N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Chief Innovation Officer is the spark that drives a company’s creative momentum. This role extends beyond generating new ideas; it involves transforming these concepts into strategies to revolutionize the organization and spur its growth. As businesses increasingly focus on innovation , having a dedicated leader championing this mission is more crucial than ever.
Leading Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
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. Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on the value of daily surprises: “Try to be surprised by something every day. It could be something you see, hear, or read about. Stop to look at the unusual car parked at the curb, taste the new item on the cafeteria menu, actually listen to your colleague at the office.
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Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
What do you do when you reengage after vacation? We got home at 2:00 p.m. yesterday. We don’t need a vacation from vacation. We read. Ate seafood.
Leading in Context
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership requires growth, a willingness to acknowledge complexity and an understanding of the broader context in which we lead. Use these resources to understanding how learning and ethics are connected and how to learn ethical leadership.
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N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Entrepreneur coaching can be a transformative experience for both emerging and seasoned business leaders. As the business world continues to evolve, having the right tools and insights is essential for growth. This is where the true value of entrepreneurial coaching shines. Through the guidance of experienced professionals who have successfully built and scaled businesses, entrepreneurs gain access to invaluable knowledge that can reshape how they approach challenges and make decisions.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Set clear expectations to turn destructive workplace competition into healthy collaboration. What do you do when two of your (high-performing, high-potential direct reports) don’t get along because they’re competing for your job? This workplace competition is off the chain. #askingforafriend Hi Karin, The good news is that I’m on the fast track and am about to be promoted.
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Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Given the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of today’s business climate, the traditional notion of leadership is being challenged. While technical skills and managerial experience were once the primary criteria for identifying leaders. Forward-thinking companies are now recognizing the immense value that unconventional thinkers and innovators can bring to the table.
N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Foremost, the responsibilities of the Chief Marketing Officer have transformed significantly. Today’s CMOs aren’t just the masterminds behind ad campaigns or marketing projects—they’re key players in driving business innovation , focusing on customer needs, and harnessing technology. A CMO wears many hats in the boardroom. They align marketing strategies with the company’s vision, maintain the brand’s image, and build crucial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Have you ever wondered how businesses can foster sustainable leadership, creating real, lasting change without sacrificing profitability? What if you could learn the secret formula for making an environmental or social impact while also standing out in your industry? In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to create meaningful strategic change that matters in today’s world.
Rich Gee Group
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Are you someone who shows up to work, or are you the person who shows up on fire for what you do? That’s the question that separates winners from everyone else in life and business. It’s not just about doing the job — it’s about loving it, about seeing the bigger picture and igniting change. This is the real dichotomy, the divide between those who perform and those who thrive.
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Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Recent studies have shown that the vast majority of employees feel their voices are not being heard in the workplace. In fact, a staggering 86% of employees believe that people at their organization are not heard, while another survey revealed that 60% of employees believe their views and opinions are simply ignored. As a leadership executive coach, I know that being heard is one of the most important things for employees, and it should be a top priority for leaders.
N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Chief Operating Officer is an organization’s powerhouse, ensuring every process and experience in your business runs like a well-oiled machine. This key executive monitors daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective methods. Depending on a company’s structure, a COO’s tasks can vary, but their core mission remains the same: to constantly fine-tune business operations, boost productivity, cut costs, and fuel growth.
Let's Grow Leaders
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Motivate employees to move faster by eliminating roadblocks and managing risk. Do you ever mutter, “Will they ever get anything done if I don’t follow up? I’m sick of hovering and I’m sure it feels like I’m micromanaging.” Ironically, the higher your sense of urgency, the more you’ll encounter this problem. The solution? A few consistent communication tools will help you motivate employees to meet those deadlines—without constant oversight.
Tanveer Naseer
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Details, details, and more details. Put together the whole puzzle, keep digging. Let’s assume your new prospective customer has given you some idea of what is missing in their work or life, and you are starting to see how what you do could improve their situation and make their lives.
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Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Trust is the cornerstone of all great leadership. Without it, it’s tough to inspire, motivate, or bring about meaningful change in your organization. Trust isn’t just a switch you can flip; it grows and deepens over time, offering various levels of connection and impact. As an experienced leadership coach, I’ve discovered that there are four key levels of trust every leader needs to master to create an environment of openness, accountability, and peak performance.
Next Level Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Years ago, when I was writing the first edition of The Next Level , I interviewed a very wise senior executive named Lucien Alziari. Lucien is currently the CHRO at Prudential and has served in comparable roles at Pepsi, Avon, Maersk, and other companies. One of the ideas he shared that really stuck with me was that the most successful executives are those that approach their work with a business first, function second mindset.
