The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The study analyzed a representative sample of 310 companies from the S&P 500 index that maintained an active presence on LinkedIn, spanning 99 sectors and eight overarching categories including services, basic materials, consumer goods, finance, healthcare, industrial goods, technology, and utilities.

Leadership 94

Leadership Content Media Audience 94

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?. Selection Methodology. Affiliates.

Human Resources 469

Human Resources Globalization Diversity Resources 469

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

Even the most savvy CEO may have blind spots in his or her skill sets, core competencies, or voids in the org chart which can also cause blind spots. Get outside of your old thought patterns and seek out people, technology, collaborative relationships, process and any other solutions that can improve your business.

Blog 288

Blog Brand Depreciation CEO 288

Strategy Driven

JANUARY 21, 2021

There are some reputable ones like Foyr Neo for example. They’re certainly the best place to start when needing reputable platforms that most people use nowadays. For interior design businesses, retaining clients and having a good reputation to get new ones is obviously important.

Tools 96

Tools Software Reputation Project 96

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

They often don’t possess the skill sets to add value to the initiatives they want to control. Jack Welch the former head of GE built a reputation as one of the great chief executives of this era.

Entrepreneur 325

Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 325

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. When you reach that point in your life where the light bulb goes off, and you begin to understand that knowledge is not gained by flapping your lips, but by removing your ear wax, you have taken the first step to becoming a skilled communicator.

Blog 419

Blog Brand Consultative Depreciation 419

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The reality is that great leaders all seem to possess an innate sense of timing such that most executives have a very clear understanding of the critical role timing plays as a survival skill at the C-suite level. There are a few times in the life of every professional where staggering opportunities will present themselves.

Blog 403

Blog Leadership Self-aware Crisis 403

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill. Real leaders don’t compromise when it comes to core values.

Blog 382

Blog Leadership Loyalty Self-aware 382

N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

While I appreciate the great oratory skills of those who communicate using wonderful word pictures, or the academics who can wax eloquent while always using the best form of prose, I prefer my business communication to be quick and dirty. Brevity is rare because it takes both skill and effort to simplify the complex.

Blog 325

Blog Brand Influence Trends 325

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These companies have placed themselves far behind the technology curve because tenured managers hire employees with obsolete skill sets and together they create mediocre solutions. When an organization promotes based upon tenure, and not based upon recognition of talent, merit, performance, etc.,

Loyalty 419

Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 419

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur.

Blog 416

Blog Leadership Brand Depreciation 416

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

It delivers the best leadership skills in a man. One should know about himself and realize the quality of leadership skills within him. Also, if you have any suggestions for future guest posts or interviews, please share them as well. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Amie Wilson Thanks for your post.

Leadership 302

Leadership Blog Brand Consultative 302

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you find that you lack skill sets and competencies in certain areas seek out mentors and coaches to shore-up your weaknesses, and more importantly, use your professional advisors to assist you in leveraging your strengths. Great leaders possess great interpersonal skills. Section VI: Persuasiveness. Section VII: Likeability.

Blog 310

Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 310

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

In today’s post I’ll deal with a skill set that all successful CEOs excel at…managing board relations. Remember that no one likes to be publicly embarrassed, and that your statements, actions, and overall performance are an indirect reflection on their personal brand and professional reputation.

Blog 295

Blog Management CEO Brand 295

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Investing in technology to improve efficiency. Technology has become increasingly critical for businesses in recent years, and it offers company bosses the chance to streamline and speed up operations, reduce the risk of errors and introduce cost-effective ways of working. Negotiating skills are imperative in business.

Outsourcing 51

Outsourcing ROI Marketing Strategy Efficiency 51

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection.

Blog 306

Blog Collins Efficiency Brand 306

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

It is my experience that they either lack the personal skill sets, or haven’t built the right executive team to lead change, they just don’t recognize the need for change, or they just don’t care. So why is it that so many CEOs shirk their responsibility, stick their heads in the sand, and avoid making necessary changes?

Restructuring 288

Restructuring Blog CEO Brand 288

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

With the continued rapid development of technology taking the concept of globalization and turning it into hard reality facing businesses of all sizes, it is time for executives and entrepreneurs to examine their current business models from a disruptive perspective. Keep up the good work Mark [link] mikemyatt Brilliant commentary Mark.

Business Model 305

Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 305

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

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Blog 286

Blog Survey Talent Management Brand 286

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The simple truth is that all great leaders are highly skilled in matters of delegation. The number of activities a CEO takes on can certainly vary based upon skill sets, stage of corporate maturation, and the talent level of the rest of the executive team.

