Leading Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Source: Big Little Breakthroughs: How Small, Everyday Innovations Drive Oversized Results * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. The results: creative output increased by an average of 60 percent when the person was walking compared to sitting. 6 percent, not 6 percent, but 60 percent.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lets explore two critical domains where connections are paramount: innovation and talent management. Innovation Is a Connection Issue Innovation is no longer a choice its a necessity for survival. But true innovation transformative, game-changing innovation requires more than resources or technical expertise.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

Meet the experts: These articles feature insights from six industry leaders with deep expertise in leadership, organizational strategy, innovation, and talent management. Her expertise spans customer-centric innovation, operational leadership, and leadership development in global organizations.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

W E OFTEN THINK of innovation as something visionaries draw out of thin air, like manna from heaven. Here’s an innovation story that’s closer to reality: It’s a story of loss, grit, and renewal. It’s also about a never-too-late approach to innovation that enabled a floundering business to launch a second golden age.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

This evolution is not just valuable; it’s vital; the expanding global marketplace and the relentless march of technological innovation have made the old models of leadership development ineffectual and obsolete. The post Innovative Approaches to Executive Development in the 2024 Workplace appeared first on N2Growth.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

These roles, while distinct, are increasingly interwoven, and their synergy can unlock unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. This role involves integrating cutting-edge technologies, optimizing digital platforms, and fostering innovation to enhance operational efficiency and customer value.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To attract and retain top-tier talent in a competitive market, organizations must adopt innovative strategies that help identify the right candidates and create a cultural environment where they can thrive. Investing in innovative talent acquisition strategies is a necessity and a competitive advantage.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

D ISRUPTION has become synonymous with innovation. In contrast, nondisruptive innovation is “achieved without disrupting a preexisting market and its associated companies and jobs.” In Beyond Disruption: Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries , Blue Ocean Strategy authors W. Stay focused on value innovation.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Such leaders have vision and a sense of innovation. They imagine and think without bias, boundaries, or judgment, which leads them to finding innovative solutions. It invites questions, the pursuit of solutions, and reliance on diverse perspectives — all leading to innovation and success.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For instance, an interim CFO is expected not only to manage day-to-day financial operations but also to craft and execute innovative financial strategies to drive growth. They are required to possess a unique blend of hard and soft skills, industry-specific expertise, and a deep understanding of business strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A well-selected leader not only accelerates revenue growth but also fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. N2Growth’s Distinctive Approach in Retained Search At N2Growth, our approach to retained search is both innovative and personalized for every client.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Such leaders craft overall strategies, make critical decisions that define the organization’s structure and future direction, and foster an environment conducive to growth and innovation. At N2Growth, we bring a wealth of experience in placing top-tier commercial leaders who drive growth and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Modern leaders must be adept at balancing strategic initiatives with operational needs, fostering a culture of innovation, and executing business plans that align with the company’s broader goals. A carefully selected COO can streamline processes, improve resource allocation, and foster innovation across the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It demands a culture where every team member collaborates to innovate and prioritize enhancements. By cultivating leaders who can inspire, motivate, and guide teams through change, we help organizations foster a culture of innovation and accountability. We focus on several critical factors during the candidate evaluation.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

This helps save time and reduces the risk of making detrimental hiring decisions that could hinder organizational growth and innovation. The Importance of Leadership in Driving Innovation Innovation is the key to success in the fast-paced and highly competitive life sciences industry.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Identifying Growth-Stage Leadership to Drive Innovation in Life Sciences Effective executive search partners play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and assessing the leadership best aligned to drive growth and innovation, all the more important in highly dynamic industries like life sciences.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

This unique combination allows them to identify underlying issues, implement necessary changes, and drive innovation without being handicapped by internal politics or cultural biases. By bringing fresh perspectives and innovative strategies, interim executives can reorient a company’s trajectory, driving it towards growth and transformation.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Still Standing : What It Takes to Thrive and Innovate in a Messy World by Cherry Rose Tan In a world of disruption and uncertainty, Still Standing emerges as a beacon of resilience, offering the essential strategies for navigating the pressures of building and leading our organizations into the future.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

When members feel they can rely on each other, they’re more likely to contribute their best efforts, which results in heightened productivity and innovation. These individuals possess a forward-thinking mindset that encourages innovation and adaptability. They’re not content with the status quo.

