Leadership Freak

JANUARY 18, 2012

Leadership is rich with uncertainty. Turbulent times, regulations and compliance, technology, politics, people, and global markets enflame uncertainty. Image source Ineffective leaders require certainty before they act, I am certain. On the other hand, successful leaders make decisions where outcomes are uncertain.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Insurance executives face unique challenges and opportunities with emerging technologies, including AI, evolving regulatory environments, and global economic uncertainties. They are no longer responsible for managing risk but also for driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

From regulatory changes to technological advancements, staying abreast of these developments is crucial for both finance organizations and executive search firms. The financial services industry demands leaders who can strategically manage risks, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the curve.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2020

In this episode you’ll get several ways to ensure that your remote meetings are the best use of everyone’s time – including how to take advantage of technology to do […]. Even after social distancing ends, remote meetings are here to stay. Even after social distancing ends, remote meetings are here to stay.

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Lead from Within

MAY 24, 2023

Technological literacy: In today’s world, being tech-savvy is essential for leaders. It’s not enough to simply have a basic understanding of current technologies and what they do. Great leaders stay up-to-date on new and emerging technologies. They know how to leverage them to benefit their organization.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

The Importance of Robust Succession Planning Amidst Chaos In today’s volatile business environment, chaos has become the order of the day, leading organizations into an era of uncertainty. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process. The key is adapting to the fluid nature of business.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. We need to make our interactions count. Blog Post ).

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

“Our study offers important insights into the design of platform strategies, especially for stimulating labor supply and providing incentives for urban transportation systems to adopt and use technology in response to urban emergencies,” the researchers explain. In contrast, daily use of ride-sharing platforms remained relatively stable.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

But most hear two conflicting voices in their heads: an optimistic voice telling them all the reasons they should start a business, and a second voice-one that fears uncertainty-telling them all the reasons they should remain someone else's employee. Play Nice But Win : A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader by Michael Dell with James Kaplan.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2023

Into the Metaverse is the essential business guide to understanding the ground-breaking technologies that enable this monumental shift and the opportunities it presents from a business and societal perspective. The Power of Potential : How a Nontraditional Workforce Can Lead You to Run Your Business Better by Tom D'Eri.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

The significant increases in employee engagement have been partially eroded due to global anxiety and rapid technological advances creating uncertainty about job losses, although Africa’s engagement levels continue to rise. However, rapid technological advances are a threat to job creation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing consumer demands are just a few factors contributing to the constant flux in the corporate landscape. Another significant challenge for executives is managing organizational complexity.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 16, 2023

This discourse ventures into the heart of adept change management, spotlighting four pivotal realms that form the cornerstone of any triumphant metamorphosis. Central to this phase is resource stewardship – discerning and marshaling the required human talent, technological tools, and fiscal assets.

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HR Digest

MAY 23, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a great wake-up call for companies and their ability to manage change in the workplace. Organizational change management is about bringing changes in a company’s management style by first identifying problems (or potential ones) and then implementing suitable changes. And some did.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A strong grasp of financial matters enables informed decision-making, facilitates funding acquisition, and bolsters resilience during economic uncertainties. Integration of Technology: Streamlining Operations Incorporating technology into your business operations significantly enhances efficiency.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Digital technologies were supposed to help provide people with the freedom from 9-5, giving us the autonomy to not only work when we want, but where we want. As various digital and mobile technologies have entered the workplace at scale, there has been a sense that this vision has not really been met.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 30, 2023

The rise of deglobalization and the resulting uncertainty in the global business landscape has prompted technology-based industries to reevaluate their overarching strategies. The book emphasizes three categories of supply in industrial markets, including advanced premium products, no-frills products, and complex service solutions.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 17, 2022

The economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic was considerable, especially for smaller businesses without the resources to buffer this uncertainty. ” Managing risks. . ” Managing risks.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

With uncertainty swirling around every corner in the world today, team members are reevaluating their workplaces and walking out as they look past hollow promises and perks that are a mere temporary bandage. You couldn't figure out what made them tick, and you know you were underwhelming as a manager and leader for them. Absolutely!

