Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

This book empowers you to take the first step toward becoming the leader everyone aspires to work with by enhancing your leadership skills, boosting workplace productivity, and mastering innovative conflict-management techniques. Conquering Crisis : Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them by Admiral William H.

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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. The current crisis requires us all to think and act differently.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Nobody likes conflict—or crisis—or change—especially in the workplace—or as we’re facing today in our lives. But what if you could reframe your thinking and utilize the conflict, crisis, and change to start seeing possibility, collaboration, and innovation? That doesn’t mean it should, or can, be avoided.

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Like The Illusion of Innovation by Elliott Parker, they will get you thinking in new ways and set you up for the others. Mindshift : Ignite Change, Inspire Action, and Innovate for a Better Tomorrow by Brian Solis - (October 2024) Every company needs leaders who can spot and seize on opportunities at a moments notice. The result?

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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. Indeed, and as we heard at the World Economic Forum, the risks that the environmental-crisis poses to business have moved from ‘potentially problematic’ to ‘potentially catastrophic’.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Interim Management in Uncertain Times Over the years, the role of interim executives has transformed from temporary fill-ins to strategic agents of change and innovation, especially in times of uncertainty. Interim management provides stability, innovation, and insightful direction to businesses in need.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Suddenly, my heart—both metaphorically and literally—was in crisis. Whether you’re starting a business, dealing with a health crisis, or facing the loss of a partner, know that you have the power to overcome. I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that introduced a new level of uncertainty into my life.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Resilience goes beyond crisis management; it’s about anticipating change and transforming potential disruptions into opportunities for innovation and growth. We prioritize candidates who demonstrate operational insight, innovation, and the ability to lead through challenging scenarios.

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General Leadership

JULY 18, 2014

“Mindless habitual behavior is the enemy of innovation.”. It also immediately sent technicians and scientists into a full-fledged search for innovative solutions to this unexpected life-threatening situation. Curator Posts Adversity Apollo 13 Best Crisis Difficult failure Gene Kranz john michel Lesson leverage Option'

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Lead from Within

JUNE 2, 2020

Being a leader always comes with enormous responsibility, but being a leader in crisis adds significance and depth to that responsibility. One successful approach is to focus on the things people look to their leader to provide in a time of crisis. If you normally speak to your people once a month, do it weekly during a crisis.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

We are witnessing the creation of an entirely new paradigm, a fierce wave of technological innovation boosting generations of new businesses and business leaders. The pace of technological applications and innovations has increased significantly in recent years. Innovation is doing new things.” – Theodore Levitt.

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Lead from Within

MAY 28, 2020

Every crisis, large or small, influences the way we lead because it causes us to stop, recalibrate, and innovate. A global crisis of the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic brings wide-ranging changes—changes that not only affect a single organization or industry or nation but that cause us to rebuild the way we think about leadership.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 6, 2020

They were each asked: What is your advice for leaders facing a crisis? And innovate, innovate, innovate. Greenleaf's words about foresight are very much true during these challenging times, as they were before and during the 2008 crisis. Perhaps together though, we may develop great solutions. Want to help?

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Lead from Within

APRIL 7, 2020

In times of crisis, when everyone is anxious and uncertain about the future, it’s understandably hard for people to stay on track. Ask yourself, “As a leader, who am I going to be in this time of crisis?” Model good self-care habits for them and encourage discussion of innovative ways to stay healthy. and lead by example.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Crisis Management Innovation Leadership Success Talent Management Board Diversity diversity in the workplace executive diversity hiring for diversity Mike Myatt N2growth workplace diversity' In today’s column I’ll share with you the top 10 reasons why diversity is good for the boardroom.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2020

Knowing how to coach your team by asking questions is never more important than when you’re leading them through a time of crisis. Additional Reading you might enjoy: H ow Great Leadership is Generated in Significant Crisis. The One Aspect Of Crisis Management That No One Talks About. 1 N A T I O N A L B E S T S E L L E R.

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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. But what’s the relationship between leadership and innovation and why exactly should you care?

