N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Facing a whirlwind of change in our era, the essence of leadership remains constant. Leaders must be agile, as demonstrated by the case of Peter Wennink, CEO of ASML, who navigated the intricate web of international trade relations. The sobering answer is that such paragons of leadership are scarce.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

By Linda Fisher Thornton CEOs are in a unique position to make ethics a priority through their everyday actions, but simply modeling ethics isn''t nearly enough. Here is a starting list of 5 actions CEOs can take that move organizations toward an ethical culture.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025, inclusive leadership has transformed from a commendable goal into a strategic necessity for organizations aiming to thrive in a rapidly evolving global market. At N2Growth, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment is not just ethically sound— it’s a critical driver of innovation and sustainable growth.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

This post is by Linda Fisher Thornton the author of 7 Lenses: Learning the Principles and Practices of Ethical Leadership. Our understanding of "ethical leadership" has not been clear enough to guide us through today’s complex ethical choices. 7 Lenses™ of Ethical Responsibility. A Continuum of Perspectives.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. Furlong held senior global leadership roles at TD Securities, retiring in 2012 as vice chair.

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Leading in Context

MAY 17, 2017

By Linda Fisher Thornton I blogged a while back about the Critical Roles of the (Ethical) CEO. I realized later that these important ethical roles apply not just to CEOs, but also to all senior leaders in an organization.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The C-Suite Executives Role in Business Strategy The C-Suite executive team comprises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and other high-ranking ‘chief’ executives. The digital landscape has redefined the boundaries of commercial leadership.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

T HE BOTTOM LINE is that there is no “good leadership” without ethical thinking. The thinking that powers leadership choices must be grounded in ethical values or the impact on important constituents will be overlooked. As work complexity increases, the ethical thinking we use to address it must advance as well.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2024

Episode 263: Nick Courtright, founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press , a hybrid publishing company, discusses his approach to leadership and creating a positive culture at his company. Building a Positive Culture: Insights from Leadership Without Losing Your Soul (00:00 – 00:19) You start by always hiring for kindness and patience.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2024

Episode 263: Nick Courtright, founder and CEO of Atmosphere Press , a hybrid publishing company, discusses his approach to leadership and creating a positive culture at his company. Building a Positive Culture: Insights from Leadership Without Losing Your Soul (00:00 – 00:19) You start by always hiring for kindness and patience.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2024 curated just for you. We've traveled far and fast from the old world of business ethics, where black-and-white concerns about bribery and fraud could be addressed via rules and processes. For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024 * * * “.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Moreover, governance excellence is synonymous with nurturing a culture of transparency, trust, and ethical behavior. A proficient board is a guiding light, offering leadership and oversight to fuel the realization of organizational objectives. When these facets meld seamlessly, governance excellence catalyzes organizational success.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 1, 2014

These timely articles published in Fox Business, The CEO Magazine, the Management Excellence Blog and the LeadBig Blog, detail the mindset for ethical leadership success and the specific action steps that leaders can take to be intentional and proactive about ethical leadership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 7, 2020

Jason Richmond is President/CEO and Chief Culture Officer for Ideal Outcomes, Inc., Keeping in mind the role you play and the powerful influence you have on every person in your organization will help you steer people through tough times. a company that has developed remote learning programs for companies of all sizes.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This recently introduced bill, officially known as the Curtailing Executive Overcompensation bill, targets the widening chasm between CEO and worker pay. Since 1978, CEO pay has soared by over 1209%, drastically outpacing the growth of average worker wages. The data backing this move is telling. Amazon paid $13.7

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This recently introduced bill, officially known as the Curtailing Executive Overcompensation bill, targets the widening chasm between CEO and worker pay. Since 1978, CEO pay has soared by over 1209%, drastically outpacing the growth of average worker wages. The data backing this move is telling. Amazon paid $13.7

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Welcome to the March 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. David Moser of Decisive Blog writes The Power of “And” in Leadership Communication.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Talent Trends: Emerging Leadership Skills for the Future The continual development of digital technology and automation in today’s corporate world demands a new paradigm in leadership. These traditional soft-skill qualities must now be enhanced with new hard skill sets to future-proof one’s leadership style.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 29, 2018

