N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

In recent years, the role of a Chief Diversity Officer has evolved far beyond ensuring compliance with equal opportunity laws. Today, these executive professionals are strategic leaders driving transformative change by harnessing the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DE&I, within the workplace.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

To build an exceptional board, recruiting members who bring diverse skills, expertise, and perspectives to the table is crucial. Boards must oversee strategic direction, financial health, and ethical standards while maintaining the organization’s best interests.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

The following are 3 strategies to build inclusive teams: Align on values – focus on what we share ( common goals, work ethic, expectations, etc.). Encourage diversity of thought – dissenting opinions are helpful! Aligning on values brings the focus on what is shared; what do we care about?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today, Chief People Officers and CHROs are not only responsible for the high-value functions of talent acquisition and employee engagement, but they play a crucial role in shaping organizational culture, driving diversity and inclusion, and ethically leveraging technology for effective HR management.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Leading with empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to diversity unlocks fresh perspectives and untapped potential within teams. At N2Growth, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment is not just ethically sound— it’s a critical driver of innovation and sustainable growth.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These leaders bear the weight of resource constraints, must consistently engage diverse constituencies, and often navigate strict regulatory and reporting requirements. An ideal candidate seamlessly integrates a results-oriented mindset with empathy, ethical rigor, and deep respect for community voices.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Ask Baby Boomers to be Mentors : With their extensive experience and strong work ethic, Baby Boomers are well-suited to mentor younger generations. Encourage Collaborative Projects : Assigning projects that require input from multiple generations ensures diverse viewpoints are considered and respected.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on various aspects of leadership, and one topic that has been gaining increasing importance in today’s rapidly evolving business is the role of ethics in artificial intelligence (AI). In today’s AI-driven world, ethical considerations are paramount.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Great leaders leverage diversity and appreciate talent. They actively seek out and leverage diversity of every type. Great leaders are ethical and trustworthy. Lead from within: The heart of leadership is where you can manage all that lies within you in conjunction with all that you manage externally.

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Chartered Management Institute

APRIL 1, 2025

Companies that prioritise closing pay gaps, diverse leadership, and inclusive policies are not only more ethical, they outperform their competitors. Talent Attraction & Retention 64% of managers would consider a companys pay gap before accepting a job. Set clear progression targets & develop diverse leadership pipelines.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 1, 2024

Most organizations want to increase the diversity of both their workforce and their leadership team, but despite these efforts, it’s perhaps fair to say that more progress is required. Moral leadership The researchers analyzed both authentic and ethical leadership styles and their impact on job candidates.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Setting direction well means establishing a compelling vision and ethical strategies. Instead, people want to know that the way their organizations operate is ethical. Ethical strategies can be developed by carefully understanding business opportunities and aligning others to pursue those approaches. Do you see me? “Do

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Educational leaders are not only responsible for the overall management of an institution but also for creating a vision, setting goals, and driving positive change. These firms have access to a diverse range of candidates, including those who may not actively be seeking new opportunities.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 11, 2023

Today, HR professionals are entrusted with the task of promoting diversity, addressing inequality, and setting standards for workplace conduct. The way HR teams handle ethical dilemmas can have a profound impact on talent attraction , retention, and overall organizational culture.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 11, 2022

We increasingly want the organizations we deal with to be purpose-driven and to behave in an ethical way. Research from Rice University suggests that we’re more likely to perceive an organization in such a way if they have a diverse workforce. A diverse workforce. Taking perspectives.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Although I don’t have any hard research to prove it, I believe the vast majority of organizational cultures that are diverse in terms of the gender of their members, will outperform cultures that are not diverse. Women also tend to be more empathetic which increases connection too. why is everyone smiling?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

Podcast: @jamesstrock interviews Richard Norton Smith author of An Ordinary Man: The Surprising Life and Historic Presidency of Gerald R. You're not alone.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Having the right leaders in place can redefine and firmly establish a company’s trajectory, offering crucial strategic direction, managing significant undertakings, and guiding the workforce effectively. Each facet is instrumental in creating value, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable growth in highly competitive markets.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 17, 2010

The more we incorporate different approaches to learning that speak to diverse individuals who are wired to learn differently, the greater the probability they will in fact learn. It reminds me of Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences and Robert Sternberg’s identification of different thinking styles. why is everyone smiling?

