N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Today, I will highlight some similarities in the insurance and finance industry and contrast them to Formula 1. Similarly, the insurance and finance industries are built on the promise of stability and security, playing a vital role in people’s lives and businesses.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 2021 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. Productivity. Development. Communication. Especially those with allergies.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

One emerging development is the role of the Chief Employee Experience Officer, a position that embodies the growing commitment to placing people at the core of corporate strategy. They also collaborate with colleagues in finance and operations to illustrate how improved retention reduces recruitment expenses and fosters team cohesion.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A well-rounded leader in this capacity must do more than keep the lights on digitally; they define the very contours of how the organization engages its customers, develops internal talent, and monetizes digital assets. The modern digital chief now wields a broader strategic lens, serving as a linchpin across the C-suite.

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Lead from Within

MAY 14, 2024

Lets delve into the high price that toxicity can exact on a company’s finances and overall well-being. Understanding the true cost of one bad apple is crucial for leaders striving to foster a healthy and productive work environment. The cycle of hiring and onboarding new employees can be a significant drain on company finances.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

By partnering with N2Growth to place their next commercial leader, organizations aiming to capitalize on these strategic opportunities benefit from expert guidance on leadership development, executive selection, and the nuanced facets that underpin high-performing commercial functions.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2011

There is an old saying in the software development world that states “usability drives adoptability&# which tends to lend support to my observations. Rather simplification makes for a more productive and efficient effort that is often more savvy than other more complex alternatives.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Regardless of what you do at work you probably know who buys the product or service your company makes. It becomes particularly challenging for people working outside of any product development roles. If you work in finance, who uses that spreadsheet you create? It’s a question most people never consider.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This includes a deep understanding of strategic workforce planning, the ability to foster a culture of collaboration and engagement, and the expertise to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the overall business goals.

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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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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Today, I help (mostly) professional services firms — law, accounting, insurance, architecture, finance — attain growth, productivity, and profitability. Remarkably, the most consistent area of incompetence pertains to developing leaders. Then, consider: External Development. People leave managers, not companies.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

The CFO candidate might get by with only a broad sector experience in manufacturing, finance, or technology. It is imperative to probe candidates into the delicate subtleties of your business, for instance, how return on capital is impacted by elements deep down in the production stage. Knowledge of the customer base .

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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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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Because the original idea is not likely the idea or product that will ultimately go to market, the VC wants to know how the founder came up with the idea. They like founders that “ have strong opinions but ones that are weakly held , that is, the ability to incorporate compelling market data and allow it to evolve your product thinking.”

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 29, 2010

A better way to break up your steps would be to have three segmented goals (with sub-goals) that build up to your main goal, ownership of the Z4: Finance – a. Develop a time/payment schedule to save. When are the Finance and Research steps complete? Initiate the finance process. What is the resale value?

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Career Advancement

JUNE 15, 2020

As a manager, take action now to make sure your organization maximizes the potential of all its people, helping them develop the most vital skills for their shifting roles and functions. The following are some of the key skills of the future workforce that employees across a broad range of organizations will need to develop.

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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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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

AUGUST 23, 2010

Efficiency and productivity are not found working at or even near capacity. Rather entering the productivity zone is found working at about 60% to 70% of capacity. Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Finance is the backbone of any business. As such, ensuring that your business’s finance department is up to par is important. Here are the top ways to enhance your company’s finance department: Implement Financial Software. Financial software help streamline many of the tasks performed by your finance department.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Not recognizing, developing, and rewarding talent is the fastest way I know of to drive talent out of your organization and directly into the hands of your competition. You see tenure is not synonymous with loyalty, but rather is more often a measure of compliance and survival. the company is not leveraging its true talent base. .&#

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2011

That being said, they also need to be actively engaged in catalyzing high impact sales, marketing, and business development activities with strategic and tactical partners outside the portfolio.

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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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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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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Revenue-based financing is an excellent option for companies with consistent and recurring revenues. It also removes many risks and regulations associated with equity or debt financing. The company secured a revenue-based financing solution to accelerate its development and expand its operations.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Responsibilities of a Chief Sustainability Officer Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive sustainability strategies that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles throughout the business. They aim to ensure that sustainability considerations are integrated from the earliest stages of product design.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

I need to become more productive. So here are my five tips for managing your energy levels so that you can become as productive as possible each and every day, and so get more done in less time. So often you are told to develop your weaknesses, but I really believe that if we can focus on what we love then we will get more done.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

I believe great leaders will mentor and coach subordinates for the purpose of identifying and developing other great leaders. While there is an element of truth in that statement if this is what you aspire to as a leader it constitutes a complete under-utilization of leadership responsibility.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 14, 2023

The widespread presence of soda, along with visual cues, product placement, and financial incentive (at the time, a soda cost less than the same size bottle of water) were all contributing to a culture of unhealthy nutrition and making it easier for our workforce to accept that drinking soda was the norm. It was served at our meetings.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

With technology reshaping the global business landscape, many companies will be pushed to fundamentally reconsider their ways of doing international business, diversifying into new product categories and adopting a “borderless” expansion model. Undoubtedly, this is putting added pressure on FinTech executives.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 29, 2014

And that’s turned out to be absolutely true, because the SaySay Boutique is a shining example of the kind of long-term small business success that happens not by the power of the product, but by the humanity, passion, faith and savvy of the person who owns and guides it. You can do it without outside financing.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Bottom line - toxic individuals kill productivity, and if allowed to run unchecked can have a much broader and deeper impact on an organization than one might think. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] A bad attitude isn’t something good leaders take lightly.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2024

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but managing the finances of a startup can be challenging. This article provides practical finance tips to help keep your startup on track, ensuring you have the financial foundation needed to grow and thrive.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Take stock of the progressive development plans and programs they’ve made available to the workforce. Shook has created the engine known for attracting, developing and retaining great talent who enjoy Accenture’s collaborative, innovative, and highly diverse culture. and a development manager at Oracle Corp.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 15, 2024

This article explores the various aspects of ACA compliance costs and their impact on small business finances. The financial burden of these direct costs can be tough to manage for small businesses with scarce resources, as they must allocate funds that could otherwise be used for growth and development.

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