N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Power of Tailored Solutions for Professional Growth – Coaching or Consulting Tailored leadership solutions are the bedrock of professional growth. In today’s competitive landscape, one size no longer fits all. Each individual has unique needs and aspirations that require a tailored approach to maximize leadership.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue,” he adds. And why the relationship that executives and leaders have with the sales organization is among the most important elements of growth leadership. Transform your leadership communication style to inspire with the 3 Cs: Credibility, Clarity and Connection.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 4, 2022

Have you worked in an organization that suffers from a crisis of management and leadership? In this episode, David talks with Joel Trammell and Alicia Thrasher, co-authors of The Manager’s Playbook, about the massive difference that simple management and leadership competencies make—for employees, for bosses, and for companies at large.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

My role changed from hiring entry-level roles in the local market to hiring professional and executive-level roles virtually across the country. Additionally, other intricacies include managing different time zones, creating a robust digital infrastructure to support work, and developing strategies to sustain employee engagement.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Welcome to the July 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Dan Rockwell of Leadership Freak wrote recently about assets that help leaders extend their influence. Before highlighting each of the assets, Dan wrote, “Leadership isn’t about status, position, salary, or title. I hope that’s the case.

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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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. They focus on enhancing employee training and development programs to nurture talent and improve skills.

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Lead from Within

JULY 31, 2023

Leadership is a crucial aspect of any organization, and it’s important for leaders to constantly evaluate their own behavior and practices to ensure they are leading in the right direction. Do you want to retain your competitive advantage? Are you falling behind your competition? Are you leading with ego?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

The recent Accenture Strategy research points out that 84 percent of supply chain executives say they will increasingly use distributed manufacturing networks (more third parties) to meet customer demands. The post Building Trust: A Leadership Imperative appeared first on Lead Change.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

What if leaders could shift the cultural mindset around what gives businesses a competitive advantage and recognize the benefits of being more human? Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. But it’s clear that empathy is a core leadership skill. Still, a sea change like this is hard-won. Empathetic leaders are adaptable.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 24, 2013

“The truth is that no one factor makes a company admirable; but if you were forced to pick the one that makes the most difference, you’d pick leadership.”. When it comes to leadership development, the commitment of the CEO and top dogs is the #1 most important success factor. Thomas Stewart. However, most are not.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age by Ram Charan is one of those books. As opposed to: Until recently, the greatest competitive advantage went to companies that controlled distribution channels, had hard assets on the largest scale, or had established brands or patents. .

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 13, 2020

There have been great examples of leadership in our multiple crises of the moment. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms of Atlanta relating to us as a parent and an executive, saying enough is enough and here are things we’re doing about it. Crisis leadership is a crucible and it’s natural for us to be inspired by what it can produce.

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The story is no different when it comes to developing a leadership strategy in times of change. Whether it be a global pandemic, a company restructuring or a merger, a leadership strategy is crucial if you want to manage shifts and times of uncertainty. By embracing the potential for change, you can harness its power.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

Welcome to the February 2015 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! For those of you who watched the Super Bowl this weekend, did you gain any leadership takeaways? It seems that sports frequently provides an opportunity for leadership analogies! Follow Anne on Twitter at @bizshrink. Jennifer V.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of leadership, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Improving Customer Understanding: In the age of AI, understanding your customers on a deeper level is a competitive advantage. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

O NE OF THE MOST challenging leadership problems is to get people to speak up , especially as it concerns realizing the value of the “small voice in the room.”. He is co-founder of the Mayfield Alliance with former Facebook Executive Blaise Bertrand whose mission is to deliver a transformational leadership methodology for everyone.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 23, 2020

Now, the types of leadership qualities that show up on list after list are there for good reason. However, when you look closely, you discover that it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership. Empathetic executives adapt to the inevitable shifts in business with calm confidence.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. In today’s leadership and strategy methodologies, leaders and organizations need to have five strategic rules of leadership clarity present in order to achieve greater outcomes of effort within their organizational designs. By Damian D. “Skipper” Pitts. Commit to Do It!

