Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Welcome to the September edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! For this month’s edition, I asked an all-star cadre of leadership development bloggers, authors, and consultants to submit an answer to the following question: “We all know that individual development plans (IDPs) need to be tailored for each leader.

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Leadership Development Development Planning Leadership 283

Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 18, 2012

It was published shortly before the stock market crash which preceded the Great Depression. In a public newspaper column Drucker predicted a rosy future and a bull market. That must have been difficult for him and it was the last time he attempted to predict the stock market. He actually called leadership a “marketing job.”

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Drucker Marketing Leadership Short-term 279

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

From orchestrating integrated sales and marketing strategies to nurturing high-value customer relationships, this role extends well beyond traditional oversight of revenue goals. These proficiencies enable clear, data-driven insights into shifting consumer demands and evolving market conditions.

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Long-term Short-term Execution Loyalty 195

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. These efforts enable students to develop problem-solving prowess, entrepreneurial thinking, and adaptability.

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Engineering Diversity Due Diligence Education 195

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. For example, CEOs who drive a culture of innovation often see significant returns on research and development, leading to notable economic growth.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Once the novelty fades, you risk cruising on autopilot, and thats where your personal development stalls. This will not only keep you engaged but also boost your market value. Do Your Market Research: Find out what peers in your role are earning. Remember when you started and everything was new? Take action: 1. Take action: 1.

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Short-term Micromanagement Webinar Self-aware 195

Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

Yet the cost of poor hiring is considerable, not just in terms of hiring unsuitable candidates (time, money, reputation, impact on colleagues) but also in terms of the damage poor hiring processes can have on your organization. If these are not defined, you cannot hire to them, and your people cannot develop toward them.

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Process Tips Short-term Reputation 325

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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Finance Execution Leadership Long-term 418

Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Its market cap is over $2 trillion. In 2014, when the company’s market capitalization was $380 billion, this Microsoft veteran took over as CEO. By 2019, Microsoft’s market capitalization edged past the $1 trillion mark, making it the world’s most valuable company. By 2023, its market cap reached $2.5

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Innovation Engineering Incubator Bottom-up 422

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

More than just “going green”—this position strategically positions the company to thrive in a market where sustainability is a competitive edge. This holistic approach aligns with the company’s social responsibility and enhances its reputation among stakeholders, investors, and customers.

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Supply Chain Reputation Long-term Trends 221

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.

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Blog Brand Reputation Crisis Management 415

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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Blog Leadership Depreciation Brand 366

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Nothing can claim more tainted professional reputations, destroyed friendships, and polluted corporate cultures than gossip. As a leader it is incumbent upon you to do the right thing, which is to protect your reputation and those that you work with. The old saying “it is what it is” is only true until you decide to make a difference.

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Blog Reputation Participative Brand 419

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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Blog Brand Depreciation Consultative 413

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. Listen to those that confront you, challenge you, stretch you, and develop you. Take a moment and reflect back on any great leader that comes to mind…you’ll find that they are very adept at reading between the lines.

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Blog Brand Consultative Media 420

N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

One of their primary responsibilities is to develop and execute effective procurement strategies that align with the organization’s overall business objectives. This requires a thorough understanding of market dynamics, supplier capabilities, and emerging industry trends.

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Chief Procurement Officer CPO Supply Chain Compliance 243

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted. Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. Would love to teach my staff this lesson with your permission.

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Blog Leadership Loyalty Self-aware 412

N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

This advanced recruitment methodology involves thoroughly evaluating the market, analyzing the company’s leadership needs, and assessing potential candidates meticulously. These changes reflect shifting corporate needs and have cemented the role of executive search in developing effective leadership.

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Execution Objective Globalization Industry 335

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In the years that have passed, we’ve continued to expand and refine the list by looking for CHROs able to innovate and outperform their peers regardless of current market dynamics in play at the time. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?.

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Human Resources Globalization Resources Diversity 476

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If you don’t market your accomplishments, no one will notice, and you will fade into obscurity. Accomplishments - build up a reputation of someone who gets s**t done. Promotion - you have to promote yourself - all the great leaders take advantage of communicating their wins without sounding like they’re bragging.

