In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 10, 2012

Why is creativity so important in business? This month’s Fast Company names the 100 Most Creative People in Business, with an emphasis on global leaders in technology, design, media, music, movies, marketing, television and sports. The former head of Apple’s retail operations believes the ability to change is the key to success.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 25, 2013

Unprecedented competition, higher expectations, accelerating technology, changing preferences and time pressures are all converging to create a challenging landscape. To win, it requires leadership that can craft and execute strategy: skillful, creative, and disciplined use of resources to achieve their objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?. Selection Methodology.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

N2Growth, as a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, recognizes the transformative influence a skilled Commercial Leader can wieldone who interlaces strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-centric leadership into a cohesive path toward profitability and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Emerging leaders empower their teams to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation by continuously refining culture, tactics, and strategy. In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, relying solely on existing leadership is insufficient. The result is enhanced productivity and improved organizational performance.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? We know it isn’t enough to simply add creativity to a list of values your organization espouses or to bring in consultants who get staff keyed up about innovating.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

This shift is bringing forth benefits and challenges and drastically transforming the way companies operate, as well as people working together. By incorporating aspects of automation into everyday operations, employers and employees can leverage robotic technology for a more streamlined and efficient workflow.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. Physical skills are steadily declining as automation technologies become more advanced.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Their leadership style is often characterized by: Creativity and Innovation: Generating groundbreaking ideas and solutions. Transformational leaders are known for their ability to articulate a compelling vision, foster creativity, and drive change. Risk-Taking: Willingness to experiment and challenge conventional practices.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models. To illustrate the potential impacts, in 2007, Nokia had a little over half the mobile phone market with an operating profit of about $7.8

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 15, 2013

It is essentially impossible not to and this is particularly true in the ever-changing and evolving technology industry. We know the PC market is in a free fall and we know the financials of the company ad nauseum, but what about the brainpower, ingenuity and creativity that is needed to steer this behemoth in the right direction?

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Leading Blog

MAY 16, 2020

Technology is the raw material that 21st-century innovators need to build new business capabilities, to develop exciting new products and services, and to create workarounds for the physical distancing measures we will likely endure for the foreseeable future. In a world of pandemic, it’s the only way forward.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. Digital leadership is not limited to technology-driven companies; businesses across industries recognize the need for influential digital leaders to stay competitive in the market.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

In Creative Construction , Gary Pisano says that when big organizations fail to innovate, the root cause is often related to “management practice and leadership than with organizational scale per se.” Creative Construction is the process of sustaining and rejuvenating an existing organization’s innovative capabilities.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Smart new technologies. One thing is clear: advances in technology have not been matched by the necessary innovation to our social structures. Triumph over adversity using proven Special Operations habits and mindsets with this inspiring guide from retired Navy SEAL and New York Times bestselling author Jason Redman.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 23, 2020

Or are they responsible, creative, and productive? One study by Cigna even went so far as to call loneliness an epidemic—despite young professionals being the most technologically connected generation in history. They want an opportunity to contribute their individuality and creativity on behalf of their workplace.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

By championing a culture of creativity and inclusivity, the CEO creates a dynamic environment where people are eager to contribute. A negative environment affects daily operations and hampers long-term growth and success. This shift requires CEOs to possess both technological expertise and emotional intelligence.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 26, 2020

LNT has become the gold standard for organizations who operate in America’s backcountry environments. Mathas actually takes this even further in his presentation, connecting this concept well with what is known as the “8th waste”—that of unused human creativity. Rapid change and technological advances are only going to accelerate.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

But in 1999, at the height of the Internet boom, I took a two-year leave of absence to serve as director of system architecture at Akamai Technologies, an MIT start-up located here in Cambridge. Make it a point to keep the lines of communication open, so that team members feel free to speak to you about day-to-day operations.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Operating in excess of that threshold will cause increased stress, lack of attention to detail and errant decisioning. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The more we use technology and outsourced thinking, we diminish our ability to think for ourselves. Lakhani (Harvard Business School Press, 2020) AI-centric organizations exhibit a new operating architecture, redefining how they create, capture, share, and deliver value. Complexity is in. Other people’s agenda becomes our narrative.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

