The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Indeed, many companies and executives strive to be thought leaders in their field, publishing an array of articles and papers that aim to advance their particular field. While the concept of thought leadership is well established among individuals, it is less so among organizations, which is a gap a recent study from INSEAD attempts to plug.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

“Seizing control” had nothing to do with power or politics. Just be sure you execute well and tell me before you break any big rules. For example, Gail was clear about which decisions we needed to include our finance partners and which did not. Gail knew we knew that. I promise to have your back.”

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And, while I speak about Leadership and Workplace Culture, I realize that other topics are timely and meaningful based on an organization’s specific situation. And it is an article I will continue to update – Because at every event I get the opportunity to meet and see new speakers that might be a great fit for past clients of mine.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 14, 2013

They were in their own little bubble, emmersed in the day-to-day challenge of serving customers 24 hours a day, in sometimes challenging conditions (geographically, meteorogically, and financally). This is what I did in my role as a leader and executive for the broadband company. Leadership' “POP”!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This White Paper is excerpted and adapted from Ultra Leadership: Go Beyond Usual and Ordinary to Engage Others and Lead Real Change (Giuliano, Lioncrest, 2016). In 2004 the Corporate Executive Board’s research showed an 87% decrease in the likelihood of departure for highly engaged employees. The problem is leadership on autopilot.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The N2Growth Leaders25 Awards are considered to be the Oscars of professional excellence for Board and C-level executives. With a diverse background in human resources, information technology, and operations, his business and leadership acumen is only exceeded by his commitment to making others better.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

It takes a unique mindset to execute them. . As a few recent examples, Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, is changing the face of finance as the first decentralized peer-to-peer payment network powered by its users with no central authority or intermediaries.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

I recently watched a rerun of Executive Suite , based on Cameron Hawley’s book of the same name. In this black and white classic, William Holden portrays a junior executive with great vision but limited executive experience. This 1954 movie brought the truly timeless and consequential components of leadership into focus for me.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fiction : multitasking accomplishes more than focused effort.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The finance person’s priority is budgets and profit/loss statements. But a leadership team’s members need to own responsibility for the whole business, not just their individual pieces of it. A good friend of mine, , Scott Ault, who is the EVP of Workplace Solutions at Mutual of Omaha, understands the power of priority.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 7, 2024

Understanding the Power of Uncomfortable Emotions I was having a conversation with a colleague that was negative. However, they have an intrinsic power that can lead to significant change and improvement. Let’s take Sarah, a finance executive I met through social media.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

By Sylvia Lafair Picture yourself in Davos Switzerland at the annual gathering of the world’s rich and powerful. First some facts: Did you know that fewer than 3 percent of the Fortune Global 500 chief executives are women ? First some facts: Did you know that fewer than 3 percent of the Fortune Global 500 chief executives are women ?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., Identifying leaders?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) opened-up voting for The Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 yesterday , and the N2growth blog was one of 11 blogs nominated for the award. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information. Great stuff!

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The Center For Leadership Studies

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In this time of unrest and change, the role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) in leadership has emerged as the critical skill set for leaders. Having watched the corporate leadership landscape for over 25 years now, I am relieved to see EI getting the attention it deserves! But you can use your leadership to begin the healing process.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The reality is that great leaders all seem to possess an innate sense of timing such that most executives have a very clear understanding of the critical role timing plays as a survival skill at the C-suite level. weeklyleader Wharton professor Mike Useem calls it the "Leadership Moment." The latter are the subject of lore.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). Most would call it work.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

I don’t do so in an attempt to torture you with redundant thought, but rather because I believe it is a message that is often taken far too lightly by chief executives.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It can be found throughout various industries, from marketing to law to finance. In that case, it might make it harder for people who don’t fit into this mold to achieve leadership positions. How Does The Boys-Club Affect Leadership In The Workplace. Men At Work Clubs And Workspace.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. Thanks in advance for sharing… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] Especially from a leadership coaching standpoint.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 23, 2012

The companies that employed me were generally the underdogs in battles against bigger, better-financed organizations. Years ago, I worked on Pillsbury’s Refrigerated Fresh Dough advertising as a Leo Burnett Account Executive. Against mounting odds, we did more than survive. We thrived.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. And, emotional intelligence has been linked to successful leadership (just did a paper on this for a university class).

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization. Accounting/Finance: This group is often completely ignored by product management. Executives: A product manager’s relationship with executives varies depending on the size of the company; the larger the company, the more removed.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline. Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

In the masculine model of success, power and prestige take precedence, compassion, and long term consequences are secondary. I believe that as women, we have a major task to help combine the power of the masculine with the caring of the feminine. Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa. Think about our world at this time.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Marshall Goldsmith : I don’t specifically work in the area of strategy or leadership, but my work often affects those areas as what I do is help people change behavior. Mike Myatt : What’s been the most rewarding aspect of your work in the leadership field? My business has 3 primary aspects: I write, speak and coach.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

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. While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the value of loyalty as it relates to leadership. If relationships are the currency of leadership, it is important for leaders to note that loyalty serves as the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Leadership and loyalty go hand-in-hand.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Developing a Leadership Training Program for High Potentials: A Case Study. Given the number of baby boomers expected to retire between now and 2030 (the last group of baby boomers reach of the age of 65 in 2030, and, of course, some may choose to work past age 65) organizations need to prepare others to take over leadership roles.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. His leadership is remarkable! I think the most important one, however, was his comment on 'Self Leadership' I agree 100%. Thanks so much for your comment Bridget.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

Walt Disney, according to legend, was turned down 302 times before he got financing for creating Disneyland. THE LEADERSHIP GAP. After decades of coaching powerful executives around the world, Lolly Daskal has observed that leaders rise to their positions relying on a specific set of values and traits. Think of the why.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

found that the number of women in top executives positions in Canada has fallen over the past year from 37 women in the highest-paying executive jobs in 2006 to just 31 in 2007. One more disheartening statistic shows that only 26% of those companies have at least one woman in an executive officer’s position (e.g.,

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

Clearly, it’s more than a “game” when potential employers and university leadership are involved. ” Or where they weren’t, “I don’t have much of a finance background, that’s why I’m here to round it out, BUT I’m GREAT at Powerpoint.” Established Formal Norms.

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