N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Educational Institutions In the constantly evolving landscape of education, effective leadership plays a pivotal role in the success and growth of educational institutions. One of the key advantages of engaging executive search firms is their ability to tap into a vast talent pool.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

When it comes to the success of new executives in your organization, just about nothing plays as critical a role as onboarding. But without proper onboarding, these executives are far less likely to excel in their roles, resulting in high and costly turnover. What Is Executive Onboarding?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

H IGH-PERFORMING teams have six characteristics: leadership, organization, communication, knowledge, experience, and discipline, says former Air Force F-115 pilot James Murphy. But among these, leadership comes first. Bad leadership will doom a team. Leaders hold themselves accountable for the team’s performance.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Recently, a large study ranked empathy as the most important leadership skill in the workplace. 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. Empathic leadership is not only for supersensitive types.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 23, 2023

The executives at my company are so busy and distracted. What should I do #askingforafriend In today’s quick Asking for a Friend from the road (less than 3 minutes) from Gettysburg, PA, I share three PRACTICAL tips for communicating with executives and grabbing their attention for your important message. What would add as #4?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

To compete as a world-class company, world-class executive leadership is required. And while finding this elite leadership who will take your organization to its desired future state is critical, top-tier candidates probably aren’t going to walk through the front door. What is executive search?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. You can achieve these outcomes when you recognize the challenges and focus on four dimensions of team collaboration.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Executives are the best business leaders in the world. But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. Executive coaching and talent development, in general, have been around for a few decades. What Is Executive Coaching?

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The Walgreens Boots Alliance leadership just announced three new members for its executive VP team with the aim of improving its healthcare services and strategy, which includes Elizabeth Burger Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Mary Langowski President for the U.S. With 12,500 locations in the U.S.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

or, “Doesn’t the team understand why we’re doing what we’re doing?” – the answer is almost always “No, they don’t get it. In those moments, it’s worth your effort to understand your leaders’ or your team’s decision-making if you can. Doesn’t my boss get it? They don’t fully understand.”

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Leading Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

I N BUSINESS, as in sports, the aspect that distinguishes the best teams from the mediocre teams comes down to collaboration. Doing so ensures that what they’re doing as an entire team will enable the achievement of the company’s overall business objectives — which often represents the difference between success and failure.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As the investor leader, you are becoming more familiar with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. . Certain functional leadership positions, and industry sectors, can be less strident on this question. Experience leading a large regional team. Knowledge of the customer base .

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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. The focus is squarely on meeting the unique demands of private equity performance but will be familiar for many senior executive traits. In this series, part one will visit the core credentials for P.E.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

When top-tier organizations want to bring on powerhouse executive leaders, they generally have two options for finding their dream placement: executive search services or executive recruiting services. What Are Executive Recruiting Services? Executive recruiting services tend to operate reactively.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 29, 2023

Capture Attention Through Better Remote Team Communication With so many people working from anywhere, effective remote team communication has never been more critical. But with so many digital distractions and competing priorities, how can you ensure that your team is paying attention to what matters most?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Overcoming an Outdated Leadership Brand. You’ve worked hard to build your leadership brand, but the negative perceptions linger. You can improve your reputation and your leadership brand with this proactive approach. What is a leadership brand? Imagine a meme or a billboard on the highway describing your leadership.

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CO2

DECEMBER 22, 2023

This evolving definition of leadership underscores the importance of executive coaching. Executive coaching, a nuanced art and science , plays a pivotal role in shaping leaders who not only drive performance but also foster an environment of growth and inclusivity. At the heart of this success is transformational leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 2, 2022

As organizations flatten and people continue to work remotely, it will take more than an executive sponsor to ensure your leadership development sticks. If your Sales SVP thinks your leadership development program is a distraction, your sales managers will show up late and multi-task. The Power of Leaders as Coaches. Wait, What?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 12, 2021

Handling team conflict well distinguishes outstanding leaders. You’ve got a clear focus on what matters most, your team seems to work well together, but then you get that call: “I need to talk to you about…” It’s conflict, a disagreement, or a clash of personalities. 6 Ways to Deal with Team Conflict. Reflect to Connect.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Leadership growth requires feedback and continual learning. And your influence will grow too if you invest in your leadership growth. I recently spoke with a senior executive who surprised me with her vehemence. I recently spoke with a senior executive who surprised me with her vehemence. “At The world changes.

