N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Board of Directors Coaching In today’s fast-paced and complex business landscape, the role of the board of directors has never been more critical. These individuals are entrusted with making strategic decisions that drive the success and sustainability of organizations. However, navigating the intricate dynamics of the boardroom can be challenging, even for seasoned directors.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

V ISIONARY THINKING is the ability to see the big picture, envision what the future could look like, build a plan to achieve that vision, and lead yourself and others down the path of execution. First, you see things in your mind, and then you work both consciously and subconsciously to make them happen. In my younger years, I had many visions of the ideas, goals, and positions that I wanted to achieve.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

"Developing executive presence is like being a swan on a lake: look graceful and composed on the surface, but paddle like crazy underneath!" In the dynamic world of executive leadership, presence, and influence are not just buzzwords but vital ingredients for success. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, mastering these elements can elevate your impact and effectiveness.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A Retrospective: Santa’s Big Leadership and Culture Change Is there anyone more beloved than Santa Claus? Today, the North Pole is a paragon of human-centered leadership and culture. But it wasn’t always that way. In fact, Santa has a lot to teach us about leadership. You might have a fantastic personal brand and a world-renown altruistic mission, but that doesn’t mean you can ignore your leadership and culture.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Management Coaching Today The importance of executive management coaching in today’s volatile business environment cannot be overstated. As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge, the need for effective leadership at the executive level becomes paramount. Executive coaching provides a unique opportunity for top-level leaders to enhance their skills, gain new perspectives, and unlock their full potential.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The titles listed below—published in 2023—capture many of the key themes and trends organizations are wrestling with. In a time of great uncertainty, courage, empathy, love, and a passion to improve the status quo now and forever are required. These titles address how it can be done and how others are doing it. How many have you read? Burn the Boats : Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential by Matt Higgins (William Morrow, 2023) Executive fellow at Harvard Business School, Guest Sh

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Kooky people are everywhere. Relocating won’t help. You deal with them till you die. Heck, you might be one. Here are some suggestions for dealing with crazies at work. Including 7 powerful question.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Episode 241: In this podcast episode, Dr. Jennifer Nash discusses the challenge to lead human and prioritize people, while also driving performance. She emphasizes the importance of leaders having the skillset to lead people effectively, as many leaders are trained in functional areas but lack the necessary tools to lead individuals. Nash also highlights the need for leaders to see employees as whole human beings with multiple identities and values, rather than just as assets or resources.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Glenn Llopis on the opportunities that you see and grow will determine your success: “The significance and impact of your work has more to do with the momentum of opportunities you pursue than anything else.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Coaching in Leadership Development Executive coaching is pivotal in developing leaders, allowing them to unlock their full potential and drive organizational success. This highly specialized form of coaching is specifically designed to address the unique challenges and complexities that executives routinely face. By providing tailored support and guidance, N2Growth’s executive coaches help leaders enhance their skills, knowledge, and abilities to lead and inspir

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Stress doesn’t kill you, what you believe does. When you think stress is bad for you - it is. When you think stress brings out your best - it does. There's research.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Clarity is key to better collaboration and more productive workplace conflict. Great teams know where they’re going, and need each other to be successful. Easy to say. Harder to do. Today in our “Great Teamwork Series”, we share 12 collaboration habits to help get (and keep) everyone on the same page. You can use these habits to assess how you’re showing up to influence your team.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If I were to ask your employees if your organization is ready to navigate the next global crisis, what would they say? As much as we’d like to think we’re prepared for whatever crisis comes our way, the pandemic and subsequent global supply chain crises clearly proved many organizations are.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There is no growth without courage. In my career of 25+ years, I had several moments that required me to exhibit courage. I was a functional head in year 2008 when my growth had plateaued. I walked up to my boss and sought his able counsel. He was very clear, “If you want to grow further, you need to demonstrably contribute to topline growth or significantly increase your bottomline impact.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 12, 2023

You can’t lower stress by avoiding difficult situations. But confronting difficult situations causes stress too. Both choices are stressful. What kind of stress do you want?

