N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This process is instrumental in pinpointing leadership strengths, critical for making strategic decisions in executive placements and development programs. These assessments shine a light on leaders’ strengths and improvement areas, guiding strategic decisions in talent development and succession planning.

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Leading in Context

JULY 21, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership isn't something we can ever say we've fully accomplished. It's not about arriving at any particular place, or about achieving a certain level of knowledge.

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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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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 5, 2021

Welcome to the January 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. Development. Communication. Follow Angela on Twitter at @AngelaJHummel.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 7, 2017

Welcome to the August 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Julie Winkle-Giulioni of Julie Winkle-Giulioni provided Creativity: It’s What’s Missing from Career Development. Julie recaps, “Career development is as unique as each individual being developed. Follow Jon on Twitter at @jonverbeck1.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 19, 2013

By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Over time, I developed a new way to say hello that reduced the time it took to get acquainted with my team and discover what made them tick. For many, it was the first time a leader had shown a sincere interest in their personal story and professional development.

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HR Digest

JUNE 19, 2021

Organizations often use talent management to increase performance in the workplace. Talent management done right can help build a competitive company with an edge over its rivals through well-implemented talent management practices that help organizations build a unique culture and stay ahead.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Strategic talent management is the ultimate competitive advantage for today’s businesses. Managing talent is a dynamic and ongoing process that is often executed poorly or overlooked completely. Don’t allow your company to simply plod along or suffer from poor talent management!

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Leading in Context

JUNE 2, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership development is the ongoing process of guiding leaders to become ethical people and ethical leaders. This is the human development that happens over time that brings leaders to the point of being able to handle what the world throws at them using ethical thinking and action.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Communications Leadership Miscellaneous Operations & Strategy Success Talent Management appreciating your employees Brian Layer general brial layer how to show gratitude leadership and communication leadership and gratitude leading well N2growth'

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2013

By Brian Layer , Chair, Organizational Development, N2growth. Leadership Operations & Strategy Personal Branding Talent Management Brian Layer competitive advantage General Brian Layer Leadership and influence leading a large organization leading a team' If not, be prepared to have a few dead birds on your doorstep.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

You can achieve a high state of performance when you align talent management, performance management, and culture to create performance synergy. In this post, I will share what it really takes to succeed as a leader: maximizing your organizational performance.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. And, when they are successful, everyone will be able to manage complexity – the new complexities of business – without becoming complicated. Culture Leadership Strategy Talent Management Leadership Clarity' By Damian D. “Skipper” Pitts.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 17, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, attracting and retaining top talent is critical for organizations looking to stay ahead. To effectively manage and optimize talent acquisition efforts, businesses can leverage the power of talent management software and candidate sourcing software.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 2, 2019

Recently companies have raised their focus on why customer success matters and how to delight increasingly demanding customers. At its core, creating happy customers requires happy employees—the front-line people who interact continually with customers. What are companies doing to … Continue reading →

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As an advisory firm deeply experienced in leadership and talent management, N2Growth recognizes that seamless CEO succession is less a luxury than a foundational element of sound long-term strategy, affirming organizational stability amid dynamic business conditions in 2025.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Another crucial aspect is building a pool of talented individuals closely connected to an organization’s talent management and development strategies. It requires identifying potential successor leaders and developing them to step into their predecessors’ shoes swiftly and effectively when needed.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Chief Talent Officers don’t just fill positions—they shape futures. They’re not simply searching for top talent; they’re developing it, guiding emerging leaders, and fostering environments where people perform at their best. The digital era has revolutionized how organizations manage talent.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2019

A recent Gallup Survey on the State of the Global Workplace shows that a way to significantly increase productivity is to unleash employees’ potential by allowing individuals to identify, develop and use their natural talents so they become strengths.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 22, 2014

According to Gartner’s Harter, it begins with a combination of being results oriented and authentically concerned about the development of every worker. Leadership Talent Management bad leaders Bad Leadership Good Leadership Grant Wattie Seagull Leadership What''s a Bad Leader' I would love to hear your comments on this topic.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

A whopping 17 point increase in Talent Management measure how well organizations attract, retain and develop their people. Latin America leads the way globally with 75% score in Employee Engagement.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Her focus is consulting in strategic planning, organizational development, talent management, and leadership, including change management and culture evolution. You can connect with her on her website and on LinkedIn. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Leading in Context

MARCH 12, 2025

By Linda Fisher Thornton The first post in this series,The Missing Domain: Ethical ThinkingexploredWHYleaders need to fill the gap and help people develop ethical thinking. This post will begin to unravelHOWto do that.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2024

In the bustling business landscape of London, talent management has become a crucial element for organizational success. As one of the world’s leading financial and cultural hubs , London offers unique opportunities and challenges in attracting and retaining top talent.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As organizations strive to cultivate the next generation of leaders, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in leadership development programs has become increasingly prominent. As an executive coach, I’ve identified several ways AI can be leveraged to strengthen leadership development programs.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Take stock of the progressive development plans and programs they’ve made available to the workforce. Shook has created the engine known for attracting, developing and retaining great talent who enjoy Accenture’s collaborative, innovative, and highly diverse culture. and a development manager at Oracle Corp.

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

“Talent management deserves as much focus as financial capital management in corporations.” ~ Jack Welch One of the best ways to strengthen your company as a whole is to devote attention to developing your employee talent. There are several ways that you, as a leader, can help to develop the talent at your company.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Chief Human Resources Officer is essential in shaping an organization’s talent management and strategic direction. This role extends beyond managing hiring and employee development; it requires a comprehensive understanding of the company’s financial health, operational needs, market dynamics, and technological trends.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Succession Planning: Building the Leaders of Tomorrow Succession planning plays a pivotal role in developing inclusive executive leadership teams. It’s about cultivating a diverse pool of talent that reflects the world we operate in and the clients we serve.”

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Nick Petrie, Center For Creative Leadership, writes inVertical Leadership Development Part Ithat In terms of leadership, the stage from which you are thinking and acting matters a lot. What happens to our leadership capability when our mindset is out of date? How we think about something impacts what we do about it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 15, 2024

01:32) Meet the Expert, Andre Martin : Andre, with his rich background in organizational psychology and talent management, shares his mission to align careers with personal values, igniting a discussion on finding satisfaction and purpose in work. (02:41)

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 5, 2019

They develop, inspire, and motivate people. They recognize and reward talent. They continuously develop themselves and others. The development choices you make will have a profound impact on your performance and it will also impact those you lead. What winds up getting neglected is a focus on development.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 26, 2024

“Too often company leaders view middle managers in a negative light as expendable employees who can slow down productivity and overall strategy,” explain the book’s authors and McKinsey partners Bill Schaninger , Bryan Hancock , and Emily Field. By contrast, not everyone is well-suited to be a middle manager.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Another significant benefit of board advisor coaching is the development of strategic thinking skills.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 10, 2024

Downsizing, salary cuts, and underinvestment in employee development can decrease morale, productivity, and overall company performance, ultimately impacting the bottom line. Discouraging Investments in Skills and Development By viewing employees as expenses, companies become reluctant to invest in training and development programs.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 26, 2012

I’ve never understood leaders who make heavy investments in personal and professional development early in their careers, who then go on to make only minimal investments in learning once they have reached the C-suite. Learning and development are lifelong endeavors.

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