N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the evolving Private Equity arena, a quintessence of proficient leadership is imperative to navigate the complexities and render substantial value. The journey from meticulous deal-making to managing assets proficiently has put an unprecedented emphasis on acquiring and retaining the right talent. However, the reality is at odds with the requisite, shedding light on a pertinent concern in the industry.

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RapidStart Leadership

OCTOBER 11, 2023

When it comes to developing mental toughness, these three tips will help you go farther and last longer than perhaps you ever thought possible. The post The Key to Mental Toughness: Three Tips from Madam Pele appeared first on RapidStart Leadership.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is Part 4 in a series. In Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 I explored 9 different traits that help you recognize ethical leaders. In Part 4 I will address the importance of leading in ways that eliminate fear. One of the hallmarks of ethical leadership is that it is a fear-free zone. Fear is insidious. It changes how we see the world and how we treat others.

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Modern Servant Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2023

New leaders often inherit troubled organizations. When Sean Payton took over as head coach of the professional US football team, The Denver Broncos , it was a team in distress. Unfortunately, Payton fell prey to the common temptation of attacking the reputation of his predecessors. Payton’s error was an amateur move, reflecting bad boss behavior. Payton’s bad boss behavior bit him in the ass, a few months later, when the man he mocked soundly defeated his team.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Dabblers repeat the past and call it progress. Toe dippers feel smug when others fail.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Being a leader is a challenging role that requires a wide range of skills and abilities. From communicating effectively to motivating and inspiring others, there are many different elements that go into leading a successful team. 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.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For small business owners, reducing operational costs is essential for the success of the company. With rising overhead expenses and competition from larger companies, it can be difficult to keep up with the ever-increasing costs associated with running a business. Fortunately, there are several strategies to use for reducing operational costs and ensuring that a small business remains profitable.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

OCTOBER 11, 2023

As much as we like to celebrate success, there are going to be failures. They’re not fun and they can derail a team if you don’t handle that failure well. As much as we like to celebrate success, there are going to be failures. They’re not fun and they can derail a team if you don’t handle that failure well. When there is failure, the first thing is avoid blame and turn it into a learning opportunity.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Many states have multiple authorized Lifeline providers, and most provide a choice of plans that include phone, broadband internet, or bundled services. Lifeline subsidies are provided on a one-per-household basis, and subscribers must have a valid proof of eligibility (pay stub, utility bill, letter or card from an accepted program). Check eligibility using the online Lifeline National Verifier or download a paper application.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Previous studies into the gig economy have found that freedom and autonomy are often significant factors for workers. Suffice it to say, not all gig platforms provide this, with some enslaving workers to algorithms that dictate their every move. When it’s done right, however, the gig economy can provide a huge pool of talent for organizations to tap into.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In the face of escalating complexities, organizations are increasingly relying on teams to tackle these intricate issues and drive pivotal organizational decisions. To extract maximum value from team dynamics, leaders must remain mindful of potential biases that may impact team dynamics and to actively steer and fine-tune team processes. Specifically, the authors urge leaders to address a decision-making bias they call the solution fixation trap, which emerges when a team rushes into discussing

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Gender biases in leadership evaluations persist, as male leaders are often credited for positive outcomes while negative outcomes are attributed to their selfish decisions. On the other hand, female leaders are often perceived to have bad luck when facing negative outcomes. This was revealed by a study conducted by the University of East Anglia, which found that such biases were exhibited by male evaluators and evaluators who were more inclined to act in ways that benefit others.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Companies often get into trouble because they make the wrong assumptions about what is valuable to stakeholders. A good way to avoid this trap is to reflect where your company sits on these three scales, which you should do in the order presented: commoditized vs. customized; rational vs. emotional; and assessable vs. unknowable.

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The Practical Leader

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A growing number of articles and studies feature debates, research, and advice on returning to the office, working from home, and many hybrids. City cores across North American report office occupancy rates far below pre-pandemic levels. Studies such as those featured in Time magazine show empty office tower escalators with the headline Return-to-Office Full Time Is Losing.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Historically, technology arrives in clusters. With electrification came dynamos, generators, switch gears and power distribution system. With the printing press came the technologies to make large quantities of cheap paper and ink. Looking at these past clusters can help us understand the moment we’re in now, and what the future of AI — especially GenAI — might really look like.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A criminal background check is a standard practice that employers use to screen job applicants. It helps them reduce risk by ensuring that the people they hire are not a threat to themselves or their customers. A background check includes state, county and municipal records searches and pending criminal cases. Employers should always get the subject’s written consent before conducting a background check.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In every industry, many large corporations have teams that help bridge outdated, disconnected systems, and databases. Without them, there is no way companies can upgrade their technology without causing disruption to their operations. The problem is that running a company on disconnected or barely patched together systems affects employees at all levels.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Normally when we think of the consequences of political rhetoric against immigration, we think in terms of rises in hate crimes or discrimination against migrants. What we perhaps don’t think of is the impact on ethnic minority entrepreneurs. Research from Harvard Business School does just that, and explores what impact negative political rhetoric about immigration has on the success of Black, Asian, and Hispanic entrepreneurs on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter.

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In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re struggling to decide how much of yourself to share with your team, this episode is for you.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Lessons from the success of one teledentistry company.

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