N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Succession Planning in Business Succession planning is a strategic commitment to future-proofing an organization. A robust succession plan also builds a culture of continuous learning, where employees are engaged, curious, and motivated to develop their skills.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Effective leadership enhances productivity and creates an environment that fosters growth and expansion. They can also handle change effectively, leading their organizations toward sustainable success in a highly competitive business world.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Understanding the Concept of Succession Planning Succession planning is a critical aspect of organizational management. On a more granular level, succession planning involves pinpointing and developing promising employees who can take up future leadership roles.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Role of Board Advisor Coaching in Shaping Success Board advisor coaching plays a critical role in shaping the success of organizations and their leaders. These coaches bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from working with top executives in the world’s largest companies.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

What do you do to help your team shift from busy to productive? In this episode, we look at three busy day examples and what was preventing each team from being productive, even though they were busy. 05:25 You need to help your team make this shift from busy to productive and model it yourself.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 28, 2023

In the dynamic realms of modern business, recognizing the pivotal role of employee engagement in organizational success has become more crucial than ever before. It’s no longer solely about the financial bottom line; today, companies understand that a motivated and engaged workforce is the driving force behind sustained growth.

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Lead from Within

MAY 7, 2024

Company culture is the heart and soul of any organization, and it plays a pivotal role in its success. A positive culture fosters productivity, employee engagement, and long-term growth. As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on the importance of cultivating a positive and inclusive company culture.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

The Need for Effective Leadership Succession Regardless of size or industry, every organization goes through leadership transitions. Effective leadership succession fills the vacancy left by a departing leader, ensuring a seamless transition and continuity in the organization’s strategic direction and operations.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

In the previous three parts of this series, we realized the challenging factors around searching for and placing an ideal candidate to lead a private equity portfolio company. 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

MAY 24, 2024

Defining the Key Elements of a Strategic Succession Strategy A robust succession plan depends on thorough strategic planning and preparation. Succession contingency planning ensures an organization’s survival and growth during strain, uncertainty, or sudden change.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 12, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed countless companies struggle with the detrimental effects of this trend. The consequences are clear: burnout, decreased productivity, and high turnover rates. If you’re looking to shift your company culture away from this damaging pattern, it’s time to take action.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the dynamic world of business, the term 'Optimal State' often arises, especially in discussions about executive success. But what exactly is this Optimal State, and how does it pave the way to success? Key Behaviors of a Successful Executive Strategic Thinking: Successful executives are visionary.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Importance of Workspace Organization Keeping your workspace tidy can significantly impact your productivity. Digital Tools for Enhanced Productivity Integrating digital tools into your workflow can significantly enhance productivity. A well-organized desk helps reduce distractions and allows for better focus and efficiency.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 2, 2024

Success often hinges on innovation and adaptability. As companies seek new ways to enhance productivity, boost morale, and attract top talent, the idea of a 4-day workweek is gaining traction. The Benefits of a 4-Day Workweek: Increased Productivity: Shorter workweeks can lead to increased productivity.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 19, 2024

This framework should outline critical decision-making criteria, such as alignment with company goals, stakeholder impact, and resource availability. Here are some additional tips to ensure the success of your initiatives: 1. Solicit employee feedback to identify improvement areas and celebrate successes to maintain momentum.

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Lead from Within

JULY 9, 2024

A study by Gallup indicates that companies fail to choose the candidate with the right talent for the job 82% of the time when it comes to managerial positions. This knowledge is crucial for building strong, productive teams. This highlights the necessity of effective leadership development programs.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 22, 2024

In recent years, promotional products have emerged as a pivotal marketing ploy across different industry scopes, contributing to brand exposure and clientele engagement. Promotional products are physical items containing a company name or logo that are distributed with the intent of promoting the brand.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Stay sharp, or you might find your company on the dull side of the business blade." Here are the top ten things businesses should do in 2024 to ensure success: 1. A happy and skilled workforce is more productive and innovative. To stay relevant, companies must continuously innovate and diversify their products or services.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

“Hi, Karin, our company is growing so fast, I’m not even sure what our CULTURE is. ” #askingforafriend How to Carve Out A Team Culture Even When Your Company Culture is Lacking Great question! Be sure your team has a shared understanding of what success looks like. How do I CARVE OUT A TEAM CULTURE?”

