Lead Change Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

Sometimes metrics become meaningless. We see the same questionable metrics in business. What should be the metrics of our accomplishments then? Our metrics have to include longevity and reliability. These are the metrics that truly matter. The post Building Your Legacy: What metrics are important?

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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. Furlong held senior global leadership roles at TD Securities, retiring in 2012 as vice chair.

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CO2

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Executive coaching has become a pivotal strategy for businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of modern leadership. Understanding the ROI of Executive Coaching is crucial for organizations committed to fostering growth, innovation, and sustainable success. What is ROI of Executive Coaching Mean?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Unleashing the Power of Human Intelligence in the Age of AI: The Future of Executive Search Relies on Striking the Perfect Balance. The executive search industry continues to be disrupted. AI can revolutionize executive search by analyzing vast amounts of data to identify potential candidates quickly and accurately.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

One of the great leadership challenges is making the transition from subject matter expert (SME) to leading teams of SMEs. From “hands-on” execution and metrics to “hands-off” strategic decisions and measures, here are 4 shifts to navigate. So you’ll need a more collaborative style of leadership. Shift from “Me” to “We”.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 4, 2017

If you’re an executive (or aspiring to be one) this time I’m writing for you. As an executive, your job is all about strategy and execution across a large scope and scale. When you’re not close to the business it’s easy to look at a good metric and say “Hmmm, looks great.”

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Here’s the thing – metrics are at best useless, and quite possibly harmful, if the wrong things are being measured. In today’s post I will attempt to provide some general guidelines that will be useful to any business attempting to create and analyze a valid set of success metrics. Thoughts?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Also, as a part of the executive management team , COOs frequently play an intricate role in policy development and governance. Building Success through Long-Term COO Recruitment & Placement N2Growth stands out in the executive search industry with its unique and strategic approach to finding and placing great leaders.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you don’t frame your metrics right, they can distort behaviors. A bank executive once insisted that I do him a favor by getting a free credit card (even when I did not require it). Reframe metrics as a tool to learn and adapt: Build team rituals to have a dialogue on leading indicators to learn, adapt and course correct.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a consulting professional who works with top executives in the world’s largest companies, we understand that every organization has unique needs and challenges. By taking a comprehensive assessment approach, we aim to evaluate various dimensions of C-Suite executives’ performance.

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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. Executives can develop the skills and capacities needed to navigate complex business landscapes through in-depth assessments, targeted development plans, and ongoing support.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Recently, the significance of gender diversity in corporate boardrooms and leadership has gained widespread recognition. The impact of women’s presence in boardrooms and leadership positions is difficult to measure accurately as it requires considerable time to determine the real outcomes.

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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. The CPO works closely with executive leadership, department heads, and HR teams to align these strategies with the organization’s goals and objectives.

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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. When we iterate without a clear vision or strategy, our products become bloated, fragmented, and driven by irrelevant metrics. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

There are leadership lessons in Southwest Airline’s fall from grace. The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. Leadership Lessons. Southwest Airlines Fall From Grace. Invest in Technology.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The context of leadership has changed, but the fundamentals of leadership have not. It is in this spirit that the authors state, “the best way for any aspiring leader to succeed and to navigate turbulent times is to tune out the noise and refocus on these fundamentals” of leadership. It is still working with people.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2019

I’ve reviewed thousands of profiles over the course of my career as an executive search consultant. I’ve found that most senior executives have the basics dialed-in. Ask a colleague or trusted advisor how they would describe your leadership performance in that capacity. That’s great for the majority of the workforce.

