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. The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. And that feeds our approach in society at large.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

So much so, that I have really come to cringe every time I hear the word efficiency. It’s not really that there is anything wrong with becoming more efficient, but what I find is that far too many executives major in the minors when it comes to efficiency. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know?

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! 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. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things.

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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. Transform your organization with speed and efficiency using this insightful new resource. In his career as an executive at IBM, Cisco, and now as CEO of Anaplan, Frank A. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the sector evolves and expands, companies increasingly turn to executive search firms like N2Growth to help them identify and recruit top talent for critical leadership roles. However, finding individuals with the right combination of technical knowledge and leadership experience can be a daunting task.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! 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. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem. Communication. Creativity/Inspiration.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Have you ever wondered what career opportunities a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree could open up for you? After completing an MBA degree, you can embark on many exciting and lucrative careers. An MBA holder can become a Financial Analyst, Business Consultant, Leadership Trainer, or Corporate Strategist.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Now, imagine if you could level up that title with a Masters in Executive Leadership. It’s your ticket to the big leagues where decisions reshape industries and innovations redefine markets. Fosters Networking Opportunities One of the coolest perks of this business leadership program is meeting new people.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

The best know how to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively, drive innovation, and inspire their teams to thrive. Embrace AI as a tool for efficiency, data-driven insights, and enhanced decision-making rather than a threat to job security. Be open to adjusting your leadership style and strategies as the AI landscape evolves.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This eliminates the need for travel, making it an efficient and time-saving option. Overall, virtual executive coaching empowers leaders to enhance their leadership skills and significantly impact their organizations. One key advantage is its flexibility, allowing leaders to participate in coaching sessions anywhere worldwide.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

A S A PROFESSOR, an entrepreneur, the president of Stanford University, and now the Chairman of the Board of Alphabet (Google’s Parent company) and Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, John Hennessy has had a lot of leadership experience. Leadership as Service. Innovation. Leading Matters is about the journey.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 2, 2024

Success often hinges on innovation and adaptability. Here’s how the 4-day workweek could be your company’s ticket to success and how this innovative approach can benefit both employees and the bottom line. Employees are more focused, driven, and efficient when they know they have fewer days to complete their tasks.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

AI is at the forefront of this evolution, driving innovation and reshaping industries. Leaders should proactively explore how AI can augment their operations, leading to more efficient processes and improved outcomes. Robotics can automate repetitive tasks, reducing human error and increasing efficiency.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Better recognition does more than improve morale, it leads to better creativity, innovation, and courage. Have you ever noticed it’s not necessarily the times in your career that you worked the longest or hardest that led to better recognition? What process could be made more efficient? Help them become leader teachers.

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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 Change Blog

JULY 7, 2015

Welcome to the July 2015 Leadership Development Carnival! This month brings a treat of 22 leadership posts to savor and share. Topics range from moral character to leadership lessons from World War II to stepping out of comfort zones. Dan points out that “bad decisions can ruin an organization and kill careers.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 30, 2020

The science of adult learning shows that our brains and minds are generally wired to be efficient. It requires overcoming the fear of making mistakes and in most cases effective collaboration with others and overcoming our reflexive habitual ways of thinking.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional development has emerged as a vital tool for business owners and engineers alike to enhance their skills, drive innovation, and achieve long-term success. This article explores the multifaceted benefits of professional development and how it can revolutionize your career or business.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

This guest blog post by Julie Winkle Giulioni celebrates the September 18 launch of her book with Beverly Kaye, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Employees Want. She consults with organizations to develop and deploy innovative instructional designs and training worldwide. News flash! Let’s face it.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. Still, it has taken many different forms, and today, not all executive or leadership coaching is created equal. How is that possible?

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. EY is known for its focus on innovation.

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Coaching Tip

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Adams have drawn on their research to define leadership that works, in their upcoming book SCALING LEADERSHIP. With decades of experience enhancing leadership skills with clients ranging from Fortune 100, multi-national corporations to fast growth start-ups, the authors provide an innovative and efficient framework to help leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This entails assessing the workforce requirements and identifying key talent needs to drive innovation and growth. The CPO works closely with executive leadership, department heads, and HR teams to align these strategies with the organization’s goals and objectives.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 1, 2019

Guest post by Bill Treasurer : Leadership is typically associated with action—with trying, doing, and achieving. However, there’s another side to leadership that focuses on the followers: trust. But the end result will be a more productive, efficient, and innovative workforce. The result?

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

They use their time and resources efficiently. As a result, they increase their productivity and efficiency, and they can ensure that they are making progress. Moreover, they are always looking for ways to improve and innovate. Setting clear goals and expectations: Successful CEOs are clear about what they want to achieve.

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Great Results Team Building

MARCH 1, 2023

When you work well with your teammates, you can leverage each other’s strengths, share ideas, and problem-solve together, leading to more efficient and effective work. A study conducted by the University of Texas found that diversity in a team can lead to more creative and innovative ideas.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 4, 2019

Welcome to the June Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Chip Bell shared The Secret Sauce of Leadership Communications. Communication. Who is Mary Follett? What happened?

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Leading with Trust

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Leadership is a complex endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be complicated. We often tend to make things more complicated than they need to be and that’s true in the field of leadership. Ken Blanchard and I hold that belief and we’ve seen it proven throughout our careers. Effective leadership is an inside job.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

Conflict Resolution Conflict is inevitable in any workplace, but effective people management skills enable leaders to navigate and resolve conflicts efficiently. Effective collaboration leads to improved problem-solving, innovation, and overall team success.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Welcome to the December Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, motivation, productivity, and more. Jeff writes: “Relationship building and expertise are both needed to gain influence in leadership roles.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

But an efficient workflow can also reduce employee frustration. Use employee training to improve workflow efficiency. Offer Training That Enhances Career Development. Some examples of career development training include: Coaching and mentoring to uncover specific hurdles and motivate employees to move past them.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Through focused conversations, targeted assessments, and personalized strategies, executive coaching helps entrepreneurs identify their blind spots, enhance their leadership skills, and make informed decisions that align with their vision and goals.

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Career Advancement

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

He’d been working to increase his responsibilities to prove he could handle a leadership role, but now he was having a hard time keeping up with it all. Just as you’re working to step into a higher-level career, some of your subordinates might be itching to take on new responsibilities, too. The question is, what are we busy about?”

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Getting the leadership part of supervising others right, however, is trickier because emotion and connection enter the picture. They value traditions while encouraging innovation and creativity. They know when to centralize and decentralize to maintain efficiency without sacrificing effectiveness. But they don’t stop there.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Intuitively, yes, entrepreneurship is a risky career path. One of the assessment tools we use a great deal is the Basadur Innovation Profile. This instrument measures one’s preferences for engaging the innovation process. According to the Small Business Administration, about half of all businesses fail within five years ( PDF ).

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 16, 2020

If they don’t create a work culture that supports efficiency, innovation, high performance, and employee engagement, they won’t satisfy that triumvirate. Culture Change is Dangerous to One’s Career Someone might come to the conclusion that a person leading organizational change will risk losing their job.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 14, 2020

While AI applications can do a lot of things more efficiently than humans, like answering basic questions or guiding an employee through a self-directed training module, motivating and guiding people’s development isn’t one of them. The post 6 Essential Skills for Future Leaders first appeared on Career Advancement Blog. Ingenuity.

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