N2Growth Blog

MARCH 10, 2011

Put simply, leadership is not a static endeavor. In fact, leadership demands fluidity, which requires the willingness to recognize the need for change, and finally the ability to lead change. If your entity doesn’t innovate and change in accordance with market driven needs and demands it will fail…it’s just that simple.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 1, 2014

State of the art management and leadership techniques are continually evolving. The ideas which inspire and influence business practitioners often have their origins in the ideas and work of the thinkers celebrated in the Thinkers50 , the biennial ranking of business thinkers. Business best practice never stands still.

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The story is no different when it comes to developing a leadership strategy in times of change. Whether it be a global pandemic, a company restructuring or a merger, a leadership strategy is crucial if you want to manage shifts and times of uncertainty. A leadership development plan also acts as a compass for navigating change.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 19, 2019

In many fields, the workplace has become a candidate’s market where the best people have their pick of jobs. Being known as an organization where the best people want to work isn’t just an HR issue—it brings a serious competitive advantage when the best people want to be part of your team. But it doesn’t just happen by chance.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Your Advantages – there are things in life that have given you a competitive advantage. They are what they are – advantages. Your Markets – you are capable of running in many venues, but what is that niche where your effectiveness peaks? What are 3 of those markets – those niches that are a great fit?

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 19, 2012

History has shown us that the best performers were those who made the right strategic moves to create a future in which their company would enjoy significant competitive advantage. I know from my marketing background that the human brain can absorb only so much. Apple’s Steve Jobs and Google’s Larry Page are excellent examples.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best new leadership book of 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. Van Gorder : Spend time with them.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 2, 2018

But as a leadership executive coach with over three decades of experience, I’ve seen hundreds of leaders fail because all they know is process and procedures. That means making sure people feel invested in and nurtured, and keeping the company competitive in the market. A Leadership Manifesto: A Guide To Greatness.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

As a veteran and lifelong student of leadership I have always found Memorial Day weekend to be one of the most meaningful and significant of all holidays. While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best leadership book for 2014 is, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. Van Gorder : Spend time with them.

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Books Leadership Ethics Morale 65

HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. Through Henry’s insights, HR professionals gain valuable perspectives on navigating HR leadership in a dynamic environment.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

All business (for profit or not) provide goods, services, or intellectual property/capital to a market (or markets) for some form of consideration. All businesses have competition, serve stakeholders and other various constituencies, and must do certain things to avoid failure while on the path to creating a sustainable endeavor.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 24, 2015

They failed to change and became irrelevant, left behind by emerging competitors more in tune with the market. In cultures of control , people with power, control, influence, and status rule over others. Bryan expanded the leadership team and asked them to work together to create the culture they always wanted to work in.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

They would tell you that the classic strong leadership traits that define our nation’s best military leaders are outdated, and that they don’t display a proper amount of empathy and compassion. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] patriciazell Wow…thanks, Mike!

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 17, 2012

The best ones influenced my mode of operation as an executive of Jacobs Suchard , the maker of coffee and chocolate brands, Jacobs , Nabob , Toblerone , Suchard and Côte d’Or. The philosophy begins with a mindset obsessed with the competition. In hingsight, two big, game-changing plays was a damn good record.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 12, 2023

Building a Growth Advantage enhances profit which, in turn, allows these companies to invest more in their competitive and brand advantage. Let me tell you a little leadership secret regarding business success…it’s not about getting everyone to work harder; my experience has shown me that everyone is working pretty hard already.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 8, 2015

So rapid is the pace of new developments, and so diverse the forms of competition, that many large corporations struggle to be agile enough to compete. Tiny niche players can emerge from nowhere to take the market or make expensively researched products obsolete overnight.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2021

Apart from conducting detailed market research, finding out fair clientele, performing surveys, retaining target groups, exploring SEO, and researching public data, which are obviously important factors, one must also remain very adaptable to changing situations. What will be the market where you want to get into?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. Therefor by definition it is not unique or likely to generate any competitive advantage. I always appreciate your insights William.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 30, 2019

Flashback to this post from early 2015 : After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Front-Line Leader: Building a High-Performance Organization from the Ground Up , by Chris Van Gorder. Question : How do you engage middle-managers to effectively reflect your philosophies?

