N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Kelli Vukelic, CEO of N2Growth examines the nuances that distinguish boutique search firms from their larger counterparts. In a hiring market like the one we’re currently experiencing, finding a true game-changing leader is extremely challenging. Here are some key insights into selecting the right executive search firm to partner with.

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 1, 2018

For the last 20 years, and all around the world, we CEOs have invested untold millions into the question: “What does it take to have an engaged workplace culture?” How to Be a Soul-Sucking CEO. But I am also continually surprised to see an almost entrenched, dated attitude CEOs have toward their people and their culture.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 30, 2020

When was the last time you saw a major planned project suffer from a cost overrun ? It’s not as common as you might think for a project with a clear plan to come in at or under budget. For instance, a 2002 study of major construction projects found that 86% went over budget. First, break down each project into component parts.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

Think of any top performing CEO and you’ll find that to the one, they possess an uncanny ability to focus on highest and best use activities. While most executives that have reached the C-suite level understand the importance of scaling via delegation, far too many CEOs struggle with the effective implementation of the concept.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

When my business book Do Less Better was published, I had the pleasure of meeting National Post journalist Peter Kuitenbrouwer who interviewed me about the challenges facing an ex-CEO hell-bent on finding a publisher for his historical fiction manuscript. It wasn’t as much a sense of purpose as being a CEO,” he says.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

When my business book Do Less Better was published, I had the pleasure of meeting National Post journalist Peter Kuitenbrouwer who interviewed me about the challenges facing an ex-CEO hell-bent on finding a publisher for his historical fiction manuscript. It wasn’t as much a sense of purpose as being a CEO,” he says.

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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. I call it CEO Blog - Time Leadership because of my keen interest in time. I am CEO between positions. I am feeling optimistic today.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

A simple illustration perhaps is a CEO of a large injection molding firm, who might be well suited to a brewing and bottling company. Sales and marketing positions appear to provide broader sector hunting grounds, but reality can be different, and there are still many constraints. A search partner with industry knowledge is critical.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2022

We asked Joe Liberatore, Kforce’s CEO why compassion was so critical in the recent refresh of their company values. First, help your team put people before projects. For example: “It sounds like you’re really frustrated with the lack of response from marketing and that’s sapping your motivation. Do I have that right?”.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 23, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • October 23, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Steve Jobs managed to harness the resources of 49,000 employees to introduce and successfully market a slew of breakthroughs. link] #branding #marketing #advertising #design Follow Me on Twitter.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2010

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 Developing The CEO Within You. What are the market forces at work – are they playing fair or are they slowly (and possibly illegally) undermining your position.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2021

If you’re exploring a new market to enter, data can provide you with potential projections about sales and give you an idea of the type of customers within this market. The new CEO of UPS, Carol Tome, came in with a simple idea: saying “no.” The quality of your decisions and the speed at which you make them matter.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

What role does humility play in today’s leadership and how does this trait benefit leaders in facing the challenges present in today’s global market? Dave is the CEO and founder of the word-of-mouth (WOM) marketing company, BzzAgent , which has been featured on CBS News, the BBC, and the New York Times Sunday Magazine.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Humor can be used as an especially effective approach to build group cohesiveness, with a leader as the role model of projecting a relaxed and fun attitude, sharing occasional jokes, anecdotes, and stories that inject a playful aspect to day to day interactions. CEO: “China!” Audience: “Who’s there?”

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The Practical Leader

JANUARY 8, 2019

This time of year, we’re bombarded with glib and confident “experts” forecasting everything from the economy, to global warming, to financial markets, social trends, weather, and lots more. Most forecasters project a glass half full or half empty extrapolation of today’s best or worst trends.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 16, 2020

Most of my friends who were anticipating a scholarship were denied one, simply because the US had officially entered a recession, and colleges and universities were trying to be cautious about spending their multimillion-dollar portfolio for more “useful” research projects. Twelve years on, a stock market collapse seems to be long overdue.

