N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. Defining Executive Development in the Context of N2Growth Building and transforming leadership capabilities are principal elements of organizational growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The advent of Artificial Intelligence has disrupted multiple sectors, and the executive search industry is no different. The Present Landscape of Executive Recruitment The playing field of executive recruitment has transformed dramatically over time.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Top executive search firms with a strong leadership development foundation also bring the expertise and knowledge to conduct comprehensive candidate leadership assessments. That’s where experienced executive search firms come in. Nonprofits should consider the level of support and guidance they can expect from the search firm.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s complex and rapidly changing business landscape, executives need more than technical expertise to thrive. By partnering with experienced board advisor coaches , executives gain access to invaluable insights, strategic thinking, and unbiased perspectives.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

By strategically focusing on all revenue-related aspects, they bring cohesion to sales, customer relationship management, revenue management, marketing, and customer service. Their capacity to understand and leverage various market dynamics aids an organization in navigating an ever-changing business environment.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 18, 2017

With over 35 years under my belt as an independent consultant, I’ve learned much about how to make life work and make work come alive. In that sense, I wish everyone could be a consultant. Still, there are features of work life as an independent consultant that can be embraced by anyone in a work role.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Executives are the best business leaders in the world. But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. Executive coaching and talent development, in general, have been around for a few decades. What Is Executive Coaching?

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 24, 2017

Guest post from Robin Speculand: Leaders across the world have been taught how to plan but not how to execute. Every university offering a business degree has on their faculty a professor teaching strategy but almost none have a professor teaching its execution. I call this the “Strategy Execution Skills Gap”.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As executive search consultants, we focus on understanding and optimizing businesses’ intended transformations and how they are shaping strategic responses to industry-level changes. To tackle these issues, for the past five years, the new trend in executive hiring has been the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) role.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Navigating these complex dynamics requires both a strategic mindset and a commitment to upholding the values and integrity of the organization. This includes knowledge of sports management practices, NCAA regulations, and the ability to develop and execute effective athletic programs and initiatives.

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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. Like all good consultants, I said, “probably, let me do a little research and get back to you.” Before starting Walton Consulting, Inc. Leadership Commitment.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 6, 2014

Some went on to dominate a market without any previous background in it. Groundbreaking research conducted by Columbia University’s Amar Bhidé in 2000 titled “The Origin and Evolution of New Businesses” revealed that 88% of “breakthrough companies” were the result of “xceptional execution of an ordinary idea”, according to their owners.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

It’s not just mentoring or consulting; it’s a collaborative effort that involves both guidance and challenge from an experienced coach. Through coaching, they were able to refine their business model, improve their marketing strategies, and establish a clear growth trajectory. What is Business Coaching?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This accountability not only enhances the organization’s overall governance but also ensures that board members continuously strive for excellence and remain committed to their fiduciary duties. This involves conducting thorough research and gathering information about the organization’s industry, market, and internal dynamics.

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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. The N2Growth Leaders25 Awards are considered to be the Oscars of professional excellence for Board and C-level executives.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. Below are five time-tested approaches for new leaders to get off to a fast start.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Mary Ila Ward of Horizon Point Consulting shared Values Amidst the Storm. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared Tips to Radiate Executive Presence on Video Conference Calls. Joel summarizes: “ As the world goes remote, it’s vital that you assert your executive presence on video conference calls.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

Before Chanel I had never worked in HR or the luxury sector and came from consulting. To nurture a sense of belonging, at Chanel we are committed to creating the conditions for everyone, at every level, to feel respected, trusted, have a voice, and be exposed to new opportunities.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The stewardship idea guides their marketing. Marketing is about more than transactions. A former Chick-fil-A marketing consultant said, “They don’t wavier. That is refreshing, and from a marketing standpoint, it can be very valuable, as you can see with the Cow campaign. It’s about relationships. They don’t shift.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

When leaders don’t clearly define the top priority, often, by default, the market, the crisis, the loudest voice, the squeakiest wheel or the most urgent request defines the priority. Mike is a published author and released his first book, Rookie Mistakes: Advice From Top Executives on 5 Critical Leadership Errors, in October of 2018.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

