N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Securing top-tier leadership is essential for life sciences organizations facing unique challenges like regulatory complexities and the need for continuous innovation. Our sophisticated assessment methodologies evaluate technical competencies, leadership capabilities, and cultural alignment.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Partnering with a life sciences executive search firm can benefit companies in this sector. Companies can simplify their talent acquisition process by utilizing their expertise and ensuring a more efficient and focused search for executive leaders. However, innovation can only thrive with effective leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Evaluating founding and leadership teams of portfolio companies and acquisition targets has become crucial for investment and operating partners. As businesses grow and adapt to shifting market demands, the strength of the leadership team often dictates a company’s ability to scale and succeed.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Every CEO’s impact is most visible in company decision-making. Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. They build connections across the company, fostering trust, transparency, and excitement about the future.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 24, 2023

The Power of Workplace Culture in an AI Universe: A virtual conversation about Empathy and Innovation Note: This article on Workplace Culture is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of our book, Courageous Culture: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. What’s your perspective on that?”

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In today’s digitized business era, where artificial intelligence (AI) continually reshapes industry dynamics, a new breed of executive leadership emerges at the forefront. While some see it as a job disruptor, others recognize its potential as a catalyst for innovation. Tapping into this requires a distinctive leadership mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Importance of CIO Leadership in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital leadership has emerged as a critical factor for success. As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount.

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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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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

D ISRUPTION has become synonymous with innovation. With disruptive creation, “the new comes at the expense of the old and its associated companies and jobs, creating a win-lose or winner-takes-most economic outcome. In Beyond Disruption: Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries , Blue Ocean Strategy authors W.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Effective leadership is vital in finance and is crucial in guiding organizations toward success in a rapidly changing business landscape. Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The Value of Executive Leadership Team Coaching in Today’s Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the value of executive leadership team coaching cannot be understated. Strong leadership has never been more crucial as organizations face an increasingly complex and volatile environment.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Organizations, particularly startups, require changes in executive leadership talent in the business lifecycle to capitalize on growth potential. Today, I’d like to share some examples and critical considerations for companies that fit in this category. First, learning agility.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

The Role of Leadership Training in Enhancing Business Growth Leadership training programs equip individuals with the essential competencies necessary to succeed in today’s business landscape. Effective leadership enhances productivity and creates an environment that fosters growth and expansion.

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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. At N2Growth, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment is not just ethically sound— it’s a critical driver of innovation and sustainable growth.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Recently, a large study ranked empathy as the most important leadership skill in the workplace. When leaders expressed empathy for their team, it increased a team’s innovation and engagement, improved customer service, and helped them balance their home and work life. Empathic leadership is not only for supersensitive types.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These coaches bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from working with top executives in the world’s largest companies. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

The Importance of Leadership Excellence in Organizations Effective leadership is the driving force behind an organization’s success, helping to steer it toward its goals and navigate the complexities of the market. While experience and qualifications are important, they do not always guarantee success in a leadership role.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2021. Upstanding : How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth by Frank A. Calderoni discovered that character is just as vital for companies as it is for individuals. When we're moving at 115 MPH, we rarely see the wall coming.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Importance of Finding Innovators in the Life Sciences Industry In today’s rapidly evolving life sciences industry, finding innovators has become critical for organizations seeking to stay ahead of the curve. Finding innovators in the life sciences industry The importance of innovative leadership cannot be overstated.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

A learning organization fosters ongoing learning, innovation, and improvement among its members. According to LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report, 94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development. Hackathons and Innovation Labs: These opportunities allow employees to test new ideas.

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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. 30, 2023).

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2020. The Grit Factor : Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World by Shannon Huffman Polson. Humility—a deep regard for the dignity of others—is the key, says distinguished leadership educator Marilyn Gist.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge, the need for effective leadership at the executive level becomes paramount. As the business landscape evolves, management coaching is indispensable for ensuring companies’ long-term success and worldwide sustainability.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. Armed with this knowledge, they meticulously search for candidates with the necessary technical skills and experience that align with the company’s culture and long-term vision.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. When they converge, they’ll produce sea changes that sink companies and wash away entire industries overnight. It leads to short-term thinking.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem. Communication. managing people.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

It represents a fundamental change in the business ethos that necessitates leadership at the highest level. Incorporating sustainability into the core of the business strategy can help create a company culture that values the environment.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Strategic Advantage of Executive Leadership Team Evaluations & Assessments Executive leadership team evaluations provide a critical strategic advantage for organizations. Through a comprehensive evaluation process, executive leadership teams gain a better understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. Historically, companies prioritized executives with a proven track record and robust technical skills.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

But one thing that has largely remained unchanged has been the approach to leadership development. Limiting the definition of leadership Many have asked me how to define a leader, but I have refused. Limiting the definition of leadership Many have asked me how to define a leader, but I have refused.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Welcome to the June 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Robyn McLeod provided The Do’s and Dont’s of Inclusive Leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

“Hi, Karin, our company is growing so fast, I’m not even sure what our CULTURE is. ” #askingforafriend How to Carve Out A Team Culture Even When Your Company Culture is Lacking Great question! Create your team culture by encouraging innovation and alignment. Empower innovation. What would you add?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. Leadership capabilities are paramount, as the CDO must inspire and guide teams through transformative changes.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 29, 2024

Your leadership success depends on your skill at managing change and embracing the future Are you hanging on to a familiar way of doing your work or leading your team because it’s comfortable? Resisting Business Change You’re certainly familiar with companies like Blockbuster and Kodak who resisted change and faced extinction.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They are subject matter experts in their field, the brightest minds, and equipped with the immense technical skills and experience to be at the helm of the world’s most powerful and disruptive companies. Still, it has taken many different forms, and today, not all executive or leadership coaching is created equal.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

Why All-Hands Meetings are so Important (Particularly Now) Now that “You’re muted'” is the catchphrase of the decade, having a great all-hands meeting or remarkable company offsite is a great way to foster human-centered collaboration. You invite them to share something general like “their leadership best practice.”

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