N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

If you really want to understand a leader’s perspective on the market, ask them about their competition. In the military we valued actionable intelligence, studied our enemy’s strengths and weaknesses, developed a battle plan around a solid strategy, and executed our tactical mission as if our lives depended on it - because they did.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Throw in complex organizations operating in complex markets, and you’ve really got to marvel at how it all comes together every day. Ken Rubin, an agile leadership visionary, has a fantastic analogy that I refer to often to explain the concept. They’re super talented developers, so why not have them coding?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals. They must possess strong analytical skills to assess financial risks, identify opportunities, and develop and implement effective financial strategies.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Godin is best known for his expertise in marketing and the Internet. For those interested in personal development, I also encourage you to read Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography – Franklin’s desire to better himself through self-education, study and moral discipline is well worth studying. Tribes by Seth Godin.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies. They understand the importance of developing their team’s skills and capabilities, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

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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. Once top talent is identified and hired, it is crucial to create an environment that fosters their growth and development.

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Decker Communication

MARCH 27, 2025

This seemingly small narrative intervention represents the intersection of two critical business imperatives: retaining top talent and developing leaders who can navigate uncertainty. Scientists who had been updating their rsums began discussing new research designs. A reframing had taken place.

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General Leadership

MARCH 5, 2014

Lori Mixson began her career in the political world as an aide to the infamous Congressman Charlie Wilson and is often referred to as “The Last Angel” of what was known as “Charlie’s Angels”. She has a cooking show in development & has recently written a children’s book.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 7, 2011

The issue that finally placed the theories purveyed by Collins squarely into my cross-hairs was a recent conversation I had with a very intelligent man who referenced Good To Great as if he was quoting scripture, and referred to Jim Collins as if he were the Almighty Himself – enough was finally enough….

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

David Sax, author of The Soul of an Entrepreneur , says that a startup myth has developed that has “increasingly defined what an entrepreneur was supposed to look like, how they behaved, and what they did. Then there are the social entrepreneurs where the donation is a marketing expense that drives growth.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

It refers to the ability of various systems and devices to exchange and interpret data, which is critical in ensuring that patient data can be shared across different healthcare providers and organizations. However, the complexity and fragmentation of the healthcare market made this a daunting task.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Understanding Coopetition and its Potential Benefits Coopetition refers to the simultaneous cooperation, collaboration, and competition between businesses or individuals. This concept has gained popularity, as evidenced by the recent agreement between Pfizer and BioNTech to work together to develop a COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

If you do, you have what I refer to as &# hero leader syndrome.&# Your role as a leader is to develop talent to the highest levels of independent and autonomous thinking and execution. Are you a “hero leader?&# Do you like to swoop-in and save the day?

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While it would be lovely to believe that everyone is well matched to their role and no skill goes to waste, the reality is that the labor market is riddled with the poor allocation of skills. The post When Skills Are Mismatched In The Labor Market first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Finding the right leaders in an industry that demands excellence, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of financial markets can drive success and stay ahead of the competition. In a constantly evolving industry, these leaders can quickly adjust their strategies and approaches to meet changing market conditions.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 23, 2014

I refer to this as a type of blindness because the leader fails to fully appreciate the risk he or she is facing and the consequences of not taking action.” Personal Development' And third is the failure to act on a known weakness or threat. Not all blindspots are created equal.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the often misunderstood value of influence… Let me be clear…when I mention influence I’m not referring to manipulation, elaborate schemes, or other forms of skulduggery. Influence is built upon making others successful : This is often times referred to as the law of reciprocity. Trust Matters….

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Leading Blog

APRIL 4, 2014

Just to be clear: I am not talking about conflict as it refers to disagreement over how to make a decision in which the facts point to a clear outcome, or personal disputes in which one or the other party feels slighted or bruised. Many company insiders have probably never met a customer face-to-face. Communication'

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

Fintech, as this sector is colloquially referred, focuses for the most part on disrupting the state of affairs induced by the use of technology. This kind of research does not directly result in marketable solutions. In the last decade, we have become risk averse to a degree that it is impeding innovation and development.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

AI need not be indistinguishable from human behavior, or capable of stimulating human reasoning—what is sometimes referred to as strong AI. We need only a computer system to perform tasks that were traditionally performed by human beings, in what is traditionally referred to as weak AI.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

All business (for profit or not) provide goods, services, or intellectual property/capital to a market (or markets) for some form of consideration. " All my best, Mark [link] mikemyatt Thanks Mark… I always appreciate your insights and references (especially Emerson – one of my favorites).