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 8, 2013

Most are decent and ethical people. If your organization has a diversity office or function, spend an hour getting educated about what the organization is doing to create a level playing field for Others. Meet with the diversity manager to ask how you can contribute toward the organization’s diversity goals.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Linda Fisher Thornton of LeadinginContext contributed Leadership: Evaluating Ethical Awareness. Linda shares: “ Ethical awareness may have been considered private in the past, but it has become easier to observe in a society that is always socially connected. Find Linda on Twitter at @leadingincontxt.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

We’re realizing that understanding and managing emotions isn’t just nice to have; it’s essential. Sustainability and Ethics: The Personal Shift in Leadership Paradigms Sustainability and ethics are the new buzzwords in leadership. Leaders are now champions of sustainable practices and ethical conduct.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

Mary Ila Ward of Horizon Point Consulting shared 4 Exercises to Enhance Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts. Mary writes: “ We’ve always focused on intentional leadership and team development, but the last year has brought about a hyper-focus on making explicit how it ties to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

In today’s interconnected and globalized marketplace, having a reliable and diverse supplier base is essential for procurement excellence. Furthermore, they must also prioritize compliance and risk management in procurement operations.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Diversity can be Divisive When we talk about diversity, we are noticing differences. Diversity is about having different types of employees, right? Managing diversity without inclusion as the ultimate goal can make a big difference in the way employees experience our organization. It is a good thing.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

This means they are making decisions in full consciousness of their sense of purpose, ethics, and values. Those who are driven by their ego, for example, will take center stage and proclaim to have the answers, ignoring or side-lining the experts who could give a more realistic assessment of a situation, managing people’s expectations.

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CEO Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

I read an interesting book by Susan Reed called The Diversity Index - The alarming Truth About Diverstity in Corporate America. I know where I grew up in small town Ontario, Canada, there was very little racial diversity, so it would not be reasonable to have a lot of racial diversity in most of the businesses. (of

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This includes evaluating whether the board composition is diverse and well-aligned with the organization’s goals, whether there are clear roles and responsibilities defined for board members, and whether the board operates with transparency and integrity.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 1, 2012

For readers, it's an easy way to scan a collection of diverse, recent, high quality leadership development posts and pick out a few (or all) to read. Part One: From Wayne Turmel , The Connected Manager blog, here's Why WebEx is like Soylent Green. Nick McCormick from Joe and Wanda on Management presents Continuous Learning.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Erik Samdahl of i4cp shared Let Managers Manage Flexible Work, But… “ When it comes to flexible work decisions, “let managers manage” is a better motto than setting a top-down policy. Jim considers: “ Top-down, command and control management styles have no place in our new world.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This transactional stuff is all part of being a manager. They find a way to bridge the simplicity and complexity of leveraging the diversity of thought, opinion, and perspective. Ethics, honesty, and integrity matter all the time. Genuine leaders manage with their head and lead with their heart.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 7, 2013

Women are ditching upper-management positions and bailing out before breaking through the glass ceiling. The problem is outdated, entrenched male-oriented cultures that refuse to recognize or promote the value of diversity in corporate leadership. The female bail out creates a reduced talent pool for senior management positions.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Leaders must navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected global economy while managing a diverse and distributed workforce. Leading Diverse and Distributed Teams The future of work will be characterized by diverse and distributed teams. Foster a culture of innovation and empower your team to think digitally.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Anyone can be collaborative leader—whether you are the CEO, a mid-level manager or a front-line supervisor. It might once have been possible to get away with questionable ethics, but there’s nowhere to hide anymore. Diversity is the bedrock of innovation. . It doesn’t matter what your role is.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

With that, they’ll recruit new board members who fill skill gaps, bring much-needed diverse perspectives to the table, and help the board and the organization ultimately arrive at their desired future state. They should also have diverse, representative directors who bring a valuable perspective. What Is Board Effectiveness?

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Chartered Management Institute

APRIL 11, 2025

Blog: As a manager, I want my team to flourish Written by Caroline Roberts Friday 11 April 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Adam Werlinger CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, first encountered CMI via the governments Help to Grow scheme. His managers response was: Why wait five years?

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Yet many supervisors and managers on the road to becoming valuable and valued leaders fail to do so. Bernd Geropp provided How to become a better manager at work. Bernd shares: “As a manager today, it isn’t enough to just simply focus on results and the financial bottom line. Find Bernd on Twitter at @moreleadership.

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