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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. Analysts and Investors.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2021

In my work with senior leaders and executive teams across a wide variety of industries, one of the most important questions I ask is to learn what those leaders pay attention to. Most of them tell me that they spend most of their time looking at performance indicators - Summaries of key metrics - Spreadsheet data - Other dashboard tools.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2023

If your managers of managers are struggling to hold their teams accountable, dig a level deeper into the root cause This Asking for a Friend question came in from a manager of managers in one of our executive development programs. It sounds like Sue has some amazing leadership competencies, so you have a lot of good to work with here.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 8, 2024

It’s more than managing budgets or metrics; the key lies in understanding and managing the people side of change. Executive sponsors share the vision, rationale, and commitment. Lead from within: Successful change leadership starts with understanding people’s needs and ends with sustained commitment and action.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Encourage executive visits and skip level meetings. ” “I know all of these metrics matter, but which matters the most? Encourage executive visits and skip level meetings. When your team has something to celebrate, be proactive in including your manager, other executives, and peers in the conversation.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 21, 2024

Leaders are moving away from traditional measures of productivity and embracing outcomes-based performance metrics. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists. Focus on Results, Not Presence: Hybrid workplaces prioritize results over physical presence.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Your Most Important Customer Loyalty Metric: Do Your Customers Come Back. 2:40 Shep discusses his current book and the importance of measuring beyond the metrics – measure the behavior and cadence to determine customer loyalty (i.e. 10:00 Is there a leadership approach to Arnies? The Basic’s of Customer Loyalty.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Getting buy-in from key stakeholders is one of the biggest challenges when implementing a leadership development program —especially if it’s a new program. Getting buy-in from executives will contribute significantly to the ROI of your program. But getting executive buy-in for leadership training is often easier said than done.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The foundation of visionary leadership lies in a clear and compelling vision. This question encourages leaders to assess their leadership style, ensuring that they empower their team members to contribute their unique talents and perspectives to the vision’s realization. What Is My Ultimate Vision? Am I Empowering My Team?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Strategic Sort: Deciphering What Matters Most Picture this: Your boss slides over a scroll of 27 KPIs and you’re playing a corporate game of ‘Which Metric is Least Tragic?’. And curiosity about how to approach your work differently. Identifying the expendable can be surprisingly quick once you start that dialogue.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Board of directors coaching provides a tailored and results-oriented approach to supporting directors in their leadership roles. As a consulting professional specializing in leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions, I have worked closely with top executives in some of the world’s largest companies.

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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. Discuss key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics that can serve as markers of success, helping your leader rise above the weeds and realign their vision.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

There are leadership lessons in Southwest Airline’s fall from grace. The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. In servant-leadership terms, this is a failure of the principle, THOROUGHNESS.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

Transparent and consistent communication from the CEO and leadership team is crucial. Beyond Planning: Executing and Staying Accountable Imagine merging two restaurants, one known for fine dining, the other for fast food. Remember, performance metrics and customer feedback loops ensure your new culture aligns with strategic goals.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 8, 2013

It’s their job to paint the picture of what is supposed to be happening- that grand world of team harmony and stellar execution. The “ getting things done ” part of leadership is where the successes get separated from the failures, and oftentimes it doesn’t get the attention that it truly deserves.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Any leadership development journey consists of several steps: setting goals, getting buy-in from executives and employees, engaging a leadership training partner and conscious, consistent practice are among them. Measuring the ROI for leadership training is notoriously difficult, for a variety of reasons.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 29, 2013

This post was originally published in SmartBrief on Leadership 7/25/2013: “Moneyball” was a book and movie based on Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane and his use of statistics (sabermetrics, to be precise) to get the most production out of his team by spending the least amount of money. Source: Great Leadership. Source for Nos.

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Mike Cardus

JUNE 13, 2013

An earlier post listed the 7 Principles of Leadership Development in no specific order of importance : Necessary Skilled-Knowledge. Education for Leadership. Strategy for Leadership Development. The Chief Executive. Leadership Development and the Chief Executive. Using Existing Employees as Mentors.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

One of the challenges organizations face in developing their senior executives is the need for "mass customization". I think what often happens is that organizations are lured into believing that IDPs are a cheap and easy shortcut to leadership development (compared to more expensive executive development training programs).

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