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. Ensure your core principles align with the current needs of your team and market.

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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. 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

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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

The fast pace of technological advancements, business growth, and market changes demands technology leaders to possess agility in thought that enables them to anticipate changes before they occur. Balancing Technical Expertise with Leadership Skills Soft skills are still critically important…even for technology leaders.

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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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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

APRIL 17, 2024

This trend highlights the shift towards shorter CEO tenures in large corporations, as companies seek leaders who can quickly adapt to changing market dynamics and drive growth. Companies are increasingly focusing on agility and adaptability, seeking leaders who can navigate rapidly changing business environments.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. Our leadership and coaching solutions are trailblazing and underpinned by a robust philosophy driven by a core set of values.

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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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Lead from Within

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the dynamic realm of leadership, the journey to becoming an exemplary CEO is an ongoing process. Here are ten crucial leadership development areas that CEOs sometimes neglect. Empathy Beyond the Boardroom: While CEOs excel in decision-making, empathy is a quality that can elevate their 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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Preparing your Business for Unexpected Market Shifts In this volatile and unpredictable economy, businesses must prioritize resilience by taking a proactive approach to strategic planning to ensure sustainability. Despite the inherent complexities of navigating a volatile economic landscape, digital resources often provide a solution.

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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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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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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. A new product emerges, which eventually opens up a new market.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

To illustrate the potential impacts, in 2007, Nokia had a little over half the mobile phone market with an operating profit of about $7.8 Subsequently, its market share plummeted by 90 percent. The loss of translation from leadership to implementation teams and across groups that have to collaborate can lead to costly implications.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. Yet, when carried out adeptly, it results in holistic and sustainable marketing strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer In the complex world of corporate leadership, a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) holds a pivotal role. This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success.

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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. Now that we’ve identified the trends, let’s focus our attention on specific business problems to be solved by the addition of senior leadership talent in the consumer packaged goods space.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

While networking remains a cornerstone of executive search, the true measure of success in the hunt for leadership excellence transcends the simple arithmetic of contacts. In today’s world, where digital transformation and agility define market leadership, clinging to outdated methods is a clear sign of a firm comfortable with mediocrity.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By fostering a culture of AI innovation, organizations position themselves to create groundbreaking solutions that address evolving customer needs and drive market leadership. Adapting to Market Dynamics: Markets evolve at an unprecedented pace, and organizations must adapt swiftly to changing dynamics.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 8, 2015

So rapid is the pace of new developments, and so diverse the forms of competition, that many large corporations struggle to be agile enough to compete. Tiny niche players can emerge from nowhere to take the market or make expensively researched products obsolete overnight. For agility the “art” of strategizing is needed.

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CO2

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Evolution of Leadership Through Advanced Coaching Techniques In today’s dynamic business landscape, transformative leadership is not just a goal; it’s a necessity. A Holistic View: More Than Just Skill Development True leadership excellence stems from a holistic approach.

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Roundtable Talk

MAY 3, 2022

Over the last two years of the pandemic, companies have had to rapidly evolve their leadership processes and business models to try to keep pace with change. Changes in how people work, disruption in the market, and a complete rethink of organizational culture. And, let’s face it, it’s change cranked up to 11.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. Yet it can be shattered in an instant, with a devastating impact on a company’s market cap and reputation. And that feeds our approach in society at large.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

They may have significant incentive to do so — they may be close to breaking a personal record or they may believe that their chance to increase their scoring statistics will make them more marketable as a player. Collaborating with other business functions is often an adjustment for sales and marketing leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

I’m sure you’ve heard of the terms Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ); but few people have heard of Adaptability Quotient (AQ), especially as it relates to leadership. Often this occurred as the companies failed to read the market and really, really understand what the customers desired.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We delve into the pivotal milestones that define Dávila’s exceptional leadership journey, painting a vivid portrait of his strategic acumen and the collaborative spirit steering Aon EMEA toward unparalleled success. In my view, employee engagement operates like the stock market exchange. HR and talent are key to our success.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By investing in coaching your board chair, your organization can unlock the full potential of its leadership team, paving the way for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth. One of the critical benefits of board chair coaching is the development of practical leadership skills.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Disruptions often bring about changes in the business environment, customer preferences, and market dynamics. This involves fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and agility. Organizations that can adapt quickly and flexibly are better positioned to thrive. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Start thinking about opportunities based on insights, customers, markets, and business models. Beating your competition to the future will be accomplished by those companies with vision, talent, grit, purpose, agility, creativity, commitment and determination – not just those organizations with bigger budgets.

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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. Thrive : Employing an adaptable strategy through evolving market conditions.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

From the 2008 global financial crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing, devastating effects of war and conflict, real leadership is required to navigate these challenging times. What is VUCA Leadership? If businesses are to get through difficult experiences, strong leadership is essential.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Apple’s and Amazon’s ability to pivot and adapt rapidly in the face of adversity underscores the necessity of agility in today’s business landscape. Leadership doesn’t make “a difference.”

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

Grow selectively (that is, where they can claim profitable market share) and in ways suitable for the local environment, not everywhere all at once. Leading-edge firms are using asset-light, digital, or e-commerce-centric business models to enter into new markets and expand rapidly. Strategy #4: Engineer an Ecosystem.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This deep understanding allows them to develop a customized search strategy and target individuals with the technical expertise and leadership qualities required for success in the technology industry. The complexity of the IT landscape necessitates specialized knowledge and skills beyond traditional leadership attributes.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Case Study 3 Meanwhile, the European healthcare market continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, and companies are struggling to keep up with the evolving digital requirements necessary to stay ahead. However, the complexity and fragmentation of the healthcare market made this a daunting task.

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