N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 11, 2024

L-R): Anthony Horton, Chris McCarthy, Stephanie Neal In a recent interview, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed a startling confession: the architect of ChatGPT, a revolutionary language model capable of holding nuanced conversations and generating creative text formats, often struggles to sleep. times more likely to trust their leaders. “Our

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Moawad's motivational approach is elegant but refreshingly simple: He replaces hardwired negativity, the kind of defeatist mindset that's nearly everybody's default, with what he calls "neutral thinking." The Innovation Ultimatum : Six strategic technologies that will reshape every business in the 2020s by Steve Brown.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

As a CEO, it’s crucial to think long-term, crafting visions that transcend the present moment and set the stage for future generations. Gianni’s ability to plan beyond his era’s technology is a powerful reminder of the importance of forward-thinking and innovation in leadership.

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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. Bhushan Sethi CEOs PWC skills gap talent trust'

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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. Through coaching, executives can refine their ability to analyze complex situations, anticipate future challenges, and craft innovative solutions.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The importance of such a president search lies in the fact that the president or chancellor serves as the institution’s president and CEO and is responsible for leading, managing, and advancing its mission and goals. Operational realities, on the other hand, pertain to the practical aspects of running an organization of any size.

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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.”. The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. Blog Post ).

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 14, 2023

As more businesses are transitioning to remote work, some prominent CEOs remain opposed to the movement. Research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine, suggests that the success of implementing remote work depends on the organization’s flexibility in adapting to individual employees and the available technology.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 8, 2012

I don't remember seeing innovation highlighted in previous results - were those new questions? Susan : Yes, there was a new set of questions added this year around the theme of innovation, based on what we're hearing and seeing about it's importance. Yet, the same companies keep coming out on top, even as the CEOs have turned over.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

The conversation delves into HR innovations, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence. She emphasizes the role of AI as an enhancer of human capability, dispelling the notion of technology replacing human skills. However, within a year, the CEO offered me the position of head of HR. This created an identity crisis.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 25, 2020

Startups are good at innovation for many reasons, but the two most important ones are people and culture. One of the solutions that some larger companies have tried is to create an innovative startup within an existing business. These internal startups strive to be innovative, but tend to become more incremental.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

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. Steve writes: “ Leaders and great managers are keenly aware how to motivate and bring out the best in others, regardless of their experience.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 16, 2013

I jotted down a lot of notes during the day, and I wanted to share what I thought were the 15 best nuggets of wisdom from the event: “Pay attention (to everything)” – Eric Winquist , CEO of Jama Software , who is delivering enterprise-grade software solutions to product development challenges.

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CO2

DECEMBER 22, 2023

It embodies the spirit of guidance, innovation, and empathy. Case Study: The Transformational Impact of Empathy A compelling example can be found in a tech startup CEO who underwent executive coaching. A comprehensive study involving 242 technology-intensive knowledge-based firms (t-KIBS) has shed light on this transformative strategy.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Innovative Commitment Google and Tesla exemplify the power of fostering a culture of innovation. Innovation isn’t just the breakthrough concepts which often sets the course for extraordinary companies, but ongoing innovations small and large. Few organizations need more communication. All need better communication.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Vrio Corp has been committed to following market trends and increasing its value proposition through transformation: investing in technology and content aligned with the consumers’ habits, emphasizing the next generation. Daniel Roldán Chiffoleau is the Chief Transformation Officer at DirecTV Latin America (Vrio Corp.),

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HR Digest

JANUARY 9, 2023

From the incorporation of technology to shifts in company culture, HR professionals and thought leaders are keeping a close eye on what the future holds for the industry. Overall, the HR trends in 2023 are likely to be driven by a combination of technological advancements, social and cultural shifts, and a focus on employee well-being.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Recent research from the University at Buffalo highlighted how earnings reports can be enough to get a CEO fired. “In contrast, boards of firms with low earnings persistence are less likely to fire a CEO with a poor performance because it’s likely temporary.”

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Anyone can be collaborative leader—whether you are the CEO, a mid-level manager or a front-line supervisor. The need for collaboration is driven by the issues arising from the current economic crisis and supported by the opportunities afforded by advances in technology, specifically Web 2.0. Diversity is the bedrock of innovation. .

