve its goals and maximize efficiency. G OOD LEADERSHIP is an important element in the success of any organization.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By providing tailored guidance and support, coaching and consulting professionals help leaders and their teams navigate the complexities of business, enabling them to make informed decisions that contribute to long-term growth and prosperity. This entails fostering a culture that embraces learning, innovation, and adaptability.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Understanding the Purpose: Defining the objectives and goals of our C-Suite evaluation process. Defining the objectives and goals of our C-Suite evaluation process is a crucial step in ensuring its effectiveness. The expertise of our evaluation team is a vital component of our process.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Buffalo NY CEO’s are concerned about Innovation, Goal Setting and Assessment, plus Societal and Market Change. An area of focus is the shifts or impacts of innovation and market change or the increase in felt complexity of the business leaders. Business Weaknesses: level of innovation. Business Strengths: .

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Board Chair Coaching: A Catalyst for Organizational Growth As a firm that works with top executives in some of the world’s largest companies, we have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of board chair coaching in driving organizational growth.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These coaches bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from working with top executives in the world’s largest companies. This self-awareness is crucial for effective leadership, as it enables executives to adapt their approach, motivate their teams, and make decisions that align with their values and goals.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

What we were taught in high school science, F = MA , force = mass times acceleration, also describes the physics of innovation. The laws of innovation may be an entirely different application than Newton intended, but tracking through on the metaphor yields pragmatic tips for innovators.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge, the need for effective leadership at the executive level becomes paramount. As the business landscape evolves, management coaching is indispensable for ensuring companies’ long-term success and worldwide sustainability.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Executive coaching, a synergistic alliance between a professional coach and an executive or a team, is designed to tap into the inherent potential of the coachee to enhance performance, learning, and development. It delves into the complex layers of leadership, team building, strategy formation, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. Digital leadership is not limited to technology-driven companies; businesses across industries recognize the need for influential digital leaders to stay competitive in the market.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

A high premium is placed on collaboration, with the understanding that pooling diverse perspectives encourages innovation and creativity. Leaders have the responsibility and power to shape the course and outcome of their companies by influencing the organizational structure, culture, decision-making process, and employee performance.

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HR Digest

APRIL 27, 2024

Feeling the need to nurture your team and boost morale? From highlighting specific achievements to expressing gratitude for everyday efforts, you’ll find ways of showing appreciation that resonate with your team. A performance like yours is a huge asset to the whole team.” Look no further!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

With the rapidly evolving nature of technology and the increasing demand for skilled professionals, these firms bring their expertise to identify and attract top-level executives with the necessary skills and experience to drive innovation and growth. One of the primary challenges is the scarcity of specialized talent in the market.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

When leaders expressed empathy for their team, it increased a team’s innovation and engagement, improved customer service, and helped them balance their home and work life. Take a genuine interest in team members. Instead, they begin with appreciation for the person’s contributions to the team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 15, 2024

He emphasizes the need to reflect on values, goals, and ideal work environment before making career decisions. By addressing these questions and creating a culture that aligns with employees’ values and goals, organizations can improve employee motivation and productivity.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

A coach works closely with individuals or groups, assisting them in setting goals, identifying challenges, and exploring potential solutions. Their primary goal is to deliver valuable insights and expertise that can lead to tangible outcomes and sustainable results.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 19, 2024

Two-thirds of employees care about the sustainability initiatives of their company. In a recent survey, 83% of millennials reported that they’d be more loyal to a company that prioritized greener living and addressed environmental issues head-on. So if they ever want to hit THEIR GOAL… However, there are simple ways to do this.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By providing tailored support and guidance, N2Growth’s executive coaches help leaders enhance their skills, knowledge, and abilities to lead and inspire their teams effectively. Leaders who communicate their thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely can inspire and motivate their teams to achieve organizational goals.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

With the guidance and support of experienced executive search consultants, companies can strengthen their leadership teams and drive innovation, growth, and success in the life sciences industry. The rapid pace of innovation and advancement in the sector further compounds the challenges of leadership recruitment.

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