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Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 25, 2022

Learning and applying these lessons can provide management insight and superior leadership qualities. Here are some excellent leadership lessons that we can learn from musicians. Sustaining a leadership role requires support; it is as simple as that. Leadership requires a person to have a clear end goal.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the dynamic world of business, leadership feedback stands as a cornerstone for team excellence and organizational growth. Constructive critiques and affirmative recognition pave the way for heightened team morale and a company culture of continuous improvement. What is Leadership Feedback?

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2024 curated just for you. Every day, tens of thousands of Google employees, from executives to interns, rely on Laura Mae Martin’s tips and best practices for how to make the most of their time. Leaders aren’t born; they’re equipped!

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

“Karin, our team is growing. ” “Leading was easy when our team was small, but now our team is growing. ” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?” How to Keep Leading Well as Your Team is Growing. Teach your team how to think. What do I do now?”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. For example, all facets of selection, promotion, and rewards must be undertaken through the lens of character.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As a leader, one of your most significant responsibilities is to support and guide your team towards success. However, there may come a time when some team members underperform, and addressing this situation is crucial for the overall productivity and morale of your team. Define clear steps, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

S OME of my executive clients believe, instinctively, that content is king. They maintain that “useful information” is a crucial driver of effective leadership—that their job is primarily to educate and inform their teams with facts and figures. Focus on what they want to say, not on what their team needs to hear.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 23, 2021

The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership: Confidence, Humility, Influence, and Career Success. In this wisdom-packed interview, former Wallstreet executive Dr. Kaliym Islam shares the many leadership moments that transformed his career. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 15, 2022

Karin, with our new work-from-home policy, and flexible work arrangements, I have some of my team working from home most of the time. And, other team members are choosing to come into the office (as am I). Talk about proximity bias WITH your team. How to Overcome Proximity Bias for a Better Hybrid Team. Measure it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 26, 2021

Expect common breakdowns to help your team work better together. Does your team get derailed by miscommunication, hurt feelings, customer service challenges, or another department’s dropped balls? 4 Ways to Make a Team Work Better Together by Planning for Breakdowns. So how do you implement planned recovery on your team?

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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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CO2

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Embracing Change: The Role of Executive Coaching in Modern Business In the dynamic business landscape of Minneapolis, executive business coaching has emerged as a pivotal tool for leadership development. This case exemplifies the transformative power of executive business coaching.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2022

In the second part of this series, we will continue this theme on executive hiring for a private equity portfolio company by examining parallel soft skill essentials and core, soft credential constituents. You are tasked with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. Jeffrey Cohn , and J.P

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Want to empower your team? During times of uncertainty and change, it’s easy for your team to get lost in the chaotic swirl of indecision —to wring their hands and wait and see. It’s also the perfect time to empower your team, to step up and take the lead. Everyone had a new boss and a new team.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leadership is not just about being in charge; it’s about inspiring and guiding your team towards success. Elevating your leadership game requires a deep understanding of what works and what doesn’t. Do #1: Lead by Example: One of the most powerful ways to lead is by setting a positive example for your team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 18, 2021

In this episode, you’ll receive practical steps you can take to calm the chaos and help your team regain their focus. Calm the Chaos and Help Your Team Regain Their Focus. 0:30 – Welcome to Season 8 of Leadership without Losing Your Soul. Where is the team and business going over the next 18 months?

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Becoming a great leader that your team needs and deserves, requires a combination of various skills and characteristics. Here are 10 key times when a leader can demonstrate their abilities and make a positive impact on their team and organization. They know how to inspire and engage their team to achieve a common goal.

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