N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

N2Growth recognizes that a leadership role dedicated to compliance is fundamental to success in any high-performing organization. Understanding the Impact of Compliance Compliance steers organizations toward greater accountability, minimizing legal vulnerabilities and protecting reputations.

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Leading in Context

MAY 26, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leaders create fear-free work environments, which are foundational in building and maintaining ethical culture and protecting reputation and ethical brand value.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Overcoming an Outdated Leadership Brand. You’ve worked hard to build your leadership brand, but the negative perceptions linger. You can improve your reputation and your leadership brand with this proactive approach. What is a leadership brand? Define your aspirational leadership brand.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Although their missions and objectives differ significantly from the for-profit sector, the challenge of securing exceptional leadership is no less demandingindeed, it can be more complex. A core consideration is the emphasis on mission-driven leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 27, 2025

You dont build a solid reputation as a great teammate, by being the fun guy at happy hour, or replying with Sounds good to every email. In our leadership development programs, we talk about being interested and interesting. Want to build a reputation for reliability? The truth is some truly turned out to be. Offer a hand.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 14, 2020

Remember the Milgram experiments you studied in your Leadership and Accountability class. Consider how frequently the tabloids are filled with stories about some self-entitled person shouting at someone those six words that can quickly ruin a reputation: “Don’t you know who I am?”

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 15, 2017

People justify their judgement once they tag you with a reputation. Character is more important than reputation. You have one: Reputation is the way people… Continue reading → But leaders ignore the latter to their peril.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. This can result in longevity, higher job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better overall performance in finance leadership roles.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The impact of a proficient Chief Revenue Officer extends beyond financial metrics; it influences customer relationships, brand reputation, and employee engagement. Thorough Candidate Evaluation: Beyond resumes, the process involves in-depth interviews, leadership assessments, and reference checks to evaluate candidates comprehensively.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Customer satisfaction occurs when a companies products and services live up to brand promise thereby improving reputational value and trust. In the war for talent, a company’s reputation and actions become more important to job seekers. The post Building Trust: A Leadership Imperative appeared first on Lead Change.

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Leading in Context

JULY 1, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton Connect Magazine invited me to weigh in on why ethical brand reputation is so important and how brands can build and foster stronger images.­ In this article I share practical advice on protecting ethical brands and five top leadership trends I see unfolding in 2020.

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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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

Many would say if you’re in the leadership business, you’re also in the business of dealing with adversity. After all, leadership means facing challenges head-on. Instead of beating yourself up or giving in, it is critical you develop the ability to learn from setbacks. ” Thoughts?

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2021. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. Edward Newton. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Sucher and Shalene Gupta.

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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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Lead Change Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Leadership can come in a moment when you need it. If you Google leadership resources, you will find 807,000,000 results. Narrow your search by focusing on one leadership element, but you will still find a large number. Now that you know you are a leader, what is at the core of your leadership? A mentor you have gained.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Many people believe that exceptional leadership is defined by strategic thinking, charisma, or decision-making skills. Character often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves because it’s not as flashy as other leadership traits. However, character is the key to unlocking true leadership potential.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

T HE LEADERSHIP KILLER is in all of us, all of the time, just waiting to strike. In The Leadership Killer , Bill Treasurer and Captain John Havlik expose the leadership Killer. It has killed more leaders than any other leadership flaw. It has killed more leaders than any other leadership flaw. It’s our choice.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. This leader steers the adoption of advanced platforms and analytics and influences product development, supply chain optimization, and customer experience enhancement.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 22, 2018

Recently as I prepared for delivering a Leading Through Change programme I thought I would research the different leadership models that exist. In essence, they forget that the leader is an integral part of the situation and that a leadership style is not something you can simply adopt. It must be something that comes from within.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Nonprofits Effective leadership is vital for the success and sustainability of any organization – no less for nonprofit organizations. Strong leadership is invaluable to the success and impact of any organization, nonprofit or otherwise.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Since ethical reputation is a defining element in individual and organizational success, it is time that we consider ethical awareness as a key element of experience when selecting leaders for our businesses, community organizations, governments, and nations.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Character development for the most part doesn’t happen in some monastery with stone walls and dank cellars. Source: Leadership BS: Fixing Workplaces and Careers One Truth at a Time * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. It happens in the grind of everyday life.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Effective engineering leadership lies at the heart of a premier academic institutions ability to differentiate itself in a competitive market. Leadership marked by empathy, transparency, and the courage to navigate complex institutional challenges is what sets truly exceptional candidates apart.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Your leadership style is based upon myriad factors, but when distilled into a few essential elements, you’ll find three spheres: Presence, Interaction, and Contribution. Communication - how, when, and where you communicate is key to having a successful leadership style. No time to read? Stop it immediately in its tracks.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 6, 2020

They provide a unique window on the impact overly controlling, self-centered leadership styles can have on others: “Regarding the letter you sent, the heart of your servant is ill, when my lord said: Don’t you know how to read a letter? What are the enduring qualities of great leadership?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2013

By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Still, our stalemate provides an important leadership lesson. The checks and balances our founders developed created a firewall against passionate governing and called for cooperation to get things done. Leadership is difficult in a representative government.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

O NE OF THE MOST significant ways a leader can impact their business is through the quality of their hiring, yet this is rarely listed as a critical leadership competency and often overlooked. If these are not defined, you cannot hire to them, and your people cannot develop toward them. Review your hiring process.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Career Growth: How to Be More Creative as You Develop Your Team (Video). Leadership Support: How Do I Get More Executive Attention? In their book, Kathryn and Brenda share their career advice for woman leaders…and here are a few: 1. You need a vision, strategies, and a plan. . Ask yourself, what do you want to be known for? .

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Sadly, the enemies of trustworthy leadership come from within; within each one of us. Because these enemies are so crafty, you must be on guard to constantly protect and nurture the most prized possession of your leadership – trust. The Five Enemies of Trustworthy Leadership. What are the enemies of trust?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

A S A PROFESSOR, an entrepreneur, the president of Stanford University, and now the Chairman of the Board of Alphabet (Google’s Parent company) and Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars, John Hennessy has had a lot of leadership experience. Leadership as Service. Leading Matters is about the journey. Authenticity and Trust.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Their leadership ensures the organization is ready to meet challenges and thrive. A CEO who champions transparency, teamwork, and trust can build an environment where people feel valued and motivated, while one who fosters rivalry, secrecy, or fear can damage the company’s reputation and make it harder to attract and keep great talent.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 4, 2014

Spend more time developing others than anything else – Many people get this early on, but lose it as they get bigger jobs. Yes, you need a strong brand and reputation within your own company but don’t stop there. Invest in your peers as deeply as you invest down and up the hierarchy. Someone still will miss the point.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. But time has not diminished the importance of integrity as a leadership trait. Why is integrity such an important leadership trait? The following is a guest piece by Terri Williams. It should go without saying but bears repeating: Be honest, and treat people well.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

N2Growth, as a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, recognizes the transformative influence a skilled Commercial Leader can wieldone who interlaces strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-centric leadership into a cohesive path toward profitability and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

They adeptly maneuver through the intricate realm of analytics, marketing trends, customer needs, and product development, steering their organizations toward long-term financial growth. Recruiting a Chief Revenue Officer requires a deep understanding of market trends, revenue strategies, and leadership dynamics.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 9, 2021

They call it the CEO test because the intensity and consequences of these challenges grow as you move into higher levels of leadership. They believe that “to succeed in a leadership role, you have to achieve a certain threshold level of proficiency in each of the skills” highlighted in these seven tests.

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