N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2011

Are you shooting yourself in the foot with your pricing strategy? What does your pricing say about your personal or corporate brand? Do you have a pricing strategy, or do you set your prices by some ethereal or arbitrary method? How much is your time worth?

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

What if we altered the frame and thought of leadership more like the rheostat on a light switch—turned up or down, on or off, depending on what was required? When I landed my first supervisory role, my boss advised me to think about leadership like arithmetic—only adding as much leadership as needed to get the net desired.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2022. Two world-renowned strategists detail the seven leadership imperatives for transforming companies in the new digital era. Smart Leadership : Four Simple Choices to Scale Your Impact by Mark Miller. Digital transformation is critical.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 10, 2009

The real question is: are you willing to invest the effort and make the sacrifices necessary to take on the responsibility of a leadership position? The authors propose three questions you should ask to assess your own leadership potential: How far do you want to go? How will you keep it up?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2019. Employee engagement is shockingly low--but it's not an employee problem; it's a leadership problem. Innovating Innovation : Leadership Tools For Moving Your Business Forward and Making Change Happen David Morey. For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in October. The Startup Way : How Modern Companies Use Entrepreneurial Management to Transform Culture and Drive Long-Term Growth by Eric Ries. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 39 titles. Finding My Virginity by Richard Branson.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 17, 2022

Inclusive leadership. What’s more, it also seems to pay off in terms of the company’s share price. Showing inclusive leadership. The researchers conclude with a number of tips to help leaders adopt a more inclusive leadership style: Focus on small wins.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2020. Success Mindsets : Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership by Ryan Gottfredson. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 32 titles. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 8, 2020

I’ve observed companies panicking and doing anything they can to manage short-term cash—and destroying hard-earned relationships at lightning speed. They are letting short-term financial objectives become the North Star in an effort to keep the lights on. If you don’t have a forever promise, you’re sunk.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 18, 2023

A little story of one time I made a stand, paid the price, then reaped the reward… If looks could kill, the CIO would have assassinated me on the spot. People Leadership 101 teaches the values and benefits of offering early retirement packages in these scenarios. What will you stand for? What will you stand for?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in February. Pacing for Growth : Why Intelligent Restraint Drives Long-term Success by Alison Eyring. Leadership Step by Step : Become the Person Others Follow by Joshua Spodek. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 100 titles.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 7, 2020

Welcome to the July 2020 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. Jesse Stoner of Seapoint Center shared Leadership Legacy and Vision – Recent Interviews.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Leadership BS by Jeffrey Pfeffer, is a very important book. Pfeffer wants to know why, in spite of the thousands of leadership books, blogs and seminars are there so many leadership failures? It’s not surprising that students of leadership often become disillusioned upon entering the workplace.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 8, 2022

You might miss a big chance to improve your leadership, fix a problem, or truly help the person be more effective. Your Leadership. One common cause of employee negativity is poor leadership. You can use these negative emotions to get people moving, but they come with a high price. Their Personality or Approach.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

T HE TERM “outward bound” was originally used to describe ships departing their home port for foreign destinations. Some outsourcing has been around for a long time. And contractors in the construction industry have long used an extensive form of outsourcing. Now it needs a third use, for organizations. Structuring in Sevens.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 16, 2023

Set Long-term Goals Short-term goals are more realistic and keep your business going. Long-term business goals are essential because they provide great motivation and a clear future pathway. Long-term business goals are essential because they provide great motivation and a clear future pathway.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 8, 2020

You need a cushion of cash to allow you to focus on the long term. And you need leadership that has a longer time horizon so you can invest in relationships. It’s the relationships that matter in terms of driving loyalty today, and helping you anticipate what they will need tomorrow.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

According to the same study , expenditures on leadership development programs have decreased by about 10%. Sacrificing long term growth for immediate gain only serves to benefit those higher-up in an organization’s hierarchy rather than those who really need it. How serious is this? This is easier said than done.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Venkataraman offers countless examples of how individuals and organizations have defied instant gratification and instead taken the long view. When one investment firm saw a stock price fall they wisely avoided a knee-jerk reaction. He’ll ask CEOs at board meetings, ‘ What was our long-term strategy again? ’

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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. ROI in this context is measured not only in financial terms but also through various qualitative and quantitative improvements within an organization. What is ROI of Executive Coaching Mean?

