N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As the investor leader, you are becoming more familiar with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. . Certain functional leadership positions, and industry sectors, can be less strident on this question. Compromises can include not being business school all-stars or even graduates.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 10, 2017

Long-time readers probably know that I grew up on a cattle ranch, and despite my 20+ year career in products and leadership, I still love cows, horses and the rural … Continue reading → Today I wanted to have a little bit of fun.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

While a business cannot scale without growth, a business can grow without being scalable. If your business model requires implicit customer growth your business might grow for a time period certain, but it isn’t scalable. Let’s drill down on the talent argument a bit deeper. Take Google, for example.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

After sharing a bit of his background, he quickly delves into his career beginning at ABC, and the lessons he’s learned and the principles that have guided him that help “nurture the good and manage the bad.”. Iger writes of the key mentors in his career and his relationship with Steve Jobs, George Lucas, and Michael Eisner.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2018

Welcome to the March Leadership Development Carnival! Rebecca Elvy of Rebecca Elvy provided The Critical Leadership Skill Most Leaders Don’t Have. Strong communication skills are paramount to successful leadership. It depends on your business model and strategies. Communication. Get started with these 7 steps.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 29, 2024

Your leadership success depends on your skill at managing change and embracing the future Are you hanging on to a familiar way of doing your work or leading your team because it’s comfortable? Your career lags. Your Turn Managing change is a critical leadership skill. Access that Apple and Linux have never allowed.)

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 2, 2020

The Key to Business and Career Success , I spoke about the importance of hiring people with common sense and good critical judgment because at some point, you want them to violate policy when it is in the company’s best interest to do so. This is the business model that has made Starbucks successful.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2014

As I write this, I am thinking about leadership. Generational shifts at workplace combined with business model disruptions is only adding to the woes of being a leader in the current times. Generational shifts at workplace combined with business model disruptions is only adding to the woes of being a leader in the current times.

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QAspire

JUNE 26, 2014

As a result of this, businesses, industries and careers are disrupted faster than ever before. Old ways of leadership have to give way to newer mental models based on agility in decision making, critical thinking, adaptable learning, people orientation and responsiveness to change. . - – - – -. VUCA is real.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. In fact, I would go so far as to say that CEOs who are not consistently reengineering elements of their business fall into one of the following two camps; 1) They have a perfect business, or; 2) They are an ineffective CEO.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2019

How true disruptors use innovation, including digital, to grow the market and create new business models. F OR YEARS I was taught that growing the business in an industry with strong competition was mostly a zero-sum game. It can drive new business models, open up adjacent products and help you grow the whole market.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

According to the Small Business Administration, about half of all businesses fail within five years ( PDF ). Intuitively, yes, entrepreneurship is a risky career path. But on the other side of that equation is the influence of sound business practices, planning, due diligence, and adaptability on business success.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

It goes without saying that having a sponsor is a huge career plus, but here’s the startling fact, being a sponsor is just as important as finding one. After all, “If you’re going to sponsor someone—linking their career to yours—they’re going to be walking around with your brand on their forehead.”. Step 1: Identify Potential Protégés.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

As the investor leader, you are tasked with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. Experience should equip a candidate to be able to: Synthesize your portfolio company business model and value proposition, and assess your firm’s ability to compete; Imagine and propagate a strategy and plan.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

The reality is that many businesses are quick to recognize great ideas, but they often have no plan for how to successfully integrate them into their business model. Champion : Senior leadership must champion any new idea being adopted. Senior leadership must champion any new idea being adopted. via n2growth.com [.]

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 5, 2011

They fit perfectly into my business model. I run a 21st century business: I have a home office where I coach. Do you develop a ‘safe space’ where they can grow, relax, expand, and grow their business or career? Then at some point, it all levels/evens out. But I still love them. Unported License.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Over my career I’ve seen this scenario several times. Her leadership helped save it. Stated another way, these leadership behaviors create a team that pulls together and protects the culture from spiraling down into a dog-eat-dog environment. Mulcahy spent her career at Xerox and had the credibility to communicate this message.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 7, 2015

Welcome to the July 2015 Leadership Development Carnival! This month brings a treat of 22 leadership posts to savor and share. Topics range from moral character to leadership lessons from World War II to stepping out of comfort zones. Dan points out that “bad decisions can ruin an organization and kill careers.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Strategies, business models, products, and services can all be copied by competitors. Your development will be a priority Faced with a challenging economy, some organizations may be tempted to shift their focus away from activities related to fostering employee advancement and career development.

