N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Moreover, governance excellence is synonymous with nurturing a culture of transparency, trust, and ethical behavior. Such a board is not merely a governance powerhouse but a catalyst for innovation, decision-making sagacity, and long-term sustainability.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 30, 2011

The point I ask you to ponder is this: Leadership teams often espouse the need for change and innovation, but rarely apply this thinking to themselves – why? This attitude precludes the advancement of change initiatives and cripples innovation. Leadership is not a right of entitlement, but rather a privilege that must be earned.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

After taking a couple days to mull it over I’ve decided to select a few presentations that will be most relevant to the themes I typically write and speak about i.e. leadership, connection, employee engagement, productivity and innovation. Below are brief descriptions of several presentations from the conference.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 29, 2018

Guest post from Andrew Leigh: First let’s get a little clearer about what being an ethical leader means. You may not be able to “see” someone is an ethical leader. So why should an organisation bother about having an ethical leader? Do they, for example, do any better at the job than less ethical ones?

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 7, 2011

Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation by Steven Johnson makes that cut. First off, I had to read it with my trusty highlighter in hand as each info nugget popped out and provided insight into past or current challenges around creativity and problem solving. Candidly, I’m blown away. Unported License.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

The best know how to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively, drive innovation, and inspire their teams to thrive. Recognize that AI can enhance human capabilities, leading to more innovative solutions and improved efficiency. Ensure that ethical considerations, such as fairness and transparency, are central to AI implementation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

At N2Growth, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment is not just ethically sound— it’s a critical driver of innovation and sustainable growth. Organizations that cultivate environments where everyone feels valued and heard are better positioned to foster innovation, boost employee engagement, and inspire loyalty.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In countless cases, leaders have missed opportunities to tap into the enormous potential associated with the development of character to create innovation and excellence. It is critical to understand that character is not just about morals and ethics but, in its fullest form, about human flourishing through better judgments and well-being.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed Ethical Thinking: Sifting For Values. Linda shares: “ While we may think about ethics from time to time, ethical thinking is different. Creativity/Inspiration. . ” Connect with Lisa on Twitter at @ThoughtfulLdrs. Find Linda on Twitter at @leadingincontxt.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

From distorting the past to limiting creativity to reducing happiness, experience can cause misperceptions and then reinforce them without our awareness. In The Myth of Experience , behavioral scientists Emre Soyer and Robin Hogarth take a transformative look at experience and the many ways it deceives and misleads us. Where are we going?

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

A job title says a lot about a person, his creativity, and his attitude towards the job. In the present world of fierce competition for jobs and employment opportunities, creative job titles go a long way to attract the attention of employers and companies. Most Creative Job Titles Ever (They’re also meaningless).

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

A good question can be worth a lot more than a quick answer because it opens up possibilities for creative new ideas and solutions. It might once have been possible to get away with questionable ethics, but there’s nowhere to hide anymore. Diversity is the bedrock of innovation. . Learn to tolerate ambiguity.

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Competitive Advantage McKinsey Creativity Diversity 282

Engaging Leader

JUNE 6, 2013

At many companies today, innovation is the rallying cry, but bunting for singles is the everyday ethic. So how can you lead a team to be truly innovative? How can you inspire innovation, even from employees who aren’t in R&D? And how can you support process-based innovation, not just product-based innovation?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors. All of these traits preclude the advancement of change initiatives and cripple innovation. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name. I Think Not.

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Mills Scofield

JUNE 16, 2013

This week''s post is by Andy Posner , Co-Founder & Executive Director of Capital Good Fund ( CGF ), a non-profit microfinance organization targeting the root causes of poverty through innovative micro-loans and personal financial coaching. Maybe you can help! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.

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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. These factors form a formidable foundation for effective organizational governance when paired together.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Realizing the path to innovation would require revolutionary new thinking; all three leaders grasped that it would also take a new way of coalescing and harnessing talent. Reading Collective Genius , The Innovators , Creativity, Inc. Sourcing Innovation Collaboratively. Larry Page at Google also did it.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

In a recent LeadershipNow blog, Mark Sanborn wrote about six warning signs of why leaders fail: a shift in focus; poor communication; risk aversion; ethics slip; poor self-management; and lost love. Often leaders are described by action words such as “results-oriented, innovative, driven and visionary”. The Big 4 Leadership Attributes.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This covers not only understanding how digital platforms work but also appreciating their strategic value and harnessing them effectively to drive innovation and change. Elite leaders now honor flexibility, trusting their team’s work ethic and productivity despite the distance that separates them.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

