N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

While they may excel individually, leadership requires a shift in focus from personal achievements to team success. Jean-Christophe Simon highlights, Testing leadership potential in low-risk environments, such as projects or small teams, can reveal whether an individual is ready for greater responsibilities.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Increasing Demand for Technological Expertise in COO Roles The demand for technological expertise in Chief Operating Officer or COO roles is snowballing as organizations recognize that success increasingly hinges on the intelligent use of technology.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Commercial Leadership Strategic leadership is the linchpin that aligns an organization’s vision with its operational execution. Leaders in these roles are not just administrators but visionaries who anticipate market shifts and guide their teams accordingly. Leadership qualities are paramount.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Interim executives can rapidly integrate into existing teams, provide immediate leadership, and drive strategic initiatives forward with minimal disruption. Working collaboratively with existing teams, they foster a culture of change that is both inclusive and performance-driven.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

During times of stress and change, when you most need a resourceful team, it’s easy to clampdown, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow your team down. In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.”

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2025

To correct this, they try to repurpose their existing operating systemdesigned for efficient, scaled executionto do something it was never designed to do: operate with a degree of inefficiency to create learning. Clayton Christensen wrote, The worst place to develop a new business model is from within your existing business model.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

As Polly Barnes, Operating Partner at EQT Ventures , notes, After their first big venture round, its no longer just about the meits about the we. Leaders who exhibit empathy and practice authentic leadership are more likely to build trust within their teams, fostering psychological safety, which is essential for innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

For example, an entrepreneur who excels in the startup phase may find that scaling operations globally requires a different skill set. For those at the helm, this means not only developing their own leadership capabilities but also recognizing when to bring in new talent to guide the company’s future.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Visionary Leadership: Exceptional executives have the foresight to anticipate industry shifts and envision how technology can transform business operations. Catalysts for Change: These executives excel at building high-performing teams and fostering a culture where innovation thrives.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

But one thing that has largely remained unchanged has been the approach to leadership development. Even though the world looks nothing like it did 30 years ago, organizations still cling to strategies and methodologies developed in the 20th century. In short, without vertical development, training dollars are wasted.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The problem is that most business executives, even high-performing ones, dont recognize the value of mental state like elite athletes do, so they dont develop skills and habits to get to that state consistently and effortlessly. His background is in organizational development, with a focus on leadership, strategy, and process optimization.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

Your Team's Mindset Is Your Greatest Asset Your greatest asset is not your people. Skills, experience, and knowledge matter, but they are useless if your team approaches their work with the wrong perspective. Develop the Mindset of Leaders, Not Managers Scaling your business requires leaders, not task managers.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding the Future of Executive Development The roles within senior leadership are evolving swiftly, and so too must the models in place to prepare future captains of industry. As industries continue to advance rapidly, executive development and leadership training have become increasingly important.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Team Building. Development. Communication. Access it here.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

This means fostering diverse teams, building networks that bridge silos, and nurturing cultures where collaboration is encouraged. When individuals feel connected to their teams, their leaders, and the broader organization, theyre more likely to stay and perform at their best. These teams are where the work gets done.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

They engage every level of the companyfrom executive teams to frontline staffguiding managers through complex issues, clarifying regulatory requirements, and championing a culture that prizes transparency. Moreover, positioning compliance as integral to day-to-day operations creates space for more informed decision-making.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Welcome to the June 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Here are seven questions your team wants answers before they can get on board.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Welcome to the October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. It’s time to put the “ning” back in development planning.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Engaged for a defined period, they lead specific initiatives, manage transitions, or stabilize operations during times of change. Fresh Perspectives and Innovation: Their external viewpoint allows them to offer unbiased insights and innovative solutions that internal teams might overlook due to established routines.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 4, 2021

N OT every problem can be solved with a team. But when a team is called for, it is important to get it right. Teams That Work by Scott Tannenbaum and Eduardo Salas is a comprehensive look at teams and the drivers of their effectiveness—long term. Where is your team on these five continuums? Capability.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

“Karin, our team is growing. ” “Leading was easy when our team was small, but now our team is growing. ” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?” How to Keep Leading Well as Your Team is Growing. Teach your team how to think. How do I lead well now?”

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Leading Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

W HEN A CEO first assumes their position or joins a new company, they’re often quick to make changes to the executive team, creating a group of trusted advisors who will drive their strategic agenda. Doing so requires CEOs to not only reinvent themselves and their organizations but also to rethink their executive teams.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

But it sucks to go to work every day when you know your team would rather be working for someone else. Plus, if your team doesn’t respect you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. So, how do you gain respect, when your team’s just not there? He gained the respect of his team.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This role is no longer confined to technical oversight or incremental operational improvements. A well-rounded leader in this capacity must do more than keep the lights on digitally; they define the very contours of how the organization engages its customers, develops internal talent, and monetizes digital assets.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

But it sucks to go to work every day when you know your team would rather be working for someone else. Plus, if your team doesn’t like you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. So, how do you gain respect, when your team’s just not there? He gained the respect of his team.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

A team is a small number of people who are committed to working together to achieve the desired goal. Teams, like personal relationships, go through stages. Teams don’t become great performers overnight. It takes time to develop trust, learn to collaborate, and understand each other’s thinking styles and behavior patterns.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

At the heart of every successful business enterprise is the unmistakable influence of a Chief Operating Officer– they oversee daily operations, improve processes, and promote innovation and transformation. The COO’s influence extends far beyond mere operational management.

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Leaders who possess strong business acumen capacity do not just respond to the present; they anticipate the future, aligning their teams and resources to navigate complexity and seize opportunities before the opportunity presents itself. In the dynamic environment of a rapidly scaling business, this ability is absolutely indispensable.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Identifying, attracting, and retaining top healthcare executives who can harmonize quality care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth is no small task. To meet these challenges, we leverage our healthcare sector knowledge and a rigorously developed methodology that goes beyond reviewing a candidates CV.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Welcome to the November 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. And yet, what we hear from their teams is quite a different story.

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Great Results Team Building

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

But team meetings dont have to be this way. Your team gatherings are a prime opportunity to foster collaboration and engagement, especially if you rethink how they end. find a team meeting template that doesnt suck explained in a previous blog!) changes that dynamic. The key is follow-through.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

One emerging development is the role of the Chief Employee Experience Officer, a position that embodies the growing commitment to placing people at the core of corporate strategy. When guided by data-driven insights, these experience-focused initiatives can substantially improve team members’ feelings about their work.

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QAspire

JULY 18, 2024

Knowledge in organizations flows “across” people and teams. During my 6 years tenure as an organizational leader, I had reasonable success in building a culture of constant learning starting from one to one interactions, functional practices to cross-team learning forums. Developing people and seeing them grow was even more gratifying.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Concept of Board Development and Succession Plans In today’s corporate world, board development has become more important than ever. The true power of board development lies in its ability to fuel an organization’s success.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Lately, the trend has been leaders asking, “How do I get my team to think like me?” The question has come from members of senior leadership teams, individual senior executives, and mid-level leaders. In other words, it doesn’t really matter what level the leader is operating at, pretty much everyone lately is asking the question.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Developing future visionary leaders is essential for sustaining organizational growth and maintaining a competitive edge in dynamic markets. Emerging leaders empower their teams to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation by continuously refining culture, tactics, and strategy.

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