N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Understanding the Purpose: Defining the objectives and goals of our C-Suite evaluation process. Defining the objectives and goals of our C-Suite evaluation process is a crucial step in ensuring its effectiveness. Every company is distinct, with its own set of challenges, goals, and culture.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Those who follow my blog have an idea of how I’m spending my time as a retired CEO. A fter several years of trying, I have found a publisher who wasn’t afraid to invest in a newbie, grey-haired novelist in an industry going through substantial change. Yet not every CEO follows this trodden path. Energetic and tenacious.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

In 2014, when the company’s market capitalization was $380 billion, this Microsoft veteran took over as CEO. His goal was not to make Microsoft the most innovative company but the most successful in its field. Innovation had become the goal, and that wasn’t enough. Innovation requires clear goals to reach toward.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 27, 2017

This need and inspiration is called our “noble goal.” In its simplest form, our noble goal is our personal response to the question: What context, atmosphere, or environment do I want to create for myself and others? And embracing a shared noble goal ultimately delivered positive business returns. Here are 3 reasons why: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

With that in mind, organizations can partner with a trusted executive search firm to deploy a robust, industry-leading executive search strategy to solve the organization’s most crucial, complex, and confidential placements. CEOs, Board members, and C-Suite leaders have a vital impact on your organization’s future.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On the one hand, most CEOs agree with with the statement attributed to Peter Drucker: culture eats strategy for breakfast. Seventy percent of corporate “change programs” fail to achieve their stated goals. The goal was to help employees put their family needs first. B USINESSES are really bad at establishing an engaging culture.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

A prominent divisional CEO at a billion-dollar MNC may have sat in on corporate board meetings and presented their region or division updates. Private equity uniqueness is that portfolio company boards consist of financial sponsors, possibly veteran industry advisors, who want to be involved. Transformation is going to be unceasing.

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CEO Insider

JUNE 14, 2019

CEO Spotlight: Meet the Men Disrupting the Multi-Billion Dollar Baby Feeding Industry – Ayal Lanternari and Asaf Kehat. Lifelong best friends, Ayal Lanternari and Asaf Kehat are two men on a mission to revolutionize the multi-billion-dollar infant feeding industry by drastically improving the baby bottle as we know it.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 1, 2021

The book is, The CEO Test , written by Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer. You’ll learn what truly matters to be a successful leader and you’ll discover a clear roadmap for succeeding in these seven critical challenges – the CEO test : Can you develop a simple plan for your strategy? Today brings a must-read book for leaders at all levels.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Boards that are steadfast in their pursuing of governance excellence are adept at traversing challenges, making enlightened decisions, and propelling the organization toward its envisioned goals. A formidable board delineates clear expectations and periodically reviews the performance of the CEO and other apex leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They take a proactive approach, anticipating future industry changes and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement. Within the organization, new courses charted by the CEO or Board may have broad implications for effective procurement, and leadership needs to be prepared to respond agilely.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Once the assessment phase is complete, the next step in the process is to translate the insights gained into actionable strategies and goals. One such case study involves a CEO of a multinational corporation who was facing challenges in leading a diverse global team and navigating the complex dynamics of a rapidly changing business landscape.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 5, 2014

Guest post from Bhushan Sethi: Most US CEOs say technological advances will transform their businesses within the next five years. After surveying 1,344 CEOs in 68 countries, we found that 70% of US CEOs are concerned about the skills gap. The good news is that industry can do more.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Then, they tap into their deep, rich talent pipelines across all industries, backgrounds, and geographies to identify candidates who are not only a one-to-one match but who will bring the necessary skills and diverse perspectives. That’s why N2Growth is proud to support organizations as they plan CEO succession.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

One Stanford study revealed that while two-thirds of CEOs say they don’t receive any leadership advice, almost 100% of them want it and welcome executive coaching. The late Steve Jobs, co-founder and CEO of Apple, reportedly used coaching to improve his leadership style, identify and correct his gaps, and continuously improve himself.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

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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Leading Blog

JULY 26, 2021

These are the industry disruptors who have changed how business is conducted in distinctly powerful ways. Think how Uber transformed the transportation industry, how Airbnb took over the lodging industry — not to mention how Tesla is upending both the automobile and energy industries. It was truly a game-changer.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Kelli Vukelic, CEO of N2Growth examines the nuances that distinguish boutique search firms from their larger counterparts. I would caution that size is not always an indicator of success, and more importantly, not a risk mitigator,” said Kelli Vukelic, CEO of N2Growth, a Philadelphia-based management consulting and executive search firm. “A

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Leading Blog

APRIL 23, 2021

The day after Jeffrey Immelt became CEO of General Electric, he had an even bigger challenge to deal with—the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Transparency is an admirable goal. But the real goal is to solve problems. In his twenty years as CEO, GE’s value had risen 4,000 percent. That’s baptism by fire.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2015

The Lean CEO by Jacon Stoller gets to the thinking behind why Lean management works. Lean provides a disciplined structure that allows an organization to focus resources on measureable customer-oriented goals, essentially codifying what has made the company successful. I think "Lean" is a poor moniker to give the approach.