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 19, 2014

Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. to discuss what operational screenings and organizational development exams you need and when you need them. Visit our organizational development team to learn how cancer early detection improves your organization’s life cycle. By Damian “Skipper” Pitts. CHOLESTEROL.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

In fact, I hold Marshall in such high professional regard that he is one of only three other coaches that I’ll refer people to if I’m unable to meet their needs. Among the many things that make leadership more challenging today is the global market in which leaders must compete.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 9, 2017

Moore asserts that diversity does not just refer to racial, gender or international differences but also includes introvert and extrovert personality types. Moore sees a slow movement by companies to provide areas where introverts can retreat – Cain’s book refers to them as “restorative niches” – during the day to work thoughtfully.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By delving into the organization’s mission, culture, and values, the search firm can develop a comprehensive understanding of the type of leader needed to guide the organization toward its vision successfully. This consultation is the foundation for developing a customized search strategy tailored to the nonprofit’s requirements.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Rand Fishkin: Mr. Fishkin is the co-founder of Moz, the inbound marketing software company and Inbound.org, a community forum for inbound marketers. References : 1. A Review of Servant Leadership Attributes: Developing… (Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 2002). Sipe, James W. &

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2019

A BRAND properly conceived is more than a marketing activity. Creating an ironclad brand is not just the function of the marketing department. What is your asymmetrical, lopsided, disproportionate strength that far exceeds the rest of the market? It’s more than a logo. It’s more than a great ad. It must be big. Step 1: Orient.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Tasked with overseeing all revenue-related activities, this C-suite leader is responsible for bringing synergy among marketing, sales, and customer relationship channels. They optimize the revenue cycle beyond sales and marketing. A CRO’s meticulous strategies aim to maximize revenue and build lasting customer relationships.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

An athletic director is a strategic leader responsible for managing budgets, developing policies and procedures, and promoting a positive and inclusive athletic culture. This includes knowledge of sports management practices, NCAA regulations, and the ability to develop and execute effective athletic programs and initiatives.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Below are some of the key aspects you need to premise when developing your brand strategy or rebranding project. Implicit in this promise is also a marketing angle, a differential that separates one brand from another. This is relevant in every walk of life, including brand marketing and advertising. Consistency.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

Senior leadership refers to the experienced executives responsible for guiding a company’s strategic direction and ensuring it stays on track to achieve its goals. They can help them navigate the challenges of starting a business, from securing funding to building a team to developing a marketing strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 4, 2011

The constructs of this video compose a visual I developed more than 20 years ago, and the interesting thing is that it’s applicationally as sound today as it was back in 1988. As the video progresses, the orange horizontal line that cuts the image in half is what I refer to as the leadership line.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Why should the 8-year old, first generation, 88-person software development company in San Diego expect to have the same desired culture as the 48-year old, 3rd generation, 268-person manufacturing company in Rochester, NY? A friend and colleague of mine who was the President of a mid-market global firm told me flat out; he just didn’t care.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

They know the ins and outs of the business, and can help your organization traverse the landscape and develop new products or services that can help you increase your market share. These people are called subject matter experts (SME). Depending on the extent of the loss, the firm might lose its competitive advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As the industry becomes increasingly complex and more competitive, leaders must have a long-term vision and the ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives. The pool of individuals with the necessary expertise and experience is more limited than ever, making it an ever more competitive market.

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Modern Servant Leader

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Arthur DeMoulas: CEO of the 71 store New England grocery chain, Market Basket , Arthur DeMoulas is known for humility and service to employees and their families. References : 1. A Review of Servant Leadership Attributes: Developing… (Leadership and Organization Development Journal, 2002). Sipe, James W. &

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The subject of affiliate marketing continues to attract global attention as the internet space opens. Brands looking to grow their market reach and grow their profit margins also partner with bloggers and other online experts to push their products. What is Affiliate Marketing? SEO steps to affiliate marketing.

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