N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

These include maintaining productivity and efficiency, fostering teamwork, enabling a positive workplace culture, and establishing effective communication channels. The Competitive Advantages of a Digital Workplace: Lessons Learned The lines between personal and work have only become more blurred over the last decade.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 30, 2021

3:55 – The importance of self-awareness and progress in your leadership development. 12:18 – What is white space and why it is a competitive advantage for leaders who ensure it exists for themselves and their teams. These are positive attributes of most leaders that have a shadow side. A Minute to Think.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

What if leaders could shift the cultural mindset around what gives businesses a competitive advantage and recognize the benefits of being more human? Leaders are in a position to influence how we think about the relationship between empathy and industry. Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. Empathetic leaders are adaptable.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

This has can have both positive and negative impacts on building trust, and also provide a forum whereby negative trust breaches can be acknowledged and rectified. A joint report developed with the United Nations Global Compact found that 88 percent of investors see sustainability as a route to competitive advantage.

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Lead from Within

JULY 31, 2023

Leadership is a crucial aspect of any organization, and it’s important for leaders to constantly evaluate their own behavior and practices to ensure they are leading in the right direction. Do you want to retain your competitive advantage? Are you falling behind your competition? Are you leading with ego?

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The Practical Leader

JUNE 16, 2021

– Warren Bennis, An Invented Life: Reflections on Leadership and Change. Leadership is almost all emotional intelligence, especially in distinguishing between what managers do and what leaders do… – Daniel Goleman, Working with Emotional Intelligence. – Winston Churchill. No one wants to work for a grouch.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 5, 2021

Welcome to the January 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! 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. Marcella Bremer of Positive Culture contributed A positive shift at work.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

The Scope and Significance of Global Executive Search Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Their reach extends beyond borders, tapping into a wider pool of talent and thus making their services invaluable to corporations seeking to fill critical leadership roles.

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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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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Furthermore, authenticity extends beyond the message itself; it must permeate the actions and behaviors of the organization's leadership. Take Action: Hold a leadership training session on delivering authentic, transparent communications during the transformation.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! 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. Communication. Find Dan on Twitter at @DanOestreich. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of leadership, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Improving Customer Understanding: In the age of AI, understanding your customers on a deeper level is a competitive advantage. Embracing innovative tools and technologies is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Furthermore, authenticity extends beyond the message itself; it must permeate the actions and behaviors of the organization's leadership. Take Action: Hold a leadership training session on delivering authentic, transparent communications during the transformation.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

By pooling resources and avoiding duplicate efforts, companies can optimize efficiency and enhance their competitive positions in the market. Coopetition should amplify each partner’s competitive advantages while addressing their weaknesses.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 22, 2014

government financial aid — provides an outstanding example of how to gain competitive advantage through organizational culture. One process to do this is the weekly “Business Plan Review” (or “BPR”) meeting attended by the global leadership team, and all business and functional leaders. Take a Positive “Can Do” Attitude.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

I highly recommend reading Stanford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer’s recent books, Leadership B.S. In them he makes a compelling case that most leadership training has failed to produce effective leaders and that the poor state of the vast majority of workplace cultures today is harming the health of people. and Dying for a Paycheck.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. By fostering a positive organizational culture and maintaining high levels of employee engagement, the CPO contributes to creating a productive and motivated workforce.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 1, 2015

Eberhardt: Honest, purposeful, and respectful communication is one of the most effective leadership skills, yet CEOs who promote a culture of candor are still uncommon in business today. At best, this approach can be confusing, leaving your employee focused only on the positives and missing the areas to be developed altogether.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Gain a competitive advantage - play chess while others play checkers. Acquire leadership skills - a one-on-one teacher who cares about YOU. Feel happier - a healthy work/life balance delivers positive dividends. If you are stuck in the same position, making the same money, and hate your job/life, we need to talk.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 25, 2013

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. In the text below I’ll share why I believe all business executives can learn valuable leadership lessons from those in uniform.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 6, 2023

Upskilling and reskilling will not only give your team a much-needed motivational boost, but will also position the company to thrive in the job market and the future. Upskilling and reskilling: The pandemic has created new priorities and opportunities within companies, sometimes leading to completely new roles.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 15, 2014

Guest post by Great Leadership monthly contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: Several years ago I was working with a business owner who had become stuck because of the way the company structure was set up. Time ticked away and they started to loose their competitive advantage. They were older and had different financial needs.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Leadership is all about the human experience. But he does prides himself on being rational and he knows that SAS’s culture clearly provides a competitive advantage. Individuals who don’t demonstrate that they care about people will never be true leaders and, frankly, have no place in a position of leadership.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

Leadership teams for authentic challenger brands evaluate the competitive landscape with an eye toward changing something fundamental about the way they approach the business. In doing so, they create a new and distinctive competitive advantage — a clear path for a unique marketing strategy that can only be leveraged by their brand.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 3, 2022

Tool #5 - Red Ocean/Blue Ocean Strategy This week, let’s understand how companies position themselves in the marketplace to succeed - The Red Ocean/Blue Ocean Strategy. Summary: Strategic moves create a leap in value for the company, its buyers, and its employees while unlocking new demand and making the competition irrelevant.

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HR Digest

APRIL 6, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business world, companies must stay agile and have a competitive advantage to succeed. Boosting Employee Engagement: HR is responsible for creating a positive work environment that promotes employee engagement and satisfaction.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

She explains why you need not only passion and purpose to win big, but also: a willingness to take decisive action grit sweat equity determination positive attitude Elting’s fascinating story began with her entirely self-funded business launch that started in a dorm room. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Increasing your Collective Leadership Effectiveness will give you a competitive advantage. One Promise of Leadership is this: We shall lead effectively and seek to become more effective. Yet developing leadership effectiveness is rarely a leadership priority. What is Your Leadership Quotient?

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 30, 2011

Hay Group, a global management consulting firm, released its 2010 Best Companies for Leadership Study and Top 20 list. The study ranks the best companies for leadership around the globe and examines how those companies develop current and future leaders. In the process, they are gaining important competitive advantages.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Welcome to the July 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Dan Rockwell of Leadership Freak wrote recently about assets that help leaders extend their influence. Before highlighting each of the assets, Dan wrote, “Leadership isn’t about status, position, salary, or title. I hope that’s the case.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2011

When it comes to leadership, I can share the issue of expectations is no small matter. Let me make this as simple as I can; managing expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership. Let me make this as simple as I can; managing expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Power of Tailored Solutions for Professional Growth – Coaching or Consulting Tailored leadership solutions are the bedrock of professional growth. In today’s competitive landscape, one size no longer fits all. Each individual has unique needs and aspirations that require a tailored approach to maximize leadership.

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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

MAY 15, 2012

It needs continuous, not intermittent, leadership. First, you must understand the competitive forces in your industry. Every concept of strategy that has entered the conversation of business managers—sustainable competitive advantage, positioning, differentiation, added value, even the firm effect—flows from purpose.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

This type of work is nuanced and requires leadership skills that are often overlooked in business school. Executive leadership training programs can offer support and meaningful dialogue to master new challenges effectively. What is an Executive Leadership Training Program?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

Some business leaders eager to keep a competitive advantage often invest in new technologies without fully understanding how to harness their potential or fully considering how digital technologies will meet the company’s needs. Digital transformation starts at a strategic level with leadership being committed to change.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 10, 2021

More and more scientific studies confirm the benefits that positive connection has on us emotionally and biologically. As her team members responded positively, the physician could feel her actions were connecting with them. The right approach: connecting the two. As humans we are hardwired to connect. Katharine P.

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