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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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 3, 2016

Over the last three decades — first as a young editor at Harvard Business Review , then as cofounder of Fast Company magazine, now as a book author — I’ve spent time with truly remarkable leaders in a vast range of fields. They love to build killer products and butt-kicking companies. The Problem Solver.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Throughout his career, he has done ground-breaking research on how digital technologies are changing the world. He is a prolific writer, a frequent contributor to HBR and other outlets, and a sought-after commentator on technological change – especially, these days, on the potential of generative AI. What does McAfee mean by geek?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 23, 2010

These sobering statistics represent a drain on productivity that leaders can no longer afford to ignore. Research from the Corporate Executive Board shows that engaged employees are 20 percent more productive than the average employee. Organizations with aligned and engaged employees clearly have a competitive edge.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 27, 2015

That’s why we’re such avid consumers of “top 10” lists of things to do to be a more effective, productive, promotable, mindful — you name it — leader. He wants to improve on the leadership skills he’s been told are vital for his future success but, unfortunately, they are alien to him.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Steve Jobs has always been considered an anomaly in management; his leadership style was something to admire or to criticize, but definitely not to replicate. And narrations on Jobs's leadership style tells of a vertical, top-down approach, often harsh. At new product launches, he, not the team, was the protagonist.

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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. What inspired you to author a book at this time?

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2023

An honest open review of your abilities and interests can thus help you assess what career goals may be right for you. If leadership means decision-making roles and general governance, then you might be better suited to aim at managerial positions where your work can shift to overseeing tasks instead. Is my time frame realistic?

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2016

Organizations that manage digital networks (we call them network orchestrators) are different from traditional product and service providers. Instagram is an exciting marketing channel; GoPro’s account helps keep users engaged with the company and lets GoPro know how people use its products. Build it yourself.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2016

Of course, digital technology can be used to improve or augment existing ways of operating, but it also opens entirely new ways of doing business based on digital networks like Uber, Airbnb, Yelp, and the Apple Developer Network — which is where a great deal of the digital value resides. Are you really bought in, and is your team?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

A few of her thoughts can be found below: Social Media is forcing us to redefine leadership. Social Media is not about technology – it’s about communication. The increased education of our workforce mandates a change in leadership style. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Anna Smith This was an awesome review!

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2017

Collaboration is not a style. Many people naively see collaboration as a leadership style in which relationships take precedence over the task at hand. I never realized that we have behavioral economists on staff who can apply psychological and cognitive research to help clients with technology implementation projects.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

After reviewing all the comments, I decided to talk on how to lead effectively when dealing with the collision of cross generational cultures within an organizational setting. What do leaders dop to provide a safe environment for people to explore, test, try, fail, learn, review, try again etc.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 2, 2014

They must launch new products, for instance, at shorter intervals. In the 1970s, the automobile industry introduced new models roughly every eight years; by the 1990s, the product lifecycle had fallen to three years, and, as we know, car brands now need a facelift every two years to stay in the race. Leading teams Managing people'

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 10, 2014

If, amidst high unemployment, this seems counterintuitive, consider the deep trends driving the mismatch: technology and globalization have transformed what it takes to succeed in business. Companies frequently complain that it’s tough to find the right people.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Culturally, the face-to-face meeting is still an important symbol of productivity. Look at leadership capabilities. Consider the individual’s leadership style and how he or she projects himself or herself. At Cisco, we use technology to make communication as dynamic as possible. Want to finish something?

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

Talking about leadership with other leaders helps to shape your vision - Getting involved in Social Media has exponentially expanded the number of leaders I have regular conversations with, both online and off. Has it changed your peers/subordinates leadership styles, too? Great post! I especially love your third point.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 2, 2014

They must launch new products, for instance, at shorter intervals. In the 1970s, the automobile industry introduced new models roughly every eight years; by the 1990s, the product lifecycle had fallen to three years, and, as we know, car brands now need a facelift every two years to stay in the race. Leading teams Managing people'

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2016

” Often, the root of the insecurity involves your personal leadership style , says Herminia Ibarra , a professor at INSEAD and the author of Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader. “I looked at my new job as an opportunity to learn about an exciting, cutting-edge technology, and that was very motivating for me.”

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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. Therefore, I’ve concluded it’s time to take a step back and review the fundamentals. Which type of leader are you?

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

economy $550 billion a year in productivity loss. Leadership style is largely dependent on personality. Studies also highlight gender differences in leadership styles, with men being more transactional and women more transformational. However, culture is the cause of leadership so much as the result of it.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 1, 2014

Jim, a brilliant professor of engineering, came on as the new Chief Knowledge Officer and John, an experienced petroleum executive identified by a major shareholder, became Vice President of Technology, Products, and Services.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2014

He offered an example: “I recently recruited a VP Sales and Marketing from a well-known consumer technology company to be the president and COO of a small but fast-growing smart-grid consumer technology-products company. Some candidates also seek inclusive cultures that welcome diversity and authenticity in leadership style.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 9, 2012

Meanwhile, engaged customers are three times more likely to recommend or advocate a product or service to a friend. Improved engagement creates business value and strategic differentiation, and technology is enabling a shift from transactions to engagement. Haphazard approaches to engagement negate good intentions.

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