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

Unless we invest in child care – providing employees with enhanced child care benefits, being mindful of child care costs, increasing the number of in-home child care programs, and better supporting nearby child care providers (to name a few!) – offices will be empty and likely impact staffing options, especially in terms of female representation.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This experience, coupled with a discrepancy in online and in-store pricing, highlighted a significant breach in their customer promise. Companies like Tiffany , which once veered towards offering lower-priced items, have seen firsthand how such decisions can erode an upscale brand.

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Center for Creative Leadership

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Nearly every leadership development consulting firm experiences the same challenge: Managing client demands while expanding their offerings and growing their book of business. How do the best leadership consultancies balance these responsibilities? Right-Price Your Services. What do they do to succeed? Hunt and Farm.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 4, 2013

Ethics come in to play when the right decision for the long term doesn’t make sense for the short-term. Actions based on long-term values may not give us the same sense of achievement as short-term based actions, but they takes us to two different places. Ethics is about leadership.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 10, 2013

Michael Raynor and Mumtaz Ahmed went looking for those companies that were good enough for long enough to be considered exceptional and to rule out luck as the primary source of their performance. Competing on non-price value, not price. Do not compete on price. Better Before Cheaper. Revenue Before Cost.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Senior leadership hires can make or break an organization. Furthermore, making a hiring mistake is extremely costly in terms of both direct and indirect costs. Kelli Vukelic is CEO of N2Growth and is responsible for the firm’s global executive search and leadership advisory services.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

Competitive innovations in process, management, talent, pricing, efficiency, etc. The key to successfully exploiting competition over the long haul is linking your competitive strategy to the discipline of innovation and the mindset of being externally focused with regard to the market. that can cause disruption in the market.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Because leadership requires working together, it’s important for leaders to demonstrate humility (feeling and displaying deep regard for others’ dignity) to create healthy working relationships. Developmental focus implies long-term thinking. Where are we going? Do you see me? Leaders who do this respect others’ dignity.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 3, 2017

So, it’s essential for leadership teams to pinpoint and honestly assess these capabilities. Forecasting Capabilities: How well does the leadership team know the industry? Pricing Options: What is the pricing strategy? Can assets be turned quickly to meet short-term obligations? Can they anticipate shifts?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

In fact, more likely is the case that the opportunity will completely evaporate if you wait too long to seize it. I’ve observed the risk adverse take due diligence one step too far, the greedy negotiate too long, the impulsive jump the gun, and the plodders move to slow. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

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The Empowered Buisness

MAY 6, 2014

Willpower is one of the least understood concepts, especially in the world of leadership. Leaders also often pay a heavy price when they hit the willpower wall and spiral downward on both personal and company levels. focusing on long term company gains, rather than reacting to “short-termitis” or immediate gratification.

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Expressing that sentiment is not going to get you the best price for your boat, is it? How are you going to get the best price? However, just to be fair to you, what is the very best price you would offer me?”. The owner was asking a fair price for it. Thank you, Lord!”. Playing Reluctant Seller.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This time each year, I select from all the leadership books I read during the year my pick for the best new leadership book of the year. How can leaders positively steer company culture, especially if there is a long way to go? Baird/Sullivan : The first step is discussing why company culture is headed in the wrong direction.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

We were not a Christian business,” writes Robinson, “but rather a business where the owners and leadership aspired to apply and live out biblical principles.” Instead, aspire to the next level of service—restaurants with a price point that are at least double Chick-fil-A’s, and build a service model that resembles those.”

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Everything has a price, but not everything should be for sale. People with a clear conscience have core beliefs and values that influence their decisions, shape their day-to-day actions, and determine their short- and long-term priorities. It may demand long hours, time away from family or a significant financial commitment.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 19, 2014

Leadership Coach Julie Pierce of Empowered by Pierce helps you take notice and find your leadership passion. Follow Julie. Susan Mazza of Random Acts of Leadership challenges us that if you want to do even greater things with the rest of your life, there is one critical step you must take. Follow Matt. Follow Jesse Lynn.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

(Terry’s Note: Hi all – Today I’m introducing a new series of posts, written by guest writer Adam Tenenbaum , called Front Line Leadership. Adam is currently right in the middle of his leadership journey, overseeing a large staff at a very successful retail operation.

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