Leading Blog

JUNE 15, 2020

I F you are building a startup, you’ll find no shortage of people who are willing to give you advice, particularly when it comes to raising financing. For some entrepreneurs, raising financing can seem like a full time job, particularly in these trying times. Unfortunately, much of this advice is wrong. Well not, wrong exactly.

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Lead from Within

MAY 14, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I have witnessed firsthand how the presence of a toxic team member can have a ripple effect on an entire organization. Lets delve into the high price that toxicity can exact on a company’s finances and overall well-being. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Shamis: One of the most gratifying experiences in writing a leadership book is the introspection youallow yourself in the process. Today, I help (mostly) professional services firms — law, accounting, insurance, architecture, finance — attain growth, productivity, and profitability. Then, consider: External Development.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 9, 2019

Welcome to the July Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Ronni Hendel of Insight Out Leadership shared The Doing and Being of Difficult Conversations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This White Paper is excerpted and adapted from Ultra Leadership: Go Beyond Usual and Ordinary to Engage Others and Lead Real Change (Giuliano, Lioncrest, 2016). The problem is leadership on autopilot. In such an underperforming state, without leadership that can drive real change, organizations are trapped in a vicious cycle.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

“The modern CFO is not just a finance expert—they’re a strategic partner, playing a critical role in driving innovation, digital transformation, and growth. The best CFOs today are those who can bridge the gap between finance and technology, turning data into actionable insights that steer the company forward.”

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities help in guiding their teams toward a common goal. Their influence extends beyond sales and marketing departments to encompass customer service, product development, and, to some extent, operations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At N2Growth , we recognize the transformative impact that strategic leadership in this position can have. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted responsibilities of this executive role, the critical importance of strategic leadership, and how to effectively navigate the complexities of recruiting for this pivotal position.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Our firm specializes in identifying executive leaders who bring the right skills and resonate with a company’s ethos, fueling leadership effectiveness and sustainable growth in today’s competitive landscape. Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Even though many are still behind the curve, there has been a considerable technological evolution of finance function. With CFOs having to supervise their company’s digital activities and resolve issues outside the traditional finance function, the number of their direct reports is on the rise.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 24, 2019

After some lengthy interviews with each director and extensive desk research on the business finances, operations, and history, I introduced the notion to them last week that their business was grounded, barely standing still, and as far from a legacy company as they might get.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. Leadership capabilities are paramount, as the CDO must inspire and guide teams through transformative changes.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 26, 2020

They need to establish a dominant leadership to ensure growth and progress. A compromise on the leadership could mean a lack of motivation, loss of objectivity, and low work efficiency. You will notice a steady decline in finances, returns, and the amount of work you are getting from your clients.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The rapid development and widespread adoption of new technologies present both opportunities and challenges for leaders to manage. This heightened accountability holds great promise for industries such as healthcare, finance, and supply chains, fundamentally reshaping how businesses conduct their operations.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Evolving Landscape of Human Resources Leadership In this ever-changing business landscape, the role of human resources (HR) leadership continues to evolve and adapt to meet the demands of a dynamic workforce. Moreover, HR leaders must have a keen eye for emerging talent coupled with attracting and retaining top performers.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 13, 2011

To develop talent, you need to become intimate with your people; to know the essence of each individual. Talent development is not an event. Developing people simply must be a priority from the top down. Talent masters spend at least 25% of their time spotting and developing other leaders; at GE and P&G it’s closer to 40%).

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Ron Edmondson

APRIL 22, 2024

Every team needs some inexpensive ways to develop people on the team. That way even when finances are tight, development keeps going. When budgets are stretched, development often is pushed to the back burner or cut altogether from the budget. So, build into your system some inexpensive ways to develop people.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Posted in Leadership Development Subsequent to the mapping of the human genome, a project completed just over a decade ago, we have seen a number of human traits linked to heredity and one of the more recent is the quality of leadership. Leadership Development develop leaders leadership skills talent talent development'

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

We discovered through a rigorous analysis applying 70 years of Nobel-prize winning economics that Mobsters have leadership teams and structures that enable their success despite continuous efforts to disrupt them. Relentless offers five transformative leadership lessons that leadership training programs must incorporate and promote.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

It becomes particularly challenging for people working outside of any product development roles. If you work in finance, who uses that spreadsheet you create? Rather, it’s consumed by materials buyers, merchandisers, marketing and advertising teams, as well as the finance department — not to mention the fabricators of the shoes.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As the investor leader, you are becoming more familiar with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. . Certain functional leadership positions, and industry sectors, can be less strident on this question. If the position is operational, hire an operations manager and a finance head. .

