N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This reality is only magnified by the growing leadership gap we are experiencing not just here in the United States, but globally. Seasoned leaders are retiring or exiting the workforce at a higher rate than almost ever before, and there are fewer and fewer millennials and gen Z employees interested in leadership roles.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2021

How do you tap into the grit and tenacity when you are exhausted? In this week’s Asking for a Friend I speak with World Class Ultra Triathlete, Kurt Madden, who is also CEO of The Collaborative, about leadership tenacity and grit. 2:47 How does grit and tenacity developed as a tri-athlete translate into your role as a leader?

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 10, 2022

What’s your most valuable leadership practice? At the start of our work together, we’ll ask leaders and managers around the world for their most valuable leadership practice. But What’s the MOST Valuable Leadership Practice? What’s the most valuable leadership practice? Then do it again the next day.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2022

During difficult times, what leadership values matter most? In fact, in our recent LinkedIn poll, 61% said “compassion” was most the most critical leadership value this year. In fact, in our recent LinkedIn poll, 61% said “compassion” was most the most critical leadership value this year. Compassion.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

5 Ways to Scale Your Leadership and Motivate Your Large Team. But, now your team is bigger and you need to scale your leadership. How do you scale your leadership, motivate your large team, and continue to get the results you need? How I Learned About Scaling Leadership the Hard Way.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. Our leadership and coaching solutions are trailblazing and underpinned by a robust philosophy driven by a core set of values.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2024 curated just for you. This goal is always connected with what we are called to do in the service of others. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. But what is it, exactly?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Certain principals cut across the lives of such leaders as they transcend traditional leadership roles and prioritize the well-being of the communities, economies, and global society they serve. As founder and CEO of Chobani, a top-selling yogurt company, he “operates on a simple fundamental principle, that we do well by doing good.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

To get better executive leadership support, ask for what you need. You have lots of great reasons to want better leadership support for your team. But what do you do if your senior leader is not showing up as often or as supportive as you would like? Is it appropriate to ask for this senior leadership support directly?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

The Importance of Leadership Excellence in Organizations Effective leadership is the driving force behind an organization’s success, helping to steer it toward its goals and navigate the complexities of the market. While experience and qualifications are important, they do not always guarantee success in a leadership role.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

E FFECTIVE leadership is an art. Leadership requires keeping several balls in the air at once. To be effective, they must not only earn the respect of their employees and communicate skillfully but also inspire team members to do their job effectively. They involve: 1. Positivity benefits both the leader and company.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

Your Favorite Leadership Blog Posts So Far This Year. One of the interesting parts of being regular leadership writers (we’ve been blogging here at Let’s Grow Leaders since 2012), is to see which of our leadership blog posts resonate the most with our readers and why. We would love to hear from you. Read more here.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Recently, a large study ranked empathy as the most important leadership skill in the workplace. With similar conviction, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, said, “Empathy makes you a better innovator.It’s a quality my wife helped me begin to learn when our son was born with severe disabilities. It is also for tough people in any field.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2020. Hyper-Learning : How to Adapt to the Speed of Change by Edward D. Professor Ed Hess believes that requires us to become Hyper-Learners: continuously learning, unlearning, and relearning at the speed of change. Society venerates experience.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Leadership is about hope. Many of the books listed below help us to do just that. When we get it right on the inside, we can do right on the outside. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

I N AN ESSAY published in 1908, Orison Swett Marden encourages leaders to give responsibility to their employees—to develop leaders at all levels. Responsibility is a great power developer. People who are never thrust into responsible positions never develop their real strength. Give power so that others may grow.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. Let’s take a look at the anatomy of character, how it establishes itself, and what leaders can do about it.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Strategic Advantage of Executive Leadership Team Evaluations & Assessments Executive leadership team evaluations provide a critical strategic advantage for organizations. Through a comprehensive evaluation process, executive leadership teams gain a better understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2021. Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Your Favorite Leadership Articles of the Year. Every year we take a really close look at our human-centered, practical leadership content that is resonating with you. These are your favorite leadership articles of 2021 based on views and shares. What leadership articles would you like us to write about more in the coming year?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

R YAN HAWK has interviewed hundreds of leaders on his podcast The Learning Leader Show. New lifestyles do. He has collected their wisdom in The Pursuit of Excellence: The Uncommon Behaviors of the World’s Most Productive Achievers. This is upsetting and hard. It must not be my passion.” That is not the right litmus test.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2024

I N THE HIGH-STAKES world of leadership, where every decision can be scrutinized and every failure magnified, the concept of vulnerability often takes on a negative connotation, especially among men, who are taught to equate emotional openness with weakness. This humility not only humanizes you it also strengthens the bonds within your team.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Organizations, particularly startups, require changes in executive leadership talent in the business lifecycle to capitalize on growth potential. NerdWallet is an example of when the rapidly growing company missed profitability targets and subsequently changed its leadership team. First, learning agility. Second, self-awareness.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

T HE context of leadership has changed. Rose Patten puts it this way in Intentional Leadership : “The spotlight on leadership has moved to how people lead in challenging and changing circumstances. Good leadership happens when someone, by intention, has a positive impact—whether through empathy, inspiration, or wisdom.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

The options senior leadership considers may be to sell it, give it a defined period to show or go, or take on the task of rehabilitation. Leadership may wonder whether this is essentially a culture problem or whether poor performance itself creates what looks like one. A common meaning is “how we do things around here.”

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2023

AskingForaFriend This fantastic question came in during one of our recent leadership development programs. Not modeling the way I can’t tell you how often someone in our leadership programs raises their hand and says, “This is fantastic! Why do you think this happened? What am I supposed to do with THAT?

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Leadership fears can significantly hinder an individual’s ability to lead effectively. As an executive coach, I help leaders transform their fears into strengths by creating a safe space for exploring anxieties and developing personalized strategies. Embracing a mindset of lifelong learning can counteract this fear.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2024 curated just for you. Simply maximizing shareholder value while not breaking the law is no longer a tenable approach, but we've never been so confused about what it means to do the right thing—and why it's so important. It's time to fight back.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Importance of CIO Leadership in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital leadership has emerged as a critical factor for success. As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2024 curated just for you. Because of unparalleled stress, burnout, disengagement, and continual distraction, employers are sitting on a treasure trove of potential but have, until Lead Boldly , lacked the keys to developing the mindset and skill set to unlock it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 12, 2021

Recently, I interviewed three human resources professionals from organizations where we partner to deliver long-term leadership development. Meet your experts: Jessica Schwaller, Senior Director of Associate Performance and Development at Kforce. Perhaps you make mistakes that sabotage your opportunity to transform results.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2021. The Five Graces of Life and Leadership by Gary Burnison. Five simple qualities that captures the essence of outstanding leadership today. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. With Amy Herman’s Fixed.,

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

How do they remain calm under pressure while still achieving extraordinary results? Whether managing a team or striving to become a more resilient leader, mental strength is the cornerstone of your leadership journey. Learn how to master self-regulation, especially in high-stress situations. 02:20] – What is Mental Toughness?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

In every forward-thinking organization, the need for thoughtful planning around key leadership roles is undeniable. This process allows organizations to be prepared for both expected and unexpected leadership changes by identifying and nurturing potential leaders who can step into critical roles when the time comes.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The business world is changing, and with it, the need for a new approach to leadership is growing. Today’s emerging leaders must develop a diverse set of skills to navigate an increasingly complex and fast-paced environment. Embrace Continuous Learning: Tomorrow’s leaders must embrace continuous learning.

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