Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 16, 2023

We know that effective collaboration and cohesive teamwork lay the foundation for innovation, productivity, and overall organizational success. And in the video David and I unpack this for ourselves so you can hear examples directly from our work which will hopefully get your wheels churning around what your responses might be.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 15, 2022

This could be for several reasons: the product might have become outdated, it might not meet the needs of today’s consumers, newer and more innovative products might simply overshadow it. This blog post will discuss three product revival strategies that you can use to breathe new life into your old products and increase sales.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 8, 2023

“It’s what we call non disruptive creation that allows us to innovate and grow without disruption and social pain,” share the authors W. Nondisruptive creation has three distinctive characteristics : First : It can be generated by a scientific invention or a technology-driven innovation. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

Using examples of some of the most extraordinary disruptors, Shawn Kanungo offers eight lessons to help you become bolder in The Bold Ones. Disruption strategist Kanungo presents the mindset needed and the strategies to adopt to create your own path forward. Success Is a Pitfall Past success kills innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

We are witnessing the creation of an entirely new paradigm, a fierce wave of technological innovation boosting generations of new businesses and business leaders. The pace of technological applications and innovations has increased significantly in recent years. Innovation is doing new things.” – Theodore Levitt.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

T HE INNOVATION WE PRIZE at successful start-ups is a mindset that is brought into the start-up and not necessarily the inherent quality of every start-up. Innovation isn’t something that just happens; we create the conditions for it. Big organizations can innovate like small start-ups. Creating an Innovation Strategy.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 13, 2024

Take Tepezza as an example. Balancing Innovation and Safety The pharmaceutical sector is vital for creating innovative therapies that meet medical gaps and enhance patient well-being. However, the pursuit of innovation must be balanced with the equally important responsibility of ensuring patient safety.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 12, 2023

The Covid pandemic had a significant impact on innovation in healthcare, but there are signs that the changes might be proving short-lived. A recent study suggests, however, that the collaborative and open approach to innovation that came to the fore during the pandemic might have a better chance of enduring.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, it becomes imperative for organizations to adapt and leverage digital strategies to stay competitive. for business growth and innovation.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We often rely on proven strategies and approaches that have brought us success. The Einstellung Effect represents the mental rut formed by our preferred methods and successful strategies. He combined his training with scientific understanding, employing new training techniques and strategies. Cultivate a Growth Mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. In contrast, other leaders focus so much on long-term strategies that they miss the opportunity to create competitive advantage by pulling the future forward. Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance. Many leaders have risen through the ranks using tried and tested methods, but these approaches may no longer be practical in an environment that thrives on innovation and flexibility.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

But in this article, let me lay out the first four and give you an example of one of them. How we’re going to get there (a strategy story) Every leader, regardless of what functional discipline they represent, needs to be able to tell those four stories. Here’s an example of #4 – a strategy story. Here they are: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Real-life examples of declining tenure among C-suite executives in Forbes Global 2000 or S&P 500 companies include General Electric (GE) and McDonald’s Corporation, which have witnessed shorter CEO tenures in the last decade. Over time, however, they may become entrenched in their ways, leading to a lack of innovation and agility.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Create your team culture by encouraging innovation and alignment. Make sure your team understands your team values, strategies, initiatives, activities, and HABITS that are critical for success. For example, we were working with one team that selected a core value of “compassion” to build their team culture. Empower innovation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s the ROI that comes from curated conversations and spontaneous interactions, those electric moments of innovation that happen when your team is in the same room. A side conversation can lead to the next big idea or micro-innovation, and a shared laugh can forge a bond stronger than any Slack thread.

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HR Digest

MARCH 14, 2022

Focusing on the basics of people strategy, companies and organizations can boost their strength, agility and innovation to better prepare for an ever-changing environment. . Without a well-thought-out people strategy, there can be inconsistencies in managing employees leading to human resource (HR) issues and even employee attrition.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Common examples include: “It’s just the way things are done here.” “If Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” We’ve always done it this way.”

