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Top Qualities to Look for in an Interim Executive: Expert Insights from N2Growth

N2Growth Blog

Interim executives are experienced professionals who can step in to fill a sudden leadership gap, manage a crisis, guide a merger, or spearhead a new initiative. They have a talent for quickly understanding and navigating complex situations. One crucial skill for an effective interim executive is managing change seamlessly. Change can be challenging and often met with resistance, so it’s essential for these leaders to have exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence , and stro

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Leadership: It’s Not About Us

Leading in Context

By Linda Fisher Thornton You may have noticed that society’s expectations of us as leaders are continuing to increase. Consumers prefer to purchase from companies that genuinely care about their well-being. Employees want to work for companies that treat people well, do meaningful work and give back to the community. To survive in this new land where ethics is key to success, we must understand that it is not all about us.

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Marketing in a Digital Age: The Multifaceted Responsibilities of Modern Chief Marketing Officers

N2Growth Blog

The Evolution of CMO Responsibilities in the Digital Era The digital age has undeniably redefined the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO ). In the pre-digital era, a CMO focused on traditional marketing channels such as television, radio, and print to convey a consistent brand message. However, with the digital explosion, CMOs now have expanded roles.

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Fatigue: 3 Dangers – 3 Unexpected Gifts

Leadership Freak

71% of professionals have experienced burnout. Over half have experienced it more than once. The numbers are higher in the public sector. Constant pressure leads to fatigue. Burnout leads to defeat. Aspirational leaders overestimate their capacity. Sincerity causes overcommitment. People-pleasers let people walk on their boundaries.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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The Global Perspective: Cross-Cultural Considerations in Succession Planning

N2Growth Blog

Understanding the Importance of Succession Planning Succession planning is vital for any organization’s long-term stability and growth. A well-crafted plan safeguards the company’s cultural future by ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining key leadership roles during unexpected changes or executive departures. When done right, it serves as both an insurance policy against uncertainty and a roadmap for the company’s future talent development.

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4 Lessons Inspired By The Olympics On How To Ignite Employee Success

Tanveer Naseer

Whether you’re a sports fan or not, there’s no denying there’s something special about watching the Olympics. No doubt a big draw is the immediacy of knowing who the winner will be. Instead of months, it only takes a matter of days to discover which athlete will end up rising.

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How to Teach Successful Leadership Skills To New Managers?

Lead from Within

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve helped numerous organizations develop their next generation of leaders. Teaching successful leadership skills to new managers is crucial for this process. Here are some key strategies to implement: Provide Comprehensive Training: Invest in leadership training that covers communication, delegation, motivation, and conflict resolution.

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Using AI To Spot Signs Of Gentrification

The Horizons Tracker

Suddenly, a yoga studio pops up where a barbershop used to be, a coffee spot replaces a small grocery, and a tall apartment building stands where old houses once were. For folks who’ve lived in the city for a while, these changes can be surprising. They know that once these physical upgrades happen, it might be too late for local leaders to protect them from skyrocketing rents and shifts in who can afford to live in the area.

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Building a Virtuous Circle in Your Organization

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

Knowing the behaviors you want from your team and how they link to results is one of the keys to creating a strong culture. Leaders who create a strong culture of outstanding performance will find that performance strengthens their culture. By strengthening the culture, the likelihood of better results and performance increases. This is known as a virtuous circle.

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Study Shows That We Still Have Faith In Scientists

The Horizons Tracker

Despite a dip in confidence following the pandemic, Americans still trust the scientific community more than many other institutions, as per research from the University of Michigan. The study reveals that 73% of Americans have either “a fair amount” or “a great deal” of confidence in scientists acting in the best interest of the public.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Woke Up with a Migraine? Send out a Sick Leave Email ASAP

HR Digest

Feeling sick is one thing, but sending out a sick leave email to get a day off from work when you’re already groggy and tired is a much harder task. A simple sick leave email is often enough to get the job done, but the anxiety of wording it perfectly turns it into a time-consuming task. Many organizations have their own system and format for informing relevant team members when you need to take a day off, however, without an automated system to get the job done, an email is always the most form

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Collaboration Is Key When It Comes To Open Data

The Horizons Tracker

A recent addition to The State of Open Data series, titled ‘From Theory to Practice,’ offers practical insights into how the research community is dealing with the challenges of sharing data. It delves into the necessary support for researchers and underscores the significance of fostering a more collaborative approach to open data and research.

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Are You Green and Growing or Ripe and Rotting?

The Practical Leader

As I reset and rebalance with summer R & R (relaxation and rejuvenation), I am giving you some blog R & R (reusing and recycling). Many of this summer’s blogs are past favorites. May you use them for your own R & R (review and refocus). Hope these R helpful! P.S. – What’s a pirate’s favorite letter? That’s right; rrrrr… As a gardener, I love this time of year.

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2nd Wealthiest Chinese Faces Vendor Protests and Investor Concerns

CEO Insider

PDD Holdings, the online retail giant established by Colin Huang, China’s second-richest billionaire, is currently embroiled in a crisis following vendor protests in Guangzhou against perceived mistreatment on its global e-commerce platform, Temu. On Tuesday, the company’s shares fell by 3.5%, resulting in a $1.6 billion loss in Huang’s net worth, which now stands at […] The post 2nd Wealthiest Chinese Faces Vendor Protests and Investor Concerns appeared first on CEOWORLD magaz

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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Research: Resume Gaps Still Matter

Harvard Business Review

Without knowing the details of a person’s history, employers rely on signals of quality to make bets on who will make quality employees with a strong organizational fit. Resume gaps used to be clear negative signals, but attitudes seem to be changing today. For example, LinkedIn recently adopted a new “Career Breaks” feature in which users can showcase skills acquired during a professional pause.

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Impressive Lineup of Speakers at the Skift Global Forum 2024

CEO Insider

The upcoming Skift Global Forum, scheduled for September 17-19 in New York City, promises to be a pivotal event for the travel industry, particularly the hospitality sector. This year’s forum boasts an impressive lineup of speakers, including CEOs from Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, MGM Resorts International, and the founder of Newfoundland’s renowned Fogo […] The post Impressive Lineup of Speakers at the Skift Global Forum 2024 appeared first on CEOWORLD

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How Grocery Stores Should Respond to the Growth of Online Markets

Harvard Business Review

During 2020-21 online grocery shopping soared from 3.4% to double digits as Covid-19 made customers reluctant to go into stores. Post Covid, online grocery shopping is still high, forecasted by Forrester (2021) to hit 10.4% in 2024. How will grocery retailers service this new demand stream? What they should not do is continue the common model of picking from their store shelves for free if the customer picks up the order.

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LeadershipNow 140: July 2024 Compilation

Leading Blog

Here is a selection of Posts from July 2024 that you will want to check out: How to Point Out the Elephant in the Room (Without Losing Your Job) by @PhilCooke The 3R's of Leadership by @Mark_Sanborn Your Toughest Critic & Biggest Fan (CEO Self-Assessment) by @edbatista What Are Your Top Three Leadership Strengths? by @TerriKlass How Authentic Leaders Make A Greater Impact With Self-Awareness by @LaRaeQuy 4 Simple Ways to Build Momentum in Your Organization by @craiggroeschel What I Wish Some

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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How to Scale a Start-Up

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with HBS senior lecturer Jeffrey Rayport on the biggest stumbling blocks to long-lasting success.

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NBA Star Chris Paul on Communicating as a Leader

Harvard Business Review

A conversation with the point guard about mentorship and leadership—and the important role communication skills play in enabling both.

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Agility Is the Key to a Strong GenAI Strategy - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM AWS

Harvard Business Review

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