N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals. Finance leaders are responsible for setting the vision and strategy of an organization, as well as building and leading high-performing teams.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

With the rapidly evolving nature of technology and the increasing demand for skilled professionals, these firms bring their expertise to identify and attract top-level executives with the necessary skills and experience to drive innovation and growth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When people have to use all their courage just to survive harassment, ridicule, or being overlooked for bringing their authentic selves to work, they can’t possibly bring creativity or innovative solutions to their work. In our world of rapid change, a courageous culture is your competitive advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Digital leadership is not limited to technology-driven companies; businesses across industries recognize the need for influential digital leaders to stay competitive in the market. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, it becomes imperative for organizations to adapt and leverage digital strategies to stay competitive.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

By fostering a positive organizational culture and maintaining high levels of employee engagement, the CPO contributes to creating a productive and motivated workforce. The CPO plays a crucial role in fostering a positive organizational culture to maintain high levels of employee engagement.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

An effective executive search process supports identifying the best fit for their organizations and helps ensure they remain competitive in an ever-evolving landscape. Finding and attracting top talent is crucial to driving innovation, achieving strategic goals, and staying competitive in the ever-evolving biotech landscape.

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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. Utilizing a vast network and in-depth industry knowledge, the executive search team at N2Growth focuses on understanding the dynamics within leadership teams.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

7 Ways to Encourage Your Team to Be More Resourceful. Who doesn’t need more of that on their team right now? And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

One of the primary challenges is the competitive nature of the industry. As a result, attracting top talent requires a strategic approach to effectively engage potential candidates and convey the unique value proposition of working in the education sector.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

Rather than seeing it as an obstacle to overcome, integrate it into your strategic approach to invigorate your high-growth potential and outperform competition under any market condition,” explains Rebecca Homkes , author of the new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive. Embracing the loop sets us up for the opportunities this approach brings.

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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. Effective healthcare leaders possess the vision, charisma, and motivational skills necessary to inspire teams and drive positive change.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

I rather like that, as it brings sharper focus to our value. Those characteristics will draw people to you who are engaged, focused, and willing to go that extra mile and provide a challenge to perceived wisdom. Do you want to retain your competitive advantage? Are you leading with your character?

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Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age by Ram Charan is one of those books. As opposed to: Until recently, the greatest competitive advantage went to companies that controlled distribution channels, had hard assets on the largest scale, or had established brands or patents. Its ecosystem does.

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 21, 2023

With many businesses moving toward online office spaces and remote teams, connecting with your remote employees can seem complicated. Thankfully, there are easy, reliable ways to ensure your remote team feels like part of the office. With countless Slack apps, it all comes down to finding the right ones for your team.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 11, 2021

Research shows that people prefer to minimize their time in the office because most work cultures are not healthy or engaging. Employers who want people in the office and also want to attract, engage and retain the best employees face a dilemma. The end result was that he attracted, engaged and retained the best employees. .

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

Great leaders recognize that business success is a team sport and they cannot do it all for themselves. Great leaders empower others to success by setting the GPS for the business and then rallying the team members to follow. However, team members will only follow if they: are aligned with the vision. Howard Behar, Starbucks.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

Years ago, we engaged with a CEO in the mattress industry who wanted to know how he could create real brand distinction and drive more retail traffic in such a highly commoditized category. Underdogs don’t succeed by trying to do what the category leaders do, but better.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

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. David shares: “ Every time a leader has a conversation with a team member about improving their work there is an opportunity. Team Building.

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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. Leveraging technology, such as AI and data analytics, can also be crucial in identifying and engaging with potential candidates.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

Why Engagement Matters. On most days, we have a dizzying array of problems screaming for our attention… internal pressures such as staffing, quality, and capacity issues combined with external storm clouds propelling the war for talent, competitive pressures, and ever-changing governmental regulations, to name just a few.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Importance of Regular Board Assessments In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations must have a strong and effective board of directors. By including their input and perspectives, board members will have a sense of ownership and engagement in the assessment.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Many brands focus their marketing strategies on out-of-home consumption, socializing with friends and family, and humor to generate engagement. At the same time, they continue to appreciate the advantages of the shopping experience and the immediacy provided by the various retail environments. The latter is perhaps more critical.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

A strong leader possesses strategic thinking and the ability to anticipate trends and adapt accordingly, positioning the school and institution to take advantage of opportunities for social, economic, and environmental impact.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 22, 2014

government financial aid — provides an outstanding example of how to gain competitive advantage through organizational culture. Following are seven practices that helped Mulally save Ford by transforming its dog-eat-dog culture into a sled dog team that pulls together. This culture drove Ford to the verge of bankruptcy.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 5, 2021

Given these findings, it should come as no surprise that researchers found greater employee loneliness leads to poorer task, team role, and relational performance. These benefits add up to a powerful advantage. The make-up of the team may not have changed over the past year but how teammates relate to one another has.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

I’ve always felt September is the ideal time to gather the team together and check our alignment. Are we set as a team, and individually, to finish strong? I welcome talking through and getting clear about what our team needs to focus on and what my personal part is in accomplishing the plan.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 3, 2017

Whether leaders realize it or not, they are sending the message to core employees that they are second-class citizens and that shareholders and the company’s stars are one team while the rest of the employees are another. How to Engage Core Employees. 3 Ways Pixar Gains Competitive Advantage from Its Culture.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

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. Liz writes: “ Do you find yourself reserving your input in meetings until after your team has shared or brainstormed? Communication.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

You cannot attract the talented people you need onto your team or keep them interested if there is too little trust in too much fear in your environment. Now that so many large and small employers are leading their teams with Human Workplace practices, the tide is turning and the old, fear-based management model is falling away.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 19, 2019

Being known as an organization where the best people want to work isn’t just an HR issue—it brings a serious competitive advantage when the best people want to be part of your team. Managers need the skills, the tools, the knowledge and the inspiration to keep employees engaged. Great jobs. Great culture.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 19, 2023

The principles are relevant for individuals, community groups, sports teams, nations and even families. It is about bringing people “into the loop” and including them so they feel informed. It requires putting down our smartphones, tablets and PCs then engaging with others to develop meaningful connections with the people around us.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

To manage these challenges, executives are called on to adopt a long-term perspective on organizational strategy while staying in tune with the present-day needs of clients, customers and team members. A Virtual Learning Expedition is a live online experience that will bring senior managers to the next level.

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Coaching Tip

MAY 1, 2015

One of the most powerful and least understood aspects of successful organizations is how employees' feelings of connection, community, and unity provide a competitive advantage. Employees in an organization with a high degree of connection are more engaged, more productive in their jobs, and less likely to leave for a competitor.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Good process serves as a catalyst for innovation, which in turn optimizes and accelerates engagement, collaboration, work-flow, and enhances the overall productivity of business initiatives. Rather, allow your team to create a next practices solution. The problem is most companies are buried in process disadvantage.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

ADVANTAGE STRATEGY. A move toward the Advantage Strategy Paradigm begins with the adoption and commitment to a set of principles that guides all executives in the decisions and actions they take related to developing, planning, and executing strategy. Here are the five principles that guide Advantage Strategy: #1.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Stay competitive and aware. Segmented marketing campaigns have a better chance at bringing in customers to the business rather than untargeted trials. Make the landing pages easy to understand and engaging and cover the same points as the campaign that brought the visitor there. Market Smarter, Not Harder. Incorporate them.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 23, 2021

Create an outstanding team. Consider working with friends and family for a start as you increase capital to invest in a professional team. Employees bring something new to the table, like their skills and ideas, which are essential to the success of your startup. Know your competition. Set up a professional website.

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