Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

And continuing using the metaphor of head and heart, whilst the head gets things done (20 th century leadership) it is the heart that is essential to pump blood around the body, and so enable the head to operate. Buyers Reward You – 80% of the general population would rather pay more for products and services produced ethically.

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Modern Servant Leader

JULY 11, 2023

Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink, Unilever CEOs Hein Schumacher (June) and Alan Jope (prior), Philip Morris CEO Jacek Olczak, Mondelez CEO Dirk Van de Put, and Nestle CEO Ulf Mark Schneider have all demonstrated a lack of ethical behavior. Heineken owns and operate 7 breweries in Russia. Please add any missing brands in the comments.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Leading executive search firms operate in very specific ways to find top leaders who can take a company to its desired future state. While executive search firms have been around for decades, there’s been a recent, revolutionary shift in the ways executive search firms operate. How do executive search firms work?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 31, 2021

If you want to succeed as a business owner, it’s important to know how to launch a start-up, secure investors, and develop a brand. As an entrepreneur, your personal brand has a significant impact on your commercial success. Due to this, you need to be acutely aware of your personal brand and manage your reputation accordingly.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Some served as heads of businesses that operated across geographies in multiple countries and many continents. It was in the early years of my career when we had developed the corporate branding signature line: 'Leadership with Trust.' It was about reaffirming leadership in sectors in which the conglomerate operated.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 18, 2021

Plenty of proactive companies are shifting and adjusting their operations to incorporate sustainable practices. Improved operations and lower expenses. Smart energy utilization will enable your business to curb inflating energy costs and achieve operational efficiency. Enhanced corporate social responsibility.

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HR Digest

APRIL 8, 2023

In recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility (CSR), which refers to the ethical and social responsibilities of companies towards society and the environment through building community engagement. In this article, we will discuss the role of HR in corporate social responsibility and its importance.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The repercussions of water damage are far-reaching, potentially causing extensive property damage, interrupting business operations, and leading to substantial financial losses. Technology can revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering new tools for efficiency, communication, and data analysis.

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Miles Anthony Smith

MAY 2, 2018

Uncover Effective, Expert Personal Brand Statement Examples​ What do Rand Fishkin, Charlie Puth, and Martha Stewart all have in common? They are all killer personal brand examples. While many equate strong personal branding only to powerful leadership, there's a lot more that goes into crafting a personal brand statement.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Furthermore, organizations can leverage social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, to actively engage with potential candidates and showcase their employer brand, creating additional avenues for recruitment. These references can provide valuable insights into the candidate’s work ethic, leadership style, and ability to drive results.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 14, 2012

With far too much failed leadership on display, leaders should commit to building a different brand of leadership— Triple Crown Leadership , say authors Bob and Gregg Vanourek. Triple Crown leaders integrate five practices that build excellent, ethical, and enduring organizations : Seek “head and heart.”

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Leadership Ethics Commitment Follow-up 282

Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 25, 2023

Brand Managers: Brand managers are tasked with building and maintaining a strong brand image. They work on strategies to enhance brand recognition and loyalty. Supply Chain and Operations The efficient movement of products from manufacturers to consumers is crucial in the consumer non-durables industry.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Nonprofit organizations typically operate on tight budgets, making it difficult to attract top talent and compete with larger, more financially robust entities. Developing a strong employer brand is essential to position your nonprofit as an attractive destination for top candidates.

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Execution Diversity Long-term Metrics 356

In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 7, 2014

A long time ago, this ethic saved a near-bankrupt company that I had a part in restructuring. To rise from the ashes, our young management team made several tough sacrifices to transform a multi-product, multi-brand operation from generalist to specialist. Specialists beat generalists – always have, always will.

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Human Resources Restructuring Competitive Advantage Marketing Strategy 183

In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

The added complexity and loss of focus on the Nike brand was a lesson well-learned and it didn’t take Nike long to see the error of their ways. What’s left in apparel and sporting goods is a good strategic fit with Nike’s operations. They divested both businesses and discontinued several other products including golf clubs and bags.

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Company Apparel Competitive Advantage Long-term 177

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 13, 2020

Obviously the very act of laying off large numbers of people suggests the firm involved is not in good shape, but the researchers wanted to test how the impact of layoffs differs from other forms of organizational crisis, such as poor publicity or breaches of ethical norms. Unique crises. Financial consequences. . ”

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 29, 2021

As an entrepreneur, if your business is struggling or your budget is tight, you might be tempted to make some compromises when it comes to your operations and the future of your company. The quality of the products that you produce can help you to stand out from other brands and can allow you to get more customers. Your Equipment.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Collectively, these giants employ 300,000 people, the vast majority of which are committed to delivering results, ethically. If the public didn’t want to pay that price, they could always buy Henkel or a private label brand. But let’s be clear on this; the perpetrators of the crime were not underlings of P&G and Unilever.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 3, 2019

.” He felt customer service was well ingrained throughout his operation. The company featured service in their marketing with convincing and clever branding, they had a customer service department, and they provided extensive service training to frontline staff. Most Brand Management is Misguided and Makes Things Worse.

