N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Combining these data points with direct interviews and performance references allows us to deliver insights that go well beyond a rsum. In particular, we see AI as instrumental in analyzing leadership competencies and forecasting how candidates might adapt to changing business conditions.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Beyond the Rsum: Measuring True Leadership Effective executive search extends far beyond verifying professional credentials or cursory reference checks. Technical & Industry Expertise: Identifies specialized knowledge crucial for navigating complex or heavily regulated environments.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 12, 2025

” My proposal is to replace DEI programs with something more effective: cultivating a culture of connection (also referred to as a “Connection Culture” or “Connected Culture”).

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Decker Communication

MARCH 27, 2025

These leaders had developed three core storytelling capabilities: Framing current challenges as meaningful rather than merely difficult; Connecting team identity to purpose rather than just output; and Rendering abstract possibilities in visceral, specific imagery that engineers could almost touch, what we at Decker refer to as concrete.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A majority (57%) of workers said their teams do not freely share issues and ideas without being prompted often referred to as reactive honesty. In contrast, high-achieving teams have clear, agreed-upon, and proven standards to increase the likelihood of alignment, efficiency, and positive outcomes. Elevating direct communication.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 26, 2025

Employees gain reassurance knowing what they aim for, and leaders have a reference against which strategic decisions can be measured. They make people feel proud to be part of something bigger than themselves—a force for change, progress, or purpose. Direction: While vision inspires, it also provides a North Star.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

We leverage behavioral assessments, in-depth interviews, and reference checks to ensure that the interim executive meets and exceeds the client’s expectations. It is equally important to confirm the candidate’s readiness to engage fully for the required duration and their ability to dedicate the necessary time and attention.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A well-orchestrated evaluation process ensures due diligence, including comprehensive interviews, thorough reference checks, and a holistic assessment of leadership style and cultural fit.

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HR Digest

JUNE 5, 2025

Image: Pexels) The Rise of Ghost Jobs Needs To Be Studied In Great Detail Ghost jobs refer to job listings posted by legitimate organizations that advertise a role with no intention of hiring. The rise of ghost jobs is concerning for job seekers who are already struggling to find employment.

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HR Digest

JULY 22, 2024

A furlough refers to a temporary restriction on an employee’s role, where they are granted an unpaid leave of absence. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act attempts to provide some protections for employees who are laid off but it does not cover every single organization. What is the Meaning of a Furlough?

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 26, 2025

The researchers found that the best performing teams employed what the researchers refer to as “process interdependence”, which is when work is collaborative more than independent. Virtual teams The importance of leadership was also underlined in research from Deakin University, which explored the success of virtual teams.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 29, 2024

The layoffs have primarily affected the digital service groups, which refer to those in charge of Apple’s various proprietary platforms. The Apple job reduction plans were brought to light by Bloomberg , but the company has not confirmed the validity of the story or the reasoning behind its decision to cut down on these particular teams.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By combining these tools with in-depth reference checks, client organizations gain confidence that their chosen leaders not only understand the mission but also possess the intrinsic motivation to advance it consistently.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 8, 2024

Refer to the organization’s quarterly and yearly goals as well as the key deliverables expected from every team. The upskilling programs will only come in later after you get a look at the full picture.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 31, 2025

References Hughes, M. Not in the competency matrix. But in the live, intelligent, hesitant, improvising, relational work of people trying to get something done together. That’s where change lives. Managing change: A critical perspective (2nd ed.). Kogan Page.

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HR Digest

JULY 7, 2024

You can track your highs and lows for your own future reference, but even if you don’t have a written record of past experiences, it’s good to have a few different experiences at the forefront of your mind.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 4, 2025

Future Employers: Handle reference requests with care to avoid claims of defamation or retaliation. External Communication: Media Statements: Craft a concise, non-defamatory statement for public inquiries. Avoid disclosing sensitive employee information.

