N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors. All of these traits preclude the advancement of change initiatives and cripple innovation. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 30, 2011

The point I ask you to ponder is this: Leadership teams often espouse the need for change and innovation, but rarely apply this thinking to themselves – why? A lack of fluidity, development or contextual savvy can cripple even category dominant brands. Need to reinvigorate a stale enterprise? Thoughts?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives. Bottom line – leaders who build a static business doom themselves to failure.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 14, 2012

With far too much failed leadership on display, leaders should commit to building a different brand of leadership— Triple Crown Leadership , say authors Bob and Gregg Vanourek. Triple Crown leaders integrate five practices that build excellent, ethical, and enduring organizations : Seek “head and heart.”

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Their commitment to ethical practices is paramount, as they inspire trust and reinforce their credibility in the eyes of their stakeholders. The financial services industry demands leaders who can strategically manage risks, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the curve.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

In the pre-digital era, a CMO focused on traditional marketing channels such as television, radio, and print to convey a consistent brand message. This agility positions the CMO at the forefront of creating robust customer experiences, fostering brand loyalty, and fueling sustainable business growth in the competitive digital arena.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic. salary X, if certain milestones are met on schedule and also tied work ethic and thorough performance-both field and paperwork… a person would have the ability to increase their pay by X. As for our staff, they all received an equal bonus for their efforts.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO? My recommendation is not to hand-cuff or bridle your CEO, rather give the CEO room to lead, maneuver, innovate and succeed.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

How about a discussion on what leaders can do to inspire cultural innovation. You make an excellent case for cultural innovation and leadership. link] ATIG Mike, authenticity and transparency for better and ETHICAL business. Sounds like an interesting event and line up. As always I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks Mark.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Your customers don’t care what you put on paper, but they care immensely about whether or not a company’s vision and mission are reflected in a fulfilled brand promise. Our responsibility is to respect the ethic. Furthermore, the enduring anchor of an organization is found in its values and ethics, not its mission.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The CSO shapes business strategies that balance economic growth with ecological and social impact, turning sustainability into a powerful lever for innovation and brand strength. This level of innovation sets the company apart as a leader in sustainability and technological advancement.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

During one of the most turbulent times in Silicon Valley history, Brad Smith was the steady-handed, innovative, and always resilient CEO of Intuit. He’s currently a philanthropist, a highly sought-after advisor to up-and-coming leaders and Board Chair of Intuit and another iconic American brand, Nordstrom.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. These factors form a formidable foundation for effective organizational governance when paired together.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

From reducing carbon footprints to ethical sourcing, integrating sustainable practices can enhance brand reputation, drive customer loyalty, and even open new markets. Investing in their well-being and professional growth isn't just good ethics; it's smart business. article) 4. article) 5. article) 7. article) 9.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 17, 2009

Home About the Blog Michael’s Bio Resources Lead on Purpose Entries RSS | Comments RSS Top Posts Lead on Purpose featured Five leadership practices for improving customer service Five factors of leadership Real-world examples of customer service Leadership and Product Management Five stages of problem solving Guest Post: The Yin-Yang of (..)

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

I don’t know about you, but it’s almost as if we have raised a generation of leaders who feel they have a moral and ethical obligation to be politically correct – WRONG. Even the term change, a concept once reserved for the innovative and revolutionary, has been hi-jacked by the politically correct. How sad is this?

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

From a business standpoint, how much do you invest in: Branding? Branding emphasizes long-term customer loyalty by cultivating a distinctive identity, while sales prioritize short-term revenue generation and meeting immediate targets. Research and development? Moral character?

