N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

As a leading executive search firm , we’ve found that one of the most important qualities to look for in a nonprofit CEO is strong leadership and communication skills. This includes identifying the qualifications, competencies, and experience required for the position.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Importance of CIO Leadership in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital leadership has emerged as a critical factor for success. One of the critical responsibilities of a CIO is to align the digital strategy with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. By partnering closely with clients, executive search firms gain valuable insights into the culture, values, and business objectives of the organizations they are working with.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Nonprofits Effective leadership is vital for the success and sustainability of any organization – no less for nonprofit organizations. Strong leadership is invaluable to the success and impact of any organization, nonprofit or otherwise.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 13, 2020

Too often we hear – or maybe even say, “they’re in a leadership position “ At best, this is misleading. Positions for Managers. A title defines a management position. If you are in an executive, director, or manager position, you have responsibility for managing schedules, objectives, and assets.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 18, 2020

Here’s the good news: there are ways to stay on top of a difficult conversation and achieve a positive outcome. From retail to healthcare to education, we all know that customer retention is a primary objective for many organizations, and rightfully so! But what causes your customers to keep coming back?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Once the goals and objectives are established, the next step is to select the most suitable board advisor coaches.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. Our leadership and coaching solutions are trailblazing and underpinned by a robust philosophy driven by a core set of values.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Embracing Friction or “Chafe” in Leadership for Organizational Glow “Without friction, there is no glow,” states Paul Huiskens , Senior Partner at N2Growth. This profound statement encapsulates the essence of dynamic leadership. It underscores the importance of continual effort in fostering trust within teams.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The Role of a Chief Culture Officer Unlike typical executive roles, the Chief Culture Officer holds a special position in cultivating and overseeing the internal corporate culture. In today’s globally competitive landscape, securing top-level CCO talent is necessary for enabling growth, innovation, and success within an organization.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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Lead from Within

MAY 21, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve observed that one of the most fundamental yet often overlooked aspects of effective leadership is setting clear expectations. This misalignment can lead to confusion and conflicts within the team, hindering progress toward common objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

It delves into the complex layers of leadership, team building, strategy formation, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. The Value of Executive Coaching for Future Leaders Executive coaching holds an elevated position as an essential tool for molding future leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Importance of Executive Search and Leadership Development to the Growth of the Life Sciences Industry Ensuring that organizations have access to top talent for key leadership positions and that talent is sufficiently supported and developed is critical to the growth of the life sciences industry.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Understanding the Purpose: Defining the objectives and goals of our C-Suite evaluation process. Defining the objectives and goals of our C-Suite evaluation process is a crucial step in ensuring its effectiveness. This includes assessing their leadership skills, strategic thinking abilities, and cultural fit within the organization.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the world of business, leadership and management are often depicted as two distinct circles. For CEOs and executives, understanding when to embrace leadership and when to lean into management is crucial for success. Leadership introduces more human elements into the equation, making it less predictable than management.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 14, 2023

Your Work is Valuable – Let’s Make Sure You Get Leadership Visibility Let’s talk about getting more leadership better visibility and recognition for YOU – and YOUR TEAM’s – work. “ Three Ways to Position Yourself for Better Exposure 1. Great work never happens in a vacuum.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Regular board evaluations and leadership assessments provide valuable insights into the board’s dynamics, functioning, and overall effectiveness. Regular assessments allow boards to align their skills, experiences, and perspectives with the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.

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Skip Prichard

JANUARY 3, 2024

It’s a chance to reset, redefine goals, and introduce positive actions that can significantly impact your business, your team, and most importantly, yourself. Positive Actions for Your Business Revisit your business mission and values to ensure they align with your current vision. For leaders, this period holds unique promise.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

H IGH-PERFORMING teams have six characteristics: leadership, organization, communication, knowledge, experience, and discipline, says former Air Force F-115 pilot James Murphy. But among these, leadership comes first. Bad leadership will doom a team. Second, do I need help from someone on my team to achieve our objectives?