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While some see it as a job disruptor, others recognize its potential as a catalyst for innovation. AI provides the raw power and speed, and the creative executive molds this into innovative strategies, products, and services. Consider the example of chatbots. Tapping into this requires a distinctive leadership mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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. In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

As I watched the documentary, I was struck by how closely the story mirrored case studies from the business world, and how perfectly it illustrated the points I try to emphasize in the leadership and innovation class I teach at MIT. In fact, an original, revolutionary vision isn’t innovation at all (and it certainly isn’t leadership).

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Leading Blog

JULY 25, 2019

Their greatest fear is no longer their closest competitor, but the startups which, although they live in metaphorical garages and have hardly taken off, have an innovation power that established organizations can only dream of possessing. The Three Tracks of Innovation. Optimizing innovation: Improving the past.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

In this exclusive interview with The HR Digest, Franklin dives into her unique talent management strategies, and how they’re propelling Moderna to the forefront of medical innovation. As an example of the Mindsets in practice – one of our Moderna Mindsets is “we behave like owners.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Guest post by Kris Oestergaard: Today, every business is looking to find ways to streamline its innovative abilities. Those successful in establishing a culture of innovation have addressed their organization’s “immune systems.” Organizational leaders need to address all three in order to transform into innovation champions.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 18, 2023

With the right strategies and tools, you can quickly expand what you offer to customers – making it easier for them to rely on your services. This blog post will explore strategies to boost your competitiveness in the market while growing your business exponentially. Don’t hesitate to think outside the box.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By investing in coaching your board chair, your organization can unlock the full potential of its leadership team, paving the way for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth. Enhancing Board Chair Performance: Strategies and Techniques Board Chairs play a critical role in driving organizational performance and success.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

It is embodied in the timeless mandate of “leading by example.” Leaders must not only navigate but also interpret the significance of these changes, crafting resilient and forward-looking strategies. Facing a whirlwind of change in our era, the essence of leadership remains constant.

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HR Digest

APRIL 22, 2023

It creates a positive work environment that attracts and retains top talent, leading to increased innovation and profitability. Organizations that embrace diversity and inclusion are more likely to attract and retain top talent and foster innovation and creativity. Let’s look at a few of these HR tips and tricks: 1.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

When leaders expressed empathy for their team, it increased a team’s innovation and engagement, improved customer service, and helped them balance their home and work life. You can become an empathic leader whether you’re a new manager, a C-suite executive, or you’re simply leading by example in any job even if you don’t manage anyone.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 24, 2017

Every university offering a business degree has on their faculty a professor teaching strategy but almost none have a professor teaching its execution. This has left a skills gap among today’s leaders that heavily contributes to the downfall of company attempts to execute their strategy, resulting in loss of market and shareholder value.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Today, I’d like to share some examples and critical considerations for companies that fit in this category. NerdWallet is an example of when the rapidly growing company missed profitability targets and subsequently changed its leadership team. You could look at another impressive example in Spotify.

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LDRLB

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Dependence limits innovative thinking. The Old Skool Café in San Francisco, for example, delivers a 1940’s supper club experience that includes great food, music and service – all delivered by and in support of at-risk youth. Here are five strategies for doing so: Think like a business. Innovation is about partnerships.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Our September Festival is all about Bold and Innovative Leadership. No one has the words “Bold” or “Innovative” printed on their business cards; but Bill Benoist of Leadership Heart Coaching shares that when you look, these leaders are all around us. Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Businesses striving to adapt and thrive amidst these changes must find innovative solutions to the matter of maintaining a robust corporate culture. In attempting to bridge this gap, Google, for example, has invested in virtual reality technology to create more immersive and interactive remote meetings.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

The best know how to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively, drive innovation, and inspire their teams to thrive. Here are some examples: Embrace the Potential of AI: Leaders must understand the potential of AI and its impact on their industry. Be open to adjusting your leadership style and strategies as the AI landscape evolves.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We love learning about what’s resonating, and most importantly, how teams are applying what they’re reading as they grow leaders and encourage courage and innovation. For example, chapter 5’s First Tracks exercise is a Courage Map to reflect on your own moments of courage. You can download our FREE I.D.E.A.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Elevating Business Performance through Strategic COO Hiring The crux of business performance lies in devising a robust strategy and executing against it. Despite strategy being the linchpin, it would amount to naught if the right mechanism for its implementation isn’t in place. Strategic hiring of a COO thus becomes paramount.

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