N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Revenue Officer The Chief Revenue Officer is a key member of the executive team, collaborating closely with the CEO, CFO, and COO to steer the organization’s overall growth strategy. This approach expands the search and provides access to a diverse pool of potential CROs.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Leaders must navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected global economy while managing a diverse and distributed workforce. In my role as an executive leadership coach, I have worked with numerous leaders who are grappling with the challenges of the future of work.

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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

MAY 24, 2024

Succession contingency planning ensures an organization’s survival and growth during strain, uncertainty, or sudden change. Incorporating Diversity in Strategic Succession Planning Diversity integration in succession planning is a driving force for organizational growth.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I have helped leaders develop and hone the essential skills needed to succeed in the future. They need to embrace uncertainty, learn from setbacks, and pivot when necessary to seize new opportunities. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Modern CFOs are no longer just about bookkeeping and compliance; they are pivotal in leading with strategic thinking and mastering financial technology. The best CFOs today are those who can bridge the gap between finance and technology, turning data into actionable insights that steer the company forward.”

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Lead from Within

APRIL 3, 2024

Ignoring Innovation: CEOs who resist innovation and technological advancements can quickly fall behind their competitors. Neglecting Diversity and Inclusion: Ignoring diversity and inclusion efforts can limit an organization’s talent pool and lead to missed opportunities. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2024

Navigating Leadership in a Diverse Industrial Landscape The Twin Cities, encompassing Minneapolis and St. Paul, showcase a diverse array of industries from healthcare to technology, setting a dynamic stage for both leadership development in Minneapolis-St. Paul and executive coaching in the Twin Cities.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I have identified seven essential qualities that every successful leader must possess to achieve outstanding results and cultivate a thriving team environment. They seamlessly shift between storytelling, data-driven presentations, and one-on-one conversations to inspire diverse stakeholders.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Resilience and the ability to handle pressure are essential traits, as navigating through uncertainties and risks is often part of managing the revenue landscape. As a result, their impact on the financial health of an organization is immeasurable, solidifying their position in the executive suite as indispensable revenue drivers.

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Experience to Lead

MAY 30, 2023

In a world that grows more complex every day, executives often face scrutiny as they lead through uncertainty. To manage these challenges, executives are called on to adopt a long-term perspective on organizational strategy while staying in tune with the present-day needs of clients, customers and team members.

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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. Additionally, it’s being able to effectively communicate and work with people from diverse backgrounds. Technological literacy: In today’s world, being tech-savvy is essential for leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

The wide-ranging nature of this role calls for a diverse skill set and a flexible mindset, underscoring the complexity and depth of the CCO’s responsibilities. They are heavily involved in crafting and implementing novel marketing strategies, facilitating the adoption of marketing technologies, and embracing data-driven methodologies.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Ryan Jenkins – how leaders (at any level) can move teams from isolated to all-in Chad Littlefield – help leaders, educators, and event professionals make connection easy Sean Glaze – laugh-out-loud experiences and insights that improve team performance. And your conference’s impact will extend well beyond their session.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It involves effective resource management, strong managerial leadership, and adapting to ever-changing external factors such as economic conditions, technological advancements, demographic shifts, and societal needs.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

But most hear two conflicting voices in their heads: an optimistic voice telling them all the reasons they should start a business, and a second voice-one that fears uncertainty-telling them all the reasons they should remain someone else's employee. Play Nice But Win : A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader by Michael Dell with James Kaplan.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These challenges are brought into their highest and sharpest relief in the corner office, but they are hardly unique to chief executives. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. Blog Post ). What helped? What didn’t?

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2024

Navigating Leadership in a Diverse Industrial Landscape The Twin Cities, encompassing Minneapolis and St. Paul in Minnesota, showcase a diverse array of industries from healthcare to technology, setting a dynamic stage for both leadership development in Minneapolis-St.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The modern corporate world, marked by technological leaps and diverse workforce demands, necessitates leaders who are not only visionary but also adaptable and resilient. Effective crisis management involves not only addressing the immediate challenges but also preparing the organization for future uncertainties.

