N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Understanding and Leveraging Executive Strengths In the realm of organizational growth, executive assessments stand as a cornerstone for identifying and nurturing leadership talent. These evaluations delve deep into the proficiencies and potential of executives, enabling organizations to craft a detailed understanding of each leader’s abilities.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia on stewardship: “People come into this world with gifts and talents, full of possibilities and unrealized potential. Our responsibility as leaders is to help them realize those possibilities by looking for the talents and goodness that exist in them and inspiring them to become what they are meant to be.

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Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Employee happiness is declining even though autonomy, pay and time off are up. The number of people who dread work has risen by 11% since 2020. 5 things that should increase happiness but don't. 4 ways to improve well-being.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Understanding the Importance of an Executive Director in an Organization’s Success An organization’s success can be influenced by the strategic leadership and guidance provided by its executive director. This individual plays a pivotal role in shaping the vision, mission, and overall direction of the organization. Their expertise and experience enable them to understand the complex dynamics of the industry and navigate through challenges and opportunities.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Leadership is a challenging and demanding role, and it is easy for leaders to get caught up in the everyday minutiae of management. However, it is essential for leaders to remember the basics of leadership and not drift away from them. Here are things that great leaders can never afford to forget if they want to succeed in leading: Stop micromanaging: As a leader, it can be tempting to want to control every aspect of your team’s work, but this can lead to a demotivated and disengaged workf

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Journey of Letting Go In our journey through life, the process of understanding and letting go of the past is vital for personal growth and development. Our self-perception and worldview, rooted in our history, shape our identity and dignity. These perspectives, once essential for our survival and success, can become limiting as we evolve. The art moving on involves recognizing when our past beliefs and views no longer serve our present selves and gracefully releasing them to make room for n

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the heart of the bustling world of logistics and distribution, pallets stand as unsung heroes, supporting the weight of countless goods as they journey from point A to B. Yet, their reliability and strength are not left to chance; rather, they are meticulously woven into the very fabric of their creation through the art of quality control. Join us on a journey into the realm of pallet manufacturing, where every nail, every plank, and every assembly is a testament to the commitment to consiste

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

“The leader of the future will be a person who knows how to ask questions,” wrote management guru Peter Drucker. Yet the majority of leaders still default to telling employees what to do rather than asking for their input and involvement. Author Gary Cohen calls this tendency the “just tell” style of leadership. But “ just ask” leadership , centered on questioning, inspires greater accountability, surfaces innovative ideas, resolves conflicts, and motivates em

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Running your own business involves a lot of decision-making, from figuring out how many employees to hire to when to roll out your next marketing campaign. Rather than make an impulsive decision, successful businesses make informed decisions based on accurate, current information. This simple strategy of using accurate data can help dictate the health of your business, both short and long-term.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Unveiling the Unspoken Truth: The Power of Exceptions It’s a common mantra in the realm of book publishing: replicate your success until the profits dry up. Your audience, hooked on your unique style and expertise, craves the familiar. Yet, what happens when the sequels, riding on the coattails of their predecessors, start to feel more like a repetitive echo rather than a refreshing voice?

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Our reader poll today asks: When someone you’re negotiating with makes a completely unreasonable demand, how do you react? I counter with something I can accept 57.23% I tell them they’re unreasonable and to come back with something better 30.39% I stop negotiating entirely 3.83% I ignore their demand and proceed as if it was never made 8.55% Unreasonable demands can end a negotiation.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A must watch video on Validation Understanding the Power of Validation in Leadership Validation is a powerful tool in the realm of leadership and executive coaching. It’s not just about acknowledging others’ feelings and ideas; it’s a transformative approach that can revolutionize how leaders interact with their teams and guide their organizations.

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From welcoming new team members to tough termination decisions, each employment lifecycle phase requires a balance of knowledge, empathy & legal diligence.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A recent study from the University of Exeter reveals that irony has evolved into a potent conduit for the dissemination of pernicious ideas within online spaces. Researchers contend that the employment of irony is on the rise in contemporary politics and radical virtual communities, as it aids individuals in comprehending and navigating significant political and economic transformations.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Embracing a World of Choices In a world brimming with options, from the variety in our supermarkets to the entertainment we consume, the concept of choice has never been more prevalent. This abundance of choice is not just a consumer phenomenon; it permeates our workplaces, shaping the expectations and motivations of a new generation of employees. As a leader, understanding and adapting to this shift is crucial to embrace decentralized leadership.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era of remote work, becoming the prevailing mode of operation for countless individuals. However, the widespread adoption of this practice does not imply a universally positive experience. Undeniably, remote work presents several advantages, such as heightened flexibility, improved inclusivity for parents and individuals with disabilities, and enhanced work-life balance.

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Niagara Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Do you have high EQ? Emotional intelligence , otherwise known as EQ (emotional quotient), has been shown to be a factor in individual success. So much so a Harvard study uncovered that when IQ and technical skills are roughly similar, EQ accounts for nearly 90% of what moves people up the corporate ladder.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With layoffs and job cuts occurring globally, there is always the additional distress of wondering if termination affects future employment or your career entirely. According to Layoffs.fyi , tech layoffs in 2023 have stacked up to 224,503, with January starting the year and setting the trend with the biggest numbers of 2023, Whether a company-wide change or an individual firing, trying to process the job loss involves a lot of emotions while you look into the rearrangement of your finances, con

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Niagara Institute

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As Bill Gates famously stated, “Everyone needs a coach. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a basketball player, a tennis player, a gymnast, or a bridge player.” So likewise, every employee needs a coach, and that coach is you, their direct supervisor.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Generative AI can help organizations overcome inherent shortcomings in conventional processes for performing contingency scenario planning. This article explores how the technology can do that and provides an example: a simulation that the authors conducted.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Here is a selection of Posts from November 2023 that you will want to check out: Henry Kissinger, diplomat who helped to reshape the world, dies at 100 5 things that take 5 minutes and will make you a better leader by @suzimcalpine What Have You Said NO To Recently? by @PhilCooke Resilience Forged By Adversity from @JohnBaldoni Team Dynamics: 5 Extremes That Harm Teamwork by @KateNasser 3 Reasons Why You Think Writing a Book is Easier for Other People by @wallybock Fall Back to Reading Series :

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

OpenAI has undoubtedly succeeded in its product innovations, with ChatGPT. But its governance innovations have failed spectacularly. Put in place to guard against the abuse of its product, the company’s unusual structure — a nonprofit that owns a for-profit — proved unpredictable and subject to the whims of its directors. There’s a reason the most successful startups stick to best practice: A more traditional governance structure would help OpenAI to scale while making the development of its tec

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Neighborhoods that provide children with improved access to superior resources, reduced crime rates, and lower levels of violence often pave the way for enhanced prospects of a healthier and more prosperous life. Indeed, scholars examining the impact of residing in “opportunity neighborhoods” reinforce this viewpoint, capturing the attention of numerous policymakers.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The growing challenge of labor shortages across various industries has highlighted the need for innovative recruitment approaches to bridge the gap between job openings and the available workforce. This article explores the concept of creative recruitment marketing efforts and its potential to address labor shortages by effectively reaching untapped talent pools, diversifying the talent pipeline, and aligning company values with purpose-driven candidates.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article describes a project undertaken by Japanese electronics giant Hitachi and three of its suppliers in conjunction with the E-Liability Institute to understand where CO2 emissions were produced in the value chain for the copper used to manufacture its transformers and how different sourcing of the copper would affect the quantity of emissions produced.

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Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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