So what’s it going to be this year…a turkey, an extra paid day off, a cash bonus, stock/options/warrants, something creative or nothing at all? I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic. As for our staff, they all received an equal bonus for their efforts. An idividual either has it or doesnt.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 14, 2020

Guest post from Sean Pillot de Chenecey : Innovation, on which any organisation is so reliant, is about to become more dynamic and challenging than ever. Major action is needed, with businesses in every industry, including the ever-widening area of innovation, having crucial roles to play.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. By championing a culture of creativity and inclusivity, the CEO creates a dynamic environment where people are eager to contribute.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

A high premium is placed on collaboration, with the understanding that pooling diverse perspectives encourages innovation and creativity. The best leaders can influence their team’s behavior and work ethics, promoting a positive atmosphere that encourages productivity and innovation.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

The webinars are based on ideas in our book Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team’s Passion, Creativity and Productivity (Thomas Nelson). why is everyone smiling?

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

They value traditions while encouraging innovation and creativity. Ethics, honesty, and integrity matter all the time. They care about tomorrow, the end of the quarter, and ten years from now. They ask their employees if they’re going to meet their deadlines and if they’re having fun. Mission is never surrendered to margin.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Less diversity hinders creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. Success in the new economy requires creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. Nooyi Innovation Jacobs Suchard John Richard Bell Laura Sen Leaderhip Melissa Mayer Mentoring Pepsi Vision Yahoo!' Diverse leaders empower diverse workforces.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

We have deeply felt human needs to be respected, to be recognized for our talents, to belong, to have autonomy or control over our work, to experience personal growth, and to do work that we feel is worthwhile in a way that we feel is ethical. When we work in an environment that recognizes these realities of our human nature, we thrive.

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Competitive Advantage Cooper Conference Handbook 324

Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Dr. Bill Donahue writes The 5 Principles of Ethical Leadership. Bill shares: “ Ethics matter. You and I set the ethical tone and shape the authentic culture of our teams and in our organizations. Follow Braden on Twitter at @innovate. Several key competencies will aid in the development of all of those skills.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A revitalized culture embraces change as an opportunity for growth and innovation. A revitalized culture places trust-building at the forefront, emphasizing integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct. A revitalized culture fosters a growth mindset, encourages creativity, and rewards innovation.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed It’s Tine For Ethically Adaptive Leadership. Each day brings new challenges that consume our time and require us to grow into higher levels of ethical awareness to avoid missteps and miscalculations. Creativity/Inspiration. Find Linda on Twitter at @leadingincontxt.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership Self-aware 342

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 30, 2021

We have learnt that collaboration, support networks, and creativity is fundamental. The pandemic has opened our eyes to the role that companies can play in delivering social value, and the lessons we can draw from this can help innovate mainstream business strategy even after the pandemic is over. Embracing empathy within teams.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Compassion and wisdom stand out as beacons of human leadership, guiding teams through turbulent times and fostering environments where creativity and innovation flourish. Champion Ethical AI Use As a leader, advocate for ethical AI practices within your organization.

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Emotional Intelligence Ethics Tools Self-aware 195

In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

CEOs that understand and appreciate the notion are intensely passionate about innovation as the means to this end. They spearhead innovation by ensuring their organization’s cultural norm is continuous change and creativity. Innovation starts with insight and progresses through disruptive hypotheses.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In addition, these leaders must maintain a relentless commitment to inclusivity, recognizing that diverse perspectives are essential for innovation and cultivating a vibrant community where each member can thrive. These efforts enable students to develop problem-solving prowess, entrepreneurial thinking, and adaptability.

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Engineering Diversity Due Diligence Education 195

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 23, 2018

Game-changing is different than innovation. Innovators build on what has been done before — for example, the pursuit of excellence through continuous improvement and incremental change. Often this is delivered in quite a controlled way, by investing in innovation hubs, labs, processes, and programmes.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Walt Disney, one of the greatest creative talents and true innovators of our time realized the value of action when he said: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.&# I am always so refreshed by the centrality of ethics, doing the right thing, and people as capital – in your work!

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 17, 2023

This is underlined by recent research from Kennesaw State University, which shows that bosses with high integrity are less likely to be creative as they tend to adopt a more risk-averse approach. This could include offering more incentive-based compensation and implementing processes and structures to encourage innovation.

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