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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. One specific area where we hope to inspire other companies is diversity and inclusion.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 30, 2012

In other words, women have been the market for some time now yet many executives have not taken action on this huge opportunity. And while these figures represent US households, the percentages are being exported due to technology driven globalization. These are just two examples of global, male-dominated companies now run by women.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

First, don’t allow yourself to become so overwhelmed and distracted by the uncertainties—what you don’t know—that you lose sight of what you do know, and what you can control. We’re learning more about how employee wants are very diverse. It affects every person from executive to staff. COVID-19 doesn't discriminate.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

How to create positive change in company diversity? What is the role of HR in driving the diversity agenda? These were only some of the topics The HR Digest discussed with Shannon Bagley, Executive Vice President – Human Resources at Centene Corporation.

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Not only does upskilling enhance decision-making abilities, but it also improves employee performance, increases retention and creates a space for diversity and inclusion. Having a pool of talent ready to take on new executive responsibilities mitigates the hardship of unexpected departures and operational lags.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

First, don’t allow yourself to become so overwhelmed and distracted by the uncertainties—what you don’t know—that you lose sight of what you do know, and what you can control. We’re learning more about how employee wants are very diverse. It affects every person from executive to staff. COVID-19 doesn't discriminate.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2020

First, don’t allow yourself to become so overwhelmed and distracted by the uncertainties—what you don’t know—that you lose sight of what you do know, and what you can control. We’re learning more about how employee wants are very diverse. It affects every person from executive to staff. COVID-19 doesn't discriminate.

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Leadership Uncertainty Long-term Supply Chain 65

The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 18, 2020

This means that innovators are not necessarily inventing completely new things, but rather applying existing technologies in new ways. Last, but not least, they created a timeline of publications where the Kinect technology was used to determine who the early adopters were. It helps us to dispel ambiguity and uncertainty.

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CO2

JULY 25, 2019

It’s an acronym that stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. There are just too many moving pieces—in terms of technology, systems, skills, knowledge, threats, and opportunities—for leaders to have a firm grip on them all. Execution: Be a role model for the discipline of getting things done. What is VUCA?

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

According to a study conducted by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, diversity in terms of gender, race, and ethnicity has proven to be beneficial for companies operating in the United States. “We looked at their experiences and not just their demographic background—the more functional aspect of diversity.

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Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The discussions explored various issues, challenges and opportunities facing managers and leaders across a diverse set of areas – technology and digital, travel, business and the regional economy.

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CO2

JULY 25, 2019

It’s an acronym that stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. There are just too many moving pieces—in terms of technology, systems, skills, knowledge, threats, and opportunities—for leaders to have a firm grip on them all. Execution: Be a role model for the discipline of getting things done. What is VUCA?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 30, 2019

Businesses use all kinds of tools and technologies to implement these methods, from relatively simple research surveys to complex data modeling tools. Quantitative Forecasting: Uses statistical techniques and computer modeling to crunch the hard numbers and create a data-intensive picture of future demand.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

.” This and a slew of similar maxims reflect a common view of strategy execution: that it’s distinct from strategy, harder to pull off than defining a strategy, and therefore more critical to success — underpinned by seemingly indisputable virtues such as diligence, discipline, consistency, alignment, and focus.

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HR Digest

MAY 2, 2019

I’d say we’re very focused on creating a skilled workforce and leadership pipeline that can execute our strategy. I was at a conference recently and one of the speakers remarked that “Culture hedges against the risk of uncertainty.” To what extent is that down to a successful talent management strategy? It can help them innovate.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In addition, executives are investing more time in succession management activities. An era of unprecedented volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). With exponential technologies, multi-Generations at the workplace, new off-industry competitors challenging incumbents, the Covid-19 New Reality….

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 26, 2014

When looking to hire a new CEO, corporate boards of directors are increasingly bypassing C-level executives and appointing less seasoned leaders. They are still looking for chiefs with the traditional attributes of intelligence, integrity, and stamina—traits that have defined great executives for decades.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 11, 2013

Bring as much diverse data to any situation as they possibly can. Deal reasonably well with uncertainty. Work hard to learn new skills and bring new data and new data technologies (big data, predictive analytics, metadata management, etc) into their organizations. Further, as one executes, one acquires more data.

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