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 3, 2012

With the huge menu of communication technologies available to companies, messages should be delivered in person, electronically in written, audio, and video, as well as the old fashioned way, printed hard copy. And for innovative ideas on moving away from the traditional performance review feedback, read an article from Daniel Pink: [link].

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

In The Optimist’s Telescope , author Bina Venkataraman suggests that we can a “ radical strain of optimism ” and cultivate a sense of collective agency that would motivate “more people to make choices today for the sake of the future, whether it’s how they vote, eat, use energy, or influence others.” An “ optimist’s telescope ” so to speak.

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Center for Creative Leadership

JUNE 2, 2020

They carry titles such as vice president or senior director and have responsibilities for one or more functions — such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, technology, legal, and human resources. Inspires and motivates others to take action. They run business units and geographic regions. Execution and results.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Complicating matters further for CEOs attempting to determine what to do about bonuses is all the recent media attention and public outrage in regard to what is perceived by many to be excessive, frivolous compensation. I have witnessed bonuses motivate the correct behaviors and I’ve watched them motivate abhorrent behavior.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Coaches work with you to develop actionable plans, keeping you accountable and motivated throughout your journey to achieve these goals. Through business coaching, the CEO and senior management developed effective leadership skills and strategies for team building.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

As odd as it sounds, businesses that are not dependant on smart talent, capital, or technology can scale faster and easier than those businesses burdened with the aforementioned dependencies. The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Adopting an underdog identity can inspire the motivation and effort necessary to overcome great challenges and achieve success. Convey a sense of collective might – The most effective teams typically have high levels of trust between members, with this then supporting engaged and motivated team members to achieve their goals.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 7, 2011

Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation by Steven Johnson makes that cut. I’d recommend it to anyone who’s ever had bursts of inspiration and wondered why they haven’t been able to replicate those circumstances, or anyone who wants to innovate at all. Candidly, I’m blown away.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Over the years I’ve met more than a few CEOs who paid little or no attention to their board of directors, only to find themselves wondering what went wrong as they were being ushered out the door prior to the expiration of their employment agreement. As a CEO, your board can be one of your greatest allies.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 4, 2016

Although mid-summer is a time when many of us slow down (as we should), this compilation of excellent cutting-edge leadership thinking will help motivate you to hit the ground running when your vacation or other summer relaxation period ends. So we asked some of our friends with CEO titles, “What’s the best advice you have ever received?”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

I want to frame my thoughts on the topic of significance by beginning with an excerpt from my book “ Leadership Matters…The CEO Survival Manual “: “By the time you reach the CEO level you should be striving to move beyond success and towards significance.

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LDRLB

APRIL 27, 2020

And we’ll share how to know whether or not you’ve got a sense of mission or purpose that will truly drive motivation in your organization. And using that technology, they make products that consumers so often use for a brief time and then toss in a landfill for 10,000 years. Purpose Is Not Corporate Social Responsibility.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Frances Hesselbein – Former CEO, Girl Scouts of America and Peter Drucker Foundation. Alan Mulally – Former CEO, Ford and Boeing Commercial Aircraft. CEO Magazine – CEO of the Year. Authority on new technology and communication. Co-founder of Rose Park Advisors—Disruptive Innovation Fund.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

And I agree 100% that leaders everywhere need to find ways to motivate people that go beyond money and benefits. We are living in a new era of technology and understanding and Pete has his finger on the pulse of how to relate/reach individuals. Thanks so much for your comment Bridget. His leadership is remarkable!

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

As much as you may wish it wasn’t so, as a CEO you’re really only as good as your last decision. As a person that works with CEOs and entrepreneurs on a daily basis I can tell you with great certainty that all leaders are not created equal when it comes to the competency of their decisioning skills.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? Bottom line…check your motivations. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? If efficiency starts diluting productivity rather than increasing it something is woefully amiss.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

I have spent my life studying people and have conducted exhaustive amounts of research which supports my belief that anyone is capable of changing if they have the intrinsic motivation to do so. Eric Shinseki, former Army Chief of Staff, Alan Mulally, CEO of the Ford Motor Company, and Frances Hesselbein, former CEO of the Girl Scouts.

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