N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

How do you transform the culture of a rapidly growing business in an industry that’s not always known for transparency and integrity? Join Simpler Trading’s CEO Brittany Burns and me for a practical look at how you can lead with conviction, build a culture of integrity, and focus on the bottom line. A Culture of Integrity.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2023 curated just for you. Leadership experts Frances Frei and Anne Morriss argue that this belief is deeply flawed—and that it keeps you from building a great company. How did Shaich succeed repeatedly in such a notoriously tough industry?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2021. The CEO Test : Master the Challenges That Make or Break All Leaders by Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer. Adam Bryant has conducted in-depth interviews with more than 600 CEOs. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2024 curated just for you. Uncommon Greatness : Five Fundamentals to Transform Your Leadership by Mark Miller Virtually every problem can be traced back to one root cause: leadership. For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024 * * * “.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

These world-class subject matter experts include members of advising boards, CEOs, and senior executives who are pioneers in their industries and make waves in their spaces. For that, executives can partner with an experienced leadership team coach. What is leadership performance coaching?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. 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.”. And that feeds our approach in society at large. It leads to short-term thinking.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

W HEN A CEO first assumes their position or joins a new company, they’re often quick to make changes to the executive team, creating a group of trusted advisors who will drive their strategic agenda. But once the CEO has been in place for a few years, this dynamic changes. Take, for instance, the automotive industry.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 4, 2022

Stress is well known for the harmful effect it has on our health, and CEOs are equally well known to suffer from stress more than most. It perhaps stands to reason, therefore, that the health of CEOs may suffer more than the average worker. CEOs who serve under stricter governance die significantly earlier,” the researchers write.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Now that we’ve identified the trends, let’s focus our attention on specific business problems to be solved by the addition of senior leadership talent in the consumer packaged goods space. How common is it for CPGs to hire for key positions outside the industry? Is this something you’re seeing happen more often?

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2023 curated just for you. The Leap to Leader : How Ambitious Managers Make the Jump to Leadership by Adam Bryant The chasm separating managers from leaders is widening as the skills required to be an effective leader grow in number and complexity. Recessions.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Lots of executives aspire to become a CEO, but few actually possess the leadership chops to pull it off. As someone who earns their living as a leadership advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs, I always keep a sharp eye peeled for up and coming leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Effective Strategies for Implementing Board Advisor Coaching Board advisor coaching is a critical component of the leadership development process in organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As the investor leader, you are becoming more familiar with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. . A simple illustration perhaps is a CEO of a large injection molding firm, who might be well suited to a brewing and bottling company. Both are high-volume capital intense process industries.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Leading and leadership styles refer to the ways in which individuals use their authority and influence to guide and motivate others. Different leadership styles can be effective in different situations, and the most effective leaders are often those who can adapt their style to the specific needs of their team or organization.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the evolving Private Equity arena, a quintessence of proficient leadership is imperative to navigate the complexities and render substantial value. However, the reality is at odds with the requisite, shedding light on a pertinent concern in the industry.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Episode 239: Antonella Pisani, the CEO and founder of Eyeful Media , a digital marketing and consulting firm, joins host David Dye, and discusses the importance of culture, values, and remote culture in leadership. She emphasizes hiring experienced talent and creating an intellectually stimulating environment.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Recently I taught a brand new class on leadership at the Yale Law School. Despite popular misconceptions, young lawyers are hungry to become more self-aware and to sharpen their leadership competencies. If lawyers can overcome these tough leadership development obstacles, the rewards are enormous. Are you a future lawyer?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Talent Trends: Emerging Leadership Skills for the Future The continual development of digital technology and automation in today’s corporate world demands a new paradigm in leadership. These traditional soft-skill qualities must now be enhanced with new hard skill sets to future-proof one’s leadership style.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 21, 2015

At the 2015 World Business Forum in New York City, Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini laid out the most important vision at the conference: a vision to save healthcare. Bertolini’s dedication to the cause of reforming healthcare and actions as CEO make him a clear example of a servant leader. Servant Leadership Defined. Generic License.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