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HR Digest

JULY 18, 2024

Image: Pexels The Link between Amazon Prime Day and Worker Injuries Is Alarming If you’re unfamiliar with the workings of Amazon Prime Day, it refers to a 48-hour period where the company provides significant discounts on a majority of products sold on the website.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2025

A decline of a few percentages may appear small on the surface, but in practical applications, it refers to millions of workers. The last time the engagement numbers peaked was at 36% back in 2020 according to Gallup , and it has continued to fall ever since. million fewer compared to 2023.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 20, 2024

Image: Freepik A Guide to Writing an Employee Reprimand Letter An employee reprimand letter refers to an official document that is shared with an employee as a warning against repeating behavior that goes against the company policy or culture. This clears up any confusion that might occur when the letter is referred to later.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 24, 2025

They looked for references to AI-related papers in course materials, using the frequency of these references as a rough gauge of how much each discipline is investing in AI education. Lack of training The researchers assessed how well the education system is preparing for the rise of AI by analyzing a database of 4.2

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The Center For Leadership Studies

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Storytelling in leadership refers to the practice of telling stories to inspire your teams. Whether you create fictional characters or refer to people in your personal life, your protagonists must be relatable. What Is Storytelling in Leadership? Strong characters also help convey important lessons.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 5, 2025

The researchers believe that this can often be due to something they refer to as “voice veneer”, which is when employee concerns are addressed on a superficial level, but when employees do speak up they’re gently eased out.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Upskilling refers to the process of improving on existing skill sets and growing pre-established abilities and knowledge reserves. This is what we refer to as upskilling the workforce. What is Upskilling the Workforce? Here, the focus isn’t on expanding to oversee new areas that will require them to learn from scratch.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 25, 2024

You can refer to the attached document for further details on [topic]. The document I referred to during [event/call/meeting] has been attached to this email. If you take a look at the attachments, you’ll find details on the [describe the document] The appended documents have all the reference material you might need.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JANUARY 14, 2025

Base #3: Referent Power Respectability Referent power is the power an individual gains through being admired or respected by others. Contrary to power derived from title or expertise, referent power is purely relational and built on likeability. Tap Into Your Referent Power Trust builds off of genuine connection.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 24, 2025

Evaluative workplace wellbeing refers to how we think about our jobs. Affective wellbeing refers to how we actually feel on a day-to-day basis while we are at work. These may sound complicated but are actually very straightforward. It is an emotional or hedonic experience, and it can involve both positive and negative emotions.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Active Listening Skills Active listening refers to listening attentively to a speaker, clarifying their points and responding accordingly. Provide written documentation: Distributing a written memo after your meeting enables teams to refer to it during times of confusion.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Each person may have different tasks to track and a curated reference point will help all of them touch base and see what comes next. An onboarding guide for new hires can be created for multiple people involved in the process—the HR team, the new employee, and the manager who is to oversee the new worker. Here are some things to consider.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

It refers to the process of giving a former employee another shot at working at the organization. Some employers even decide to handle the situation on a case-by-case basis, but it is always beneficial to have a standard policy to fall back on. Image: Freepik Rehiring Former Employees—How Do You Feel About It?

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Great Results Team Building

JUNE 11, 2025

Facilitated team-building experiences can introduce language, metaphors, or shared insights that teams refer back to for months or even years. It Reinforces a Culture of Accountability High-performing teams don’t just get along—they hold each other accountable.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

APRIL 18, 2025

Understanding the Main Principles of Change Leadership Change leadership refers to the process of guiding an organization or team through a period of transition or disruption.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 3, 2024

While Musk has referred to the ruling as “absolute corruption” and Tesla has expressed its desire to file an appeal, the judge appears committed to holding her ground on the matter. The pay package was initially approved in 2018 but was later disputed by shareholders who filed a lawsuit against the company.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 5, 2024

Image: Freepik The Hushed Hybrid Work Trend Is The Latest Way To Avoid Returning to Work The new career trend of hushed hybrid work refers to the rise of employees convincing their immediate bosses and managers to allow them to adopt flexible working arrangements without the strict consent of the company itself.

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HR Digest

JULY 10, 2024

Among their many successes, this does appear to be a major misstep that they should be able to avoid in the future by referring to the ADA.

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Skip Prichard

MAY 20, 2025

I love what Daniel Goleman, who some refer to as The Godfather of Emotional Intelligence says about this topic. Its less about how old we are and how long weve been out here working, and all about becoming intentional about practicing techniques to build and sharpen emotional intelligence skills and competencies.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

MARCH 20, 2025

There are different components of empathy, including: Emotive empathy: This form of empathy refers to sharing someone’s feelings and experiencing the same emotions they do. Empathy in the workplace means improving performance and relationships by establishing genuine connections with one another.

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