N2Growth Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

By collaborating closely with senior management on strategic initiatives, such a board offers a unique viewpoint that can significantly influence the company’s direction. Benefits of a Junior Advisory Board The significance of a junior advisory board lies in its ability to provide fresh perspectives and bridge generational divides.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

“Talent management deserves as much focus as financial capital management in corporations.” ~ Jack Welch One of the best ways to strengthen your company as a whole is to devote attention to developing your employee talent. Talent identification and management begin with The Four P’s.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

No matter which industry your organization operates it, there’s a pretty high chance that you’re grappling with how to motivate and engage your employees in the daily work they do. Steve Curtin is an expert on customer service management and leadership. Steve Curtin is an expert on customer service management and leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

These changes necessitate a keen understanding of the current landscape to successfully navigate the complexities and ensure organizations’ continued operations and survival. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process. The key is adapting to the fluid nature of business.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2020

I am no stranger to the challenges of candidate management during a crisis. I started my career in executive search right out of college over 13 years ago, so recruiting is work that I’ve always done and always loved. The post Candidate Management During a Crisis appeared first on N2Growth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2022

When I think of the most courageous leaders I’ve worked with over my career, it’s not the BIG decisions they made or the SINGLE TIME they made the tough call that created a legacy of courage. Courageous managers will tell you their truth , even if it’s hard to hear. And they give credit where it’s due.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 19, 2014

Team leaders operate under constant pressure- up-down-and sideways- coupled with limited control. They manage them like employees instead of connecting as humans. Do what you can to manage up and sideways to make your team’s job easier. If I had my life to live over again, I’d make the same mistakes, only sooner.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2016

I like to call this collection of systems the organization’s “ Human Operating System.” ” Your firm’s Human Operating System is, of course, informed by your vision , enabled by your strategic plans and is translated into company culture. Here are the key parts of every Human Operating System: 1.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

Every manager and team member will be more effective with greater skill in this arena. You need every single brain cell operating on full cylinder at times like these, not censored with fear of making mistakes. Career & Learning Communication dealing with ambiguity dealing with uncertainty leading your team through change'

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chief Operating Officer is an organization’s powerhouse, ensuring every process and experience in your business runs like a well-oiled machine. This key executive monitors daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective methods. Project Management: Mastering the art of overseeing projects from start to finish.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Here are a selection of tweets from March 2023 that you will want to check out: Chronos or Kairos—Is it Your Moment for a Career Change? by @artpetty Leaders Love Puzzles (for Better and for Worse) by @edbatista No Time for Career Development? by @Julie_WG Self-Esteem: Why It's Career Rocket Fuel!

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 1, 2014

Ian McAllister, General Manager at Amazon, reports that one of his greatest challenges as a new manager was thinking too small. Unfortunately, diving deep into operational details carries a heavy opportunity cost. Career & Learning big mistakes leadership mistakes mistakes' 2- Failure to focus on strategy.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

It’s never too early to start thinking about your career, so we’ve put together a list of the best management careers in 2022. If you’re thinking of breaking into one of the best business management careers then we have some advice for you. What are the top management careers?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 21, 2024

Advancing your career in hospitality management is about more than just moving up the ranks—it’s about continuously growing and adapting in a dynamic industry. Whether you’re in Tennessee or anywhere else, success in this field requires a blend of experience, education, and smart career moves.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Narrowly defining leadership restricts innovation by excluding countless points of view and modes of operating. When leaders are pressured into leadership styles that go against their natural way of operating, they are set up for failure. Focusing solely on skill development Early in my career, I worked as a corporate trainer.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2023

But if you don’t pay enough attention to tactics and effective management, you’ll create needless conflicts, frustration, and hurt feelings. And, and it’s not uncommon for people to glorify leadership over management or strategy over tactics. What are some tactical questions that can help you avoid injury?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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General Leadership

MAY 7, 2014

Consider the following: If EQ is to us, what an engine is to a car – then self-regulation is the drive train that powers how we operate. “…self-regulation is the drive train that powers how we operate…” Our capacity for self-regulation acts in the same way. Lose situational awareness. Lose opportunity.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Facilities Management. Similar to corporations and small businesses, nonprofits strive to operate with method and within budget. These may not be the first words that come to mind when you think about nonprofits, but these are all crucial parts of most nonprofit organizations' abilities to succeed.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2020

Arjan van Weele , a Professor of Purchasing and Supply Management living in the Netherlands , discusses his perspective on leadership competencies that apply for any leader, no matter where you are within your career journey. Interview Summary. The leader’s credibility is also at stake, in the press, television, and social media.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In addition, executives are investing more time in succession management activities. When the business environment in which leaders and organizations must operate has changed considerably. Or clogged, as most successor candidates do not perceive the significant opportunity for career progression at their companies.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

With this post I’m pleased start a 5-part series that outlines 25 timeless leadership lessons – lessons that I’ve applied successfully during my 30+ year career as a leader and businessman. Practice Full Spectrum Management. Practice Full Spectrum Management. Teach Instead of Tell. Develop a Zen-Like Mantra.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

As the investor leader, you are tasked with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. Part four will balance needs with compromises and float tangential opportunities to expand horizons and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘pink giraffe’ management candidate. The bar is set high.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

by @suzimcalpine Ten Critical Keys For Designing a Creative Culture by @PhilCooke Fifty Something with More Gas Left in the Career Tank But Need a Change?

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Establish the “Immutables” – You’re now ready to lay down a few operational “immutables” – your leadership lines in the sand. We used 3 – total customer counts, our operational fault rate, and our Net Promoter Score.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 27, 2014

There are some moments in your career that leave an indelible imprint – moments that end up defining WHO you are. There, at an annual budget meeting with the entire operations management group in attendance, an important decision was made. Leading vs. Managing - This is the big one- the ultimate battle.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 26, 2023

Students can choose various career paths when pursuing an MBA in supply chain management. These include supply chain managers, logisticians, and management analysts. The right career path for you may depend on your specific interests and background.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2011

The Essential Drucker - Peter Drucker was the most noted management thinker of his time. This book combines several of his best pieces in one volume, and is a must read for anyone looking to understand organizational, operational, or cultural management theory. I had the chance to meet Peter on two different occasions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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. Managers brought in their own grills to cook the burgers. ” It’s tricky to be quick and clever in a scene like that.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

For a large majority of leaders, the struggle to have influence and impact comes from things that you can manage and change. As a result, Tommy was able to step back and let his team sort out operational problems without his involvement. Or, they push for autonomy when their manager wants engagement.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Operational Excellence is a systematic approach to improving business processes and performance. A study encompassing over 600,000 individuals across various professions revealed that top performers are up to 800% more productive in complex jobs like software development and management.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

You’ll want to watch the interview, particularly if you, or someone you care about, feel called to take on a new challenge, or are particularly stuck or stagnating in your career. The first decade of my career (and all my formal education) was about leadership development and communication. The S Curve of Employee Growth.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. Share this information with your manager as a head start to your performance review.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

People are realizing that the nine to five isn’t for them and they want a lot more control over their careers and their professional lives. A significant area of responsibility you’ll find yourself taking on board when running a business is managing its finances. Operate to a Budget. Manage Your Books. Image Source.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. You will find it difficult to move between functional management roles.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 30, 2020

Being able to manage one’s emotions; generate positive emotions; and be highly sensitive to the emotional state of others will be important human skills. We are creatures of habit and operate much of the time on autopilot. All of that inhibits Exploration Excellence. Those three skills are all enabled by the fourth skill: 4.

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