There are leadership lessons in Southwest Airline’s fall from grace. The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. Leadership Lessons. Southwest Airlines Fall From Grace.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2021. Play Nice But Win : A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader by Michael Dell with James Kaplan. It’s not because they hire a new CEO or expensive consultants but rather because these pioneering companies have adopted a new way of strategizing.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Research from Indiana University reveals, however, that rather than being purely driven by consumer needs, the propensity to recall products can instead be driven by the length of tenure of the company’s CEO. “This phenomena is even more likely when the previous CEO left under poor circumstances, becoming more blame-able.”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2021. The Five Graces of Life and Leadership by Gary Burnison. Five simple qualities that captures the essence of outstanding leadership today. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. With Amy Herman’s Fixed.,

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 6, 2021

During the Covid-19 epidemic, however, the challenges facing leaders have never been greater, nor the importance of effective leadership been more pressing. The CEO Test by Adam Bryant and Kevin Sharer aims to help guide leaders by identifying the key ingredients they believe help to forge the best leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 15, 2019

Not many industry revolutions begin with a typical married couple who risk everything to do something they’ve never done before. If you enjoyed this video, you may also enjoy our upcoming webinar with Pam McLean, CEO and Co-Founder of Hudson Institute of Coaching, on developing the best in yourself in order to develop the best in other.

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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. Beyond my recreational life (weapons of choice being a tennis racquet and a pickle-ball paddle – on a good day I use both), I’m writing about business leadership, branding and life. Yet not every CEO follows this trodden path. Resourceful.

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CEO Insider

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

government-issued gold, silver and platinum coins, but it is the only company in the precious metal industry being led by a female CEO. 6 Leadership Qualities All Life Science Executives Should Master. Money Reserve is not just one of the largest private distributors of U.S. Roberts has put an enormous amount […].

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

I recently sat down with Dudu Hlatshwayo , CEO and founder of Change EQ Corporate Advisors in Johannesburg. JH: What is the number one leadership competency required in this fast-paced, unpredictable world we now find ourselves in? With the fourth industrial revolution upon us, the world is getting smaller and faster.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This includes assessing their leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and cultural fit within the organization. We assemble a team of experienced consulting professionals with deep insights into executive leadership and organizational dynamics. The expertise of our evaluation team is a vital component of our process.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This recently introduced bill, officially known as the Curtailing Executive Overcompensation bill, targets the widening chasm between CEO and worker pay. Since 1978, CEO pay has soared by over 1209%, drastically outpacing the growth of average worker wages. The data backing this move is telling. Amazon paid $13.7

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

There are leadership lessons in Southwest Airline’s fall from grace. The company has been a servant-leadership darling since it’s inception and co-founder Herb Kelleher applied the principles for decades before stepping down as CEO in 2001. There are several leadership lessons from this sequence of bad decisions.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 15, 2012

Great CEOs will deal with the challenges of these ever-changing environments and continue to lead the march forward with compelling visions, insightful strategies and flawless execution. To be unaware of, or to discount changing environments would be a leadership mistake.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This recently introduced bill, officially known as the Curtailing Executive Overcompensation bill, targets the widening chasm between CEO and worker pay. Since 1978, CEO pay has soared by over 1209%, drastically outpacing the growth of average worker wages. The data backing this move is telling. Amazon paid $13.7

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CEO Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Friday, November 19, 2010 Mostly Links and Random Thoughts Today, I thought I would change it up a bit an just do a few links to content that might interest. As a pioneer of Ontario’s wind industry, Glen Estill represents the ideal of what a developer should be. I am CEO between positions.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 25, 2016

I recently conducted a series of interviews of futurists in which I asked them about the reinvention of an industry sector facing considerable disruption. The leading futurist in this field concluded his recommendations by saying, “I believe that every CEO should be assigned a therapist when they take the job.”. Shocking advice?

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

The words we use matter, especially in a leadership role where our teams regularly react and listen closely to what we share. Start paying attention to the reactions you receive when speaking and cut out the words and phrases that are spurring a negative response. * * * Laurie Cure is the President and CEO of Innovative Connections.

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