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Leadership Styles Development Power Leadership 195

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

How many times have you witnessed someone holding-out for a higher price, better valuation, evolving markets, technology advances, or any number of other circumstances that either never transpire, or by the time they do, the opportunistic advantage had disappeared? I always appreciate your kind words. pastortom2022 Great post Mike.

Blog 418

Blog Leadership Self-aware Crisis 418

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Today, the CCO oversees various aspects of business operations, such as strategy development, customer relationship management, product development, and crisis management. The Chief Commercial Officer ensures a company’s profitability by maximizing its commercial strategy and driving business development.

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CRM Crisis Management Crisis Trends 221

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As a trusted advisor and expert in leadership development, I have witnessed first-hand how these services have transformed organizations into powerhouses of success. By encouraging individuals to develop their skills and challenge the status quo continuously, organizations can stay ahead of the curve and seize growth opportunities.

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Consultative Succession Executive Coaching Long-term 412

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A skilled CRO brings deep industry knowledge, enabling them to navigate complex revenue models and adapt to market shifts expertly. By managing the uncertainties of a fluctuating market, an experienced CRO guides the organization toward its financial goals. In this role, industry experience isn’t just a bonus—it’s a crucial asset.

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Strategy Diversity Industry Tools 391

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you believe you possess a fully developed competency in a section give yourself 10 points. They understand the need for talent and are effective at recruiting, deployment, development and retention of tier-one talent. If you possess no competency whatsoever give yourself 0 points. Section IV: Tactics. Section IX: Team Building.

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Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 366

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 2, 2019

Guest post from Alexandra Levit: As a futurist, it’s my job to track the evolution of the 21st century organization, and as of late we’ve come upon new challenges in reputation management, intellectual property, and digital transformation and disruption. Your challenge as a leader? However, most overlook how a company gets from here to there.

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Reputation Technology Review Consultative 240

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This trend highlights the shift towards shorter CEO tenures in large corporations, as companies seek leaders who can quickly adapt to changing market dynamics and drive growth. Long-serving CEOs may develop strong relationships with board members over time, which can lead to a lack of independent oversight.

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Execution Long-term Short-term Trends 397

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Jack Welch the former head of GE built a reputation as one of the great chief executives of this era. I believe great leaders will mentor and coach subordinates for the purpose of identifying and developing other great leaders.

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Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 382

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Take a sincere interest in the success of others, work on your likability factor, become adept at gaining commitment, develop your authority and control, and have access to things of value or scarcity and your influence with others will increase. Bottom line…Don’t manipulate for personal gain, rather facilitate for mutual benefit.

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Influence Blog How To Brand 375

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. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] the company is not leveraging its true talent base. Thanks for stopping by Drew.

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Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 419

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

It’s as if such an act would tarnish their reputation forever by making them appear weak. Should the traits mentioned above be more formally cultivated in leadership development programs? Despite this, many in the leadership profession work very hard at maintaining that carefully crafted cool facade. What do you think?

Blog 419

Blog Leadership Brand Reputation 419

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] Here are "9 Signs That Your Next Company Cares About Its Employees." " [link] [link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words as well as sharing the link Donna. offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org.

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Environment Blog Due Diligence Brand 419

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If your business’s reputation has been struggling recently for whatever reason, now is the time to do something about that. We’re going to talk today about some of the ways in which that has to happen, so read on to find out how to boost your business’s struggling reputation. Instead, it’s time for action to be taken.

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Reputation How To Brand Price 97

Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Managers in particular play an important “sense-making” role in times of change, helping employees understand new developments in the organization and their implications for teams and job responsibilities. A single voice can undermine a company’s reputation. To take a line from the X Files, “ the future is out there.”

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Reputation Chief Executive Officer Globalization Motivation 269

N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

Sales and marketing positions appear to provide broader sector hunting grounds, but reality can be different, and there are still many constraints. A reputable firm like N2Growth will make all the difference. It’s likely your organization has access to mature development and talent tools to support your new best friend.

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Execution Company Charisma Constraint 397

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

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Blog 419

Blog Leadership Brand Depreciation 419

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

They bridge the gap between different departments, such as sales, marketing, and customer service, ensuring a harmonized approach toward fulfilling revenue objectives. They must also showcase a combined knowledge of sales, marketing, and customer relations, understanding the importance of synergy between these areas in driving revenue growth.

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