The Intersection of Creativity and Regulatory Compliance In the 21st century, businesses are primarily driven by data-centric operations. These specialized operations require a unique combination of creative innovation and strict regulatory compliance. Creativity is typically bred in a more fluid and flexible environment.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 28, 2012

Bill Gates once remarked, “ My first stop on any time-travel expedition would be Bell Labs in December 1947 ,” That was the year Bell Labs invented the transistor—a tiny invention that makes possible the technology we have today. For creativity to flourish, it needs both freedom and structure.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

In recent years, many industries have been disrupted by technological change. Stakeholders and shareholders alike expect businesses to make a positive impact on the big challenges our planet faces, such as climate change, redistribution of wealth, and more equitable ways of operating and performing.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

This role is essential in today’s dynamic business environment, where change is constant, technology is disruptive, and strategic paradigm shifts are often necessary for survival and success. Strategically positioning an interim executive can significantly enhance operational effectiveness and corporate governance.

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Coaching Tip

MARCH 20, 2011

In studying creative people who are passionate about what they do , we can enhance our own creativity, and business savvy, even if we work in a completely different arena. Of course, it’s easier for most people to relate to musicians and other creative people work than to people who design furniture.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 23, 2023

One would assume that if the engines of innovation are working as the hype suggests, Schumpeter’s famous creative destruction would be happening at a rate seldom seen before. These datasets cover all of the businesses operating in the economy. “Corporate concentration (e.g., shares of the top 1% or top 0.1%

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Or should you consider a new emerging category of super elite boutiques that give you the best of both worlds, international reach, and creative, disruptive thinking? “I Her areas of expertise include talent operations and strategy, and C-suite executive recruitment, mainly but not exclusively in technology organizations.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Some fail for a host of strategic or operational shortcomings addressed in any decent business school course. Navigating the unexpected has become a critical skill — and beyond biotech, these 9 tips will certainly help anyone who's pursuing a creative endeavor in any field. His firm, Rose Ventures, Inc.,

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Many corporate HR teams are operating in a legacy model, bogged down with hiring downstream talent and struggling to quickly and efficiently source top-shelf talent. You can get ahead of showstoppers by creatively enhancing your offer by focusing on the entirety of the total rewards package and thinking beyond just salary and benefits.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Unlocking the full potential of your marketing operations requires a precise blend of strategy, technology, and insight. Assessing Your Current Marketing Ecosystem In the pursuit of peak efficiency, the first step is a thorough assessment of your marketing operations.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Your business now operates as part of a global digital eco-system where leveling the playing field has become a digital impossibility. Stop thinking about managing the risk of technology, tools, and process improvement. Start thinking about opportunities based on insights, customers, markets, and business models.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 29, 2014

The work routines employed by many of these leaders leave them operating more in a reactive, instead of reflective mode, so spending any time on pondering the long-view can seem almost like a luxury.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These companies have placed themselves far behind the technology curve because tenured managers hire employees with obsolete skill sets and together they create mediocre solutions. Reward talent, innovation, loyalty, attitude, creativity, work ethic, contribution, and leadership ability…not tenure.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As businesses navigate the complexities of 2025—including technological advancements, shifting workforce demographics, and global market fluctuations—embracing inclusive leadership is essential. It’s about cultivating a diverse pool of talent that reflects the world we operate in and the clients we serve.”

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

A well-crafted strategy is crucial in today’s rapidly evolving business environment, shaped by technological advancements, shifting market demands, and intense competition. They need to build strong relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, all while understanding the intricacies of business operations.

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Mark Sanborn

MARCH 15, 2025

His leadership has revolutionized the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of graphics processing and artificial intelligence. Under his leadership, NVIDIA hasnt just adapted to trends but created themtransforming the way we interact with technology. Operations : Operational efficiency can always be improved.

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