Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 23, 2014

Ed Catmull, President of Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation Studios, describes what he’s learned about leadership and corporate culture in his excellent new book, Creativity, Inc.: Pixar has been phenomenally successful with the likes of Toy Story , The Incredibles , Finding Nemo, and Up, to name but a few of its films.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

“The modern CFO is not just a finance expert—they’re a strategic partner, playing a critical role in driving innovation, digital transformation, and growth. Collaborating with firms like N2Growth can help CFOs leverage technology and diverse data effectively, driving fiscal health and organizational success.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 11, 2024

Research from Utah State University indicates that successful employer-driven disability initiatives share common traits, even when the companies and programs differ in other aspects. Notably, companies that took the most decisive actions in implementing these initiatives appeared to achieve the greatest success. ”

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Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

High-performing teams are increasingly a competitive advantage. Consequently, effective teamwork and team leadership are integral components of an organization''s success. John Agno: Can''t Get Enough Leadership. Steve Jacobs: The Behavior Breakthrough: Leading Your Organization to a New Competitive Advantage .

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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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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Welcome to the March 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. David Moser of Decisive Blog writes The Power of “And” in Leadership Communication.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

In today’s interconnected and fast-paced business world, the lines between cooperation and competition are becoming increasingly blurred. More companies are realizing they can achieve greater success by combining collaborative efforts with competitive actions, giving rise to the term “coopetition.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer In the complex world of corporate leadership, a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) holds a pivotal role. This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. Some business leaders eager to keep a competitive advantage often invest in new technologies without fully understanding how to harness their potential or fully considering how digital technologies will meet the company’s needs. Transformation is the new normal.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2022. Win from Within : Build Organizational Culture for Competitive Advantage by James Heskett. There is significant evidence that an effective organizational culture provides a major competitive edge?higher Digital transformation is critical.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

With their leadership, an organization can develop strategies to enhance the customer experience and cultivate long-term customer loyalty. By leading efforts to improve customer value, the CCO creates an environment where every employee understands that the customer is at the core of the company’s success.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

The Scope and Significance of Global Executive Search Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Their reach extends beyond borders, tapping into a wider pool of talent and thus making their services invaluable to corporations seeking to fill critical leadership roles.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

“Only you , as a senior leader, have the power to direct your company to continuous and sustainable success,” says Scott K. Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue,” he adds. And why the relationship that executives and leaders have with the sales organization is among the most important elements of growth leadership.

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HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2023

In today’s globalized and interconnected world, diversity and inclusion (DEI) are essential elements of a successful and thriving workplace. By embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, organizations can unlock the full potential of their employees, foster innovation and creativity, and build a culture of equity and respect.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Embracing this model allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool, which can drive innovation and growth. This reality is becoming a competitive differentiator for organizations willing to embrace it. Unlike a physical workspace, a virtual workforce comprises individuals working from various locations.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

What if leaders could shift the cultural mindset around what gives businesses a competitive advantage and recognize the benefits of being more human? Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. But it’s clear that empathy is a core leadership skill. Still, a sea change like this is hard-won. Empathetic leaders are adaptable.

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Lead from Within

JULY 31, 2023

Leadership is a crucial aspect of any organization, and it’s important for leaders to constantly evaluate their own behavior and practices to ensure they are leading in the right direction. Innovation is key, especially when operating environments are changing quickly. Do you want to retain your competitive advantage?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

In today’s leadership and strategy methodologies, leaders and organizations need to have five strategic rules of leadership clarity present in order to achieve greater outcomes of effort within their organizational designs. Your competitive advantage must transition to become a strategic advantage using the five strategic rules.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

It is now expected that a CMO strikes a harmony between pioneering innovation and maintaining commercial acumen, a balance intrinsic to the realization of substantial business growth. Today’s CMOs are not just marketers but visionaries who strategically leverage creativity with technology to drive commercial success.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age by Ram Charan is one of those books. As opposed to: Until recently, the greatest competitive advantage went to companies that controlled distribution channels, had hard assets on the largest scale, or had established brands or patents. .

