Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As an executive coach, my role is to help leaders understand and address the risks associated with AI integration. This involves providing insights into AI’s potential and limitations, developing tailored strategies to manage these risks, and fostering a culture of ethical AI use.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastery over various aspects of the business—from product development to supply chain management —is essential for this leader to facilitate smooth operations and establish a foundation for sustained success. Their leadership fosters an environment where challenges are turned into opportunities for growth.

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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

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Regular board evaluations and leadership assessments provide valuable insights into the board’s dynamics, functioning, and overall effectiveness. By conducting these assessments regularly, organizations can gain a deeper understanding of their board’s capabilities and identify areas for development and improvement.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

At N2Growth, our executive search and leadership development expertise positions us as a valuable partner in structuring your board for optimum effectiveness. Fostering Continuous Evaluation and Development Regular performance evaluations and constructive feedback foster board member growth and effectiveness.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

Their role is not just to react to security threats but to proactively develop security frameworks that can align with the company’s business objectives. This will require them to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, deploy advanced technologies to identify and mitigate risks, and maintain a constant readiness for audits.

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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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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Leaders followers, and context form a system of leadership. More than ever,” writes Kellerman, “it is better—better in practice and better in theory—to focus less on the leader and more on the leadership system.” We diminish our capacity to lead when we don’t consider all aspects of leadership. Hard Times is about context.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

CFOs must interpret complex data, uncover growth opportunities, and anticipate financial risks to make informed decisions. Advanced leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills are vital for navigating financial negotiations, driving profitability, and managing regulatory complexities.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Policy & controls development with implementation. Managing enterprise risk tolerance. Human resource leadership. Audit management & support. Data storage. Business Continuity (BC). Cloud enabled solutions – SaaS, IaaS, PaaS. Communicating to executives and board members.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

My approach to these placements comprised a thorough analysis of its evolutionary road from a traditional finance function to a strategic, tech-savvy, global leadership finance position that has a pivotal role in C-level management. .

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Their leadership ensures the organization is ready to meet challenges and thrive. Their leadership style, strategic choices, and personal behavior set the tone for the company culture, influencing whether the work environment is invigorating or demoralizing. Conversely, a CEO’s approach can also have a detrimental impact.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Partnering with N2Growth enhances an organization’s ability to manage risks and drive success by finding talent adept at leveraging advanced technologies like AI and data analytics for more precise risk management. Data analytics also revolutionizes risk management by turning insights into a strategic advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

The concept of resilience is evident across all levels of an organization, from its leadership to frontline employees, from strategic planning to risk management practices, ultimately enhancing the collective ability to navigate change and uncertainty. Focus also needs to be directed toward continuous learning and development.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Acknowledge You’re Not Perfect There are three impediments to effective leadership: The belief that you’re right, no matter what. It allows you to make a logical, forward-looking decision based on what’s likely to happen next—that and risk management are the big, relevant considerations.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They need to have a deep understanding of industry trends and a strategic mindset to anticipate and respond to emerging risks. Strong strategic leadership skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate teams, are also crucial in navigating the complexities of the insurance sector.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A succession plan can help to ensure that the organization’s mission, values, and goals are carried forward, even if the leadership changes. Additionally, a succession plan can help to mitigate the risks associated with the unexpected departure of a top leader, such as a sudden resignation or illness.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 28, 2011

I also believe that if HR is solely charged with the recruiting efforts for senior management and executive level positions you’ll end-up with a very weak management and leadership team. Rather in most instances, I believe HR should be a compliance, training and risk management function.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

There is friction between globalization and regional autonomy, a conflict between the desire for sustainability and the lure of rapid development, ongoing political uncertainties, and the ever-increasing impact of digital technology. Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Its phones were quickly viewed as antiquated and difficult to work with for developers. The loss of translation from leadership to implementation teams and across groups that have to collaborate can lead to costly implications. To establish this approach, a comprehensive inventory of processes must be developed.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer In the complex world of corporate leadership, a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) holds a pivotal role. Above all, risk management skills and sound business acumen are required to drive profitable growth and sustainable business expansion.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

