N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Operating as a vital conduit between the various departments within an organization and its highest levels of management, their responsibilities include translating strategic goals into workable business plans and supervising the day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 28, 2021

You’ve learned a lot about how you work and what makes you most productive over the last year. 7 Tips for staying productive as you return to the office (or move to hybrid work. ). 7 Tips for staying productive as you return to the office (or move to hybrid work. ). No one on your team wants to be less productive.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. This can result in longevity, higher job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better overall performance in finance leadership roles.

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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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Lead from Within

JANUARY 11, 2024

In the challenging realm of leadership, the greatest leaders realize that success requires more than just their personal skillset and experience – it requires advanced tools like artificial intelligence (AI). This increases productivity and allows for more effective use of resources.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2023 curated just for you. Through years of building a leading efficiency consulting business, Nick Sonnenberg has discovered the primary reason why so many teams are overwhelmed. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI holds the potential to revolutionize our work, transforming leadership roles and responsibilities. Utilizing AI-powered insights, they can make strategic choices that fuel growth and innovation. Chatbots and virtual assistants facilitate seamless interactions between team members, enhancing information flow and efficiency.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Although it was different, the changes led to new efficiencies and approaches to managing workloads and schedules. Embracing this model allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool, which can drive innovation and growth. Unlike a physical workspace, a virtual workforce comprises individuals working from various locations.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the world of business, leadership and management are often depicted as two distinct circles. For CEOs and executives, understanding when to embrace leadership and when to lean into management is crucial for success. Leadership introduces more human elements into the equation, making it less predictable than management.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2021. Most organizations have created always-on work contexts that are burning people out and hurting performance rather than delivering productivity, innovation and engagement. They catch “product diseases” that often kill innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

So much so, that I have really come to cringe every time I hear the word efficiency. It’s not really that there is anything wrong with becoming more efficient, but what I find is that far too many executives major in the minors when it comes to efficiency. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know?

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore the critical importance of fostering an environment that embraces AI, highlighting how it can drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. The Power of AI Innovation: As technology continues to advance, AI innovations are reshaping industries across the globe.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 28, 2019

He was the CEO of one of the most innovative service companies on the planet. People who lead from this perspective bring completely different practices than those who have a more parental view of their leadership role. In the olden days, work relationships were agrarian and relied on extended family for production.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 29, 2024

But there’s another kind of workplace conflict that’s not only vital for a vibrant culture, but this kind of productive workplace conflict is also the fuel for innovation, quality of life, and the better workplace today’s teams crave. Here are just a few benefits of productive workplace conflict: 1. What made it productive?

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Lead from Within

APRIL 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. These statistics underscore the critical need for innovative talent development strategies to successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of work.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 20, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have firsthand seen the price that companies pay when their leaders become overwhelmed in the details or preoccupied with the specifics that they fail to see the bigger picture. This stagnation not only affects the leader’s own leadership, but also the teams they lead and the entire organization.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 26, 2021

Every entrepreneur and business manager is constantly working to improve the efficiency of their business. Business efficiency entails maximizing your outputs from your input and making the most out of your resources. It is, therefore, essential to apply smart tactics to improve the efficiency of your business.

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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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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem. Communication. Development.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

It was the most efficient way to build the momentum of the Industrial Revolution. What he needed was people to consistently perform in an efficient manner. And we find that the leadership approaches and the language used aligned itself with that goal. We don’t innovate. This is the subject of Leadership Is Language.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

Understanding Optimal State In the quest for excellence in executive leadership, understanding and achieving the 'Optimal State' is a pivotal goal. The culmination of this process is 'Growth'‘ both personal and professional, signaling the evolution and refinement of leadership qualities. Resilience: Optimal State builds resilience.

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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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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

It delves into the complex layers of leadership, team building, strategy formation, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. Here is where executive coaching comes into play – stepping up as a catalyst that bolsters these skills and fosters an environment for continuous leadership development.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this mutually beneficial environment, companies can accelerate their learning curves, share risks, and foster a culture of innovation. By pooling resources and avoiding duplicate efforts, companies can optimize efficiency and enhance their competitive positions in the market.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 28, 2024

Reduced Productivity: A decrease in motivation accompanies feelings of being undervalued, resulting in reduced productivity. Disengaged employees are less likely to go the extra mile, affecting task efficiency. High Turnover: Unappreciated employees often seek new opportunities, leading to high turnover rates.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2020. Success Mindsets : Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership by Ryan Gottfredson. How Innovation Works : And Why It Flourishes in Freedom by Matt Ridley. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This provides an expanded pool of client expertise and challenges coaches to navigate cultural nuances and broader leadership styles. There’s also a greater understanding of varied leadership styles and the need for more personalized, adaptive, and forward-thinking coaching methodologies.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 24, 2020

Entrepreneurial leadership is a mindset. It is a mindset that is even more critical in today’s unstable world and is the sine qua non of crisis leadership. He shares these in Entrepreneurial Leadership: The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff. Five Types of Leadership. Build Trust 2.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

AI is at the forefront of this evolution, driving innovation and reshaping industries. Encouraging collaboration between humans and AI amplifies creativity, problem-solving, and productivity. Leaders should proactively explore how AI can augment their operations, leading to more efficient processes and improved outcomes.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Talent Trends: Emerging Leadership Skills for the Future The continual development of digital technology and automation in today’s corporate world demands a new paradigm in leadership. These traditional soft-skill qualities must now be enhanced with new hard skill sets to future-proof one’s leadership style.

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HR Digest

MAY 26, 2023

KPMG ’s recent survey ascertained insights from C-suite leaders on increasing productivity with generative AI. KPMG believes that the result betones generative AI’s impact on the workplace in fostering creativity , progress and organizational success –reshaping workplace efficiency.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Productivity. Communication. Follow Jennifer on Twitter at @NashCoaching.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 9, 2017

When it comes to innovation, it is no different. Jeff DeGraff writes in The Innovation Code , “ Your dominant worldview is your biggest strength —the quality that makes you stand out from other people.” DeGraff describes four basic worldviews or approaches to innovation : the Artist, the Engineer, the Athlete, and the Sage.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This eliminates the need for travel, making it an efficient and time-saving option. By engaging in virtual executive coaching, leaders can maximize their time, focus on their development goals, and maintain productivity in demanding roles.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Even though Musk’s approach doesn’t necessarily provide a blueprint to be copied any more than Steve Jobs’ approach did (even though both individuals got results), it does offer lessons to be learned and applied in our own leadership. This emotional shutoff valve could make him callous, but it also made him a risk-seeking innovator. “He

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Great Results Team Building

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The longer I work with teams and help organizations with events and experiences to improve their culture and productivity, the more clear it has become to me that TEAMWORK, TEAM BUILDING, MORALE, and WORKPLACE CULTURE are all symptoms of leadership.

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