Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

That’s a shame because the aviation industry as a whole still continues to be an industry model for how to operate with extremely high reliability despite having a highly fragmented set of organizational entities. The biggest challenge for companies when it comes to operational excellence is siloed behavior. Recall how the U.S.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Trust needs to become baked into the DNA, strategy, and day-to-day operations of all aspects of business because it impacts relationships with all the business stakeholders. A joint report developed with the United Nations Global Compact found that 88 percent of investors see sustainability as a route to competitive advantage.

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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. The CCO works closely with executive teams to define the company’s commercial path, making pivotal decisions about brand positioning, market competition, and revenue growth.

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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

AUGUST 22, 2024

Recognizing diversity as a competitive advantage for innovation and customer service underscores the CDO’s critical role in creating a more inclusive environment that values individual differences and unique perspectives. The CDO’s influence extends beyond internal operations.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

As the executive in charge of client and customer relationships, the CCO ensures that all customer-facing operations consider the customer perspective. With their leadership, an organization can develop strategies to enhance the customer experience and cultivate long-term customer loyalty.

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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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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Nevertheless, businesses that solve these challenges can benefit from increased flexibility, reduced operational costs, greater productivity, and an improved ability to scale. The Competitive Advantages of a Digital Workplace: Lessons Learned The lines between personal and work have only become more blurred over the last decade.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 23, 2019

It’s created a world in which the speed of learning is a competitive advantage, both for individuals and organizations. Learning as a competitive advantage. Of course, learning organizations are not necessarily a new thing, but their nature has changed.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

They bridge the gap between strategic plans and daily operations, optimizing resource use to stay aligned with long-term goals. The Importance of Strategic Leadership in Organizations Strategic leadership is the driving force behind an organization’s transformation and success.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. The strength of governance can be significantly amplified with the employment of a dedicated leadership team.

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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. Communication. Find Dan on Twitter at @DanOestreich. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Cultural and Organizational Differences: Coopetition involves collaborating with organizations with different cultures, values, and operating procedures. Coopetition should amplify each partner’s competitive advantages while addressing their weaknesses.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 25, 2013

As a veteran and lifelong student of leadership I have always found Memorial Day weekend to be one of the most meaningful and significant of all holidays. In the text below I’ll share why I believe all business executives can learn valuable leadership lessons from those in uniform.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2013

Leadership Operations & Strategy Personal Branding Talent Management Brian Layer competitive advantage General Brian Layer Leadership and influence leading a large organization leading a team' If not, be prepared to have a few dead birds on your doorstep. Follow me on Twitter @brianlayer.

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 25, 2019

” Those words are printed on the back cover of Five Frequencies: Leadership Signals that Turn Culture into Competitive Advantage. Five Frequencies prescribes more than 20 practical Signal Boosts for turning culture into competitive advantage. There’s nothing wrong with operating out of self-interest.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Because leadership requires working together, it’s important for leaders to demonstrate humility (feeling and displaying deep regard for others’ dignity) to create healthy working relationships. Instead, people want to know that the way their organizations operate is ethical. Where are we going? Do you see me? Do you see me? “Do

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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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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Leaders who don’t understand the value of distributable and actionable knowledge not only limit opportunities, but they’re also building huge contingent operating liabilities. It’s one thing to possess knowledge, but it’s quite another thing to leverage it. Thoughts?

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

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. I like to envisage delegation, empowerment, and Shared Leadership on a continuum. Empowerment vs. Delegation: The Difference.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 30, 2011

Hay Group, a global management consulting firm, released its 2010 Best Companies for Leadership Study and Top 20 list. The study ranks the best companies for leadership around the globe and examines how those companies develop current and future leaders. In the process, they are gaining important competitive advantages.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 29, 2015

I am excited to announce that my latest book, Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy and Understanding at Work is now available! Here’s a few of the wonderful reviews Connection Culture has received: “A great leadership guide for leaders at every level.”. Vernon Clark, Admiral, U.S.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. 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. Jean-Louis said.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 8, 2024

Jeremy Kahn Today, Kahn shares these additional insights for business leaders: Question: In general, what are the most important factors to consider when thinking about how a company can use AI to gain a competitive advantage? The businesses that can figure this out first will have a competitive advantage over others.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 10, 2021

We spoke with a surgeon one time about her experience of learning to infuse connection into the team she was leading in the operating room. NOTE: Portions of this article were excerpted from Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy, and Understanding at Work , 2nd edition. Katharine P.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The extension process within the Crisis Leadership & Performance-Driven Execution framework’s Leadership GPS System evolves from the new reality in business analytics and organizational design. The following information outlines the key challenges that must be overcome by answering the extended Leadership GPS questions.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2011

When it comes to leadership, I can share the issue of expectations is no small matter. Let me make this as simple as I can; managing expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership. Let me make this as simple as I can; managing expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Is your leadership a competitive advantage—or is it costing you? Today, escalating global complexity puts leadership effectiveness at a premium. Leadership mastery shows a well-honed outer game arising from a highly mature inner game, while the inner game matures through sequential structures, like operating systems.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Now that we’ve identified the trends, let’s focus our attention on specific business problems to be solved by the addition of senior leadership talent in the consumer packaged goods space. How common is it for CPGs to hire for key positions outside the industry? Is this something you’re seeing happen more often?

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CO2

JUNE 12, 2020

As a multi-disciplinary partnership, we at CO2 Partners have found Dave Snowden’s Cynefin framework to be helpful in better understanding the operating environment of an organization. Disorder, at the center of all environments, happens when you do not know which environment you’re operating in. .” –Russel Ackoff.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

If we can harness the untapped potential buried deep within the hearts of our people, we can turn engagement from a liability into real, sustainable competitive advantage and usher in gains in productivity unseen since the industrial revolution! Today he serves as the Vice President of High Performance Leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Power of Tailored Solutions for Professional Growth – Coaching or Consulting Tailored leadership solutions are the bedrock of professional growth. In today’s competitive landscape, one size no longer fits all. Each individual has unique needs and aspirations that require a tailored approach to maximize leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They have a deep understanding of the intricacies of nonprofit leadership and are equipped to navigate the complex landscape of mission-driven organizations. Under their leadership, the nonprofit was able to significantly expand its reach and impact, collaborating with various stakeholders to implement innovative, sustainable solutions.

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Six Disciplines

JANUARY 12, 2012

IndustryWeek recently reported on a survey it conducted with TBM Consulting about the impact of continuous-improvement programs on three financial metrics: anticipated revenue growth, operating income growth, and cash flow over the past year.

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Who will design, manage, and deliver world-class leadership programs? Leadership development is becoming closely aligned with and used to support corporate strategy. Issues such as globalization, decentralization, and the rapid pace of today’s marketplace have forced companies to evaluate the way they operate.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

leadership style. Today, its separate and highly successful online banking and broking operation Boursorama has attracted nearly half a million customers. banking Hay group leadership Financial Jean-Marc Laouchez' One thing’s for sure: the old ways won’t work. Being authoritarian like this has its uses. Leaders hold the key.

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