N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2016

If you’re frustrated by your organization’s current strategic planning and execution processes or the outcomes from that work, you’re not alone. Clearly, it’s time to reconsider how your organization goes about developing and executing strategy at all levels. The priorities are on people and capabilities not things.

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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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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2022

Many were coerced by circumstances into accepting the help of a coach but in time they came to realize the benefits of individualized executive coaching. There are lots of leadership development programs out there. An executive coach can help you grow your skills and leverage your weaknesses to make sure you’re moving forward.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI holds the potential to revolutionize our work, transforming leadership roles and responsibilities. Talent development and management: AI significantly contributes to identifying and developing talent in an organization. Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize work and reshape leadership.

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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. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things.

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CO2

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In the quest for leadership excellence, the role of an executive coach cannot be overstated. Much like a seasoned guide leading an expedition up a challenging mountain trail, the best executive coach provides direction, insight, and support to business leaders navigating the complex terrain of the corporate world.

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of leadership, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Embracing innovative tools and technologies is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative. AI-driven automation can take care of these repetitive activities, freeing up your valuable time for strategic thinking and decision-making.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Strategic leadership means leading for today, tomorrow, and beyond. When I taught a college course in strategic management, the notion of strategy as a fluid process rather than a static document created confusion for some of my students. When expectations differ from reality, people are frustrated or disappointed.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. No surprise that all six values rise and fall on leadership. Here are six leadership values that impact culture: Leadership Cares. Leadership Alignment.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As a trusted advisor and expert in leadership development, I have witnessed first-hand how these services have transformed organizations into powerhouses of success. Complementing the growth mindset is the implementation of effective strategic planning. One key principle for success is the cultivation of a growth mindset.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Navigating the complexities of the corporate world requires more than just a sharp business acumen; it calls for guidance, insight, and strategic foresight. This is where business coaching and leadership development emerges as not just a support system, but a critical investment in the future of your company.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As the title suggests, the CPO is primarily responsible for overseeing the people aspects of the organization and aligning them with the overall strategic objectives. This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 10, 2024

Leadership involves a high-level view, guiding a team or organization towards long-term goals. Identify tasks that other competent team members can execute effectively. Encourage your leader to entrust smaller, manageable tasks to other team members as a start. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Diana explains: “The ability to delegate is a key leadership competency. Communication. Good question.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Every business requires effective strategies and executions to grow. However, some business owners do not know how to strategize for their business. While some may know how to create effective strategies, their businesses still fail because of inappropriate leadership. Have Proper Risk Management Plans.

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

When the senior executives act like ambassadors they also act as role models for everyone else in the company. I first started thinking about this when I helped run a leadership development program for country general managers of a global company. And, as is true with any culture (good ones or bad ones), it starts at the top.

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CO2

AUGUST 14, 2017

According to Robert Kaplan, creator of the Balanced Scorecard, the main cause of strategic planning failure is poor execution. And Kotter International determined that, on average, 70% of new, large-scale strategic initiatives fall short of their goal, as did a similar McKinsey & Company 2009 study.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Balancing Technical Expertise with Leadership Skills Soft skills are still critically important…even for technology leaders. Tomorrow’s innovations will continue to be fueled by today’s people and ideas, and we rely on strong, capable leaders to help manage, grow, support, and develop these people and ideas.

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The Empowered Buisness

JUNE 16, 2015

The following article — Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning — was written by Gabriel Najera — Founder, Najera Consulting Group. Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning. Who has the time do a strategic plan with so much work to do?”

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

When your Organization does not effectively plan typical results are; Project(s) Comes in Over Budget – Because of inadequate planning and now everyone is scrambling, and creating emergencies in other departments and with vendors. Because NO-ONE Planned! Strategic planning is necessary part of every Managers life.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

The words we use matter, especially in a leadership role where our teams regularly react and listen closely to what we share. Her focus is consulting in strategic planning, organizational development, talent management, and leadership, including change management and culture evolution.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 28, 2021

Ask any group of leaders about the most important leadership skills, and much of the discussion will focus on capabilities like strategic planning and budgeting. Great leadership requires that you be confident in your vulnerability. People often associate strong leadership with fast, decisive action. buy now.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

A new leadership style has begun to emerge, one that reflects the uncertainty and chaos of our pandemic era. Here are some of the elements that make up this new style of leadership: Leading from known to known. The Leadership Gap. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

Ever wonder why great CEOs like Steve Jobs, Jack Welch, Eric Schmidt, and Bill Gates hire an executive coach? Why Hire Executive Coach as a CEO? This is why hire an executive coach! This is why hire an executive coach! Why Hire Executive Coach – Get You Unstuck How do we become aware of our mental models?

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CO2

AUGUST 15, 2013

by Gary Cohen When doing a strategic plan, you may be faced with mountains of data. How you use the data from many different surveys is critical to the outcome of your strategic plan. The following is a list of those categories: Leadership. Strategic Planning. Human Resource Management.

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CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

RSS Feed Schedule a Call Free E-Book Assessment Test Coffee Schedule Coaching Lunch About Us CO2 Story Our Approach Our Successes Our Executive Coaches Gary B. When your strategy is so ingrained into the culture do you still need to list it as a strategy in your strategic plan ?

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

Ever wonder why great CEOs like Steve Jobs, Jack Welch, Eric Schmidt, and Bill Gates hire an executive coach? Why Hire an Executive Coaching as a CEO? This is why hire an executive coach! This is why hire an executive coach! Why Hire Executive Coaches – Get You Unstuck How do we become aware of our mental models?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

At the organization’s helm, the board’s mandate encompasses charting the strategic trajectory, making crucial verdicts, and ensuring the overarching health and sustainability of the enterprise. A proficient board is a guiding light, offering leadership and oversight to fuel the realization of organizational objectives.

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CO2

DECEMBER 29, 2010

RSS Feed Schedule a Call Free E-Book Assessment Test Coffee Schedule Coaching Lunch About Us CO2 Story Our Approach Our Successes Our Executive Coaches Gary B. Recently, when working with a long standing client, half way through his companies strategic plan he revealed to me privately how the company was becoming a Results Only Work Place.

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CO2

AUGUST 14, 2017

According to Robert Kaplan, creator of the Balanced Scorecard, the main cause of strategic planning failure is poor execution. And Kotter International determined that, on average, 70% of new, large-scale strategic initiatives fall short of their goal, as did a similar McKinsey & Company 2009 study. Budget Alignment.

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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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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As executive search consultants, we focus on understanding and optimizing businesses’ intended transformations and how they are shaping strategic responses to industry-level changes. To tackle these issues, for the past five years, the new trend in executive hiring has been the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) role.

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2020

By: Gary Cohen Ever wonder why great CEOs like Steve Jobs, Jack Welch, Eric Schmidt, and Bill Gates hire an executive coach? It’s hard for CEOs to improve their leadership because they rarely get candid feedback from their subordinates who fear possible retribution. This is just one reason why you would hire an executive coach.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 22, 2014

Or, if you are responsible for managing Solopreneur projects, how can you be sure that the work will increase impact and productivity? The combination of these six words, derived from Latin, translates into an executable language leaders can use to overcome the challenges in overall organizational performance and development.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The importance of such a president search lies in the fact that the president or chancellor serves as the institution’s president and CEO and is responsible for leading, managing, and advancing its mission and goals.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 30, 2017

If you’re a senior leader, mid-level manager or, simply, a company change agent struggling to determine ways in which to ensure the long-term success of your business, you may find value in what I call the Back-To-Basics Prescription. The 7 programs include: 1.

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