Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

Getting your team together for a strategic team event, especially in person, isn’t just about getting everyone on the same page. It’s the ROI that comes from curated conversations and spontaneous interactions, those electric moments of innovation that happen when your team is in the same room.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Executive coaching, a synergistic alliance between a professional coach and an executive or a team, is designed to tap into the inherent potential of the coachee to enhance performance, learning, and development. One notable case involved a Fortune 500 company struggling with internal leadership conflicts.

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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. This variety necessitates the presence of a leadership team that mirrors this diversity.

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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. Furthermore, successful CPOs are exceptional leaders who inspire and motivate their teams to achieve excellence.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Adding depth to their profile, today’s CMOs should also strongly understand consumer behavior analytics, customer experience management, and digital automation platforms. Today’s CMOs are not just marketers but visionaries who strategically leverage creativity with technology to drive commercial success.

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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. I’ve got a manager of managers on my team, let’s call her “Sue.” Hard worker.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 20, 2023

Culture serves as the internal compass for an organization’s fundamental beliefs, how the organization behaves daily, and its level of market performance. Culture is not about turning values into behaviors. Step Three: Launch, Cascade, and Embed If you want to drive culture change, you need a playbook. All slogans and no action.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Meaningful Business Metrics Aren’t About the Number When it comes to business metrics, there’s a secret that top-performing leaders understand, but might not tell you aloud: “Your customer doesn’t care about your internal scorecard.” But sometimes, that stack rank was an hourly reminder of all the work I, and my team, had to do.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Understanding the Role of Executive Coachee Programs in Enhancing Leadership Performance Executive coachee programs are crucial in enhancing leadership performance among top executives in today’s competitive corporate landscape. These programs offer numerous benefits that can significantly enhance leadership performance.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

While circumstances vary, their belief that everyone is entitled to the same basic dignity and rights remains a driving force for action. In what way does this play into your behavior as a leader? To what extent is your leadership team attuned to their ethical responsibilities? Is there room for improvement?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Importance of Leadership in Business Success Effective leadership is a critical element driving the success of any business. Leaders have the responsibility and power to shape the course and outcome of their companies by influencing the organizational structure, culture, decision-making process, and employee performance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 16, 2023

Achieve Success Together: How Great Teamwork Turns Talent into Performance Are you ready to learn how great teamwork can propel your organization into high performance? This week on #AskingForaFriend I have a conversation with my friend Dr. David Burkus about what makes a great team. What are the characteristics of a great team?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The role of healthcare leadership cannot be underestimated, as it shapes the direction and success of organizations, drives innovation, and ensures the delivery of high-quality care. They also rely on data and analytics to provide their clients with insights into the candidates’ performance and potential impact on the organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Cultivate team commitment with answers to deep questions. You can accelerate team commitment by focusing on critical leadership behaviors that answer key questions your team is asking. Care for Your Team and Have Their Back. Each activity answers critical questions your new team is asking.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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. In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

For that, executives can partner with an experienced leadership team coach. Performance coaching allows leaders to dive into their skills and work and find precise and nuanced ways to improve. Performance coaching allows leaders to dive into their skills and work and find precise and nuanced ways to improve.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They are no longer responsible for managing risk but also for driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth. Strong strategic leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, are also crucial in navigating the complexities of the insurance sector.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s the invisible glue that holds teams together, fosters collaboration, and drives innovation. However, trust is fragile and can be easily shattered by the actions of leaders and team members. Trust your team to execute their tasks competently. Leaders must treat all team members fairly and equitably.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2023

Are admired by upper management and their peers because they deliver results, drive the business forward, and ensure every stone is uncovered to meet the deadline. Long Term Leaders are managers who recognize they are part of a team. Encourage top performers to help the average and low performers. The reality?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

It aids in unveiling patterns and trends that might otherwise go unnoticed, providing invaluable insights into the performance and potential of prospective leaders. Furthermore, a well-structured, data-driven approach can measure critical qualitative aspects, like leadership styles and behavioral competencies.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 4, 2021

N OT every problem can be solved with a team. But when a team is called for, it is important to get it right. Teams That Work by Scott Tannenbaum and Eduardo Salas is a comprehensive look at teams and the drivers of their effectiveness—long term. Where is your team on these five continuums? Capability.

