N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The goal is to build leaders and actively cultivate a strong leadership gene in the business DNA. The Role of Coaching in N2Growth’s Leadership Development At N2Growth, coaching plays an integral role in the leadership development process.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Understanding the Role of Leadership Development in Organizational Success Building a successful organization requires more than just a competent workforce or a strong business strategy. It takes effective leadership to guide the organization toward success. This is where leadership development plays a crucial role.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By investing in this transformative experience, executives can accelerate their professional development, drive organizational performance, and unlock their potential as leaders. Effective Strategies for Implementing Board Advisor Coaching Board advisor coaching is a critical component of the leadership development process in organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. One common misconception is the belief that coaching is meant for individuals who are struggling or underperforming in their roles.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A great coach will also be an excellent listener, and they’re there to hold the coachee accountable through leadership development and growing professional skills. Instead, coaching should be tailored based on the individual needs and experience of the leadership team member or coaching clients.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Identifying Leadership Prowess through Assessments Comprehensive executive assessments are vital for discovering and fostering exceptional leadership talent. These evaluations offer an in-depth look at an executive’s strengths and potential, informing leadership development strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Ultimately, the candidate selection process aims to identify the individual who not only possesses the necessary skills and qualifications but also aligns with the organization’s values and culture, ensuring a successful integration into the finance leadership role.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Executive leadership team coaching provides a unique opportunity for top-level executives to enhance their skills, gain fresh perspectives, and navigate the challenges of leading in this dynamic landscape. This requires a comprehensive understanding of the business landscape, industry dynamics, and leadership development strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

At N2Growth, our executive search and leadership development expertise positions us as a valuable partner in structuring your board for optimum effectiveness. A robust board of directors is the backbone of a thriving organization.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This global diversity has been a game changer for executive coaching, requiring adaptability, cultural understanding, and a versatile approach toward leadership development. Companies now incorporate a vast geographical breadth, encompassing diverse cultures, ways of thinking, and values.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Besides providing stellar legal advice to clients, they’re a leadership development factory helping young lawyers sharpen their leadership acumen and soft skills at every step of their career. If lawyers can overcome these tough leadership development obstacles, the rewards are enormous. Are you a future lawyer?

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The crucible to forging such leadership lies in executive leadership team coaching , an engagement that transcends traditional paradigms of leadership development, offering a tailored crucible for executives to hone their acumen, embrace fresh perspectives, and foster a culture of incessant learning and adaptation.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

By prioritizing leadership development and leveraging the expertise of executive search consultancies, organizations can position themselves for long-term success in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Develop Pipeline Programs: Create programs to identify, develop, and promote talented women within organizations. Provide mentoring, coaching, and leadership development opportunities to prepare women for board positions.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 21, 2014

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

It provides an environment conducive to leadership development and ensures that potential successors are aligned with the business’s vision, mission, and values. It ensures a seamless transition that fosters stability and maintains organizational performance.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Coaching in Leadership Development Executive coaching is pivotal in developing leaders, allowing them to unlock their full potential and drive organizational success. In their high-pressure roles, executives often lack opportunities to discuss their challenges, fears, and aspirations openly.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Bob Ley talks with ESPN NFL business analyst Andrew Brandt and John Baldoni, Chair of N2Growth’s Leadership Development Practice about the commissioner’s recent lack of presence. Best Video Blogs Communications Companies That Don''t Get It Crisis Management Interviews Leadership Rants ESPN John Baldoni NFL Roger Goodell'

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Importance of Executive Search and Leadership Development to the Growth of the Life Sciences Industry Ensuring that organizations have access to top talent for key leadership positions and that talent is sufficiently supported and developed is critical to the growth of the life sciences industry.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This includes staying current with the latest trends and best practices in leadership development and having a keen awareness of the unique circumstances and demands faced by executives in different industries and organizational cultures. This ensures that coaching becomes an integral part of their leadership development journey.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. One question I hear from executives is this: How can I tell if people want to follow me? The answer to that question lies in your example. The way you communicate, challenge, plan and evaluate. Here are five questions to ask yourself to check if you are on track.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Does a leader need an enemy to succeed? While fear of an enemy is always a great unifier, it does pose risks. Essentially you are calling people to come together for a negative rather than a positive. Case in point might be Abraham Lincoln in the Civil War.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 26, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Judgment, writes Schumpeter, the business columnist for The Economist, “is too often missing from leadership studies.” The reason is that it is a topic too hard to quantify with metrics but as the Schumpeter column notes, “[J]udgment is what matters most.”

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 22, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Change is part of organizational life — inevitable, unsettling and necessary. Too often when managers are pushed to improve, they make changes without taking stock of the situation and their talent.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 18, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Success Uncategorized art and leadership drawing and leadership John Baldoni Leadership Lessons Life lessons' John, do you understand what’s going on in this class?”.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Would you rather be liked or loved? That question came to me as I observed a going away party for an executive who was moving to another job within the same organization.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 15, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. If you want to know why there is a perceived crisis of leadership you have only to look at the behavior of Edward Burkhardt, president of Rail World, which owns the Montreal, Maine and Atlantic (MM&A) railroad.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 21, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. There is little in Donald Rumsfeld newest book, Rumsfeld’s Rules: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War and Life , that anyone in leadership would dispute.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Management can sometimes be an act of faith, particularly when the people you hire have a questionable past. One approach to giving people a second chance is to sit down with them and ask them to write about what they want to achieve and how they want to be remembered.

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AUGUST 9, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. There is one advantage that quiet people have over those of us who like to hear the sounds of our own voices. They are good observers. This is a point that actor Liev Schreiber made about the title character he plays on Showtime’s Ray Donovan.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. When you think it might do some good, pick up the phone and call. That’s a mantra that Pope Francis is following. As reported in the New York Times , the Jesuit Pope is making waves again with his informality.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. People often ask me, “What are the essential attributes of leadership?”. It’s a big question — but let me borrow from something I heard from Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC’s “Hardball.”

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 23, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Today the term “bright shiny objects” is used in reference to organizations that cannot formulate a strategy, or if they do develop one, they fail to adhere to it. Beware of bright shiny objects! That could be a lesson contained in J.R.R.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 15, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. How a leader makes amends is a reflection of character. In my experience I have seen examples of managers who have verbally abused employees and then turn around and act as if nothing has happened. But it has.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 27, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Usually if the title of a business book contains the word “idiot” in the title I assume the book is a screed on the perils of working for bosses who are not as smart as the author and therefore deserve belittlement.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 26, 2020

While traveling the world seeking answers on global leadership perspectives, we stopped in the Netherlands. I met with Ronald van Weegen , a seasoned senior executive in both Leadership Development and Human Resources.

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