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

Jayden,* a newly appointed supervisor, approached me with a question at the end of a leadership program. The same is true for your leadership career. Values are defined by self-leadership authors Andrew Bryant and Ana Kazan as “personal or shared enduring beliefs or ideals about what is good and desirable and what is not.”

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

N2Growth also strengthens leadership teams by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating diverse perspectives into strategic planning. In sectors like finance, healthcare, and energy, non-compliance can lead to significant fines and reputational damage, affecting growth and stability.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue,” he adds. And why the relationship that executives and leaders have with the sales organization is among the most important elements of growth leadership. The Growth Leader reveals how top executives create profitable growth through the intersection of strategy, leadership, and sales.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Leadership and executive coaching often delve into historical anecdotes to extract timeless lessons. A striking example comes from Dunn & Bradstreet’s past, where a simple bowler hat became a symbol of leadership challenges and employee relations. This post will examine such leadership wisdom.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Now, imagine if you could level up that title with a Masters in Executive Leadership. Fosters Networking Opportunities One of the coolest perks of this business leadership program is meeting new people. Encourages Innovation and Creativity Innovation and creativity get a big boost in the Masters in Executive Leadership program.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

While the concept of thought leadership is well established among individuals, it is less so among organizations, which is a gap a recent study from INSEAD attempts to plug. The researchers first gathered data on follower counts and company revenue to evaluate the link between opinion leadership and business success.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 19, 2023

While healthcare leadership is of significant importance, what does it really mean? Leadership in Healthcare Healthcare leadership is about working with the staff to deliver desired outcomes for the organization and patients. Leadership makes or breaks an organization. Let’s find out.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This role demands a strong grasp of how different elements work together, blending leadership strategies with technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion to achieve organizational success. Professional certifications in leadership, sales, or other related fields can also be beneficial.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Talent Trends: Emerging Leadership Skills for the Future The continual development of digital technology and automation in today’s corporate world demands a new paradigm in leadership. These traditional soft-skill qualities must now be enhanced with new hard skill sets to future-proof one’s leadership style.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Even worse, functional processes — finance, human resources, sales, etc. logistics, and finance. Assign a leader to this organization and establish a leadership team to support that person. finance, I.T., They result in information hoarding and lack of communication. This issue can become a major performance barrier.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MAY 17, 2020

Has the pandemic and shutdown changed the plan, outlook, and finances of your organization? Are you wanting to continue developing our leaders and teams, but aren’t sure how to navigate the changes, make good choices, and stretch your investments as far as you can? Would you like it to be easier to choose the best […].

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

L EADERSHIP development is a lifelong process. Great Leaders Have No Rules : Contrarian Leadership Principles to Transform Your Team and Business by Kevin Kruse (Rodale Books, 2019) Kevin Kruse debunks popular wisdom with ten contrarian principles for better, faster, easier leadership. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

B USINESS is not a discipline, but an endeavor made up of disciplines such as accounting, communications, economics, finance, leadership, management, marketing, operations, psychology, sociology, and strategy. perpetually exceed the cash receipts from the previous, smaller sales volume.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Policy & controls development with implementation. Human resource leadership. The new leader integrator for operational security is proactive with the following: Envisions security value horizontally – reaches out to other departments such as operations, finance, HR, sales and legal. Data storage.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Developing a Leadership Training Program for High Potentials: A Case Study. Given the number of baby boomers expected to retire between now and 2030 (the last group of baby boomers reach of the age of 65 in 2030, and, of course, some may choose to work past age 65) organizations need to prepare others to take over leadership roles.

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