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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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. He chose ten CEOs that became what they needed to be when the situation called for it and incorporated at least one of these ten new capacities. “In Think like a chief executive. Bring in better leadership.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

M INTZBERG’S 20th book, Bedtime Stories for Managers , is a thought-provoking page-turner. (In The theme running through most is that managers/leaders need to get out from behind their desks and see the world from the perspective of their employees and customers. Management is not eating the eggs. That requires some explanation.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 12, 2020

That is a tough statistic to try to wrap your mind around, and I was interested in Piet’s opinion on how did we get to this point and how there could be some solutions to solve this talent management gap. The report shows that CEOs are hyper-focus on execution. Does your organizational strategy include talent management?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 29, 2020

JH: In a recent international leadership survey, over 80% of CEOs answered that they do not have the talent to execute their current corporate strategy. JH: What is a core message you would give leaders to avoid becoming a part of this problem CEO’s face today? Interview Summary.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

As a CEO, success isn’t just about achieving your own personal goals. Here are the top ten habits of successful CEOs that get results: Prioritizing time: Successful CEOs focus on the most important tasks and responsibilities. Setting clear goals and expectations: Successful CEOs are clear about what they want to achieve.

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Leadership Freak

OCTOBER 6, 2021

A coaching client said, “I need to think of myself as the mini-ceo.” He and his team manage a $2 billion year over year growth plan. You don’t want to walk around like… Continue reading →

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CEO Insider

JANUARY 31, 2024

As the CEO of a company, successfully juggling the diverse responsibilities of executive leadership and project management can seem like a daunting task. This guide is designed to provide insights and strategies to help you strike a productive balance. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

In 2013, the average CEO tenure stood at 7.6 Real-life examples of declining tenure among C-suite executives in Forbes Global 2000 or S&P 500 companies include General Electric (GE) and McDonald’s Corporation, which have witnessed shorter CEO tenures in the last decade. years in 2022. years, dropping slightly to 7.2

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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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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In the world of business, leadership and management are often depicted as two distinct circles. For CEOs and executives, understanding when to embrace leadership and when to lean into management is crucial for success. A remarkable leader doesn’t always make an exceptional manager, and vice versa.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 25, 2023

Navigating uncertainty as a CEO can be a challenging task. Here are some important ways I know I am helping my clients: Pointing out Blindspots: A leadership coach can help CEO’s identify blind spots. For example, a coach may help a CEO identify a gap in their leadership team or a weakness in the company’s sales strategy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Let’s Grow Leaders Q&A In a recent post we invited you to send us your biggest leadership challenge. We received a great question from a healthcare leader in the United Kingdom. It’s a question we hear all the time from audience members […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 29, 2024

He advocates for a transition from traditional management to a coaching approach, emphasizing personal growth and a culture of belonging. 20:02-24:22: Addressing the CEO’s perspective, the conversation highlights the underlying reasons for wanting employees back in the office.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Whether leading an emerging growth company or a large multi-national corporation, aside from the CEO , there is arguably no position that has impact and contribution like the CHRO. Second, they must become a trusted consigliere to the CEO. He is a highly valued and trusted thought partner to CEO Bruce Broussar d.

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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. Adizes’ generally addresses four management styles: Creator, Integrator, Administrator, and Producer.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

As the investor leader, you are tasked with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. Part four will balance needs with compromises and float tangential opportunities to expand horizons and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘pink giraffe’ management candidate. The bar is set high.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

Patrick Lencioni has penned another leadership fable that follows the discussion of two CEOs getting to the bottom of why they lead and the results they are getting from their two different mindsets. Managing Subordinates (And Making Them Manage Theirs). Most CEOs don’t hate the idea of communicating to employees.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

We see some of the best candidates coming from startups and thinking first about mobile technology, automated supply chain management, and data analytics. The CEO of the future is going to have a broader experience than the current CEO. The role of a CPG CEO has always required a deep curiosity about consumers.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

