N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Understanding the Evolving Roles of Chief Marketing and Chief Digital Officers In today’s interconnected marketplace, the role of the CMO extends far beyond traditional advertising and brand management. Their leadership is crucial in ensuring the organization remains agile and responsive in an era of constant technological change.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Most of my clients these days are seeking help in developing strategies that will enable them to become more agile and quick. But, many struggle to embrace the deeper implications of what that really means to build business agility. But, what does it really take for a business to become more agile?

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

It uncovers profound insights into the structural and functional challenges organizations encounter, offering a transformative lens for leadership in this era of complexity. Lets explore two critical domains where connections are paramount: innovation and talent management.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The importance of this role in high-performing organizations cannot be overstated: research from various organizational studies shows that effective operations leadership is one of the most reliable predictors of sustained performance and competitive advantage in business.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Each year, after reading dozens of leadership books I select my pick for “best new leadership book” of the year. Even though this book came out in late 2023, it is better than any other leadership book I read during 2024, so that is why I choose it. Agility thrives on diversity, new ideas, and fresh experiences.

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General Leadership

MAY 19, 2017

GeneralLeadership.com and the General Leadership Foundation bring Leadership Advice from America's Most Trusted Leaders to You! “The single most important element of success in war is leadership.” In fact, our leadership classes were called “management” classes–which brings me to my point.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At N2Growth , we recognize the transformative impact that strategic leadership in this position can have. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted responsibilities of this executive role, the critical importance of strategic leadership, and how to effectively navigate the complexities of recruiting for this pivotal position.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

A fter reading Gartner’s report on How to Build Leadership Bench Strength , these are my conclusions: HR already invests 23% of its Training and Development budget in Leadership and 27% on the high potential professionals. In addition, executives are investing more time in succession management activities.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Organizations, particularly startups, require changes in executive leadership talent in the business lifecycle to capitalize on growth potential. NerdWallet is an example of when the rapidly growing company missed profitability targets and subsequently changed its leadership team. First, learning agility.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

N2Growth recognizes that a leadership role dedicated to compliance is fundamental to success in any high-performing organization. They engage every level of the companyfrom executive teams to frontline staffguiding managers through complex issues, clarifying regulatory requirements, and championing a culture that prizes transparency.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2025

This slow, painful slide into irrelevance happens to successful products when their management succumbs to those three basic human tendencies: loss of urgency, a proud and protective attitude, and an entitlement mentality. Real leadership is the key to speed and agility. That requires real leadership.

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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. To start, it is essential to clearly define the specific traits and skills required for effective digital leadership within your organization.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Traditional qualities like decisiveness and charisma are no longer the sole markers of exceptional leadership. By offering personalized guidance and strategic insights, I help leaders harness these traits to transform their leadership approach and achieve greater impact. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Find out how to enhance your personal energy when managing or collaborating with others to become more mentally agile and productive. Find out how to enhance your personal energy when managing or collaborating with others to become more mentally agile and productive.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In today’s leadership and strategy methodologies, leaders and organizations need to have five strategic rules of leadership clarity present in order to achieve greater outcomes of effort within their organizational designs. Culture Leadership Strategy Talent Management Leadership Clarity'

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

However, there is no way that just one person can manage that volume of data. Increasingly organisations are realizing the power of shared leadership and collective teams to help them navigate this volatile marketplace. In a herd of horses, leadership is shared. The Diamond Model of Leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2014

At its root, leadership is a collection of competencies. But when conditions change or obstacles emerge, they are agile enough to generate and evaluate new solutions on the fly. Whatever the task at hand, they define leadership with their example of attention to detail and personal accountability for outcomes.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Technology, therefore, is not merely a convenient tool but an essential commodity that requires strategic allocation and management in the modern business landscape. Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount. Corporations can navigate economic uncertainties and volatility through digital modeling.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Agility and adaptability are mantras for leaders during this time of global unrest and catastrophic change. As we try to find stable footing in unstable times, ethical agility will be a factor in our success. By Linda Fisher Thornton.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastery over various aspects of the business—from product development to supply chain management —is essential for this leader to facilitate smooth operations and establish a foundation for sustained success. Companies prioritizing operational agility are often better positioned to respond to challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JANUARY 14, 2025

And that starts with adopting an agile leadership mindset. What Is an Agile Leadership Mindset? An agile leadership mindset is exactly what it sounds like. Why a Mindset Shift Is Needed for Adapting to Change Nowadays, agile leadership is becoming more and more necessary.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

DeLong (Harvard Business Review Press, 2020) Teaching by Heart summarizes the author’s key insights gained from more than forty years of teaching and managing. Competing in the Age of AI : Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2014

Leadership is about being able to lead out from crises before they occur (the defining meaning of Crisis Leadership). What’s needed, is a disciplined, future-focused and intelligent “preemptive-minded cultural” approach known as Crisis Leadership. Leadership Purpose [Focus]. Leadership Purpose [Focus].

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

No wonder that specialists and managers that have invested years gradually improving a process do not advocate nor gravitate toward abrupt change. As a consequence of this expectation, we live with accelerating change and drive the ability to manage and adopt it. Most larger organizations are not good at managing change.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Interim Management in Uncertain Times Over the years, the role of interim executives has transformed from temporary fill-ins to strategic agents of change and innovation, especially in times of uncertainty. These executive professionals possess key qualities such as agility, adaptability, and a results-driven nature.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Like most business leadership roles, the C-suite isn’t exempt from this shift. While the C-Suite has stepped up and embraced technology and undergone considerable change, how are today’s C-Suite leaders adapting to multigenerational leadership, coupled with developing future leaders for a C-Suite role they know little about?

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The physics of a prism can also be applied to leadership: In an agile work environment, it is valuable to slow down and reconsider which leadership angle to take in particular situations. The PRISM Model offers five angles to leading people and forms the bedrock of leadership excellence. What is your purpose in life?

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2020. Success Mindsets : Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership by Ryan Gottfredson. Doing Agile Right : Transformation Without Chaos by Darrell K. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 32 titles.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 16, 2018

These changes are not just causing disruption to businesses, but are also becoming a big problem for the managers to face. Managers and their teams are feeling insecure, causing major health hazards. Agility: remain flexible to changes and adapt with speed. Agility has become a popular concept today.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding the Criticality of Leadership Transition in 2025 CEO succession represents one of the most consequential inflection points in an organizations lifecycle. Conversely, poorly managed transitions invite uncertainty that can erode employee morale, undermine client trust, and weaken competitive advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Leadership transitions can pose a major challenge to any organization, especially in a turbulent environment. This volatility disrupts normal business functioning and poses significant challenges to leadership continuity. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2019

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2019. Big organizations require a different set of management practices and approaches—a discipline focused on the strategies, systems and culture for taking their companies to the next level. But most managers feel they just don't have time for it.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Management teams are always looking at the bottom linealways. Lets break down the key reasons older executives need to stay alert in todays corporate landscape, which is increasingly valuing agility, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness. But heres the cold, hard truth: youre not bulletproof. You might be a walking target.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Their significance extends beyond simply checking regulatory boxes; evaluations offer a nuanced perspective into board composition, performance, corporate culture, and risk management. Self-assessments bring personal introspection to the forefront, while peer evaluations add depth through candid critiques of leadership style and teamwork.

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

When Fortune highlighted Medtronics appointment of Thierry Piton as CFO, it wasnt just a leadership hiring updateit was a referendum on modern leadership. Proof that agility surpasses legacy. Skeptics doubted the wisdom of bringing in an outsider, but today, it stands as a case study in the power of unconventional leadership.

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