How does a firm but supportive consultant help? Their previous brand had a particular geographic focus, and the company wished to expand its market horizons while keeping their traditional name. I recently advised a not-for-profit organisation with a 90+ year legacy on this very dilemma. How courageous were they?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing. Digital transformation starts at a strategic level with leadership being committed to change. We are known for our executive coaching practice.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 26, 2017

Also a former executive, a mom , and a leadership writer and consultant, we’ve shared so many common challenges and values. A culture of fear may get results, but it won’t get the best from employees or a good reputation in the market. Taking your bad day out on the nearest body. How can I best support you?”

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 18, 2018

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 3 of The Business Sergeant’s Field Manual: Military Grade Business Execution Without the Yelling and Push-ups. That’s the level of commitment you need. Lesson 17: Make Sure Your Vision is Shared. Your employees should be as fired up about your passion and vision as you are. Ranked #9 on Inc.’s

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Mark Sanborn

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, I’ll explain five of the most common cognitive biases that affect C-level executives, illustrate them with real-world examples, and offer pragmatic strategies to counteract their effects. Embrace Diverse Opinions: Consult individuals with different perspectives, including team members and external advisors.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

I believe the same characteristics that are present in the heart of a warrior are also present in the most successful executives and entrepreneurs. The characteristics mentioned above will allow you to inspire and lead others with a focus and commitment not present in DNA of those leaders who don’t have the heart, mind, and soul of a warrior.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 30, 2017

When I consult with independent restaurateurs a common concern many of them voice is: “We just can’t compete with so-and-so across town” Those so-and-sos referred to can be the larger national chains, the popular or trendy new restaurant, or an established location that has secured a strong and loyal clientele. Product quality.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2013

You probably didn’t answer, “How to implement effective marketing.” ” Marketing can sometimes slip through the cracks given the constant and pressing demands of sales, client service, and internal operations. Why is marketing important for your business? Writing is a key element of marketing.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fiction : multitasking accomplishes more than focused effort.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 24, 2013

Leadership doesn’t come without its set backs whether it is a change in market conditions that impact product sales, a hurricane, tornado or other natural disaster, or a sudden loss of a major client. Beth Armknecht Miller’s is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 15, 2016

From David Dye: In Winning Well we emphasize the importance of Committing with Clarity: mutually shared, clear commitments are the backbone of breakthrough results and healthy relationships. The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. ~ Jackson Brown, Jr. Follow Chris. Follow Becky. Follow William. Martha Beck.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 19, 2019

In many fields, the workplace has become a candidate’s market where the best people have their pick of jobs. As business consultant and leadership executive coach who has worked with thousands of companies around the world, I’m able to see firsthand which strategies are the most effective in attracting and keeping top talent.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I picked this question because I just attended an event in Boston called “Secrets of Succession”, a moderated panel discussion with a CHRO, a succession planning consultant and executive coach, and a CEO and Board member. Are you still creating thick binders, and probably drowning your executives in bureaucracy?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 11, 2015

With much of the business world abuzz about content marketing, smart marketers are taking stock of opportunities for their clients to use the power of story to convey a message and build stronger brands. Conspicuously absent from most content strategies, however, is the granddaddy of all content marketing: writing a book.

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AUGUST 25, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving job market, individuals are constantly on the lookout for career paths that promise stability, growth, and fulfillment. Sales and Marketing One of the most prominent career paths within consumer non-durables is sales and marketing.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 3, 2020

Unfortunately, many talent plans were written at a time when the labor market wasn’t nearly as tight as it is today. The executive team is directly involved in setting the talent strategy and fully committed to the process. When you are eighty percent there, execute your plan. © Matuson Consulting.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

That’s the basis of my conversation with international keynote speaker and former Disney executive Doug Lipp in this latest episode of “Leadership Biz Cafe”. Clarke the Interculture Relations Institute, where he taught diverse teams of professionals how to better navigate the intercultural waters of the global market.

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