After all, it’s ultimately the board’s most important job to make sure the ‘right’ CEO is appointed at the ‘right’ time. I’m so focused on CEO succession I even wrote a book called, “Why Are We Bad at Picking Good Leaders?” With no family member old enough to replace JT, the CEO reins were passed to someone outside of the family.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The Journey of Leadership : How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out by Dana Maor, Hans-Werner Kaas, Kurt Strovink and Ramesh Srinivasan When the pressure is on, many of the world’s top CEOs turn to McKinsey & Company to reinvent themselves and their organizations.

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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.”. The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. Blog Post ).

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 29, 2019

The CEO had just asked my team to do something that I felt lacked integrity, was unprincipled, manipulative, and put our clients in a bad position. […]. Talk with your boss when you disagree—you might be surprised at the results I was seething.

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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

JANUARY 15, 2020

As part of my new book, The Future Leader , I interviewed more than 140 CEOs around the world and asked them each to define leadership. Consider these two definitions from CEOs I interviewed. Judy Marks is the CEO of Otis Elevator and leads a team of over 70,000 employees around the world. What Makes a Great Leader?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 9, 2018

Scott was CEO of an engineering firm that produced communications hardware and software for industries around the globe. “I’m sick of this crap! Why can’t they just figure this out?” He had worked hard with his board and senior leadership team to […].

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Leading Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

W HEN A CEO first assumes their position or joins a new company, they’re often quick to make changes to the executive team, creating a group of trusted advisors who will drive their strategic agenda. But once the CEO has been in place for a few years, this dynamic changes. As one anonymous Fortune 500 CEO shared: My CFO started well.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Sometimes CEOs are late to make the necessary executive team changes, which comes at a cost. In 2017, CEO and Founder Tim Chen decided to reshape its senior leadership by bringing in five new executives. So, what type of competencies should CEOs consider as they seek out new talent for their growing startups? .

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 5, 2019

Mattias, the CEO of a mid-sized human service provider, leaned back in his chair and sighed. When You Can’t Use an Idea, Pivot to Get More Ideas “I need people to think.” They have all kinds of idea that just don’t work. […]. The post How to Respond When You Can’t Use an Idea appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Kilmann explains that his interest in conflict stems from his personal experiences growing up in a family affected by conflict and his academic studies on conflict management. Conflict is inevitable and not inherently bad, but it needs to be managed effectively. They emphasize the increasing importance of conflict resolution skills. (06:15)

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. A simple illustration perhaps is a CEO of a large injection molding firm, who might be well suited to a brewing and bottling company.

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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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Leading Blog

MARCH 6, 2019

This year’s theme was Management: The Human Dimension. The most important person is not the CEO, but the person facing a challenge. CEOs should spend some time on a retreat and reflect, read Plato, think more of philosophy. The CEO needs to take up the leadership challenge to help others respond to that.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

The CEO needs to be leading the parade, setting the vision, and pointing the way. While the last decade has flattened our organizations and reduced the need for some managers, the need to create leaders at every level has never been more necessary. We need connected managers to create community and spark collaboration.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

I had just come off my first CEO assignment with Pretty Good Privacy, Inc. With this impressive implementation, it had managed to enter into an agreement with a much larger, high-profile player in the industry. This partnership had the potential to put the startup on the map and create a high valuation for subsequent investment rounds.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this heartfelt episode, Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair of Baker Donaldson Law Firm shares his leadership journey and how you can invest in continuous learning and personal growth. 07:21 – CEO Confessions: What’s it like for a CEO of a big law firm to admit dealing with imposter syndrome?

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 16, 2021

The CEO and Board Chair had looked at the ten previous resignation letters and, seeing the similarities in complaints about toxic culture, concluded that those ten executives must have “had a letter-writing party” to craft such similar messages. Growth and development don’t necessarily mean upward movement into management or leadership roles.

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