N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Executives are the best business leaders in the world. But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. Executive coaching and talent development, in general, have been around for a few decades. What Is Executive Coaching?

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

In the fast-paced world of business, there’s one title that gets the heart pumping, executive leader. Now, imagine if you could level up that title with a Masters in Executive Leadership. It’s your ticket to the big leagues where decisions reshape industries and innovations redefine markets.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s complex and rapidly changing business landscape, executives need more than technical expertise to thrive. By partnering with experienced board advisor coaches , executives gain access to invaluable insights, strategic thinking, and unbiased perspectives.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Board Chair Coaching: A Catalyst for Organizational Growth As a firm that works with top executives in some of the world’s largest companies, we have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of board chair coaching in driving organizational growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

This includes sales , marketing, customer support, pricing, and revenue management, distinctly mapping out the path to sustainable, profitable growth. Unlike other executive roles, there is also the demand for a proven track record in revenue generation and driving operational efficiency.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

Confident in her idea, she piloted her plan in two markets—her hometown of Boston and Greensboro, North Carolina. Each market did reasonably well. The right-sided genius in her encourages creativity, contemplative discussions, and new product features. Why not give these busy doctors more choice, Stefania reckoned?

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 29, 2023

The researchers analyze the transcripts of earnings calls given by S&P 500 companies to understand what the priorities of executives are. The analysis reveals that executives are around ten times as likely to talk about customers as they are to talk about employees. What’s more, this ratio has widened over the past 15 years.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 22, 2023

The decision to become an entrepreneur comes with many responsibilities, challenges, and positive or negative financial consequences, depending on how well your planning and execution did. While different scenarios demand different leadership styles, leaders can use the following tried-and-tested leadership lessons to lead effectively.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

To begin, it’s essential to note that corporate culture determines the preferred way of execution and achievement within an organization. Managing through the Entry to New Markets. To close, there is no doubt that company culture is influenced by the preferences and leadership style of the senior management team.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 9, 2017

Organizations in practically every industry are struggling to attract and retain great talent, especially in senior and executive leadership roles. With average job tenures dropping at every level, Human Resource professionals may need to play a more active role in leadership development and coaching.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 24, 2014

Executives have been reshuffled, organizational priorities have shifted and the culture at the very top of the company has change. About the author: Randy Ottinger is an Executive Vice President at Kotter International , a firm that helps leaders accelerate strategy implementation in their organizations.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Some organizations view training—especially leadership development—as expendable. Because they aren’t sure how to measure and quantify the impact of leadership development , executives often lack hard evidence of a positive ROI. Leadership development is an investment—not an expense. in other words: adaptability.

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HR Digest

APRIL 6, 2020

Managers are the people that lead a team, give instruction, and see that an organization’s goals are achieved, be it production, branding, or more. In Organizational parlance, there are four types of managers, the c-suite executives, the mid-level, the frontline managers, and the team leaders. So what do these c-level executives do?

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Men are better suited to top jobs At least, that’s according to one in seven HR executives, as revealed by The Guardian. FE News and EdCentral both feature a new study by the CMI and the Social Market Foundation , which revealed that 26% of leaders and managers in education feel their senior leadership underperforms at motivating staff.

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Coaching Tip

JULY 9, 2013

Tom Borders told me that they decided to hire a CEO whose experience was in retailing versus a strategic marketing expert. That executive decision began the downfall of the company. Mr. Lynch had been named chief executive in March 2010, having previously run the company''s website. Leadership is Already Inside You.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Something as simple as a 360 Review, or as complex as a deep psychological profile (both with weighted emphasis on leadership aptitude) can point out an individual’s leadership capabilities.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

However in reflecting upon my presentations and client engagements, I’ve noticed that it’s not an infrequent occurrence to find that even the most savvy executives misconstrue certain basic leadership ideas. Can you recognize the leadership styles of others? Can you adapt your leadership style to the situation at hand?