Sales Wolf Blog
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Those who command the best talent dominate the market. The war for talent is relentless, and the stakes could not be higher. You cannot afford to simply have a team of A-Players—you must drain the market dry of them. The leaders who win are the ones who aggressively seek out and secure the top 20% of talent that drives 80% of the results. This is the principle of Pareto Optimality , and it is not just a rule—it is the law of success.
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
The complex ups and downs of the work environment today have made the mission of addressing workplace isolation a high-priority task. Employees spend a large majority of their time within the workspace and having a healthy work life is critical to their overall well-being. The overwhelming presence of work leaves little time for socialization, so even if employees try coping with work isolation by managing their lives outside, it can be extremely difficult.
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.
Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In today’s fast-changing business environment, leaders are increasingly called upon to introduce new strategies, technologies, and ways of working. However, such changes often face resistance from employees who may be accustomed to the status quo. Navigating this resistance is a critical skill for any leader aiming to drive sustainable transformation and keep their organization competitive.
thoughtLEADERS, LLC
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Leadership is entering a new phase. Covid changed everything. If there were divisions before, now they are wider than ever before. The resulting world is now in recovery. Today’s post is by Chris Lewis, author of The Silent Rebellion. Leadership is entering a new phase. Covid changed everything. If there were divisions before, now they are wider than ever before.
Sales Wolf Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Being a Founder is much, much more than just a job Being a founder is not just a job. It is a way of being, an unrelenting pursuit of a vision that others often cannot see—much less fully comprehend. As Paul Graham noted, founders frequently feel gaslit from all sides. On one hand, they are told to run their companies like seasoned managers; on the other, they are criticized when they do exactly that.
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Samsung Electronics is looking at global workforce cuts adding to over 30% of its overseas staff. Despite the launch of multiple successful products over the last few years, the company has seen tough competition from outside and resistance from workers from the inside in recent months. Samsung’s workforce reduction plans for 2024 will affect employees in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa.
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Lead from Within
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful leadership. As you embark on your journey as a new leader, honing your communication abilities should be a top priority. Your words, body language, and overall presence have the power to inspire, motivate, and guide your team towards achieving shared goals. Drawing from my experience as an executive leadership coach, I’ve identified six essential strategies that can help you enhance your communication skills and become a more impactf
CEO Insider
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Before starting my current business, I owned a company called Dominic’s of New York. It was a chain of food trucks way before food trucks were a thing. The concept was simple, we sold Northern American style subs out of a trailer located in front of Lowes Home Centers. Our specialty was an Italian Sausage […] The post Entrepreneurship Reimagined: What Type of Entrepreneur Are You?
Strategy Driven
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Closed-loop packaging is an increasingly critical focus for businesses aiming to minimize environmental impact and enhance sustainability. This concept refers to the continuous use of materials in a production cycle, where packaging is reused, recycled, or repurposed, eliminating waste and reducing the need for new raw materials. With growing consumer demand for eco-friendly practices and tighter regulations on waste management, companies are turning to closed-loop packaging as a strategy to mee
Chartered Management Institute
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Walking the Walk? Managers, Inclusivity and Organisational Success This report, 'Walking the Walk? Managers, Inclusivity and Organisational Success', has found that senior leaders at UK organisations have an "equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) blindspot", with big gaps between what HR decision-makers think is working to improve inclusivity and workplace culture, versus how employees see it.
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Frank Sonnenberg Online
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What do a gold medal Olympic athlete, a celebrated businessperson, and a prima ballerina have in common? They began their journey by learning the basics, practiced them from dawn to dusk, and never forgot that achieving stardom would require mastering them. As Michael Jordan, the legendary NBA Hall of Famer, said, “You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way.
CEO Insider
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
In today’s competitive business landscape, employee well-being is more than a checkbox; it’s a strategic imperative. Tony Gerbino, CEO of ErgoGenesis, the manufacturing company behind BodyBilt seating, understands this better than most. His company specializes in ergonomic office solutions, offering an insider’s perspective on how ergonomic innovations drive productivity, enhance employee satisfaction, and align with […] The post The Untapped Power of Ergonomics in Boosting Workplace
Strategy Driven
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, where collaboration is key, high-performing teams are the driving force behind organizational success. But what sets these teams apart? It’s not just about individual skills; it’s about harnessing the power of collective intelligence and synergy. This article delves into the secret formula for team success, revealing how behavioral insights and structured development frameworks can unlock a team’s full potential.
Women on Business
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
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