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Strategy Driven

JULY 22, 2024

In today’s ultra-competitive business landscape, promotional products are experiencing a renaissance, emerging as valuable tools in fostering customer loyalty, improving brand recognition, and augmenting overall business performance.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 15, 2024

That’s where corporate video production comes into play. Whether you’re looking to enhance your brand image, showcase your products, or improve communication, a well-crafted corporate video can make a significant impact. In today’s fast-paced digital world, capturing your audience’s attention can be a challenge.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

I T SHOULD go without saying that the health and well-being of employees have a direct impact on the success of an organization. Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at John Hopkins Medicine, Richard Safeer, provides six building blocks to do that in A Cure for the Common Company. Willpower alone won’t do it.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 19, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the business environment, offering companies unprecedented opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and drive profits. Here are seven tangible ways AI will boost your profits in your company, backed by real-world examples and data.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 28, 2023

Developing leaders at every level is essential for the success of any organization. It’s equally important to have leaders throughout the company, at all levels. Here are five reasons why the best companies prioritize leadership development at every level: It fosters a culture of growth and development.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2021

Indian companies are engaging this skilled cadre of coaches to help nurture and develop leaders ripe for transitioning to senior roles, they are improving performance with leaders advancing from lower internal positions and seasoned executives alike. Helps executives understand the company values and cultures. Today is much different.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

As product managers you have a significant responsibility for the success of your company. Start by focusing on three simple, yet powerful, keys to success: Know your market: Get a clear understanding of the market where your products compete, and work diligently to stay out in front of new trends and technologies.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 10, 2023

There is growing evidence to suggest that positive work cultures are more productive than negative ones. In fact, research shows that employees who feel positive about their work environment are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive. Therefore, it is important to include happiness in any business culture.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 16, 2021

Or maybe you saw the success of a seemingly simple game like Angry Birds and thought you’d have a go at it. Truth is, starting a game company is more than a pipe dream and definitely possible if you have the know-how and determination to do so. Here are a few tips on how to establish a successful gaming company.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 24, 2013

In his book Nice Companies Finish First: Why Cutthroat Management is over—and Collaboration Is In , author Peter Shankman shows how famously nice executives, entrepreneurs, and companies are setting the standard for success in this new world. Your organization’s growth and success will increase as you apply these principles.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 26, 2024

Employee experience is a critical factor in your organization’s success. A positive and engaging workplace can lead to higher productivity, increased employee retention, and ultimately, better business outcomes. A successful employee experience strategy goes beyond the basics. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

Every successful leader has a story of how they got to where they are, a story with twists, turns, roadblocks, failures, often leading to some sort of happy ending. Successful leaders are not “just lucky”, even when their career may have some seemingly coincidental moments. They worked hard to get lucky. They worked hard to get lucky.

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 5, 2024

Imagine collaboration erupting, not from forced mandates, but from a deep understanding of “why” and “how” each role connects to the team’s success. Only 41% of employees truly understand their company’s purpose, leading to decreased productivity and higher turnover. Clarity is king.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Drama of Disregard: What Happens When You Neglect Working Styles Imagine a company with strong revenue growth potential but plagued by internal tensions. Most teams and companies are successful in spite of their dysfunction. Productivity plummets. Your success depends on it. The tension escalates.

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Leading in Context

JULY 12, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ask for profitability and your company may get it, at the expense of customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and product safety.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 11, 2024

Research from Utah State University indicates that successful employer-driven disability initiatives share common traits, even when the companies and programs differ in other aspects. The study drew insights from case studies conducted across seven companies of different sizes and industries. ”

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

1) Invest in Employees: Investing in an employee is one of the most effective ways to benefit all company stakeholders. By investing in employees, companies can create a positive working environment where employees feel valued and appreciated. This leads to greater job satisfaction, increased motivation, and improved productivity.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 5, 2022

Companies like Google, Microsoft, and HubSpot have long been known for investing in their employees. As a company they realize the importance of that investment in creating an engaging culture, which in turn makes for happier and more fulfilled employees. Happy people are productive workers. #1 Give employees autonomy.

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