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Chart Your Course

JULY 11, 2013

As a BOOT CAMP participant, you will receive: A tried and true model for building a lasting career. Collaborative brainstorming on your business model. Sincerely, The post Coming Soon from Chart Your Course: Build Your Business Boot Camp! Develop creative marketing ideas that go viral. Get paid to speak and more!

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I collaborate with leaders worldwide. To not only future-proof their leadership skills but also their organizations. Together, we have identified several proven strategies that can enhance your leadership capabilities. Lead from Within: The core of future-proofing your leadership lies within.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

The next time you hear someone question an investment into design solely for the purpose of reducing expenditures, I would suggest that you think long and hard before doing so as few things in business produce the return on investment that a reputation for quality design can yield.

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QAspire

JANUARY 2, 2011

New business models, new ways of working, cooler tools and technologies. Striving for excellence” should be a call to action for us to renew our focus on developing a culture of excellence, great leadership, adopting best practices, making them work in our context, continual improvement and superior service to our customers/peers.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 13, 2012

He reinvented the entire business model and the company is growing exponentially. Menasha Packaging: Meet the163-year-old family-owned company who’s leadership team reinvented their business model and re-invigorated their culture 7 years ago, putting their careers on the line.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

"AI doesn't replace leadership; it redefines it. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changing force in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, transforming industries and businesses globally. As executives navigate the complex waters of modern-day leadership, understanding AI isn't just beneficial—it's essential.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 7, 2010

An enterprise business model was developed that takes in all the processes across all the business areas. Processes are categorized by a Business Cycle (end to end business process) which are “owned&# by a majority of non-financial senior leaders. Thanks for sharing this one.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 23, 2014

It''s easy for even the most seasoned executive to make a mistake or overlook a detail that can lead to utter failure for his or her business. The business models from the past that relied heavily on size and leverage will no longer deliver returns. Therefore, executive checklists and leadership reference guides are in order.

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Cooperperson

DECEMBER 16, 2018

The 7,000 professionals attending the conference were at various levels in their career development, from those just starting out to seasoned executives, yet all were focused on continuing to enhance their careers. What helped you make successful career changes? What challenges have you encountered during your career journey?

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

In the fast-paced world of business, there’s one title that gets the heart pumping, executive leader. Now, imagine if you could level up that title with a Masters in Executive Leadership. It also elevates it to a level that is attuned to the dynamics of contemporary business environments. Sounds exciting, right?

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The rapid pace of technological advancement and evolving business models are transforming the job market at an unprecedented rate. As an experienced leadership coach. I have identified ten job titles within the realms of leadership and business operations. They are poised to become obsolete in the coming years.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 7, 2013

have business models that hinge on predictive models based on machine learning. Professor Vasant Dhar, Stern School of Business, NYU. The leading career-focused social network, LinkedIn, predicts your job skills. Applied Prediction. The powerhouse organizations of the Internet era, which include Google and Amazon.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Cost cutting and process improvements always have their place, but on their own accord don't constitute a sustainable business model. We did not formulate our own style but tweaked it to our leadership style and vision plan. What say you? Many things in the church world do cross over.

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QAspire

JULY 22, 2019

Organizations are in a state of constant flux with business models becoming obsolete, new models emerging and new technologies disrupting businesses/individuals. Social Media for Better Leadership and Learning. 12 Critical Competencies For Leadership in the Future. relentless practice and.

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LDRLB

APRIL 27, 2020

Often times, the business model of the organization may actually be in contrast to some of those causes. Petrochemical companies buying carbon offsets, for example, or businesses that perpetuate inequality donating to homeless shelters and food banks. Purpose Is Not Your Business Model. It’s just a donation.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2015

When your team identifies a product concept that is worth pursuing, leadership becomes the championing of execution over the touting of an idea. A business has to create value, usually measured in the form of profit, and if you can't lead a team to do that more often than not, you're not likely to get many chances to stand in the center ring.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 28, 2015

Most organizations, and even most strategy consultants, are using strategic planning frameworks built for business models that were designed during the industrial age. It is time to INNOVATE – It is time to drive out the complexity, elitism, rigidity, waste, and ruined careers from the current one-size-fits-all strategy paradigm.

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