N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Today I will share my thoughts on our youth and their relationship with technology and its potential impact on the future C-Suite. Ubiquitous online access and dependence on digital platforms for real-time information, both professionally and recreationally, has accelerated innovation in leveraging and utilizing technology.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Rising Influence of Artificial Intelligence in Leadership Development The trends around executive coaching are evolving rapidly in 2024, thanks to the ever-increasing influence of Artificial Intelligence. Of course, in-person leadership development is still an option, too. The world’s become a smaller place, digitally speaking.

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Lead from Within

MAY 24, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, my clients often ask me what skills are necessary for effective leadership today and in the future. Technological literacy: In today’s world, being tech-savvy is essential for leaders. It’s not enough to simply have a basic understanding of current technologies and what they do.

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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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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2020. Entrepreneurial Leadership : The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff by Joel Peterson. Rocket science is often celebrated as the ultimate triumph of technology. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Apple is an industry-defining entrepreneurial achievement championed by Jobs and his inspirational leadership style. Apple’s versatility – a brainchild of Jobs and his creative flair –is what set it apart in a world of fast-growing technology firms. Steve Jobs was not only renowned for his creative prowess.

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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. Thus, empathy and inclusive leadership have emerged as indispensable traits in the modern COO’s repertoire.

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CO2

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the whirlwind of today’s business world, effective leadership is akin to conducting a symphony of minds. Imagine a leadership approach, let’s call it “Just Ask Leadership,” that pivots on sparking curiosity and nurturing open conversations.

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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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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

T HE context of leadership has changed. Rose Patten puts it this way in Intentional Leadership : “The spotlight on leadership has moved to how people lead in challenging and changing circumstances. Innovative models, digitalization, technologies—these are all important. Softer skills will improve, just give them time.

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QAspire

JULY 29, 2018

Sometimes, when I see a group of people sitting physically with each other yet engrossed in their mobile screens, I feel that technology has turned us into gadgets and made us less human. We are capable of thinking deep, connecting the dynamic dots, be creative and solve important problems in novel ways. We are not gadgets.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2020. Smart new technologies. One thing is clear: advances in technology have not been matched by the necessary innovation to our social structures. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. Scott and Lynda Gratton.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 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. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem. Creativity/Inspiration. Jennifer V.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

While all new markets hold the promise of creative new growth and jobs, helping to close the jobs gap, those based on disruptive creation do so at the cost of existing jobs in the short to medium term.” Instead of leading with technology innovation, lead with value innovation. Stay focused on value innovation.

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Leading Blog

JULY 6, 2018

O N JUNE 9th last year, Apple CEO Tim Cook delivered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s 2017 commencement address. He zeroed in on the distinction between technology and what it means to be human. Technology is capable of doing great things. But it doesn’t want to do great things.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

As AI technologies continue to advance, leaders must embrace this transformative wave to stay relevant and succeed in their roles. Encourage employees to develop AI-related skills and stay updated with the latest technological advancements. Be open to adjusting your leadership style and strategies as the AI landscape evolves.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 19, 2024

In today’s dynamic workplace, managing employees can be challenging as the capabilities of technology, especially AI, are constantly evolving, making the effects unpredictable. As an executive leadership coach, it’s important to ensure that my clients address these challenges. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

A FTER 18 YEARS on the MIT faculty, I thought I knew a thing or two about leadership. But in 1999, at the height of the Internet boom, I took a two-year leave of absence to serve as director of system architecture at Akamai Technologies, an MIT start-up located here in Cambridge.

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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. Physical skills are steadily declining as automation technologies become more advanced.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Mostly people say they want big, new, creative ideas. They act like creative people must be stopped. At the same time there are leadership type activities along the lines of emotion, motivation and mission. Everything we know about leadership suggests that people need reasonable answers to be willing to follow.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2020. To stay relevant, we have to be able to excel cognitively, behaviorally, and emotionally in ways that technology can't. To stay relevant, we have to be able to excel cognitively, behaviorally, and emotionally in ways that technology can't.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August 2021. A Minute to Think : Reclaim Creativity, Conquer Busyness, and Do Your Best Work by Juliet Funt. Emerging technologies, changing demographics, the data economy, automation, and other trends?the Will the next rogue wave sink your ship?or

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Lead from Within

APRIL 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. Adaptive Leadership: Traditional leadership models may not suffice in unpredictable times. Human-Tech Synergy: Rather than viewing technology as a threat, embrace it as a partner.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 23, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have long recognized the importance of understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we lead and manage organizations. This technology can take on a variety of repetitive and mundane tasks, freeing up leaders to focus on more strategic and high-level work.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 2, 2024

Time does not merely pass; it propels us forward into a changing landscape of leadership and innovation. The Ticking Clock of Leadership The essence of time in leadership is more than a ticking clock—it’s the rhythm of progress, the heartbeat of change. Leadership is a journey, not a destination.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Welcome to the September 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. They don’t believe in your leadership. Communication. Now, they question you.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 25, 2019

They point to shiny startups and the seemingly unstoppable progress of technology, and proclaim that our age is on track to solve all problems and cure all ills. An age with lots of talk of innovation, lots of resources for it, better conditions for it than ever – but also an age of shallow innovation and a lack of innovation leadership.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2022. Two world-renowned strategists detail the seven leadership imperatives for transforming companies in the new digital era. Smart Leadership : Four Simple Choices to Scale Your Impact by Mark Miller. Digital transformation is critical.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Modern Leadership Development In our rapidly transforming business environment, the caliber of leadership can be the defining factor in an organization’s success. This guide aims to be an invaluable resource for professionals striving for excellence in leadership and looking for skills enhancement.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 17, 2019

Noted futurist Bob Johansen, author of The New Leadership Literacies , envisions that, through technology and digital interconnectivity, future organizations will become distributed, not just decentralized, and be required to “shape shift” in the midst of disruptive market conditions. Learn more and register here.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

G OOD LEADERSHIP is an important element in the success of any organization. Besides helping them better handle workplace-related challenges, leaders evoke innovation and creativity and inspire them to reach their full potential. Having effective leaders can help a company achieve its goals and maximize efficiency. The answer is both.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models. These transformations typically involve a profound change in how a business operates, encompassing people, process, and technology.

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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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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our rapidly evolving technological landscape, and leaders in small and midsize businesses are at a crossroads when it comes to embracing this transformative force. Technology is Advancing at Breakneck Speed: Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace.

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CO2

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Innovative Strategies in Executive and Leadership Coaching: Shaping the Future of Professional Growth The Evolving Landscape of Executive and Leadership Coaching Executive and leadership coaching has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving rapidly to meet the diverse and dynamic needs of today’s professionals.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Welcome to the August 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. Practice these steps to improve your coaching, leadership, and parenting. Engagement.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 23, 2020

Practical Ways To Connect Remotely in the Midst of Social Distancing One of the true delights during this challenging time of social distancing is watching the creative use of technology– not only as we work from home, but in our personal lives as […].

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