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Books Leadership Ethics Morale 50

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After reading nearly 40 books about leadership released this year, my pick for the very best is the book, The Font-Line Leader: Building a High-PerformanceOrganization from the Groumd Up , by Chris Van Gorder. He has presided over a dramatic turnaround, catapulting Scripps from near bankruptcy to a dominant market position.

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Books Leadership Ethics Morale 84

Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 23, 2018

Hiring smart is key explains Carvajal, “because entrepreneurs need a competitive advantage, and that advantage is a group of people rather than a strong individual at the top.” “I Even though these two myths are opposites, entrepreneurs often recruit under the influence of one of them.

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Entrepreneur Competitive Advantage Open-book Discount 50

Eric Jacobson

MAY 5, 2018

Hiring smart is key explains Carvajal, “because entrepreneurs need a competitive advantage, and that advantage is a group of people rather than a strong individual at the top.” “I Even though these two myths are opposites, entrepreneurs often recruit under the influence of one of them.

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Entrepreneur Competitive Advantage Open-book Discount 50

N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 344

Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

There is no doubt that strong culture translates into a powerful competitive advantage. In fact, there is a huge risk in undervaluing the advantage the right culture plays. Companies with a healthy culture gain a positive reputation, not only among employees, but also with customers and the market. Jason Richmond.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 29, 2012

Subsequently, all those influencing company sales should have personal performance goals aligned with the organization’s sales objectives and values that are routinely measured and consequentially rewarded. EVALUATE how StrategyDriven gives you a competitive advantage. FREE COPY of a StrategyDriven Expert Contributor book †.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Rankings, Lists and Recognitions The Power 150 – Top Marketing Blogs This list ranks the top 150 marketing blogs based on an algorithmic approach using Google page rank, Technorati rankings, Bloglines ranking and editorial quality. The N2growth Blog is pleased to announce its inclusion in the list.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Do You Have a Balanced Reading (and Learning) Diet? We book worms of years gone by now may even have a competitive advantage. Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision?

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CO2

MAY 24, 2013

Leadership Styles. Leadership Styles. The Just Ask Leadership Assessment identifies and explains four leadership styles: Innovator, Director, Judge, and Professor. Directors and judges, who excel at evaluation and execution, are the leadership styles that work best in this area. And what can be done about it?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 29, 2016

How do organizations achieve longevity, the kind of longevity that survives long past the founder or any particular leader or leadership team? On reflection, though, I find that the evidence does not support competitive advantage as a path to longevity.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Nothing signals leadership trouble more than an executive who can’t make decisions. Understanding and implementing the concept of “ actionable leadership &# is a major key to success in becoming a great CEO. However my question to you is this: What is leadership without action? Sound harsh?

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

When it comes to discussions on leadership, there are certain constants or inevitable statements that you’re likely to come across. We can’t achieve the results we’re after without considering the impact and influence our employees have on our collective ability to achieve those desired outcomes.

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Power Strategy Agility Innovation 252

Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 16, 2009

If you look at its opposite, this declaration clearly demonstrates the importance great leadership plays in creating successful companies. Jack Rooney realized that the main influence on how front-line employees treated customers was the way their leaders treated them.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Exploring Key Factors Influencing Effective Governance First and foremost, it is crucial to comprehend that governance is not a single-dimensional concept but a complex amalgamation of factors working in harmony. The strength of governance can be significantly amplified with the employment of a dedicated leadership team.

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ExactHire - Leadership

JUNE 3, 2021

Employee retention and morale go down, customer service suffers and companies struggle to maintain a competitive advantage. Your emotions will likely influence your final hiring decision. The program helps ensure objectivity during the hiring process and influences behavior centered around the company’s values.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The true structure of the organization is not what is written down on an organizational chart, but what actually occurs as people connect through roles , influence and decision-making processes. One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule for reciprocation. Leadership in a Gladiator Culture.

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The rise in the influence of the knowledge worker. . The “intellectual capital” brought in by high-knowledge employees will be a major, if not the primary, competitive advantage. As the perceived value of key knowledge workers increases, the competition to hire these workers will intensify.

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