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Lead from Within

APRIL 6, 2023

Employee development is important: In order to attract top talent, companies will need to prioritize the development and growth of their employees. This can include offering training and development opportunities, as well as providing clear paths for advancement within the company. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 25, 2013

By Mike Myatt , Chief Executive Officer, N2growth . 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. Is Memorial Day weekend just another holiday, or does it mean something more to you?

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QAspire

JUNE 1, 2014

Welcome to the June 02nd 2014 Carnival of Leadership Development. I am thankful to carnival leader Dan McCarthy for allowing me to host this event - a wonderful collection of very practical insights on Leadership Development. Dr. Anne Perschel from Germane Insights shares “ The Secret Ingredient of Great Leadership ”.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 10, 2021

It’s one thing to know something intellectually—to learn interesting new data, to gain an understanding of why something works the way it does, to be inspired by a message—but if it stops there and you don’t develop heart knowledge, then you’re less likely to see meaningful or lasting change as a result.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As you read the book, you’ll discover Shaich’s rules for gaining and maintaining competitive advantage : Recognize that you can’t please all people all the time. Develop a concept that’s the singular best choice for some target customers on some days rather than the second-best choice for everyone, every day. Get it done.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 22, 2014

government financial aid — provides an outstanding example of how to gain competitive advantage through organizational culture. Mulally frequently speaks about the vision and factors it into decision-making, including in discussions to evaluate new product development priorities. Get Everyone on the Same Page.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

With Horwath’s guidance, leaders will master the four dimensions of strategic fitness that contribute to executive performance: Strategy Fitness : Ability to understand and develop strategy, set direction, allocate resources, make decisions, and create competitive advantage. A company is only as good as its people.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

This new definition revolves around appreciating employees and, done right, can become your greatest competitive advantage. About the author: Lorraine Grubbs recently co-authored “Beyond the Executive Comfort Zone: Outrageous Tactics to Ignite Individual Performance” ( www.executivecomfortzone.com ).

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Another well-respected organization, the Corporate Executive Board, came out with a research report last year that showed 90 percent of employees are either not aligned with organizational goals or not engaged and giving their best efforts. Leadership is all about the human experience. Little things matter when it comes to connection.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 30, 2019

It’s hard to find an executive who doesn’t believe that his or her people are significant assets and a competitive advantage for the company. 2,500+ Expert Contributor management and leadership articles. Why then are so few employees involved in the strategic planning process?

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Eberhardt: Honest, purposeful, and respectful communication is one of the most effective leadership skills, yet CEOs who promote a culture of candor are still uncommon in business today. At best, this approach can be confusing, leaving your employee focused only on the positives and missing the areas to be developed altogether.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

It presents a fine line where, on the one hand, the CMO must unleash the power of creative minds to develop innovative strategies that can distinguish the brand. Commercial Acumen: A Key Skill for Today’s CMOs In contemporary business management, the criteria dictating the roles and duties of executives are constantly evolving.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2011

When it comes to leadership, I can share the issue of expectations is no small matter. Let me make this as simple as I can; managing expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership. Let me make this as simple as I can; managing expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 7, 2012

To become a successful customer focused business, your leadership must develop a holistic strategy that impacts every department, and revolutionizes the way you do business. Leadership is the driving force of strategy. It’s generals that craft military tactics, so it must be your executives that develop a business strategy.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 7, 2012

To become a successful customer focused business, your leadership must develop a holistic strategy that impacts every department, and revolutionizes the way you do business. Leadership is the driving force of strategy. It’s generals that craft military tactics, so it must be your executives that develop a business strategy.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 15, 2014

Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Several years ago I was working with a business owner who had become stuck because of the way the company structure was set up. Time ticked away and they started to loose their competitive advantage. They were older and had different financial needs.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

Some business leaders eager to keep a competitive advantage often invest in new technologies without fully understanding how to harness their potential or fully considering how digital technologies will meet the company’s needs. Digital transformation starts at a strategic level with leadership being committed to change.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Increasing your Collective Leadership Effectiveness will give you a competitive advantage. One Promise of Leadership is this: We shall lead effectively and seek to become more effective. Yet developing leadership effectiveness is rarely a leadership priority. What is Your Leadership Quotient?

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