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Fueling Innovation: How Microsoft Finally Got It Right

Leading Blog

Its market cap is over $2 trillion. Inside the company, morale was at an all-time low. In 2014, when the company’s market capitalization was $380 billion, this Microsoft veteran took over as CEO. By 2019, Microsoft’s market capitalization edged past the $1 trillion mark, making it the world’s most valuable company.

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Finance Executive Search: Investing in Leadership for Tomorrow

N2Growth Blog

Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals. As finance executives retire or move on to new opportunities, organizations must have a strategic plan to identify and groom potential successors.

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Unveiling Potential: How Effective Leadership Training Propels Companies Forward

N2Growth Blog

By providing leaders with the necessary tools and techniques, they can navigate the complexities of the business environment, align their vision and strategies with the market demands, and achieve their organization’s goals. On the other hand, scenario planning prepares leaders to respond effectively to potential future situations.

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Why So Many Managers Tolerate Poor Performance (and what to do instead)

Let's Grow Leaders

False Morale We’ve seen many managers, what we call “Pleasers” in Winning Well, worried about building morale, who actually destroy it. Plan the conversation, and show up curious. When the labor market is tight or you have a limited set of choices, the answer isn’t to lower your standards.

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How to Communicate a Merger or Acquisition in 9 Steps

leaderCommunicator

Today, mid-market transactions are dominating as CEOs use a program of both strategic acquisitions and select divestitures to transform their portfolios for the future, reports PwC. That is why effective communication during mergers and acquisitions is crucial to ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining employee morale and productivity.

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Elevating Operations: The N2Growth Approach to COO Search

N2Growth Blog

It involves carefully matching an organization’s overall strategic plan to the leadership qualities of a potential COO , which ultimately leads to positive business outcomes. This approach prioritizes aligning the candidate’s vision and leadership style with the company’s mission, culture, and future growth plans.

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7 Hidden Flaws of Top-Heavy Organizations That No One Talks About

Lead from Within

This lack of involvement can lead to decreased morale and motivation, impacting overall productivity and performance. Slower Response to Challenges: Top-heavy organizations tend to be less agile when it comes to responding to challenges and market changes. This can create uncertainty about the organization’s future leadership.