N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Adizes’ generally addresses four management styles: Creator, Integrator, Administrator, and Producer.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The journey from meticulous deal-making to managing assets proficiently has put an unprecedented emphasis on acquiring and retaining the right talent. The Talent Deficit Spectrum Diving deeper, the data reveals that 48% of fund managers in private equity firms and operating partners find their organizations understaffed.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Management Coaching Today The importance of executive management coaching in today’s volatile business environment cannot be overstated. By investing in executive management coaching, organizations can create a culture of continuous learning and growth, fostering a pipeline of strong leaders at all levels.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

They must also be adept at navigating the intersection of clinical care and management expertise, balancing delivering high-quality care with financial sustainability and operational efficiency. Another challenge in healthcare executive search is the need for candidates with a unique blend of clinical expertise and management skills.

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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 Blog

JULY 7, 2023

They help us to move efficiently through life, but we need to learn to manage them so we aren’t derailed by them in the reality of changing circumstances. * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * * Mental models are a necessary part of who we are.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

Olivier Prestel warns, The biggest mistake is promoting a top salesperson to manager simply because theyre good at sales. When a leader fails to inspire or manage effectively, team members may disengage or leave the organization. Such misalignments not only create frustration for the individual but also disrupt team dynamics.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Furthermore, when organizations promote star performers into people management, they create a perfect storm where technical expertise collides with human complexity. It’s not a possibilityit’s a certainty backed by decades of data. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This role is not merely about managing daily operations; it involves strategically aligning people to operational processes with the company’s long-term vision. We leverage advanced technologies, data analytics, and cutting-edge management practices to uncover inefficiencies and identify opportunities for enhancement.

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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. Surveys show that managers are the most stressful part of an employee’s job and account for the greatest impact on their mental health.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2024

He specialized in organizational behavior and management. How then, I ask managers, do you think that people in your organizations can survive with one psychological stroke a year, usually combined with some well-intended but critical comment? S OCIAL philosopher Charles Handy died at 92 on December 13, 2024. The difference is crucial.

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Leading Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Management does not put them there. It is a responsibility of management to make it possible for people to recognize and develop these human characteristics for themselves.” Source: Leadership & Motivation * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lets explore two critical domains where connections are paramount: innovation and talent management. Talent Management Is a Connection Issue Talent is the lifeblood of any organization. To thrive, leaders must embrace a new paradigm that prioritizes the power of connections.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Here is a selection of Posts from October 2024 that you will want to check out: Making the Career Move to Manager (or not) by @artpetty U of V Men's Basketball Coach Tony Bennett Retirement Press Conference “I've been here for 15 years as the head coach, and I thought it would be a little longer, to be honest, but that's been on loan.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 29, 2024

People who use the power they have to manage their own powerless feelings are bound to stray from their responsibilities.” Source: The Decision to Trust: How Leaders Create High-Trust Organizations * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Source: Acting with Power: Why We Are More Powerful Than We Believe II.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 13, 2024

Too often managers in organizations write off people they dislike and refuse to entertain ideas that don’t agree with their particular paradigm or sense of the way things should be.” Too many managers fear that public challenge will undermine their authority.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Behnam Tabrizi on processes: “Processes are just a means to an end, often used to make management scalable. But as companies become large and managers become remote serving customers, processes become an end to themselves, often so complicated that most people don’t know how to navigate beyond them.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Robert Kaplan on learning to ask the right questions: “Fortunately, the key to managing and leading your organization and your career does not lie in ‘having all the answers.’ Source: Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Minimum Levels of Stress by @morganhousel Thinking of Managing? Six reasons why you might love this role by @artpetty The Hard Truth About Mismanagement by MarleneChism @stopyourdrama Unlock Your Best Writing by Getting Enough Good Sleep.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

The true test of character is whether you manage to stand by those values when the deck is stacked against you. Source: Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. If personality is how you respond on a typical day, character how you show up on a hard day.”

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Leading Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Like it or not, political dynamics are inevitable under three conditions most managers face every day: ambiguity, diversity, and scarcity.” Source: Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2025

With passion and clear-eyed precision, Matz shows us how to manage psychological targeting and redesign the data game. The tools of tomorrow will amplify human potential, from collaborating in virtual spaces through digital avatars, to managing transactions transparently on blockchain.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Resilience is never the result of top-down, hierarchical management. 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.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Ordinary leaders seek to manage the immediate; great ones attempt to raise their society to their visions.” Source: Leadership: Six Studies in World Strategy * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. 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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Momentum : How to Avoid Going in the Wrong Direction: Maximize Clarity, Manage Distractions, and Minimize Resistance by Sam Silverstein Momentum is magnetic. And each day presents you with an opportunity to take on topics such as communicating effectively, managing your time, expanding your influence, and cultivating new skills.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2025

O RGANIZATIONS are better managed than ever before. The problem is that managing for predictability negates learning and progress. They have been optimized for safety, security, stability, and control. But what we need going forward is dynamic and, yes, inefficient. What is needed now is some deliberate chaos.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Engaged for a defined period, they lead specific initiatives, manage transitions, or stabilize operations during times of change. Communication breakdowns are another indicator where inconsistent messaging or lack of direction from top management creates confusion and misalignment across the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

For instance, a mid-level manager we supported rose to a C-suite position within five years, propelled by iterative evaluations that honed his strategic acumen and people-management capabilities. Our work at N2Growth reveals that executives who embrace consistent, candid feedback see a marked improvement in their leadership trajectory.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Source: The Burnout Challenge: Managing People’s Relationships with Their Jobs II. Source: Warriors, Rebels, and Saints: The Art of Leadership from Machiavelli to Malcolm X * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. In short, a worker experiencing a major mismatch is likely to experience burnout.”

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Research reveals a striking paradox: while new leaders often excel in core leadership competencies, 60% find themselves most challenged when managing former peers. The implications are significant76% of these transitions falter within the first year, primarily due to shifting relationship dynamics.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

Develop the Mindset of Leaders, Not Managers Scaling your business requires leaders, not task managers. Task managers oversee checklists and maintain the status quo. What gets measured gets managed. Provide meaningful opportunities for growth and contribution. A paycheck motivates compliance. Belief drives commitment.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

They not only manage their own stress effectively but also help to stabilize the team as a whole. She frequently speaks on compliance, leadership, and risk management. In any organizational setting, challenges and unforeseen situations are inevitable. Team members who can maintain their composure under pressure are invaluable assets.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Interim executives have emerged as pivotal assets in steering companies through critical phases of transformation, growth, or crisis management. These leaders specialize in transformation management, guiding organizations through significant changes while maintaining operational stability.

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Blog: How I created a leadership development programme based on CMI principles Written by Simon Takel CMgr FCMI Wednesday 11 December 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Simon Takel CMgr FCMI is the designer and lead facilitator of the ACE Leader Programme at Exeter College.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

You're the Boss : Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) by Sabina Nawaz as our job expands, the added pressure to perform corrupts our actions, and our increased power will blind us to the impact of those actions. Even the most well-intentioned manager can quickly become the boss nobody wants to work for.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Once my leadership blog started gaining traction, I began paying attention to who else was in this human centered leadership space. When I started my Let’s Grow Leaders blog on Sunday morning. The funny part of this story is that I “shipped my art” (my really crappy first blog) to Seth Godin that morning.

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