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

Improving public services Finally, a short update on another area we are currently working in: CMI is partnering with the Social Market Foundation to explore how to get improved results from the UK’s public services. Plus, if you missed last month’s instalment with Sunday Times economics editor David Smith , it was a cracker! Catch up here.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 2, 2012

Product managers in coalition organizations know this all too well. Instead, product and brand managers are organized into coalitions that serve as a resource one to another. So, how does leadership really play out in this type of non-hierarchical organization? Authenticity. Sounds obvious, right?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 29, 2011

One of my main focus areas is to increase my leadership team’s ability to be effective. One way to achieve that is by respecting your people, helping them find their authentic voice and leadership style, and demonstrating a genuine advocacy of their professional development. Can you share your thoughts on this?

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ExactHire - Leadership

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

The following blog post is part 3 of a 3-part series , which is adapted from a speech given by Harlan Schafir (CVO, CEO of ExactHire and Human Capital Concepts) at the Collective Alternative Executive Speaker Series on September 17, 2015. or possibly, “I didn’t dictate the style of the leaders who led me! Productivity was the focus.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Employees began having greater says in the execution of policies. Management by Objectives came into vogue in 1965 and was the prevailing leadership style until 1990. Most corporate leaders are two management styles behind. Processes were managed as collections of people. They were not just “old school.”

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Your approach to creating a leadership development strategy must consider your audience and how they will best respond to your leadership style. Organizational Goals and Objectives Let’s say you want your business to launch into a new market and make a name for itself within the next 18 months.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 14, 2020

However, not only did we identify the sources, but we also pinpointed behaviors that leaders can execute to prevent demotivation from occurring in the first place. Kim Cameron and Robert Quinn (2011) have identified four cultures that are indicative of most organizations: clan, adhocracy, hierarchy and market. Leadership Styles.

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 2, 2013

It often helps if the executive in charge is not from IT, but from operations or marketing, and that there are close links with customer-facing and other operational roles. Sensors mean that an object on the production line always arrives in an optimal position, reducing waste, energy costs and human intervention.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

In fact, in most cases I’d go so far as to say that in the absence of leadership you might be able to assemble a group of people, but said group will not function as an effective team on it’s own accord. However, even in these circumstances personal leadership is still at the forefront of the success.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Chief Executives who actively engage in social media also find themselves in the minority among their peers. Mike Myatt : Has your leadership style changed over the years, and if so, how? Mike Myatt : How has your faith impacted your leadership style? I took initiative. Michael Hyatt : Very much so.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. Often I find my executive coaching clients shy away from confidence because they fear that it equates to arrogance – and, understandably, don't want to be seen in that way!

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. This is such a common problem for executives that I coach.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

The gist of the argument seems to be that for teams to be productive, employees have to feel “empowered&# by having an equal voice. And as odd as it may sound, one of the greatest impediments to building productive teams is practicing management by consensus. I can sum-up my feeling on this in one word… ridiculous.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Employees began having greater says in the execution of policies. Management by Objectives came into vogue in 1965 and was the prevailing leadership style until 1990. Most corporate leaders are two management styles behind. Processes were managed as collections of people. They were not just “old school.”

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 5, 2016

These two leadership styles, which I and other researchers refer to as dominance and prestige , respectively, reflect two fundamental strategies people use to navigate their way through social and organizational hierarchies. Did they lead by presenting a plan and using their authority to insist that others follow along?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

It has been my experience that whenever methodologies become productized objectivity is removed from the equation. Whenever you are being pitched a product as a solution I suggest you exercise extreme caution. Let’s look at this from another angle…Why would you want to do business in the same fashion as your competitors?

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 3, 2016

To launch a brand that dazzles customers and dominates its markets. To be the kind of executive or entrepreneur who creates jobs, generates wealth, and builds an organization bursting with energy and creativity. They love to build killer products and butt-kicking companies. The Solution Finder.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Debbie Laskey Mike, while I agree that a great presentation could showcase the evolution of leadership over time based on circumstances and types of companies, what about creating a "how to" playbook for how new leaders (CEOs) can create a leadership style?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Nothing signals leadership trouble more than an executive who can’t make decisions. Understanding and implementing the concept of “ actionable leadership &# is a major key to success in becoming a great CEO. However my question to you is this: What is leadership without action? Sound harsh?

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 5, 2015

In short order, my office became a shrine to all kinds of cowbells, and even our Marketing department got into the act with a company logoed cowbell that it distributed to all the local offices. And it certainly helped make my field visits more productive and meaningful. Me as “Bruce”, right after our show.

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