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 30, 2021

Good leadership skills may differ across businesses, yet few of these skills prepared leaders to manage the turmoil over the past year. By embracing “soft skills” and a more empathetic mindset, leaders can listen and guide their employees through ongoing uncertainty. Resetting the ‘zero sum’ mentality.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 24, 2019

In the same way, digital disruption is not about the technology as much as it is about how companies can make their way through the new competitive environment they find themselves in. Digital disruption is more about the people than it is the technology. The authors introduce the concept of digital maturity. What About Leadership?

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HR Digest

JULY 29, 2023

As we look ahead to 2023, the landscape of work is continuously evolving, shaped by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and a global pandemic. Change Management Digital transformations, economic uncertainty, and political tensions have led to much disruption and change.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

In Creative Construction , Gary Pisano says that when big organizations fail to innovate, the root cause is often related to “management practice and leadership than with organizational scale per se.” When faced with a potential threat of technology or business model disruption, you need to consider two things.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 30, 2020

The continuing advancement and convergence of artificial intelligence, bio-technology, nanotechnology, virtual and augmented reality, quantum computing, and Big Data will automate millions of jobs in the United States. I believe we humans will need to excel at doing something valuable that the technology itself will not be able to do well.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 11, 2020

Guest post by Chuck Swoboda : As increasing competition, new technologies and evolving customer expectations continue to disrupt nearly every industry, business leaders are turning to innovation as a way to keep their companies relevant. Most organizations reward employees for their ability to manage. Deals well with uncertainty.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 26, 2021

Change means uncertainty, which is an uncomfortable state for many. While change management is sometimes couched as being all about “winning hearts and minds,” the truth is more nuanced: change comes with a cost — and is not necessarily positive for all stakeholders. Use polarity management as an avenue to address resistance.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

Global events like these have severely disrupted the ways organizations and individuals function – a period that is often referred to as the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) World. U, for Uncertainty – controlling situations can feel impossible when the present is confusing and there are no guarantees for the future.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Expansion can also be disruptive and hard to manage because it will have an impact on your current operation and there are often a few teething issues too. Being aware of a few expansion tips could help to minimize the negative impact that expansion can bring as well as help you to manage any troubles that you encounter along the way.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

“It is therefore important for managers to think about how employees with different attitudes and personality preferences may cope with this stress and uncertainty, and with any blurring between work and home life.”. A cyber risk. Through this understanding, steps can be implemented to mitigate the risks involved.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 2, 2020

Isolation is stressful, especially for extroverts and those who rely on others for help and motivation—and even more so in a time of anxiety and uncertainty. Others may be struggling to keep up with new technology and processes. Put yourself first and manage your boundaries. Manage other people’s expectations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By thinking strategically, executives are better equipped to navigate uncertainty, drive organizational change, and position their companies for long-term success. Executives receive the necessary tools and techniques to manage their emotions and navigate challenging situations with resilience and composure.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

If you don’t solve the skills riddle with agility, curiosity, and smart technology capabilities, your organization could fade from existence.” When I was a technology marketing exec in 2009, I heard the words nurture marketing. Digital transformation managers. Marti Konstant . She started as a high school Spanish teacher.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JUNE 26, 2023

Digital transformation involves integrating technology at various levels of your organization and moving away from dated systems. A critical factor of digital development is equipping your managers to lead your team through the transformation. Technology may be essential to digital transformation, but it is more than adopting new tech.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JANUARY 18, 2014

And, through technology, we are choosing to make that World more intricate and more accessible which renders our day-to-day dance both exciting and sometimes horribly stressful. Today too, we are bursting with uncertainty. It’s the way of the World. That’s what I think anyway. What do you think?

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CO2

JULY 25, 2019

It’s an acronym that stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. There are just too many moving pieces—in terms of technology, systems, skills, knowledge, threats, and opportunities—for leaders to have a firm grip on them all. What is VUCA?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The importance of such a president search lies in the fact that the president or chancellor serves as the institution’s president and CEO and is responsible for leading, managing, and advancing its mission and goals.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 21, 2018

Technological advances. Economic uncertainty. Whether at the helm of a digital startup, a management consultancy, a dental group, or an insurance agency, no business leader can afford to remain complacent or, worse, passive. Be a force for change, disrupt, innovate, energize. Ferocious competition. Generational differences.

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