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Evaluating Leadership Potential: Beyond Performance Metrics

N2Growth Blog

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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Sudden layoff: How Do I Help My Friend Who Just Lost Their Job?

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Offer to help them frame their narrative and share it with your network: Hey, my friend is an incredible project manager with a passion for mission-driven work in __ arena. Want me to introduce you to my friend who works in your industry? Id love to hear: How have you shown up for a friend during a sudden layoff or career setback?

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How to Help Managers Become More Strategic

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In a recent HBR article, Robert Kabacoff shares his research of 60,000 managers in 40 countries. Managers can learn to be more strategic through understanding, exposure and challenge. Instead invest in your highly talent managers and teach them the art of strategy. How Help a Manager Become More Strategic.

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How to Be Manager When Your Employees Are Older Than You

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Awkward news: You’re younger than the employees you’ll be managing. However, it has been known to make young managers uncomfortable or nervous. How can you effectively manage employees with far greater work and life experience? How can you effectively manage employees with far greater work and life experience?

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The Essential Guide to Chief Commercial Officer Search

N2Growth Blog

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. A proficient leader in this role also manages commercial risks and identifies new market opportunities.

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Unlocking Potential: The Role of Assessments in Leadership Development

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The Intersection of Assessments and Leadership Growth The underlying impact of thorough assessments on leadership development is increasingly evident across various industries. The heightened focus on continuous assessment also reflects a broader industry trend to invest in leadership development.

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The Intangibles: Leadership Approach & Authenticity

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Regardless of what industry or professional function you work in, you undoubtedly could rattle off a list of metrics or KPI’s by which your performance is measured, if asked. It was stated that over a third of employees would never be interested in becoming a manager and almost 40% don’t even want to be promoted.