N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Such a proactive mindset is critical in a business environment where market conditions and technologies can evolve in a matter of weeks. Thats why N2Growth engages in discovery sessions with boards, CEOs, and department heads to craft a customized leadership mandate.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Successful digital chiefs combine a nuanced understanding of emerging technologies with strong commercial instincts, aligning sophisticated digital strategies with core enterprise objectives to outpace market shifts and capture new opportunities.

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CEO Insider

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

I delivered a three-hour workshop to a CEO Peer Advisory Group recently, where one of the members talked about the difficulty (putting it mildly) of having a civil conversation with someone who stands on the opposite side of one’s political views. He described how emotion instantly hijacks such an encounter.

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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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CEO Insider

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Yet, many CEOs struggle to cultivate a culture where accountability is embedded into the DNA of their organization. On the other hand, when employees are empowered to take ownership of […] The post 5 Steps Every CEO Needs to Take to Build a Culture of Accountability appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

In 2013, the average CEO tenure stood at 7.6 This notable difference between median and average tenure suggests various factors are at play, including increased shareholder activism, faster business cycles, and the impact of disruptive technologies. One risk of a long CEO tenure is the potential for performance to plateau.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The number and magnitude of distractions confronting workers has greatly increased through new technology, social and global events, and changes in the workforce and work environment think hybrid and work-from-home settings. In contrast, great teams are accountable to their leader and to each other whether or not the leader is around.

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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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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The number and magnitude of distractions confronting workers has greatly increased through new technology, social and global events, and changes in the workforce and work environment think hybrid and work-from-home settings. In contrast, great teams are accountable to their leader and to each other whether or not the leader is around.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Case Studies Highlighting Interim Executive Success: Turnaround Situations: Interim CEOs have successfully led companies out of financial distress by implementing restructuring plans and revitalizing operations.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 13, 2025

But when it comes to groundbreaking technological innovation, a recent study from the WHUOtto Beisheim School of Management shows that overconfident CEOs need to be balanced by a strong, knowledgeable board of directors. Power, on the other hand, is about the boards ability to act independently from the CEO. ” .

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Laurent Valosek is CEO of Peak Leadership Institute. He has 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur, educator, and researcher, including serving as CEO of three tech start-ups and leading a strategy management consultancy.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 15, 2013

It is essentially impossible not to and this is particularly true in the ever-changing and evolving technology industry. According to The Conference Board, CEO tenure has decreased to an average of 8.4 It is clear once again that planned CEO succession is necessary. years as of 2011 from 10 years in 2000.

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CEO Insider

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Hock Tan, CEO of Broadcom Inc., Tan stated that the companys efforts are firmly directed at expanding its presence in the AI chip sector, a space currently […] The post Broadcom’s CEO Dismisses Intel Acquisition Amid AI Growth Focus appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

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CEO Insider

JANUARY 17, 2025

AlixPartners has unveiled its 6th annual Disruption Index, a comprehensive survey of 3,200 CEOs and senior executives worldwide, shedding light on the challenges, priorities, and opportunities shaping business strategies in 2025. Copyright CEOWORLD magazine 2023.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Performance measurement is a critically important capability that drives all businesses which are only becoming more relevant and compelling with the advent of AI and automation technologies that give us more of a predictive capability than ever before.

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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. 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

JUNE 2, 2014

Gregg Steinhafel, former Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation stepped down earlier this month. What if the board does not have technology expertise? Or if their technology expertise is antiquated? Technology expertise in this case, by the way, does not refer to the CEO or former CEO of a technology company.

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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

JULY 25, 2022

A simple illustration perhaps is a CEO of a large injection molding firm, who might be well suited to a brewing and bottling company. The CFO candidate might get by with only a broad sector experience in manufacturing, finance, or technology. You will subconsciously know when a candidate is CEO material.

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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. Take, for instance, the automotive industry.

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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. With the rise of digital transformation and advancements in AI technology, these executives are now at the forefront of integrating innovation into business operations.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Increasing Demand for Technological Expertise in COO Roles The demand for technological expertise in Chief Operating Officer or COO roles is snowballing as organizations recognize that success increasingly hinges on the intelligent use of technology.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

I had just come off my first CEO assignment with Pretty Good Privacy, Inc. Instead, another startup, employing a similar technology strategy, but running months behind, gained traction. That is why real teams provide a sufficiently safe environment to encourage speaking up no matter what consequences otherwise might attend the act.

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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, 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

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing consumer demands are just a few factors contributing to the constant flux in the corporate landscape. Through a tailored coaching program, the CEO was able to deepen their self-awareness, develop a more agile leadership style, and cultivate a strategic mindset.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Pivot or Die : How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes by Gary Shapiro As CEO of the Consumer Technology Association, owner and producer of CES, Gary Shapiro has had a front row seat to the launch of nearly every recent major technology. He's seen tech companies rise and fall, and bankrupt entrepreneurs become billionaires.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

The CEO needs to be leading the parade, setting the vision, and pointing the way. Great things happen at the intersection of people and technology. Prioritize people over your technology. She is the Global CEO of the international consultancy Proudfoot. That’s a little different than what our guts tell us, right?

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Play Nice But Win : A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader by Michael Dell with James Kaplan. From Michael Dell, renowned founder and chief executive of one of America’s largest technology companies, the inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

The Innovation Ultimatum : Six strategic technologies that will reshape every business in the 2020s by Steve Brown. Most businesses identify six key digital technologies?artificial These new disruptive technologies present significant opportunity for businesses in every industry. In B2B and B2C?

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CEO Insider

JANUARY 30, 2025

Arm Holdings PLCs Chinese subsidiary is undergoing a leadership transition, appointing a veteran of the local semiconductor industry as its new CEO. The move is aimed at strengthening the companys ability to navigate the evolving geopolitical and technological landscape.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

I share a couple of perspectives below on technology—what it can do and what we shouldn’t expect it to do. Technology doesn’t solve humanity’s problems. Technology is an enabler, but humanity has to deal with humanity’s problems. CEO of snack company Kind, Daniel Lubetzky in Inc. It was always naïve to think so.

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CEO Insider

MARCH 19, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) continues to be one of the most pressing technologies for consideration by executives. As much as 85% of companies say they will be investing in it within the next two years, according to ISG research, marking it a top agenda item for CEOs across the globe.

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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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