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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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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 14, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • March 15, 2011 • Life , Marketing • 2 Comments. For starters, both of us blog about marketing, we scoff at the industry’s indulgent self-appreciation and we despise spin. Good luck on that project and let me know it I can help in any way. © 2011 In the CEO Afterlife.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

your role shifts toward, “Let’s get our best people on the project. I worked with a CEO who really gets this. For months senior leaders dismissed warning signs and data from employees about severe problems and had ignored market trends for years. Instead of, ”Listen to me, I have the answer!,”

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

In other cases, it is felt across the entire organization, such as in the case of a CEO. An effective CEO such as Steve Jobs for example, can cause financial markets to shift, buying patterns to stall, or entire industries to scramble. Take the example the CEO role. Jeff currently lives in the St.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

In preparation for these meetings, review the organizational chart, form a cursory understanding of their roles and projects, and read their last performance review and résumé, if they’re on your team. Monthly all-team meetings help build camaraderie, and provide a forum for recognition, to discuss business performance and key projects.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2017

Some see digital as little more than a portfolio of projects or initiatives to be implemented, others as a problem to be solved or an opportunity to be exploited, and yes, there are always those who fail to see it at all. Every organization occupies a unique place on the spectrum of digital transformation.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

This fantastic news has deservedly boosted the stock market, and lots of companies are shifting to retract planned staff and budget cuts. As COVID-19 numbers began to climb up in the United States in early March, James contemplated with the other leaders the possibility of postponing their expansion projects.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Launch a “CEO for a Day” forum. Host town meetings with workers from across all levels of your organization to ask what they would do differently if they were CEO for a day. Or, “What weaknesses make us vulnerable to losing customers or market share?” Here are five approaches to overcome barriers to change in these situations.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 4, 2012

If you think CEO means chief everything officer, your tenure in the C-suite won’t be long. Attempting to do everything yourself is nothing short of a recipe for disaster as a CEO, and in fact, is exactly the opposite of how top performing CEOs think.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Verge obtained an internal memo that was sent out to employees by Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer, informing the team about the decision to cut down on the team. The last big round of layoffs at Microsoft took place around the same time last year, with 10000 workers being affected, mainly from sales and marketing.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 10, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. There’s unlikely a responsible CEO in America who hasn’t at one time, said, “You know what folks? Whether the CEO is driven by personal ethics, a socially changing world, or headlines praising “sustainable” organizations, business is finally responding to the green trend—albeit slower than many would like to see.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Project Meanie (Coordinator). Chief Cheerleader (CEO). President and TeaEO (CEO). Chief Troublemaker (CEO). Wizard of Light-bulb Instants (Marketing Director). Digital Dynamo (Digital Marketing Head). Marketing Rockstar (Marketing Head). Creativity Analyst (Associate Marketing Manager).

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Just the beginning of the year when most companies were declaring their first-quarter earnings, the future was bright for projected earnings. The Covid-19 outbreak has put the breaks on sales projections of most companies. Adjust according to market performance. But things changed within a matter of days.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 7, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. by John • March 7, 2011 • Life , Marketing • 0 Comments. One of my marketing managers recommended the company join Rick’s sponsorship group. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. © 2011 In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 20, 2016

Cheryl Bachelder, CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, wrote a book called Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others , in which she tells the story of her leadership journey. When she was named CEO in 2007, profit was in the negative, and the company stock price had taken a nose dive from $34 in 2002 to $13.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 12, 2016

In today’s media-saturated business world, a company’s image is inextricably linked to the reputation of the CEO. Wall Street analysts, marketers and corporate communicators understand the importance of a CEO’s personal brand and how it affects demand for a company’s products or services and its market value.

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Mark Sanborn

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In Practice: A CEO convinced that remote work hampers productivity may only acknowledge studies supporting this view, while ignoring evidence to the contrary. In Practice: A CFO might confidently project revenue figures while neglecting market uncertainties and potential disruptions.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 6, 2014

You’re not a CEO. Your primary role in your position is not to deliver on projects, motivate the team, present information, or hob-nob with the hoi-poloi. The problem is most managers — from someone who only has one direct-report to the CEO — do not see themselves as Bonus Delivery Officers (or BDO). With MONEY.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Topsy turvy markets. During a crisis season, our CEO told every employee, “If you don’t know what to do, just add value.” Serial reorgs. Debilitating mid-year budget cuts. Hiring freezes and RIFs. Nebulous succession plans. I’ve experienced all of these and more. Maybe you have too. Anchor #1: Add Value.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

A CEO invited a group of people to a meeting who were at two different levels of the corporation. In this current culture The CEO got away with inviting people to listen, but not giving them a voice. The CEO communicated the message that the higher-ranking people were more important to listen to, and probably knew more about the topic.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 17, 2011

In the CEO Afterlife. I am delighted that so many readers of the CEO Afterlife blog have asked for details of the content that goes into the 1-Page Strategic Plan. Include the content that matters – the well-defined strategies, the initiatives and the projects that will make the difference in taking the company to the next level.

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