N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The CEO defines an organization’s direction and culture, shaping a vision that motivates employees, engages customers, and builds confidence with investors. The CEO also balances immediate needs with long-term goals, transforming strategic ideas into actions everyone can support.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 29, 2020

With this in mind, the Coronavirus outbreak arguably represents an opportunity for growth and innovation, and good leadership will be central to ushering this in. But what’s the relationship between leadership and innovation and why exactly should you care? The Link Between Leadership and Innovation – The Key Considerations.

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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. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. Physical skills are steadily declining as automation technologies become more advanced.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 3, 2024

The role of a CEO is one of the most challenging and complex in the business world. While CEOs are often admired for their leadership, vision, and decision-making abilities, they are not immune to making mistakes. Successful CEOs understand that a happy and engaged workforce is essential for long-term success.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 25, 2019

Guest post from Alf Rehn: Some say we live in the golden age of innovation, an age ruled by transformation and revolution. They point to shiny startups and the seemingly unstoppable progress of technology, and proclaim that our age is on track to solve all problems and cure all ills. This doesn’t mean innovation is dead.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 5, 2014

Guest post from Bhushan Sethi: Most US CEOs say technological advances will transform their businesses within the next five years. After surveying 1,344 CEOs in 68 countries, we found that 70% of US CEOs are concerned about the skills gap. Bhushan Sethi CEOs PWC skills gap talent trust'

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance. Rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing consumer demands are just a few factors contributing to the constant flux in the corporate landscape.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today, Chief People Officers and CHROs are not only responsible for the high-value functions of talent acquisition and employee engagement, but they play a crucial role in shaping organizational culture, driving diversity and inclusion, and ethically leveraging technology for effective HR management.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. My advice to CEOs, regardless of whether you’re running a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, is to go see things for yourself.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 16, 2013

I jotted down a lot of notes during the day, and I wanted to share what I thought were the 15 best nuggets of wisdom from the event: “Pay attention (to everything)” – Eric Winquist , CEO of Jama Software , who is delivering enterprise-grade software solutions to product development challenges.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience. To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

A CEO’s ability to perform effectively is so closely tied to their ability to form a clearly articulated vision, evangelize the vision and then to execute on their vision, that no real discussion on executive leadership should take place without an emphasis on vision.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap? Efficiency and productivity are not found working at or even near capacity. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Leaders must be agile, as demonstrated by the case of Peter Wennink, CEO of ASML, who navigated the intricate web of international trade relations. Embracing Adaptability and Inclusion Adaptability emerges as a non-negotiable trait for leaders in the realm of geopolitics and beyond.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These companies have placed themselves far behind the technology curve because tenured managers hire employees with obsolete skill sets and together they create mediocre solutions. Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

When I looked back into history to track the origins of some of the everyday innovations we take for granted today, I found that every inventor tended to embody some or all of these same traits. In so many cases, new technology exceeded most peoples' imaginations, and inventors had to break new ground in more ways than one.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. Today, the digital chiefs portfolio extends to orchestrating data-driven strategies, leveraging cloud computing to scale innovation, and architecting robust cybersecurity protocols.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 11, 2020

Guest post by Chuck Swoboda : As increasing competition, new technologies and evolving customer expectations continue to disrupt nearly every industry, business leaders are turning to innovation as a way to keep their companies relevant. The standard solution is to create teams that focus explicitly on innovation. The problem?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

At N2Growth, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment is not just ethically sound— it’s a critical driver of innovation and sustainable growth. Organizations that cultivate environments where everyone feels valued and heard are better positioned to foster innovation, boost employee engagement, and inspire loyalty.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 6, 2013

Wouldn’t you expect more innovation? I am making the case for CMOs and CEOs to recognize the necessity of their own direct and passionate involvement as chief brand custodians. With the exception of niche, specialty, and some consumer technology markets, I see less and less of this in big business. That’s an understatement.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude? Leaders are not perfect, and as CEO, trust me when I tell you that you’re going to have your fair share of bad days.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi wrote, “the fundamental role of a leader is to look for ways to shape the decades ahead, not just react to the present, and to help others accept the discomfort of disruptions to the status quo.”. At the end of the year, Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison releases The Five Graces of Life and Leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

As Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the largest Christian publishing company in the world, and the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S., Mike Myatt : How has social media impacted you as a CEO? Humble, authentic leaders who really understand their craft are equally scarce. It all starts in my head.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

As much as you may wish it wasn’t so, as a CEO you’re really only as good as your last decision. As a person that works with CEOs and entrepreneurs on a daily basis I can tell you with great certainty that all leaders are not created equal when it comes to the competency of their decisioning skills.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

His own special innovation, it's a nonjudg­mental, nonreactive way of coolly assessing problems and analyzing crises, a mode of attack that offers luminous clarity and su­preme calm in the critical moments before taking decisive action. Most businesses identify six key digital technologies?artificial In B2B and B2C?

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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. Encouraging continuous learning and digital literacy is thus a crucial aspect of the CEO’s role in this information age.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Revenue Officer The Chief Revenue Officer is a key member of the executive team, collaborating closely with the CEO, CFO, and COO to steer the organization’s overall growth strategy. Outstanding CROs demonstrate a talent for innovation, change management, and strategic decision-making.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Learners gain a lifelong readiness to push themselves outside of their comfort zones, using setbacks as launchpads for learning and innovation. Drawing upon detailed case studies, economic theory, and personal experience, Pivot or Die offers a behind-the-scenes look at the development of innovative technology and business strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. link] ATIG Dear Mike, "I've found that 90% of problems companies have on-line are created by management, not technology" David Segal Why not E-leader ( participative) for better decision making to do the right thing ? Thanks, Sami impassioned Hi Mike. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

The second trend is technology’s recognition of the first trend. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? First is the time pressure for our attention.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The New CEO : Lessons from CEOs on How to Start Well and Perform Quickly (Minus the Common Mistakes) by Ty Wiggins Becoming a CEO is a high-stakes moment, whether it's your first, second, or third time in the seat. What you say and how you act in your early days as CEO sets the tone for how you'll be perceived for years to come.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? I really don’t have a problem with increasing efficiency so long as the tail doesn’t start wagging the dog. I Think Not.

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