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Lead from Within

MARCH 17, 2023

Leadership is a critical factor in achieving success. Successful leaders are able to balance the many facets of leadership. However, there are several obstacles that can prevent leadership from reaching success. However, there are several obstacles that can prevent leadership from reaching success.

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Lead from Within

MAY 2, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with leaders at various levels of organizations. One recurring challenge I’ve observed is the situation when leadership starts going off the rails. Take time to assess your leadership strengths and weaknesses honestly.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Here are seven tips for sharpening your leadership decision-making skills, so you can make better decisions for your organization: Overcome excessive self-confidence: The best leaders know that overconfidence can be a major hindrance to effective decision-making. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Their mainstay in an organization is often short-term, positioned to navigate businesses through tumultuous times. Concerning interim leadership, N2Growth’s approach is exceptional in identifying and deploying such leadership talent. Today’s fast-changing and unpredictable marketplace requires agile, strategic leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Evolving Landscape of Human Resources Leadership In this ever-changing business landscape, the role of human resources (HR) leadership continues to evolve and adapt to meet the demands of a dynamic workforce. Moreover, HR leaders must have a keen eye for emerging talent coupled with attracting and retaining top performers.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 21, 2015

Positive Leadership , based on positive psychology, makes a tremendous difference in any workplace no matter how hierarchical its structure may be, or how plain the tasks at hand. That’s where positive leadership comes in. You can always apply positive leadership. What is Positive Leadership?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2022

For that, executives can partner with an experienced leadership team coach. One Stanford study demonstrated that while about 75% of CEOs say they don’t receive any leadership advice, almost 100% of CEOs want this advice and welcome coaching. What is leadership performance coaching? What does a good leadership coach do?

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Great Results Team Building

JUNE 3, 2024

Leadership development training days aren’t optional; They are essential for great teams. Engaging and effective leadership development days are a critical necessity for sustaining your organizational success and growing your people. Effective leadership training days can deliver a return on investment of $4 for every $1 spent!

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Over the course of this year, I’m going to develop the agendas and facilitate around a dozen strategic offsites for C-Suite executives and their senior leadership teams. With all that experience, I’ve learned a lot about how to develop and write an agenda that gets a leadership team engaged to create meaningful insights and outcomes.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

What this hopefully demonstrates is that effective leadership is born not out of what leaders do or what behaviors they engage in, but first and foundationally in how they see and interpret the situations they find themselves in. The answer to this question is the foundation of effective leadership: leaders’ mindsets.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Instead, it’s their own preoccupation with bright shiny objects — or what I call BSOs. If you’re not in a position to bring in a COO or a voice of no, you can develop your team to take on the role. Ask for feedback, both positive and negative, on your thought process and on the clarity and viability of your idea.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

T HE context of leadership has changed. Rose Patten puts it this way in Intentional Leadership : “The spotlight on leadership has moved to how people lead in challenging and changing circumstances. Good leadership happens when someone, by intention, has a positive impact—whether through empathy, inspiration, or wisdom.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The right leadership skills can make all the difference when it comes to achieving a team’s goals, fostering a positive work environment, and driving long-term success. This includes identifying goals, creating plans, and making decisions that align with the team’s overall objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As the title suggests, the CPO is primarily responsible for overseeing the people aspects of the organization and aligning them with the overall strategic objectives. This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Expect Positive Outcomes Negative thoughts come to us quite naturally. We need to acknowledge them and then reframe them in a positive light. I learned, for example, to turn my internal chatter to my advantage by reframing negative thoughts as useful data rather than objective reality. Unexpected stuff can happen at any time.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The following are examples of when their leadership skills are needed the most: Creating a Clear Purpose and Vision: A clear sense of purpose and vision is crucial for an organization. As a leader, you can craft and communicate a compelling vision of the future that is backed up with clear and measurable objectives.

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