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

But it’s the opposite of what’s needed to drive the things the financial industry needs right now – in particular, innovation. Only 53% of financial employees rate their firm’s ability to innovate: at top-performing companies, this figure is 70%. If one thing stifles innovation, it’s closed minds. Willingness to fail.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This covers not only understanding how digital platforms work but also appreciating their strategic value and harnessing them effectively to drive innovation and change. Elite leaders now honor flexibility, trusting their team’s work ethic and productivity despite the distance that separates them.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 29, 2013

Importantly, “That perspective enables us to rein in our smartness and harness it to serve a larger purpose in an ethical and appropriate manner.” One day, when walking through the Ford parking lot at Detroit headquarters, Mulally suddenly noticed the hodgepodge of Ford brands that had no common attributes in shape or style.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 7, 2013

While brand reputation remains critical in purchasing decisions, more and more consumers want to know who makes the brands they buy. Less diversity hinders creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Success in the new economy requires creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Today’s successful companies continuously innovate and disrupt the marketplace. Next Practice: Your General Counsel must have the aptitude to not only shape those discussions but also advise the Board on important issues the discussions raise such as public policy, ethics, and risk. He was entirely closed off to innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Unless an untreated psychological, neurological or psychiatric condition exists, an inability to change is likely self-inflicted by one or all of the following: no recognition of needed change; no desire to change, or lack of work ethic needed to cause the change. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As a leader, it’s crucial that you harness these advancements to drive innovation and efficiency in your organization. Foster a culture of innovation and empower your team to think digitally. Create a compelling employer brand that showcases your organization’s values and culture.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 30, 2011

The ethic of more balls in the air, more chances of success lurks in their subconscious. At Fortis we help businesses use natural gas more efficiently, save energy and seek innovative energy solutions to save money. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant. In the CEO Afterlife. Leadership.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 7, 2014

A long time ago, this ethic saved a near-bankrupt company that I had a part in restructuring. To rise from the ashes, our young management team made several tough sacrifices to transform a multi-product, multi-brand operation from generalist to specialist. Specialists beat generalists – always have, always will.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 3, 2020

Innovation, on which any organisation is so reliant, is about to become more dynamic and challenging than ever. I believe that hyper-relevance, ultra-personalisation, collaboration, ethics and sustainability are the crucial foundations of success. For strategists, the implications are profound. About the Author.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Recognizing diversity as a competitive advantage for innovation and customer service underscores the CDO’s critical role in creating a more inclusive environment that values individual differences and unique perspectives. Crafting a job description that emphasizes the role’s impact on culture, innovation, and success is crucial.

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LDRLB

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

To help guide your way through, we’ve divided the posts up by the three categories we at LDRLB tend to see the world through: leadership, innovation, and strategy. Innovation. Anna Farmery of The Engaging Brand offers an engaging post on How To Guarantee Your Self-Improvement. Corporate culture guru S.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 6, 2012

How can we help leaders deal with complexity and respond to it with ethical behavior? Linda Fisher Thornton , from Leading in Context offers Leading Ethically Through Complexity. Anna Farmery from The Engaging Brand presents My Auntie's 10 Steps to Social Media Measurement.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 3, 2018

of Burgis Successful Solutions provided The Resilient Innovation Leader. Neal states: “ Key takeaways on how resilient innovative leaders to address challenges and focus on value-creating opportunities is associated with risk, crisis and disruption. These are principles that every leader should live by. Neal Burgis, Ph.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 10, 2013

While brand reputation remains critical in purchasing decisions, more and more consumers want to know who makes the brands they buy. 4. Less diversity hinders creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Success in the new economy requires creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 1, 2013

presents Big-Bang in Practice: Antifragility, Innovation and Leadership. presents Which of These is Ethical Leadership? The graphic in this post illustrates the point that leaders are interpreting “ethical leadership” at very different levels. Which one of the 3 represents ethical leadership”. Lead in living color.”.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

However, the study also suggests that ethical lenders can tweak AI algorithms to reduce this bias while still boosting profits and enhancing their brand reputation. Recent research from the University of Bath reveals that when lenders use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make loan decisions, discrimination against women can worsen.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Navigating the Challenges of Limited Resources in Nonprofit Executive Search Navigating the challenges of limited resources in nonprofit executive search requires a strategic and innovative approach. Developing a strong employer brand is essential to position your nonprofit as an attractive destination for top candidates.

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