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 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. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared Career Success 2.0: Communication. An Evolving Definition.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

I’m sure you’ve heard of the terms Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ); but few people have heard of Adaptability Quotient (AQ), especially as it relates to leadership. These companies have failed to innovate and stay ahead of the rapid changes in technology, and so have fallen by the wayside.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of leadership, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Embracing innovative tools and technologies is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative. Improving Customer Understanding: In the age of AI, understanding your customers on a deeper level is a competitive advantage.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 18, 2020

How to Ignite Innovation. Innovation is one subject that each and every one of us should study because its powerful force is available to us if we know how to tap it. It’s no surprise that Tamara Ghandour’s book interested me because I read all I can about innovation and creativity. Everyone is Innovative . so read on.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The role of a Chief People Officer (CPO) in modern organizations is crucial in driving the success of businesses. By creating a productive and motivated workforce, the CPO drives business success. This entails assessing the workforce requirements and identifying key talent needs to drive innovation and growth.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 5, 2013

Guest post from Shoya Zichy: Innovation is critical to an organization''s growth and competitive advantage. If you chose more items on the left, your inborn styles is that of a "structured" innovator. Structured" innovators are known for conserving resources and establishing the procedures necessary for long-term success.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

Great leaders recognize that business success is a team sport and they cannot do it all for themselves. That is why the old paradigm of command and control structures will no longer be a successful leadership model. The Delegation-Empowerment-Shared Leadership Continuum. Howard Behar, Starbucks.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

I highly recommend reading Stanford Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer’s recent books, Leadership B.S. In them he makes a compelling case that most leadership training has failed to produce effective leaders and that the poor state of the vast majority of workplace cultures today is harming the health of people. and Dying for a Paycheck.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These firms understand the unique challenges and needs of the nonprofit sector and have extensive experience in identifying candidates who possess the specific skills and values required for success in mission-driven roles. Look for a firm with a proven track record of success placing leaders in mission-driven organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Today’s consumers distrust some traditional brands that do not demonstrate a clear value proposition, labeling, innovativeness, and commitment to the environment. Succession planning must be baked into the strategy. Companies will poach executives across many industries that unveil a successful formula. Why or why not?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 10, 2011

Put simply, leadership is not a static endeavor. In fact, leadership demands fluidity, which requires the willingness to recognize the need for change, and finally the ability to lead change. Agility, innovation, disruption, fluidity, decisiveness, commitment, and above all else a bias toward action will lead to the creation of change.

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Engaging Leader

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Creativity is the starting point for all innovation, and most organizations rely on innovation to create a competitive advantage. Innovation is necessary for the successful development and implementation of new programs or better products. Where does it come from?

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Welcome to the July 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Dan Rockwell of Leadership Freak wrote recently about assets that help leaders extend their influence. Before highlighting each of the assets, Dan wrote, “Leadership isn’t about status, position, salary, or title. I hope that’s the case.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

But on the other side of that equation is the influence of sound business practices, planning, due diligence, and adaptability on business success. Between my research and that experience, I’ve developed some insights into what makes a venture a success or a failure. Here are my five insights on how to manage chaordic tension: 1.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Welcome to the September 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! New Leadership. Cy Wakeman of Reality-Based Leadership provided Three Habits that Zap your Productivity at Work. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership provided a guest post by Michael Bungay Stanier. This month, we are mixing things up!

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today’s business leaders are faced with many challenges: intense competition, increased regulation, and the need for constant innovation. Leadership Fitness : Leadership philosophy, personal performance, mental training, and ability to master time and calendar. A company is only as good as its people.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

leadership style. But it’s the opposite of what’s needed to drive the things the financial industry needs right now – in particular, innovation. Only 53% of financial employees rate their firm’s ability to innovate: at top-performing companies, this figure is 70%. If one thing stifles innovation, it’s closed minds.

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