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Leading Blog

MAY 8, 2020

C OVID19 is a health crisis; an economic crisis; a social crisis; a political crisis; and a geopolitical crisis. It is a crisis dominated by unknowns and huge downsides. It is an existential crisis — life or death. Inner Peace does not come easily. It requires the daily use of practices.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Rather than chasing flashy innovations, Mulally streamlined Fords operations, introduced the transformative One Ford plan, and unified the company under a shared vision. His leadership not only steered Ford away from bankruptcy during the 2008 financial crisis but also positioned it as the only major U.S.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

R EMAINING clam in moments of urgency when things are coming apart at the seams is the subject of Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis by John Baldoni. When it comes to dealing with change and crisis, grace becomes evident in how we treat one another.” Good leaders do three things, writes Baldoni. Be intentional.

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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Most of the organizations I’m talking to and observing during the pandemic recognize the need to up their levels of innovation and agility. It’s a lot of things, actually, but one of the big ones is whether or not the organization has created a permission structure for innovation. What’s the difference between the two groups?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Indicators such as crisis management skills, communication style, and adaptability are equally crucial. This level of scrutiny aligns with the reality that modern compliance leaders must balance enforcing rules and enabling innovation. During the screening process, technical prowess is just one aspect of evaluation.

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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. They lead key initiatives, address skill gaps, and drive innovation. They have a talent for quickly understanding and navigating complex situations.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

But as the world emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, it has become clear that the pandemic’s economic and social tolls have disproportionately affected women. Women in the c-suite should leverage empathy and purpose to guide their organizations and teams through the remainder of this crisis. a decade ago.

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HR Digest

MARCH 11, 2025

Analysts warn of a potential funding crisis that could jeopardize NASAs leadership in space exploration and research. NASA job cuts threaten a legacy of innovation The NASA office shutdown has also fueled speculation about leadership changes, with Acting Administrator Petros tenure nearing its end. space policy remain uncertain.

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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. Every decision—big or small—creates a ripple effect across the company, impacting everything from employee motivation to customer satisfaction, competitiveness, and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 27, 2014

Communications Crisis Management Innovation Leadership Miscellaneous Operations & Strategy Success Brian Layer CEO N2Growth Final Four John Wooden Leadership Leadership and Basketball March Madness March Madness Leadership Lesson' Follow me on Twitter @brianlayer.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Brian Sooy of Lead Change Group offers Positive Communication Leads to a Culture of Innovation. Frank Sonnenberg of Frank Sonnenberg Online brings us 13 Ways to Destroy Creativity and Innovation. Do you encourage innovation? Here are 13 ways that people destroy creativity and innovation every day.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

George Steele and Paul Kircher on innovation: “Picture a man in charge of weapons for a medieval king. Source: The Crisis We Face: Automation and the Cold War * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. Source: The Prince Translated by Thomas G. Bergin (1947) II.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 31, 2024

However, with strategic actions and innovative approaches, leaders can turn things around. My approach includes thorough organizational assessments, equipping leaders with tools to foster a supportive and positive environment, and guiding the implementation of innovative morale-boosting practices.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

If you follow this blog, it is obvious to you that this impacts relationship, creativity and innovation, energy, and trust. Your organization’s ability to bounce back from a public health crisis, or any crisis, depends on how resilient your employees are.” Physical Wellbeing: You Have Energy to Get Things Done.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Interim executives are highly skilled and experienced individuals brought in at short notice to lead organizations during times of crisis, management transitions, or to spearhead major strategic initiatives. They provide rapid and effective leadership solutions during uncertain times and offer guidance to organizations.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 27, 2020

As we look beyond this immediate crisis to establish a new normal, how will you leverage this spirit of micro-innovation, problem-solving, and customer advocacy on your team? Join us for a free IDEA Inspiration Rally to unleash your team’s best ideas for a better, bolder future.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 8, 2020

Disruptions like the recent crisis also create opportunities. Disruptions like the recent crisis also create opportunities. As you move through these times and establish a new cadence, you don’t want to lose all this innovation and insight. Your team gets scrappy. Your team gets scrappy.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 25, 2021

With the current crisis we are in, so much seems to be rapidly changing, with new information daily causing anxiety. Now, more than ever, there is a strong need to remain relevant and innovative within your career. Now, more than ever, there is a strong need to remain relevant and innovative within your career.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

Often leaders are described by action words such as “results-oriented, innovative, driven and visionary”. Responsive leaders may employ these and other techniques, skills and actions all in service to a deep understanding and appreciation that the people within the organization underpin the organization in both triumph and crisis.

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