You cannot separate leadership from decisioning, for like it or not, they are inexorably linked. Making sound decisions is a skill set that needs to be developed like any other. By developing a qualitative and quantitative filtering mechanism for your decisioning process you can make better decisions in a shorter period of time.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development Workplace Issues Is your company inadvertently pushing good people away? Are some of your best performers leaving? If so, “adverse selection” may be at work in your organization. Have you pinpointed all the ways you are driving diversity out of your enterprise?

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Leadership. Crisis Management: The Ultimate Test of a Leader. by John • September 12, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Strategy • 4 Comments. How is it possible for three months of crisis management ineptitude to occur in an organization the size of BP with a product as environmentally toxic as oil?

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Lead from Within

JULY 25, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand the remarkable impact a future-oriented mindset can have on a leader’s success. Moreover, by embracing new ideas, taking calculated risks, and challenging the status quo, they drive meaningful change and keep their organization at the forefront of the industry.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

In order for your enterprise to turn an idea into a monetizing and/or value creating event you should develop a strategic plan that attempts to measure the idea against the following 15 elements: 1. It should be developed as a solution to a problem or to exploit an opportunity. Be careful of high level, pie-in-the-sky projections.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 20, 2012

Guilmartin explains that “in situations where you think you know enough, pausing to wonder what you don’t know is a vital, even game-changing leadership skill.” Use rephrasing as a Twenty-First-Century risk management tool. Humility should fuel your curiosity and drive the need to pause. Be aware of your filters (and theirs).

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Strategy Driven

JULY 10, 2013

StrategyDriven is proud to announce the launch of a risk management resource forum; providing innovative thought leadership and collaboration opportunities to help leaders effectively address their most pressing operational risks. Complimentary Resource – Operational Risk Management.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Moreover, COOs are the gatekeepers of risk management, ensuring that all operations adhere to legal and regulatory standards. Here’s what sets an exceptional COO apart: Leadership Ability: Inspiring and guiding teams towards a shared vision. Strategic Thinking: Crafting and executing effective strategies to drive growth.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 21, 2011

Last year I met with Jim Goodnight, SAS Institute’s founder and CEO, to learn more about his leadership and SAS Institute’s culture. During our conversation it was evident that he is proud that SAS is developing software to solve problems in a broad range of fields. Education is another field he mentioned.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 30, 2017

It focuses on the cultural aspects of strategy, leadership, motivation orientation, risk management and change adaptability. Communications: This program institutes the needed mechanisms and devices required to improve the ways in which leadership and staff communicate within and throughout the organization.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

Many years later, French mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace developed Bayes’s idea into a powerful theory, which we now know as the Bayes Theorem. Bayes is relevant to modern leaders because it can help them develop an approach to uncertainty that is less deterministic and more probabilistic. Here is a simple explanation of it.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Financial Leadership: Finding the Right Talent for Your Organization Financial leadership requires finding the right talent for long-term success. The Impact of Effective Financial Leadership on Business Performance The influence of effective financial leadership on business performance is significant.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2018

Effectiveness in leadership is not about having all of the answers but not knowing and accessing the power of those you lead. That’s your spot of safety, where your internal risk manager allows you to play.” And hang up the cape. * * * Like us on Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * *.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

If your company’s long-term business plan requires the acquisition, or retention of the uber employee then your business not only has a risk management issue, but it is likely not scalable. Talent is clearly a plus as long as it is a value add and not a business requirement.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

If as a leader you don’t take the time to get to know your team members on a very personal basis you simply won’t build the trust necessary to successfully weather the seasons of leadership. How can we improve the risk management, governance, control, and reporting functions for this? to hit your objectives?

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of leadership, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Enhancing Risk Management: AI can assess risks more accurately and in real-time. Embracing innovative tools and technologies is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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