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CEO Insider

OCTOBER 21, 2023

With my new book PR Confidential: Unlocking the Secrets to Creating a Powerful Public Image, my goal was to demystify the often-misunderstood public relations industry by answering questions frequently posed by business leaders in an “advice column” format.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 19, 2012

Last week I identified the successful 21 st century CEO as someone who is constantly thinking about the future. I also made the point that the 21 st century CEOs will not allow the changing business, social, economic or technological environments to negatively impact the performance of their enterprise. CEOs will be time-starved.

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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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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With a goal to drive efficiency forward this year, Expedia layoffs are moving ahead with a target of 9 percent job cuts in the upcoming weeks. We will continue to focus on acquiring and retaining the right customers, driving share growth in our B2C and B2B businesses, and providing the best product and partner experience in the industry.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Keegan , CEO, Merchants Fleet One thing all great leaders have in common is that they understand that transformational growth doesn’t happen without a willingness to change. When I joined Merchants Fleet as CEO in 2018, I knew I was joining a team of some of the most experienced professionals in the fleet industry.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

His new book provides an insider view into the drivers of success and challenges in 26 organizations—including industry giants like Apple, Tesla, Amazon, Microsoft, and Starbucks—along with actionable advice on replicating their winning approaches.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Whether leading an emerging growth company or a large multi-national corporation, aside from the CEO , there is arguably no position that has impact and contribution like the CHRO. Impact on their industry and in the broader communities they serve. Second, they must become a trusted consigliere to the CEO. Many things actually.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi wrote, “the fundamental role of a leader is to look for ways to shape the decades ahead, not just react to the present, and to help others accept the discomfort of disruptions to the status quo.”. When they converge, they’ll produce sea changes that sink companies and wash away entire industries overnight.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The Genentech company culture is vibrant and composed of the greatest minds in our industry working together to improve the lives of all patients. Since our former CEO Art Levinson drew attention to this issue in 2007, we have gone from 16% women at the officer level to 43%.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Alan Mulally , the former CEO of Boeing , started his career there as an aerospace engineer. In 2006, he transitioned to the CEO of Ford Motor Company. Conversations with Bill Ford , the former CEO, industry experts and his team leaders helped him understand the direction he needed to steer.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Leading executive search firms provide unparalleled support to a Board of Directors during their search, rigorously work to deeply understand exactly what type of placement can elevate the Board, and tirelessly support it as it works to achieve future goals. Industries. What do executive board search firms do? Consumer.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This self-awareness is crucial for effective leadership, as it enables executives to adapt their approach, motivate their teams, and make decisions that align with their values and goals. Once the goals and objectives are established, the next step is to select the most suitable board advisor coaches.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 16, 2013

A wide breadth of industries and trades were represented, but yet, there were common threads that connected them all. “Bring together complimentary ideas and a common goal” - Klaus Frueh , President of TomegaVax, who is working on a vaccine for the HIV virus. We gathered to listen and learn, and we certainly did.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

All three candidates are experienced individuals in their own fields and should help the company achieve accelerated growth in the industry. The updates to the Walgreens executive team were announced by CEO Tim Wentworth who also took up the position at the company quite recently, appointed in October 2023.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Based on your target, Google Performance Max now generates AI-powered ads and assets in addition to helping you reach your advertising goals. It has been a tough year for everyone, regardless of industry and so far, it seems the trend will continue into 2024.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 4, 2024

Imagine a CEO asks all employees for suggestions on new software features. The CEO decides to prioritize the simplified user interface concept. If this aligns with the organization’s goals, it’s not necessarily a bad thing to crowdsource ideas that match its preferences.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 18, 2015

The following is a guest piece by CEO Ben Decker. At the CEO level, these white lies run rampant. After years of working with business leaders, the fact is most CEOs are not inspiring. After years of working with business leaders, the fact is most CEOs are not inspiring. In fact, this is the #1 area for CEOs to improve.

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