At a time when fraud, sexual harassment, and other forms of workplace misconduct are making daily headlines, ethics has become as indispensable a tool for the modern workplace as technology or finance. In TAKING ETHICS SERIOUSLY , author John Hooker, provides an intellectual framework for deciding whether an action is ethical.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Evolving Landscape of Human Resources Leadership In this ever-changing business landscape, the role of human resources (HR) leadership continues to evolve and adapt to meet the demands of a dynamic workforce. Moreover, HR leaders must have a keen eye for emerging talent coupled with attracting and retaining top performers.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Ethic, cultural, racial, or religious idioms that were accepted and used in the past may no longer be appropriate today. The words we use matter, especially in a leadership role where our teams regularly react and listen closely to what we share. That phrase was unfamiliar to her, and my intention was lost on her. Avoid Absolutes.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 29, 2018

At a time when fraud, sexual harassment, and other forms of workplace misconduct are making daily headlines, ethics has become as indispensable a tool for the modern workplace as technology or finance. In TAKING ETHICS SERIOUSLY , author John Hooker, provides an intellectual framework for deciding whether an action is ethical.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 22, 2018

Guest post from Bruce Hartman : The CEO of Footlocker, Matt Serra, once said to me, “It’s lonely at the top. From this leadership, we developed a culture of fact-based decision making. As Craig’s CFO and CAO, I always appreciated this leadership style. But inspirational leadership goes deeper.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 15, 2012

A recently completed working paper by Efaim Benmelech of Harvard and Carola Frydman of Boston University, studied companies run by CEOs with military experience from 1980 to 2006 with the intent of examining whether military experience led to a signature leadership style. David Burkus is the editor of LDRLB.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 17, 2018

Summer Sanders CEOs must see the upcoming organizational challenges from multiple perspectives with a big picture. The visionary CEOs like Richard Branson, Warren Buffett and Lou Gerstner have an innate ability to see the big picture. Leadership Lessons from Warren Buffett Warren Buffett is one of the world’s richest men.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 5, 2017

Welcome to the June 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! I tend to compare summer leadership to summer school. Bill recaps, “Leadership isn’t always about managing your direct reports. Managing your boss is an essential part of leadership.” Sometimes you have to know how to ‘manage up.’

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Diana explains: “The ability to delegate is a key leadership competency. Communication. Good question.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MARCH 11, 2024

Today’s guest post is b y Paul Bramson, CEO — The Paul Bramson Companies In the modern hiring processes, the evaluation of candidate integrity stands as a cornerstone, often determining an organization’s long-term success and cultural health.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

MAY 16, 2012

I think it is time for a new executive officer on every leadership team. The name of this position should be CEO – Chief Ethics Officer. Though I doubt that these initials are available). First, do no harm…” We’ve got a serious problem, and it is going to take some serious solutions. Now, there is [.].

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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.” It’s automatic.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Leadership theory has always been an attempt to understand what make a leader effective and distill and share those lessons with others. Leadership theory has evolved and continues to evolve over time. Another important leadership theory is Servant Leadership popularized by Robert Greenleaf in the seventies.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Research from Indiana University reveals, however, that rather than being purely driven by consumer needs, the propensity to recall products can instead be driven by the length of tenure of the company’s CEO. “This phenomena is even more likely when the previous CEO left under poor circumstances, becoming more blame-able.”

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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. Prioritizing these elements increases the chances of a successful succession plan, ensuring business as usual even amidst changes in leadership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 26, 2020

Guest post from Mark Brown: Leaders in the outdoor leadership space are quite familiar with a wilderness ethic and organization called Leave No Trace. This argument was introduced by New York Life CEO Ted Mathas , while speaking at an event hosted by Outward Bound USA that honored New York Life Foundation's work with grieving teens.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Guest post by Raghu Kalé: IS leadership overrated? Leadership traits are the same; either you have them, or you don’t. On his retirement, my farewell words to him in my in-person chat said it all: “While our corporate signature line is Leadership with Trust— you symbolized Leadership with Thrust. His response was simple.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The leadership challenge. I know this first hand from three charity CEOs that I coach. Managing relationships, dealing with defensive behaviours, and balancing ethical considerations, values, and pragmatism are but a few of their concerns. All three of my charity CEO clients are transformational leaders.

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