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Ethics Brand Management Brand Operations 49

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Next Practice: Your General Counsel must have the aptitude to not only shape those discussions but also advise the Board on important issues the discussions raise such as public policy, ethics, and risk. This is a company in which operations have dwindled and a mass exodus of talent is occurring.

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Reputation Consultative Competitive Advantage Budgeting 271

In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Collectively, these giants employ 300,000 people, the vast majority of which are committed to delivering results, ethically. If the public didn’t want to pay that price, they could always buy Henkel or a private label brand. But let’s be clear on this; the perpetrators of the crime were not underlings of P&G and Unilever.

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Price Discount Brand Incentives 148

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These silos are staffed with legions of “tenured&# COBOL and C++ programmers, as well as &# tenured&# IT managers overseeing the operation. Think of any negative brand connotations you have, and you’ll likely find an organization that embraces tenure. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name.

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Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 419

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 16, 2019

As a small business owner, one of the most important processes that you need to go through is building your brand. You need to build a strong brand image so that you can stand out from the crowd, be memorable, and establish yourself in your particular industry. First, you need to make sure that you have a strong brand identity.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic. That is the question. As for our staff, they all received an equal bonus for their efforts.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations. Your customers don’t care what you put on paper, but they care immensely about whether or not a company’s vision and mission are reflected in a fulfilled brand promise.

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Blog Mission Statement Tactics Objective 344

In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 6, 2016

After months of collective hard work by several stakeholders, a consortium of local investors, the government, the union and the farmers worked out a deal to keep the plant operating by securing a contract to co-pack several products for Heinz. This would save the jobs of 30% of the original workforce. Little Guys Can Still Be Kings.

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Retail Restructuring Brand Ethics 100

Strategy Driven

MARCH 27, 2018

If you’re mostly operating online, then you might want to check that you’re not guilty of committing one of the cardinal website sins. To check that your business practices – and supply chain – would get the approval of public opinion, considering conducting an ethical audit. Your Website is a Mess.

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Supply Chain Ethics Bottom-up Politics 65

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

When we view our responsibilities three-dimensionally as if through a prism that simultaneously allows us to keep focused on the MRC concepts, we will make better mission-focused decisions that are based upon how our resources must be deployed to accomplish them, and we will operate in ethical ways that resonate with our partners and employees.

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Coaching Tip

JUNE 24, 2015

Ethical behavior 9. The operating norm today is skinny and flat, which often makes it hard for organizations to recruit, retain or develop future leaders,” said Leverone. “In Building Your Leadership Brand. Top 10 In-Demand Leadership Competencies in 2015 (Respondents rated as “Very Important”). Results management 2.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership Talent Management 70

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Next Practice: Your General Counsel must have the aptitude to not only shape those discussions but also advise the Board on important issues the discussions raise such as public policy, ethics, and risk. This is a company in which operations have dwindled and a mass exodus of talent is occurring.

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Reputation Consultative Competitive Advantage Budgeting 150

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. On the other hand, high performance is often a manifestation of excellent corporate governance.

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Compliance Efficiency Ethics Metrics 235

Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Claiming 37,000 customers to date, Betterment is proof that customers will happily move their money to the easier, cheaper place even if it lacks the kudos of an established brand. Today, its separate and highly successful online banking and broking operation Boursorama has attracted nearly half a million customers.

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Banking Leadership Business Model Competitive Advantage 251

Leading Blog

MARCH 29, 2013

Importantly, “That perspective enables us to rein in our smartness and harness it to serve a larger purpose in an ethical and appropriate manner.” One day, when walking through the Ford parking lot at Detroit headquarters, Mulally suddenly noticed the hodgepodge of Ford brands that had no common attributes in shape or style.

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Crisis Workshop Short-term Business Model 285

Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 6, 2012

How can we help leaders deal with complexity and respond to it with ethical behavior? Linda Fisher Thornton , from Leading in Context offers Leading Ethically Through Complexity. No matter the arena, business, political, religious or role models in general, the operative question these days is ‘What were he/she/they thinking’.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership Blog 244

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. Leaders who operate behind a veil of secrecy are only setting themselves up for a rude awakening. On with the exam… Section I: Character. While your character will be tested often as a leader, great leaders no there is no substitute for the truth.

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Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 310

LDRLB

JULY 28, 2011

This is the break from day-to-day operations; it is the organization’s future. A company with differentiated branded consumables would likely measure market share, brand awareness, brand image, and margin development. Start with deep strategic thought and the right conviction. The strategic plan is not the annual budget.

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Strategic Planning Planning Real Estate Brand 124