Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

New technologies, shifting regulations, and a heightened focus on biotechnology and pharmaceuticals meant that professionals needed to stay ahead of the curve. Suddenly, my heart—both metaphorically and literally—was in crisis. We expanded our reach, developed new programs, and continued to evolve alongside the industry we served.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. So, whenever a leader or an organization adopts any new strategy, technology platform, methodology or approach, that adoption has to be driven by both a need and with leadership clarity. Follow me on Twitter @SkippersBiz. Photo by Ted Etyan and edited by N2Growth.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 25, 2019

They point to shiny startups and the seemingly unstoppable progress of technology, and proclaim that our age is on track to solve all problems and cure all ills. Instead, I would argue that we live in the age of innovation crisis. What crisis, you may ask? A crisis of imagination, a crisis of ambition, a crisis of vision.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, characterized by ongoing technological advancements and unpredictable market dynamics, the role of interim executives is undeniably crucial. Another notable trait is exemplary crisis management skills.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Employees want to see those in leadership positions show calm under pressure, where moments of crisis or stress are met with more openness and creativity; where they can show different ways of handling and solving a problem - showing that theres another way forward, even when others cant see it.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Welcome to the July 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Jane Perdue of The Jane Group provided How to develop deep diversity with 9 learning styles. Technology is proving to be a powerful enabler to bringing people together from around the globe. Stewardship is about using what you have in service to others.”

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 7, 2020

Welcome to the April 2020 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. Crisis Leadership. Development. Communication. Choose Wisely.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Having a CFO with a “head in the cloud” might be a good thing if we’re talking about cloud computing, cognitive technologies, and AI that has significantly influenced this role. Even though many are still behind the curve, there has been a considerable technological evolution of finance function.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastery over various aspects of the business—from product development to supply chain management —is essential for this leader to facilitate smooth operations and establish a foundation for sustained success. While CEOs often focus on overarching goals and external relationships, the COO bridges the gap between strategic intent and execution.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Interim executives are experienced professionals who can step in to fill a sudden leadership gap, manage a crisis, guide a merger, or spearhead a new initiative. The Impact of Interim Management on Business Continuity In a rapidly evolving business landscape shaped by technology and market shifts, interim executives provide crucial stability.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

In MHO, when it comes to leadership development, the Center for Creative Leadership is second to none. Innovation is important in any profession, and leadership development is no exception. Big idea #2: Make leadership development more accessible and affordable. Big idea #4: Nonprofit leadership development.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

For example, CEOs who drive a culture of innovation often see significant returns on research and development, leading to notable economic growth. The Role in Risk Management and Crisis Response When assessing the CEO’s role, it’s vital to recognize their role in risk management and crisis response.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Welcome to the November Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, customer service, development, engagement, and more. Development. It‘s your job to help your employees to develop and to improve. Communication.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

Make wellbeing part of career development conversations. Gallup found that “almost all forms of social time boost mood, but technological remote forms such as texting and social media have thresholds—mood drops after moderate amounts. Upskill managers to move from boss to coach. Social time builds friendships.

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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

JUNE 12, 2024

Today, the CCO oversees various aspects of business operations, such as strategy development, customer relationship management, product development, and crisis management. The Chief Commercial Officer ensures a company’s profitability by maximizing its commercial strategy and driving business development.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything. Thanks for sharing Peter.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Research shows that repeated experiences of intriguing, constructive failure can help students (and our own children, and anyone else we lead) develop creativity and learn more deeply. Along the way, Shapiro offers a "pivot" framework for leaders in technology and beyond to stay flexible and agile. The result?

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Lead from Within

APRIL 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. These statistics underscore the critical need for innovative talent development strategies to successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of work.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2020

In a time of crisis, we need to know more. We can develop scenarios to “identify and test how and where the future and the present meet.” They are destined to last longer than a human lifetime, to adapt to changing tastes and technologies, to endure long into the future as symbols of faith and human imagination.”

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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. ?. and a development manager at Oracle Corp.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Why the Best Leaders Ask For Help In A Crisis by @LollyDaskal Lego CEO Niels Christiansen On Play During Covid-19 Pandemic via @TIME #Lego makes a hundred billion bricks a year. It’s Not Technology via @HarvardHBS. See more on Twitter. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 3, 2022

From WSFS’s Mark Turner , we saw the value of taking a step away from daily demands to appreciate the way technologies may be changing how we lead and our own timing for stepping down. From Progressive Corporation’s Tricia Griffith , we can see the benefit of more lateral and more inclusive leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Instead of beating yourself up or giving in, it is critical that you develop the ability to learn from setbacks. Turn setbacks into development opportunities by asking positive questions such as: What are the positives surrounding this situation? Don’t hide from the reality of the situation at hand. What can I learn from it?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2021

Apart from exploring the map, conducting diplomatic and warfare activities, the player has to build cities and make improvements, manage people and resources, develop technologies, and build an army inclusive of defense systems. It helped me to learn to make a habit of evaluating the risks and always developing alternative scenarios.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This involves providing insights into AI’s potential and limitations, developing tailored strategies to manage these risks, and fostering a culture of ethical AI use. Establishing Ethical AI Frameworks to Mitigate Risks Developing and implementing ethical AI frameworks is crucial for mitigating risks.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

These seasoned professionals step into senior roles within an organization on a temporary basis, engaging in strategic decision-making, crisis management, turnaround schemes, or filling gaps due to sudden departures or absences of incumbent executives.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

If you are a regular reader of this blog and feel it has added value to your growth and development as a leader I would greatly appreciate your vote. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 9, 2013

What’s needed to overcome what I call the “leadership crisis,” is not new technology or massive staffing changes. What’s needed is a shift in focus towards recognizing, supporting and developing leaders who possess both a strong “inner-core” of character and conviction and “outer-core” of leadership capability.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

Leaders who rest on their laurels without making the effort to develop their skills will eventually be overtaken by those who view leadership as a professional skill to be developed and refined. If those three qualities are present, everything else can be developed.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] Here are "9 Signs That Your Next Company Cares About Its Employees." " [link] [link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words as well as sharing the link Donna. offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

One of my mentors once cautioned me about treating people as furniture saying that “individuals are not inantimate objects to simply be moved around and discarded, but that people require a constant investment of time and money to develop to their full potential.&# Don’t hype…stop complaining…fix the problem.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 29, 2020

Despite the status of the Covid-19 outbreak as the single biggest health and socio-economic crisis since the Second World War, it’s also hard to dispute the transformative power of coronavirus across the board. How Can Leaders Successfully Innovate in Their Companies.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Welcome to the December Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, motivation, productivity, and more. Eileen reveals those stills and provides tips on how to develop them. Development. Communication. Engagement.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’m a huge advocate of refining initiatives that allow any level of talent to be developed to the maximum potential. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. I’m just not a believer in attempting to label someone as a leader, and develop them as such when they are clearly not.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 25, 2013

While individual survey results vary, most researchers agree that we have an employee engagement crisis around the world. Low engagement is a crisis for companies as it is a drag to growth, profits and ultimately share price. Lord knows we need to pull out all the stops when it comes to engagement.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2018

It has always been true, but it is worth repeating: “ What will differentiate the winners from the losers won’t be technology or capital but leadership and a willingness to learn. ”. Don’t personalize every crisis. Determine first if the crisis was self-inflicted. “If Manage your fear until you can work a solution.

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