N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Organizations, particularly startups, require changes in executive leadership talent in the business lifecycle to capitalize on growth potential. NerdWallet is an example of when the rapidly growing company missed profitability targets and subsequently changed its leadership team. First, learning agility.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Most of my clients these days are seeking help in developing strategies that will enable them to become more agile and quick. But, many struggle to embrace the deeper implications of what that really means to build business agility. But, what does it really take for a business to become more agile?

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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. It delves into the complex layers of leadership, team building, strategy formation, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

That requires better strategic thinking, creativity and innovation, and greater agility and responsiveness. I believe, as a consequence, that we need more significant and different investment in leadership development, especially where we need transformational change. We need to re-think leadership development methods.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

It ensures that companies are prepared for any unforeseen changes in leadership due to retirement, emergencies, or sudden departures. This planning secures the organization’s future by training competent leaders and fosters a culture of development that can make an organization an employer of choice.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

When cultural change abounds, the irony I frequently observe is organisations engage in less leadership development, rather than more. High on leadership, low on resources. Her situation demands better strategic thinking, more creativity and innovation, and greater agility and responsiveness. My personal concern.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Developing an AI-ready organization is not merely a choice but a necessity to stay competitive and relevant. By fostering a culture of AI innovation, organizations position themselves to create groundbreaking solutions that address evolving customer needs and drive market leadership. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

T HE context of leadership has changed. Rose Patten puts it this way in Intentional Leadership : “The spotlight on leadership has moved to how people lead in challenging and changing circumstances. Good leadership happens when someone, by intention, has a positive impact—whether through empathy, inspiration, or wisdom.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The physics of a prism can also be applied to leadership: In an agile work environment, it is valuable to slow down and reconsider which leadership angle to take in particular situations. The PRISM Model offers five angles to leading people and forms the bedrock of leadership excellence. What is your purpose in life?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. This can result in longevity, higher job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better overall performance in finance leadership roles.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Another significant benefit of board advisor coaching is the development of strategic thinking skills.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 14, 2024

It’s a role that demands not only technical expertise but also effective leadership skills. To succeed as a new manager and lead your team to excellence, you’ll need to hone specific leadership skills. In this blog, we’ll explore seven essential leadership skills that every new manager should know and cultivate.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2021. Upstanding : How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth by Frank A. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Modern Leadership Development In our rapidly transforming business environment, the caliber of leadership can be the defining factor in an organization’s success. This guide aims to be an invaluable resource for professionals striving for excellence in leadership and looking for skills enhancement.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2024 curated just for you. Mental agility. The Goodwill Jar : Reflections on Leadership and Legacy by Nick O. Our leadership foundation begins when we are very young, setting the core values that drive choices for the rest of our lives.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For these exceptional leaders, partnering with an experienced leadership coach offers a profound avenue for growth and development. But the impact of leadership coaching extends far beyond executives; it permeates throughout organizations, benefiting leaders at all levels and fostering both personal and organizational growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Power of Culturally Diverse Perspectives: Exploring the Benefits of International Coaching in Global Leadership Mastery In today’s global business landscape, the ability to navigate and effectively lead across cultures is becoming increasingly vital for success.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In this episode, Marisa Cleveland and Simon Cleveland draw on their combined forty years of experience in corporate, government, and higher education leadership to answer this question. Get the tools you need to make leadership part of your lifestyle. Relatable Leadership. Connect with Marisa and Simon. Marisa’s Twitter.

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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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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here are 24 innovative leadership goals for the new year – including metrics to measure your progress…. Done right, they also bolster leadership development. Implement Mentoring Program: Develop a mentoring program for the company. Define Leadership Model: Document what leadership means at your company.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

There’s lots of talk about building agile organizations. Agile approaches began a few decades ago with software development. According to the Agile Alliance , “One thing that separates Agile from other approaches to software development is the focus on the people doing the work and how they work together.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

For that, executives can partner with an experienced leadership team coach. Executive and employee development is crucial for corporate success and guidance, but paradoxically, support is often missing. Much like the coach of a sports team, a leadership team coach will challenge executives to pursue their full potential.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 12, 2023

The world of leadership is constantly evolving, and new trends and developments are shaping the future of leadership. Here are some of the massive shifts in leadership that are creating the new future: Leveraging AI: Artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to impact leadership and work in the coming years.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Like most business leadership roles, the C-suite isn’t exempt from this shift. While the C-Suite has stepped up and embraced technology and undergone considerable change, how are today’s C-Suite leaders adapting to multigenerational leadership, coupled with developing future leaders for a C-Suite role they know little about?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Companies are increasingly focusing on agility and adaptability, seeking leaders who can navigate rapidly changing business environments. The Case Against Long CEO Tenures In the corporate world, longevity in a leadership role is often seen as a sign of stability and success.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JANUARY 16, 2020

The post Developing Range Versus Demonstrating Agility appeared first on Situational Leadership® Management and Leadership Training.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 1, 2024

In the ever-evolving realm of leadership, the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of challenges and opportunities. Adaptability and Agility: In the Age of AI, change is the only constant. Adaptability and Agility: In the Age of AI, change is the only constant. Data Literacy: Data is the lifeblood of AI.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Agility and adaptability are mantras for leaders during this time of global unrest and catastrophic change. As we try to find stable footing in unstable times, ethical agility will be a factor in our success. By Linda Fisher Thornton.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI holds the potential to revolutionize our work, transforming leadership roles and responsibilities. Therefore, adopting AI-driven automation results in an agile work environment, promoting swift adaptation to market changes and improved efficiency. Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize work and reshape leadership.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 26, 2016

Or what about being more “agile.” Agile was originally a software technique, meant to shorten software development times and make the development team more accountable to customer needs. From there, everyone is adopting the concept of “agile.” There’s agile marketing, introduced by thought leaders at CMG.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

T HE INEVITABLE CONSEQUENCE of leading in an increasingly complex world is that we will have developmental gaps in our leadership. In the words of Robert Anderson and William Adams, authors of Scaling Leadership , “We are running an Internal Operating System that is not complex enough for the complexity we face.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 22, 2024

In leadership, what worked yesterday may not necessarily work today, let alone tomorrow. As business landscapes change and challenges evolve, your previous leadership strategies may become ineffective or even counterproductive. Embrace Agility and Flexibility: The markets are volatile, and rigid plans often falter.

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The Practical Leader

JANUARY 11, 2023

A major focus of my writing and leadership/culture development career has been dealing with change. Here’s a few blogs/articles evolving from that work: An Agile Culture Ripples Out From the Leadership Team. Organizational behavior reflects leadership team behavior. Functional Accountability to Horizontal Teamwork.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In his article on “Crafting Strategy,” McGill University professor and management author, Henry Mintzberg, provides a good example of innovation and organizational learning in high-performing, agile organizations: “Out in the field, a salesman visits a customer. There seem to be two key reasons.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

T O LEAD people from one place to another in good times and in challenging ones requires a framework like the one presented in Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison’s concise book, Leadership U: Accelerating Through the Crisis Curve. The framework is called, The Six Degrees of Leadership. Degree #1: Anticipate. Degree #5: Learn.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 24, 2021

Team issues and challenges are overlooked, factions are forming, and trust issues are developing. Judy and I discussed how an organization’s culture reflects its leadership team. This weakens the team and culture development efforts. We’ve developed a brief assessment to help leadership teams look in the mirror.

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