N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In addition, these leaders must maintain a relentless commitment to inclusivity, recognizing that diverse perspectives are essential for innovation and cultivating a vibrant community where each member can thrive. The research underscores that diversity in engineering teams leads to more creative solutions and stronger performance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 6, 2013

A heartfelt thanks to all the thought leaders who contributed to this diverse collection. Creativity Culture customer service Empowerment Execution Failing Fear and Courage grow your career motivation Performance Productivity Questions Relationships Risk taking Teamwork leadership development carnival'

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Career Path to Becoming a Chief Commercial Officer The journey to this executive position typically involves a blend of formal education and extensive professional experience. When considering a search firm other than ours, key considerations include their industry expertise, search methodology, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping leaders reach their full potential. Throughout my career, I’ve observed that while leadership can be expressed in many ways, great leaders share a core set of characteristics that make them truly remarkable.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

That means highly sought-after executive talent won’t hesitate to seek new jobs with more career advancement opportunities, more extensive benefits packages, unheard-of salary increases, and more. Increased Demand for Diverse C-Suite Talent.

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Women on Business

JULY 7, 2020

When it came to forming the leadership team in my current role, I was well aware of the limitations I faced in the early stages of my career — it’s difficult to visualize what you could be if it simply doesn’t exist. Having someone or something to aspire to always helps, and role models play […].

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 10, 2022

My guest for this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast, Laura Kriska, not only has the answer, but she has a proven process for how leaders can succeed at creating a more diverse and inclusive organizational culture. The unspoken problem behind hiring for “culture fit” when it comes to diversity and inclusion.*

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Lead from Within

APRIL 16, 2024

Successful leaders recognize that diversity goes beyond demographics; it includes diverse thinking, a potent driver of innovation and growth. As an executive leadership coach, I emphasize the significance of implementing seven unconventional methods to cultivate diverse thinking in organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

This process helps organizations align their current and future business goals, promotes employee career development, and ensures smooth leadership transitions. Incorporating diversity is not just ethically right; it’s also important for business success.

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Lead from Within

MAY 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach with years of experience, I’ve witnessed firsthand the significant impact that professional relationships can have on an individual’s career success. These connections can lead to career advancements that may have otherwise remained out of reach.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 27, 2014

Mismatched Talent - The best collaborations involve diversity of talent– pairing up with folks who amaze you (and are amazed by you.). Authenticity & Transparency Career & Learning Communication Energy & Engagement collaboration conflict team building teamwork true collaboration'

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Here are a selection of tweets from March 2023 that you will want to check out: Chronos or Kairos—Is it Your Moment for a Career Change? by @artpetty Leaders Love Puzzles (for Better and for Worse) by @edbatista No Time for Career Development? by @Julie_WG Self-Esteem: Why It's Career Rocket Fuel!

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. For members of the 2020 Top CHRO List, Diversity and Inclusion are a cornerstone of their work, not an afterthought. “What makes a great CHRO, great?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

This exercise works great in one-on-one coaching, mentoring, or career development conversations. Its diverse applications adapt to your needs, delivering impactful outcomes fast with precision. It begins by inviting your team to reflect on one habit or behavior that would make a significant difference in their work.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The education sector often struggles to compete with other industries that offer higher salaries, greater benefits, and more attractive career progression opportunities. These firms have access to a diverse range of candidates, including those who may not actively be seeking new opportunities.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Be cautious of firms requesting upfront payments for job applications or selling additional services such as resume writing or career coaching. While some firms offer legitimate resume and career coaching services, these could be diversion tactics aimed at less experienced or desperate candidates.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

Some may want to pursue a career separate from the family enterprise, while some who join the family business may feel an extra level of intensity around performance expectations. However, this involves showcasing a diverse set of values, including ones that cross generations so as to promote a feeling of inclusiveness and respect.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Career Development and Organizational Growth Participating in a junior advisory board is not only a prestigious role for millennials , but also a valuable addition to their professional portfolio. Avoiding bureaucratic entanglements allows these young advisors to freely express their creativity and innovative ideas.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Promoting Inclusive AI Development Through Diversified Teams Building diverse AI development teams can help mitigate risks by bringing varied perspectives and experiences to the table. Diversity in AI teams can reduce biases in algorithm design and implementation, leading to more equitable and effective AI solutions.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2021

