N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Quality leadership or a lack thereof is easy to spot if you know what to look for. The problem is most people don’t know what to look for in a leader, and according to a recent study by Chief Executive magazine many CEOs don’t seem to know what to look for either. By Mike Myatt , Chief Executive Officer, N2growth.

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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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The importance of this role in high-performing organizations cannot be overstated: research from various organizational studies shows that effective operations leadership is one of the most reliable predictors of sustained performance and competitive advantage in business.

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CEO Insider

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize various industries, the role of CEOs, especially in midsize companies, is undergoing a profound transformation. Modern CEOs must integrate AI into […] The post Mid-Market CEOs Guide to AI for Insights, Strategy, and Execution appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Darrin Williams , CEO of Southern Bancorp, may have been a little surprised when a world-class business school professor came knocking at his door. Indeed Brian Moynihan, Bank of America’s CEO, and Darrin appeared side by side on “ Mad Money ” on CNBC touting their new partnership. Yet, he could no longer fly under the radar.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The executive search process goes beyond filling a role; it ensures the new CEO is aligned with the organization’s purpose and vision. Understanding the Importance of Mission-Driven Leadership Mission-driven leadership is the driving force behind a nonprofit’s ability to create meaningful and sustainable impact.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

It is an important and comprehensive book for marketers, but there are some principles they share that have a much wider application, that I wanted to share. In the book, they list the five foundational truths of youth marketing (and leadership). Adam Wilson, 2018, Former director of brand marketing for Carhartt, North America.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2022

During difficult times, what leadership values matter most? In fact, in our recent LinkedIn poll, 61% said “compassion” was most the most critical leadership value this year. In fact, in our recent LinkedIn poll, 61% said “compassion” was most the most critical leadership value this year. Compassion.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 3, 2022

In The Edge: How 10 CEOs Learned to Lead—and the Lessons for Us All , Michael Useem asks what gave ten CEOs the edge. Useem has identified ten principles or capacities that will be called for to supplement traditional leadership capacities. Bring in better leadership. Reconfigure for evolving markets.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Join Simpler Trading’s CEO Brittany Burns and me for a practical look at how you can lead with conviction, build a culture of integrity, and focus on the bottom line. How does that play out with regulations, decisions about marketing, products, and convenience or revenue. A Culture of Integrity. Connect with Brittany.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Competing in the Age of AI : Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. When traditional approaches are inadequate or resisted, advanced leadership skills are essential. Leadership Is Language : The Hidden Power of What You Say — and What You Don’t by L. Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2021. An inspiring and practical look inside the mind of Bill Novelli, one of the founders of social marketing, Good Business challenges all of us to change the world for the better and is a blueprint for tackling today's critical issues.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2013

Apple is struggling to maintain its position in the market, while Google is expanding its position. CEO Profiles Companies That Don''t Get It Companies That Get It Leadership Miscellaneous Apple vs Google Apple''s in trouble Google''s Innovation Larry Page Tim Cook'

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 28, 2014

By now, we all know that leadership is tough, hard, exciting and demanding. They must be bold in their actions, willing to take calculated risks together that will have the greatest potential to achieve major, market?shifting By Damian D. “Skipper” Pitts. Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. shifting results.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. No surprise that all six values rise and fall on leadership. In 2006, one of my CEO clients in Sarasota, FL shared with me his annual employee engagement survey.

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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 Blog

JANUARY 25, 2021

T O LEAD people from one place to another in good times and in challenging ones requires a framework like the one presented in Korn Ferry CEO Gary Burnison’s concise book, Leadership U: Accelerating Through the Crisis Curve. The framework is called, The Six Degrees of Leadership. Degree #1: Anticipate.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Ichak Adizes provides a valuable framework that categorizes leadership into four distinct styles, each with unique strengths.

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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. From Operational Oversight to Transformational Leadership Historically, many organizations assumed their IT departments could organically steer digital growth.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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CEO Insider

DECEMBER 18, 2024

But if you ask Alan Mulally about the secret to his success as a leader, hell modestly tell you its all […] The post Lessons in Leadership from Alan Mulally, Former CEO of Boeing and Ford appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While CEOs often focus on overarching goals and external relationships, the COO bridges the gap between strategic intent and execution. The ability to withstand disruptions, recover swiftly, and adapt to uncertainties is paramount in today’s volatile market. Selecting the right COO can be transformative.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Posted in Leadership Development [link] Doug Conant, former CEO, Campbell Soup, said it many times, and he did again in a recent interview: “Successful leaders should treat their leadership as a craft to be carefully honed and ever improving.” Leadership as a craft is an interesting attitude to adopt.

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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. But one thing that has largely remained unchanged has been the approach to leadership development. There is no one way to be a leader.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 24, 2024

In the dynamic realm of leadership, the journey to becoming an exemplary CEO is an ongoing process. CEOs are known for their exceptional skills, but there are often overlooked areas that, when honed, can lead to even greater success. Here are ten crucial leadership development areas that CEOs sometimes neglect.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 15, 2014

A little thing. The barista told me it was a “test” in a few major markets, including Portland. The lesson here to all CEOs, of companies big and small - don’t lose track of those little things that drive your best customers to come back again and again. Leadership' And that was more than pretty good.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2020. Leadership isn't easy. They argue that this popular leadership advice glosses over the most important thing you do as a leader: build others up. Leadership isn't about you. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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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. The Evolving Landscape of Inclusive Leadership The connection between inclusive leadership and enhanced business performance is more evident than ever.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The Pixar 2018 documentary on the company tells the tale of a group of passionate, driven people who worked around the clock, sleeping under their desks to bring to market revolutionary technology tools. We get overall leadership from Marc, which is all we need. It got me rethinking the true role of leadership. .

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2023 curated just for you. Consider the CEO who urges teamwork but designs incentives for individual success, who invites innovation but punishes failure, who emphasizes quality but pays for quantity. The result: mixed signals.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 26, 2014

capable of disrupting an existing market and carving out its own unique niche?” Where that digging inevitably leads to is the person behind that idea – the founder/CEO. “ What I mean by disruptive leadership is a drive to do three things, constantly; Never, ever, ever, be standing still, pushing ever forward.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In the years that have passed, we’ve continued to expand and refine the list by looking for CHROs able to innovate and outperform their peers regardless of current market dynamics in play at the time. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 6, 2021

In this episode, you’ll discover a system used by world-class athletes, performers, and CEOs to build their confidence, achieve transformational results, and overcome their limiting mindsets. 1:21 – Meet Tina Greenbaum, high-performance coach to CEOs, athletes, and politicians. Mastery Under Pressure.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

After all, it’s the nature of a business - going from Point A to Point B as quickly and efficiently as possible, to gain a competitive advantage and secure the market share necessary for success. In other words, we can’t put the business cart before the leadership horse. The leadership part HAS to come first.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this episode, former Silicon Valley communications CEO Sabrina Horn gives you the tools to lead with integrity, navigate the challenges that compromise authenticity, and transform your influence by leading from the truth. 11:40 – The Make It Happen Box and how to use it to manage overwhelm and multiple leadership pressures.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Simply put, I believe that entrepreneurial is a mindset—a way of thinking—and leadership is a way of acting. Entrepreneurial leadership, then, describes the way such a leader behaves. As founding dean and professor at the Yale school of management, he taught a course on entrepreneurial leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Effective Strategies for Implementing Board Advisor Coaching Board advisor coaching is a critical component of the leadership development process in organizations.

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