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Leading Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Lawrence Levy on the nature of innovation: “Culture is the invisible force on which innovation depends. Yet innovation is a collective undertaking. Source: To Pixar and Beyond: My Unlikely Journey with Steve Jobs to Make Entertainment History * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Diverse teams are shown to be more innovative and resilient, and this shift underscores diversity as a strategic business advantage, particularly in fostering long-term growth. According to Invest Europe’s annual report 2023 , diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have also become critical components of venture capital assessments.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

A skilled individual in this position coordinates teams, resources, and processes to keep everything running efficiently while simultaneously driving revenue growth, innovation, and cultural continuity. Innovation Mindset: Championing fresh perspectives, new technologies, and bold improvements.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Fresh Perspectives and Innovation: Their external viewpoint allows them to offer unbiased insights and innovative solutions that internal teams might overlook due to established routines. N2Growth stands ready to assist organizations in identifying and engaging the right interim executives who can make an immediate and lasting impact.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This perspective shifts the narrative from fear to opportunity, inspiring employees to see AI as an ally in achieving greater efficiency and innovation. It is through understanding, preparation, and support that leaders can turn AI-related anxiety into a catalyst for growth and innovation.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Like The Illusion of Innovation by Elliott Parker, they will get you thinking in new ways and set you up for the others. Mindshift : Ignite Change, Inspire Action, and Innovate for a Better Tomorrow by Brian Solis - (October 2024) Every company needs leaders who can spot and seize on opportunities at a moments notice. The result?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

A learning organization fosters ongoing learning, innovation, and improvement among its members. Creative Team-Building Activities: Activities that encourage employees to think creatively can stimulate innovation. Hackathons and Innovation Labs: These opportunities allow employees to test new ideas.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Their cross-industry experience equips them with best practices and innovative approaches tailored to each organization’s unique needs. Their ability to swiftly assess internal and external environments allows them to identify areas for improvement and innovation.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

We are all wired to fear the downsides of uncertainty, but we forget that change, creation, transformation, and innovation rarely show up without some measure of it.”. Source: The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown / (Blog Post). Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

John Spence- Thoughtfulness in Leadership In this blog, I introduce how swapping ‘mindfulness’ for ‘thoughtfulness’ can transform leadership practices. Do you tend to arrive a few minutes early or fashionably late? You probably think it doesn’t matter. But it does. CONNET WITH BILL ON LINKEDIN 17.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

Innovative Approaches to Green Environmental Performance In pursuing environmental stewardship, businesses invest in innovative strategies to minimize their ecological impact. Green innovation reflects businesses’ ability to adapt to this significant change and strengthen their long-term stability.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Source: Going on Offense: A Leader’s Playbook for Perpetual Innovation * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. They compromise on customer service in order to meet the requirements of the process. They focus on inputs, not outputs, and lose sight of the connection.”

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2025

Simultaneously, the emergence of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, coupled with web3 innovations, including the metaverse and decentralized work models, is unlocking a new realm of possibilities. Conventional work models are failing to adapt to the evolving needs and expectations of the modern workforce.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Source: Get Back in the Box: Innovation from the Inside Out * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Douglas Rushkoff on swallowing the storyteller’s pill to experience relief: “If a storyteller wants us to believe in a religion, then his god will be responsible for our relief.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Source: The Illusion of Innovation: Escape "Efficiency" and Unleash Radical Progress * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. It is always the result of organic, messy experimentation. Resilience requires a certain degree of inefficiency, randomness, and exploration.”

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Source: Mindshift: Ignite Change, Inspire Action, and Innovate for a Better Tomorrow II. Source: Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

To truly harness their potential and drive organizational success, leaders must employ innovative and thoughtful strategies. Through personalized coaching, I provide leaders with the tools to create an environment where these individuals can thrive, innovate, and contribute to their fullest potential.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Demand for executives who blend operational savvy, clinical literacy, and innovative thinking outpaces supply, pushing organizations to think creatively about leadership pipelines and succession planning. Fostering Innovation to Navigate Industry Transformation Few industries are as dynamically innovative as healthcare.

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