N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

It ensures that companies are prepared for any unforeseen changes in leadership due to retirement, emergencies, or sudden departures. Emerging Technologies to Facilitate Leadership Planning As the digital revolution unfolds, it’s becoming clear that technology plays a substantial role in enhancing leadership planning.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Rapid technological advancements, fluctuating economic landscapes, and growing demands for sustainable business practices have thrust this pivotal position into the spotlight with new expectations and tasks. Equally critical is their ability to lead with empathy, a trait of immense importance in remote and hybrid work environments.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. Armed with this knowledge, they meticulously search for candidates with the necessary technical skills and experience that align with the company’s culture and long-term vision.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Understanding the Current Landscape: The Impact on Succession Planning In 2024’s rapidly evolving business environment, succession planning is constantly shifting. Leadership transitions can pose a major challenge to any organization, especially in a turbulent environment.

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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. Moreover, strong leadership in supply chain management ensures cost efficiency.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

But one thing that has largely remained unchanged has been the approach to leadership development. Limiting the definition of leadership Many have asked me how to define a leader, but I have refused. Limiting the definition of leadership Many have asked me how to define a leader, but I have refused.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

In the previous three parts of this series, we realized the challenging factors around searching for and placing an ideal candidate to lead a private equity portfolio company. As the investor leader, you are becoming more familiar with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. .

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The Value of Executive Leadership Team Coaching in Today’s Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the value of executive leadership team coaching cannot be understated. Strong leadership has never been more crucial as organizations face an increasingly complex and volatile environment.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These coaches bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from working with top executives in the world’s largest companies. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

The traditional model of long-serving executives has shifted, giving way to a more dynamic environment where factors like performance, industry disruptions, and stakeholder expectations play significant roles. A study by Equilar reveals that the median tenure among S&P 500 companies has decreased by 20% from six years in 2013 to 4.8

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the sector evolves and expands, companies increasingly turn to executive search firms like N2Growth to help them identify and recruit top talent for critical leadership roles. However, finding individuals with the right combination of technical knowledge and leadership experience can be a daunting task.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Power of Culturally Diverse Perspectives: Exploring the Benefits of International Coaching in Global Leadership Mastery In today’s global business landscape, the ability to navigate and effectively lead across cultures is becoming increasingly vital for success.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Overall, virtual executive coaching empowers leaders to enhance their leadership skills and significantly impact their organizations. Virtual coaching allows executives to tap into the expertise of top leadership advisors, regardless of geographical boundaries.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Leaders must understand that the fight for equality isn’t just about powerful speeches and company-wide emails but involves policy reviews, procedural updates, and individual assessments. Identifying the Obstacles of Fair Representation Fair representation is a crucial component of an effective work environment.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

A fter reading Gartner’s report on How to Build Leadership Bench Strength , these are my conclusions: HR already invests 23% of its Training and Development budget in Leadership and 27% on the high potential professionals. When the business environment in which leaders and organizations must operate has changed considerably.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Crafting the Future: The Significance of Selecting the Right Insurance Executive In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, securing the right insurance executive is more than a mere hiring decision —it’s a pivotal investment in the company’s future.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Insurance executives face unique challenges and opportunities with emerging technologies, including AI, evolving regulatory environments, and global economic uncertainties. Insurance executives must possess diverse skills and qualities to excel in this dynamic environment.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. And that feeds our approach in society at large.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer In the complex world of corporate leadership, a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) holds a pivotal role. This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success.

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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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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Identifying Growth-Stage Leadership to Drive Innovation in Life Sciences Effective executive search partners play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and assessing the leadership best aligned to drive growth and innovation, all the more important in highly dynamic industries like life sciences.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. Leaders are working on efficiencies to offset these challenges.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The more we use technology and outsourced thinking, we diminish our ability to think for ourselves. Competing in the Age of AI : Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. When traditional approaches are inadequate or resisted, advanced leadership skills are essential.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. What’s answered in this article is what leadership lessons are there in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever? Have a gallery of leadership alumni throughout the office.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The advent of technology that enables remote work combined with the ever-increasing rate of employee turnover in many industries has led to a transformation in the very fabric of organizational culture. But today’s decentralized office environment makes it harder to socialize culture, foster a sense of unity, and reinforce shared values.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 29, 2020

At present, it’s hard to tackle any issue pertaining to leadership or management without addressing Covid-19, which is impacting on marketplaces and workplaces across the globe. With this in mind, the Coronavirus outbreak arguably represents an opportunity for growth and innovation, and good leadership will be central to ushering this in.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

In the high-stakes arena of executive recruitment , companies often gravitate toward prominent global search firms. The expectation is that their extensive networks and vast resources will deliver the world-class leadership talent they need to drive their organizations forward. If you are reading this, you will likely know their names.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By conducting regular evaluations, companies can gain valuable insights into the performance and effectiveness of their board members, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes. This process enhances board accountability, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and drives organizational success.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 16, 2012

In matrix companies, much work takes place across functions with employees reporting to multiple bosses and participating in teams created across departments and areas of expertise. To adapt to fast-changing market conditions and to respond to complex customer challenges in today’s competitive landscape, companies must innovate.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. The strength of governance can be significantly amplified with the employment of a dedicated leadership team.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Board of directors coaching provides a tailored and results-oriented approach to supporting directors in their leadership roles. As a consulting professional specializing in leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions, I have worked closely with top executives in some of the world’s largest companies.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

In Creative Construction , Gary Pisano says that when big organizations fail to innovate, the root cause is often related to “management practice and leadership than with organizational scale per se.” Pisano carefully details how companies should do each of them. It also aligns a company around common priorities.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The articles should have been written on the topic of poor leadership. Toxic work environments can only exist where a lack of trust and respect are present, and this can only occur in the absence of sound leadership. While these articles tended to stir the pot a bit, they were in my opinion mostly missing the mark.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This provides an expanded pool of client expertise and challenges coaches to navigate cultural nuances and broader leadership styles. Moreover, technology is playing an indispensable role in reshaping executive coaching. Change isn’t only driven by technological advancements.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As a trusted advisor and expert in leadership development, I have witnessed first-hand how these services have transformed organizations into powerhouses of success. Additionally, a growth mindset creates a positive and empowering work environment that motivates employees to reach their full potential.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

With disruptive creation, “the new comes at the expense of the old and its associated companies and jobs, creating a win-lose or winner-takes-most economic outcome. In contrast, nondisruptive innovation is “achieved without disrupting a preexisting market and its associated companies and jobs.” We are not bound by the world as it is.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Donna Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer at Walmart, discusses the world’s largest retailer’s priorities when selecting future leadership pipeline, and why companies who hire a diverse talent do better than others. This is an extraordinary achievement, but for many companies, this is still a novel idea.

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