Rebel Ideas : The Power of Diverse Thinking by Matthew Syed. To tackle problems from climate change to economic decline, we'll need to employ the power of "cognitive diversity." Ultimately, you’ll become far more self-aware about how you’re presenting yourself—and able to use it to improve your life.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

You're not alone.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

While many leaders may feel they don’t have time for career development, it’s not as complicated as we often make it out to be. Career development is nothing more than helping others grow”—one conversation at a time. Their framework for career development is organized around three types of conversations: Hindsight Conversations.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Embracing a Broad Range of Perspectives Diversity and inclusion have become key priorities for organizations across all industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception.

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Chartered Management Institute

APRIL 1, 2025

While progress has been made, inequalities persist, affecting careers, businesses, and economic growth. Companies that prioritise closing pay gaps, diverse leadership, and inclusive policies are not only more ethical, they outperform their competitors. Set clear progression targets & develop diverse leadership pipelines.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I N MY THIRTY YEARS as an executive coach, I have seen a lot of change — the complete digital transformation of the workplace, increased diversity of the labor market, the shifting role of employers. And it opens the door to greater diversity in the leadership ranks and pipeline.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Here are a few action items to help you overcome the Einstellung Effect: Embrace Diverse Perspectives. This approach broadens your horizons and sparks innovation, driving success through shared knowledge and diverse insights. Elevate your collaborative efforts by embracing variety in thought and background. Cultivate a Growth Mindset.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

Legitimacy Crisis of US Politics Looms by @jamesstrock Rising Independent Voter Numbers Are Fire Bell in the Night Not Sure Where to Start with Your AI Strategy?

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 1, 2023

The value of diverse teams has been well documented, with research showing that diverse organizations are usually more profitable precisely because of the diverse knowledge they’re able to tap into. The post Firms Should Highlight Their Diversity To Attract Talent first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

Teams with a diverse pool of workers and thinkers can benefit from differences in style, but they take more time and effort from their leaders to support communications without conflict. Employees are “members of the family” with a career in the company. Corporations focus on stockholder value. Taking Flight!:

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Charles Handy, the renowned Irish author and philosopher who shaped modern thinking on organizations and careers, passed away in mid-December 2024 at the age of 92. Another of his transformative ideas was the portfolio careerencouraging individuals to build diverse and meaningful work experiences rather than adhering to a single career path.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

As more of the younger tech-savvy professionals rise in their careers with a growing demand for more diversity and inclusion, the recruitment and retention landscape will evolve from traditional models. The new opportunity is a welcome shift in the C-suite makeup.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Additionally, the demands and expectations placed on legal professionals continue to evolve, requiring individuals with diverse skill sets and a deep understanding of complex legal matters. Firstly, an increased emphasis on diversity and inclusion is expected to shape the executive search process in the legal sector.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

There was one time in my career where I was absolutely certain that my team didn’t like me. And, fourteen out of fourteen had been in retail sales for their entire careers. “It was probably a diversity move.” I had been promoted to lead a 2200 person retail sales team at Verizon.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

We’re changing jobs more than ever and pursuing multiple careers and projects simultaneously. Take a moment to consider how many jobs you’ve had and how many careers you’re yet to embark upon? Like Martin Short, taking a diverse and nimble approach to work is one way to deal with volatility. Today, it’s more akin to five.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

There was one time in my career where I was absolutely certain that my team didn’t like me. And, fourteen out of fourteen had been in retail sales for their entire careers. “It was probably a diversity move.” I had been promoted to lead a 2200 person retail sales team at Verizon.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Have you read Friend of a Friend: Understanding The Hidden Networks That Can Transform Your Life and Your Career by David Burkus ? David uses compelling stories and in-depth research to connect ideas regarding networks, as well as how people use their networks of friends and acquaintances to move their career or their business forward.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 9, 2017

Professional roles of introverts vs. extroverts Introverts and extroverts tend to migrate to career fields that play to their dispositions, says Moore. Balance in the C-Suite Numerous studies have demonstrated that diversity on teams brings better results. Here’s how: 1. That’s no doubt coming.

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