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Great Results Team Building

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Awareness accelerates leadership growth and improves your team culture. It encompasses self-awareness, social awareness, and situational awareness, enabling leaders to make informed decisions, build strong relationships, and foster a high-performing culture.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 17, 2023

As a result, they can drive the organization forward towards its goals. This can involve unclear goals and objectives, conflicting priorities, and a lack of alignment among leadership team members. This can involve poor communication and coordination among leadership team members, and a lack of collaboration and teamwork.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The ability to navigate and drive change is an essential trait for business success. Change leadership is not only about adapting to new circumstances but also about inspiring and guiding your team through transitions. Transparency and clarity in your communication foster trust and commitment among your team members.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

In today’s hyper-connected world, we’re constantly bombarded with demands and the relentless drive to stay competitive. Even outstanding leaders can inadvertently contribute to this false urgency, which can take a toll on their team’s morale and performance.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Working with event professionals to deliver an entertaining event experience that provides useful content attendees can take back to their team to improve results and retention is something I am passionate about and enjoy tremendously! It’s an honor when clients or friends refer me for a speaking engagement.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 14, 2021

Without a focus in your values, a clear definition of each value, and integrating your values into your hiring and performance management system, your values will remain hollow words. So, if you have more than 7 values, it’s time to bring your team together and narrow your values down to the top 7 or less of your most important values.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Finding the right leaders in an industry that demands excellence, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of financial markets can drive success and stay ahead of the competition. It involves evaluating their attitudes, values, and behaviors to ensure they harmonize with the company’s vision and mission.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Consultants are experts in their respective fields and are often engaged to solve specific problems or drive strategic initiatives. Simultaneously, we work closely with leadership teams to clearly define their goals and aspirations, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall vision.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These leaders not only drive the strategic direction of healthcare organizations but also shape the culture, guide decision-making, and inspire teams to deliver the highest quality outcomes possible. These individuals play a pivotal role in shaping healthcare organizations’ strategy, culture, and performance.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Leading with Significance : How to Create a Magnetic, People-First Culture by Joey Havens Can a magnetic culture elevate you to unparalleled performance? And your journey to a magnetic culture starts by recognizing that good culture simply isn't enough to drive top performance. Absolutely!

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

That’s why the core premise of my book, The Next Level , is that there are behaviors and mindsets that leaders need to both pick up and let go of as their scope increases. He was able to take the strengths of collaboration and creating an open environment that he exhibited with his customer and deploy them with his team.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Focused Expertise: Deep Understanding of the Nonprofit Industry With decades of experience in executive search, our team at N2Growth understands the unique dynamics and challenges specific to the nonprofit industry. That is why we pride ourselves on our individualized approach to each search.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2024

Be a good leader in crisis: The best leaders are able to navigate crisis effectively and lead their teams through difficult times. Don’t be afraid to empower your team to take on new challenges and responsibilities. They take the time to understand the perspectives and needs of their team members.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 13, 2020

In my last two articles, I’ve explored the concept of a team’s Conversational Capacity ®. Teams that have a high conversational capacity know how to stay in the “ sweet spot.” The fight reaction shows itself in team communication when people engage in “win” behavior. Testing and Inquiring.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Bad leadership encompasses a range of behaviors, qualities, and styles that negatively impact an organization , its employees, and its goals. Here are some key aspects that define bad leadership: Poor Communication : Bad leaders often fail to communicate effectively with their team.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Our research reveals a consistent overweighting of the character dimensions of drive, accountability, and integrity and an associated under-weighting of temperance, transcendence, humility, and humanity. Now consider what enables high performance in organizations.

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