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CPG Hiring Trends

N2Growth Blog

Customers demand a real commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) from companies and brands. Customers value brands that protect the environment are committed to their communities and have transparent corporate governance. How common is it for CPGs to hire for key positions outside the industry? Agility is key.

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Overcome the Great Resignation: How Great Leaders Put People Before Projects

Let's Grow Leaders

Leaders across industries face challenges posed by the remote work revolution, varying degrees of workforce risk tolerance, and seismic disruptions if the Great Resignation hits their team. During the break, one of our Board of Directors, a retired CEO herself, approached me and said, “Karl, don’t you think we should move this along?

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Stop Letting the Latest Trend Dictate How You Run Your Company

Leading Blog

As talked about in this Business Insider article , these trends have caused panic among leaders in all industries, who are now looking to combat these “new” issues, and consultants are right there with them, offering all sorts of “solutions.” Then prepare to be surprised: Your CEO, CFO, and COO may very well give different answers.

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First Look: Leadership Books for March 2021

Leading Blog

The CEO Test : Master the Challenges That Make or Break All Leaders by Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer. The CEO Test is the authoritative, no-nonsense insider's guide to navigating leadership's toughest challenges, brought to you by authors uniquely qualified to tell the stories. Are you ready to lead? Will you pass the test?

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Key Traits of Challenger Brands that Allow Them to Punch Above Their Weight

Leading Blog

Years ago, we engaged with a CEO in the mattress industry who wanted to know how he could create real brand distinction and drive more retail traffic in such a highly commoditized category. In an industry where mattresses are always on sale, we knew the brand had to do something to disrupt the market.

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Board Governance Excellence: The Pinnacle of Organizational Success

N2Growth Blog

A formidable board delineates clear expectations and periodically reviews the performance of the CEO and other apex leaders. Moreover, identifying board members who epitomize strong ethical values and a commitment to transparency is paramount. How can the right board members be identified? How can governance excellence be sustained?

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Weekly Round-Up: Advancing Racial Equity, Inclusivity While Working Virtually, The CEO's Biggest Awakening, Leadership Transparency

leaderCommunicator

This Week's Round-Up of Leadership and Communication Blogs: 10 Commitments PR Firms Can Make To Advance Racial Equity By Arun Sudhaman and Aarti Shah ( @ArunSudhaman and @aartishah via @Provoke_News ), PRovoke (formerly The Holmes Report) 10 commitments: A call for the PR industry to be serious in their help to dismantle systemic racism. “

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