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Capital vs. Influence

N2Growth Blog

I have watched entrepreneurs and executives initially trivialize the value of influence in a capital transaction, only to regret it down the road. Savvy CEOs simply aren’t in a rush to close the deal and secure the funding if it means sacrificing knowledge, experience and influence. Hint: it’s not about the money. .

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Chief Procurement Officer Search: Securing Your Supply Chain Leadership

N2Growth Blog

They understand the importance of developing their team’s skills and capabilities, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Developing a comprehensive search strategy is essential in ensuring that companies can procure the right individuals to lead their supply chain functions.

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5 Insights to Managing Chaordic Tension

Leading Blog

But on the other side of that equation is the influence of sound business practices, planning, due diligence, and adaptability on business success. Between my research and that experience, I’ve developed some insights into what makes a venture a success or a failure. More on these concepts in insights 4 and 5.

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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Depending on your role and influence within the organization you may or may not be able to alter the circumstances in which case you have a tough choice to make – do you stay or do you go? People can do some due diligence before going to work for a compnay. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.]

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Relationship Excellence: Chick-fil-A's Competitive Edge

Michael Lee Stallard

I’ve done some due diligence and feel highly confident that Chick-fil-A is the real deal. Even my own mother who lives in Bristol, Virginia sings the praises of the local Chick-fil-A for their good people and positive influence on the local community. why is everyone smiling?

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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I’ve observed the risk adverse take due diligence one step too far, the greedy negotiate too long, the impulsive jump the gun, and the plodders move to slow. As the saying goes “timing is everything.&# The proverbial window closes on every opportunity at some point in time. I Think Not.

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Accidental Leaders

Coaching Tip

Finding the First Rung -A study from Development Dimensions International (DDI) on the challenges facing today's frontline leader, surveyed 1,130 supervisors and first-level managers to understand how they're overcoming the challenges of their jobs and what is holding them back from being successful. What lagged behind?