CEO 298

CEO Blog Delegation Covey 298

N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

Ramzi I think arrogance is a sign of lack of self esteem. Bottom-Line… [link] Dr Sarah Morris Great post! 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!

Blog 410

Blog Loyalty Long-term Brand 410

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Poor Communication Skills : Show me a leader with poor communication skills and I’ll show you someone who will be short-lived in their position. Leaders need to have an profound appreciation for all the people working for them and the skills they bring to the table.

Blog 420

Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420

Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2017

When I ask students graduating from Harvard Business School what they’re doing next, I often get some version of “I’m going into finance but…” Then they quickly explain that finance is just a way station on the route to nobler goals. And it is truly fascinating.

Finance 8

Finance Insurance Career Reputation 8

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I have witnessed on numerous occasions CEOs with average, or even sub-par performance histories fare well because they possessed great messaging skills. By contrast, I have also watched CEOs with excellent performance histories not do so well because they did not possess the messaging skills necessary to keep stakeholders engaged.

Blog 290

Blog Audience Brand Influence 290

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

link] Posts about Interpersonal conflict and dealing with people as of January 4, 2009 — Persuasive Communication and Life Skills [.] Thanks for commenting and best wishes for continued success. most difficult people ever, udang kecik also want to ber-lansi.Love my colleagues.

Blog 282

Blog Brand CEO Consultative 282

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Making sound decisions is a skill set that needs to be developed like any other. As a person that works with CEOs and entrepreneurs on a daily basis I can tell you with great certainty that all leaders are not created equal when it comes to the competency of their decisioning skills.

Blog 396

Blog Analysis CEO Brand 396

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Developing effective conflict resolution skill sets are an essential component of a building a sustainable business model. It is one of those skills that I have to keep aware of – keep working on. Unresolved conflict often results in a loss of productivity, stifles creativity, and creates barriers to cooperation.

Blog 417

Blog Fashion Brand Self-aware 417

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Great CEOs possess the ability to refine their thinking and leadership skills to reflect the evolving needs of the enterprise and the changing global business climate. Stating that a CEO of a start-up should operate with the same term limit constraints of a CEO of a Fortune 500 company is very unrealistic and dangerous thinking.

CEO 287

CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 287

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Our unit was experiencing its first inspection by a Sargeant Major whose reputation definitely preceded him…It took him all of about 3 seconds ask “who the * is in charge around here?&# link] mikemyatt Well said – your comment offers both sound thinking and sage counsel Susan.

Bottom-up 310

Bottom-up Blog Objective Brand 310

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

In a perfect world professionals would only be judged solely on their character, skill sets, competencies, and performance. In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success.

Blog 318

Blog Gordon Brand Media 318

Strategy Driven

APRIL 18, 2019

You’ll likely have trouble securing the financing you need to get started and stay afloat if you’re disorganized and aren’t confident and knowledgeable about how you want to run your company. Also, think about collecting positive online reviews from satisfied customers so you can start to build up a strong brand reputation. Conclusion.

Company 51

Company Long-term Mentor Follow-up 51

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

link] Del Williams I don't think online is to blame, but poor people skills. As a digital marketing consultant, I've been praising the promise of these new technologies, but I also have been learning more and more about the negative side effects of our increasing use of digital. This generation is weak in many ways.

Media 417

Media Blog Audience Ryan 417

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

Rather than just kill something with a quick no, a good leader uses every adverse scenario as a development opportunity to help people advance their critical thinking and decisioning skills. While I understand that there are times when using no may be your only option, those times should be the exception and not the rule.

Blog 329

Blog Learning-by-Doing Bottom-up Brand 329

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Have they been fudging their research for years?

Blog 401

Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 401

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions. This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers. I know I am still working on it.

Blog 412

Blog Gordon Follow-up Open-book 412

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Miller Mike, One of my favorite TV characters is Captain Kathryn Janeway, the starship commander in the Star Trek series “Voyager” The character was depicted as a leader a bias for action, combined with a skill for collaboration. Whenever some crisis loomed on the Voyager, she was known barking out: “Options?”

Blog 332

Blog Learning-by-Doing CEO Strategy 332

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

To look at it in a personal way, (before purists argue that this analogy is too rough, there is validity to that argument) In our personal profession and skills, we can add 7 years education for our LLB, ditto for our CA, but we realize that for the time we need lawyers, and accountants in our personal lives, it makes sense to hire them.

Blog 295

Blog Outsourcing Competitive Advantage Innovation 295