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In an increasingly digitized world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of business operations, revolutionizing efficiencies and capabilities across industries, However, its incorporation presents an evolving ethical landscape that leaders must navigate diligently. Here’s why AI demands a fresh ethical perspective from today’s leaders: Reassessing accountability: AI algorithms may perform tasks autonomously, but their actions ultimately fall under human governanc

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leaderCommunicator

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In today’s dynamic business world, all leaders will inevitably face a crisis – or a series of them – at some point in their tenure. Whether it’s big issues or small disruptions, how leaders respond to the situation makes all the difference in securing the company’s reputation and maintaining the confidence and trust of employees. What Is Crisis Communication?

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CEO Insider

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Astonishingly, 90% of cyberattacks start with a phishing email, making your employees the last line of defense in this battleground. Updated findings from annual surveys conducted by IBM and Verizon indicate a growing frequency and intensity in cyberattacks that include ransomware extortion, CEO fraud, investment scams and false impersonations. A staggering 74% of data breaches involve a human element, transforming employees from potential victims to unwitting […] The post Investing in Sec

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Speaker: Cy Wakeman, M.S., CSP, President, Reality-Based Leadership

Most HR leadership philosophies are grounded in two completely faulty assumptions — “change is hard” and “engagement drives results.” Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to keep change from being disruptive to employees. What these engagement programs actually do is create and reinforce feelings of victim-hood and leave employees unprepared to adapt to real changes that are necessary for the health and profitability of their enterprises.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 14, 2023

High aspiration people - who don’t delegate - work themselves to oblivion. They don't see how they hinder the team. What causes managers to work too hard? 7 things to say to people who don’t delegate.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Leadership is a complex and dynamic process that requires constant adaptation and evolution. The best leaders understand that their strategies may not always work and are willing to make adjustments to empower and engage their employees. Here’s how the best leaders know when their strategies aren’t working: Being too demanding: One way the best leaders know when their strategies aren’t working is by being too demanding.

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With 2024 fast approaching, it's a good time to identify your New Year's Resolutions for next year. To get you started, how about selecting one or more of these 70 New Year's resolutions for leaders? Perhaps write down five to ten and then between now and January 1, think about which couple you want to work on during 2024.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool with a lot to offer business and servant leaders. So, if you’re new to AI and want a great way to get started, we have 19 powerful, beginner AI prompts for business and servant leaders. Like any tool, AI can be used to great benefit for you and your stakeholders. Or, it could be used poorly – just ask executives at Sports Illustrated who were recently terminated for their misuse of AI tools.

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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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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Obligatory gifts aren’t gifts. Generosity requires freedom. Generosity delights everyone. Gift giving at work doesn’t. Here are 5 rules for gift giving at work (if you can't escape it).

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have seen time and time again how successful leaders unknowingly sabotage their own success through certain habits that they fail to recognize as detrimental. These habits can hold leaders back from being effective. Here are some habits of highly ineffective leaders, and how to avoid them: Tempting to be funny: The desire to be witty and display wit can be detrimental to leadership if it involves sarcasm or remarks that hurt others.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 14, 2023

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

When it comes to decreasing regional inequalities, improving the performance of rural and regional schools is crucial. A recent study from the University of New South Wales aims to do just that. “One of the main things that struck us is that teaching or leading a school in a rural or regional community is a very different job. In a rural context, you’re a teacher 24/7,” the researchers explain. “You are recognized wherever you go and there are always parents who want to t

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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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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Prioritizing staff wellness has become more critical than ever. A healthy and happy workforce not only contributes to increased productivity but also leads to improved job satisfaction and reduced employee turnover. In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of staff wellness in the UK workplace, discuss its benefits, and provide practical tips on how employers can promote wellness among their teams.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 13, 2023

No leader can avoid or hide from adversity and frustration. Intelligent leaders are self-aware and emotionally intelligent enough to realize they can deal with frustration by exercising emotional control. Preparing for rough situations ahead of time allows leaders to respond to frustration rather than react to it. Here is how you can control your leadership frustration successfully at work: Be Responsive Not Reactive: Successful leaders manage their frustration by being responsive, rather than r

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Female entrepreneurs pursuing innovative business ventures face a significant hurdle in securing funding due to unconscious bias exhibited by investors, as revealed by a study conducted by Northeastern University. The research draws upon an analysis of episodes of the popular television show “Shark Tank” to shed light on this issue. Entrepreneurship thrives on novelty, but for women, this very characteristic becomes an unseen liability due to what the study terms the “double bi

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