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. The Associate Director of Operations on the team, “Greg” was an absolute rock star and was the obvious successor for that role.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When the business environment in which leaders and organizations must operate has changed considerably. Or clogged, as most successor candidates do not perceive the significant opportunity for career progression at their companies. Design leadership career paths around a few diversified, not targeted, experience requirements.

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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? Many workers now function like Apps on a smartphone, sitting pretty on top of a company’s operating system (OS). Vital Ingredients.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Once upon a time the portfolio career was seen as pretty sexy and came to typify the “free agent nation” spoken about by Dan Pink way back in 2001. The group has developed a model that it believes effectively meets the wide and diverse range of needs of portfolio workers even inside the traditional national legislations.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

We leverage our global network to access high-caliber professionals across research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and commercialization disciplines. Fostering an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are valued drives innovation and appeals to top talent seeking meaningful impact.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

However, while often not “planned”, our research shows that many leaders’ paths follow this pattern because they have been operating with a serendipity mindset. A serendipity mindset is not a mythical power that only specific leaders are born with but a way of operating in both our professional and personal lives that can be learned.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” Having a diverse group of people you trust to tell you the truth and challenge you can save you a lot of time and wasted effort. Invest in your network.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Incorporating Diversity in Strategic Succession Planning Diversity integration in succession planning is a driving force for organizational growth. This diverse set of skills allows organizations to navigate the constantly changing business environment and gain fresh insights.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities. An effective CPO values diversity and inclusion, creating a culture of inclusivity that attracts and retains top talent.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2014

They feel parenthood and marriage are more important than career and financial success. They say that the biggest barriers to innovation are manager’s attitude, operational structure and procedures, and lack of diversity. Eighty percent of them sleep with their cell phone glowing beside their bed.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

L EADERS in today’s multinational, matrixed, diverse business world have impact through their ability to influence others. As a result, Tommy was able to step back and let his team sort out operational problems without his involvement. In many organizations, authority-based leadership is waning.

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Chartered Management Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Listicle: Applying Diversity and Inclusion: Five elements that no organisation can afford to ignore Written by Michael Chi On Wong CMgr FCMI Tuesday 26 March 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Diversity and inclusion is a critical component of the modern organisation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

By partnering with executive search firms, organizations operating in the life sciences industry tap into a vast network of experienced professionals with the necessary expertise to excel in these demanding roles and professionals with deep experience identifying and assessing that talent.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

A Transpersonal Leader operates beyond their own ego and personal drivers and balances the needs of all the organization’s stakeholders. To explain further, in a crisis, using diverse perspectives enables the unthinkable to be brought to the table, it avoids groupthink and enables more effective solutions.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

It’s never too early to start thinking about your career, so we’ve put together a list of the best management careers in 2022. If you’re thinking of breaking into one of the best business management careers then we have some advice for you. What are the top management careers? An image of a man hard at work.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

My goal was to meet with a globally diverse group of thought leaders and top executives to discover what is required to lead in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment. This fall, I embarked on a worldwide quest to gain insights and perspectives on global leadership in the 21st century. Casablanca, Morocco.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Instead, people want to know that the way their organizations operate is ethical. It’s also an important part of embracing organizational diversity. There are news reports of leadership misdeeds almost daily; leaders who pursue unethical approaches display a significant lack of regard for the dignity of others. Do you see me? “Do

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

They find a way to bridge the simplicity and complexity of leveraging the diversity of thought, opinion, and perspective. They’re pros at the “science” part of the job, knowing the technical, operational, financial, regulatory, and process components of their job stone cold. They understand that “we” is more powerful than “me.”

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

The journey begins with employee recruitment and continues throughout their career, ensuring they are continuously growing and developing. When done right, it not only ensures the longevity of the company but also elevates the organization by cultivating a diverse and skilled talent pool.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

That Wasn’t a Compliment Early in my (David’s) career, I worked in a very culturally diverse organization. Reduced Global Competitiveness Failing to address cross-cultural challenges compromises your ability to operate effectively across different markets. The goal is to define (and continually redefine) a shared culture.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 8, 2013

Draft a provocative vision and values The operative word here being, “ provocative.” Create opportunities for personal and professional growth I recently worked for a company that didn’t believe in job tracks or formalized career paths. In combination, they should help you find and attract like-minded loyalists to your organization.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

It prepares for the inevitability of change and ensures that operations will remain uninterrupted while minimizing potential hiccups that may come with the transition of power. All of which are key factors in career satisfaction, talent retention, and employee engagement. It’s not enough to simply select potential successors.

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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

Are you an HR professional looking to take your career to the next level? From honing your technical expertise to cultivating essential soft skills, we’ll explore the key areas that can propel your career forward. So, let’s dive into the key areas you should focus on to advance your HR career.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

The report, Women Matter, found that companies with the highest level of gender diversity in top management posts outperform their sector in terms of return on equity, operating results and stock price growth.” So how do you counter it? Sometimes it is as simple as putting yourself in the ring.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 7, 2014

So, in a transparent world, where reputation is increasingly at risk, organizations need to prove they operate with a high level of integrity. The desire to work for an organization that stands for something and makes a difference is not limited to Millennials, but extends across generational groups.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Gut instincts can only take you so far in life, and anyone who operates outside of a sound decisioning framework will eventually fall prey to an act of oversight, misinformation, misunderstanding, manipulation, impulsivity or some other negative influencing factor. They make bad decisions.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

The following post is a preview excerpt from “ Up is Not the Only Way: Rethinking Career Mobility ” by Beverly Kaye, Lindy Williams, and Lynn Cowart, with permission from Berrett-Koehler Publishers (2017). Careers used to be predictable. Careers today happen in that world–a world that continues to change.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Diversity in AI teams can reduce biases in algorithm design and implementation, leading to more equitable and effective AI solutions.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Work with a diverse, cross-functional group of people and create a list of potential opportunities. Help people see themselves operating in the new environment. Build relationships—get to know your people—their interests, family, key accomplishments, frustrations, and career goals. Tips for identifying what’s possible.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

How many times during the course of your career have you witnessed executives and entrepreneurs who desperately need help, but either don’t recognize it, or worse yet, make it virtually impossible for someone to help them? The latter is both more profitable and enjoyable than the former.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 19, 2023

Within a healthcare organization, there is a head of every department who ensures operations run smoothly. Career pathways for healthcare leaders There is no denying that healthcare organizations demand well-rounded leaders capable of managing a diverse workforce.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 7, 2019

Tom values people by getting to know all his employees’ names, their interests outside of work and their hopes for their careers. He also gives employees a voice by keeping them informed of how the company is doing financially and by sharing operating metrics. Many organizations even require unconscious bias training.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Roles in the nonprofit sector are as diverse as the organizations that hire for them. Business Operations Finance. Learn about some of the roles available at today's most exciting nonprofits and social enterprises. Facilities Management.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared How to Become Your Boss’s Favorite Employee. Erik Samdahl of i4cp shared Five Ways Leaders Can Supercharge Performance and Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Laura Schroeder of Working Girl provided Resilience Starts with Operational Excellence.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 18, 2018

Of course, you want a lot of diversity of ideas and talent on your team, but this is an area where you need common ground. s “Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts,” Hallberg possesses over 25 years of professional excellence—with his career first beginning in the military. That’s the level of commitment you need. Ranked #9 on Inc.’s

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Tips to Radiate Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls. Dana Theus of InPower Coaching writes Pay Equity: Why it’s Critical to Diversity and Inclusion Efforts. Read the explanation and 5 examples of coaxing vs. challenging so you inspire instead of push people to change.

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