N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The Importance of Academic Leadership in Higher Education In the rapidly changing landscape of academics and higher education , the role of leadership has become increasingly important. Academic leadership is a crucial factor in achieving success in higher education.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Understanding the Importance of a University President Search A university president or chancellor search is a critical process that carries some of the farthest-reaching implications for the future of an educational institution. Operational realities, on the other hand, pertain to the practical aspects of running an organization of any size.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

The country you live in, your education, your age, and your leisure pursuits are some of the influences that leave lasting traces. In order to grow your skills to reach new goals, you must grow intentionally. Even more, you understand that the right influence can push you toward your goals. Influences are inescapable.

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Leading Blog

JULY 6, 2023

No institution—religious, military, educational, political or business—can be great unless it has a great leader at the top who develops leaders at all levels of the organization. The goal is leaders at all levels who all teach and develop other leaders.”

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General Leadership

MARCH 5, 2014

Whether she is addressing an auditorium full of educators or sitting on the floor helping first graders find their way into the pages of a great book, Angela Maiers’ message is the same. Education changes lives. Our lineup of exciting guests tonight include: Angela Maiers of Choose2Matter.org. Twitter: @AngelaMaiers.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

They maintain that “useful information” is a crucial driver of effective leadership—that their job is primarily to educate and inform their teams with facts and figures. Information may critically educate and enlighten. These three tactics will drive us toward our goal of becoming a much more diverse and inclusive organization.”.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Setting the Stage: Understanding the Importance of Finding Top Talent In today’s competitive landscape, the success of organizations across any sector, including higher education , hinges on finding top talent. track record of accomplishments, and familiarity with the challenges specific to the higher education sector.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

Defining the Role of a University President A university president’s role is complex and multifaceted, demanding a unique blend of skills to successfully lead an institution of higher education. This means developing a mission and long-term plan that not only addresses current educational landscapes but also anticipates future trends.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As educational institutions continue to evolve and face new challenges, it is essential to have a leader who can navigate through these changes effectively. This involves comprehensively evaluating the institution’s goals, values, and strategic direction.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This requires a thorough, strategic recruitment process, often supported by executive search firms like N2Growth , which specializes in identifying top board talent that aligns with your organization’s goals. Invest in Ethical Leadership Training: Ongoing education ensures that directors have the tools to lead with integrity.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Over the past 70 years, the enrollment of women in higher education has significantly increased in both Quebec and Canada as a whole. While the original goal was to achieve gender parity in enrollment, women have been surpassing men in university enrollment and graduation rates since the 1990s.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Sara Canaday- From Cascading to Collaborative: Transforming How You Communicate Your Company’s Objectives Exceptional leaders go beyond simply cascading objectives; they make business goals relatable and engaging for their teams. CONNECT WITH SARA ON LINKEDIN 3. Robyn McLeod- You think you’re listening, but you’re missing so much.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 6, 2020

First, you need people who understand the goals and priorities of the organization so as to get all of the concerns out on the table. Educate to Bring Clarity. Leaders provide clarity by informing and educating people on what they know and how they fit into the issue. Second, you need people who know about the crisis.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The educational requirements for a CRO can vary based on the industry and the specific company or organization. By managing the uncertainties of a fluctuating market, an experienced CRO guides the organization toward its financial goals. In this role, industry experience isn’t just a bonus—it’s a crucial asset.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 8, 2024

Workplace skill gaps are always bad news for any organization as they mean employees are not operating to their full potential to meet the company goals. Identify The Company’s Goals and Priorities To determine what your workforce is missing, you should have a clear picture of what your company needs.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 20, 2023

What pulls it all together and contributes to our ability to show up and achieve our goals is the sum total of our experiences and what we take away from them. This includes both formal education and tacit knowledge that is learned through practice or performing. What we’re talking about is our Experiential Intelligence or our XQ.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 4, 2017

Good leaders will invest in their employees by creating new opportunities for education and career advancement. Strong leaders know how to pass their vision on to their team and inspire them to achieve the goals that will bring them to realization. Make Your Vision Contagious. Strategic Communication.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

For example, if you need help with productivity, one exercise is prioritizing daily achievable goals along with stretch goals.” “The The workbook is perfect for anyone who wants to improve in their current position, educate the incoming workforce, or start a new opportunity empowered to do their best,” adds Vanderbloemen.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

Educate Your Team: AI isnt a solo journey. Build it into your long-term plans and set measurable goals for its usage. Theyll be trying to catch up. 3 Action Steps to Get Started Today Get Hands-On: Dont just read about ChatGPT - use it. Test it for email drafting, report summaries, or brainstorming content ideas.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 15, 2023

The new goal of DEI is to ensure that people may, in the future, see themselves, be themselves, and develop as themselves in your organization. Consider expanding diversity definitions to include these groups: generational, cultural or geographical location, neurodiversity, educational (including dropouts!),

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

For example, “health is equated with hospitals, education with schoolhouses, news with newspapers, spirituality with the church, a city with city hall.” The same can be said of educational systems, city governments, and other institutions that we look to for answers. Moving outside of these castles is the beginning of innovation.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Talent recruitment is important, but fostering a team culture that aligns every member toward common goals and values is essential. But diversity alone isn’t enough — leaders must also foster unity by aligning everyone around shared values and goals. In business, the same principle applies.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

A great leader has organizational skills that enable them to predict all the things their business can do and narrow down big goals to achievable milestones. It’s easy when you do it for yourself – you just write the goals and steps towards them, and you understand why and how you need to accomplish. That’s what the outline serves for.

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Nathan Magnuson

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It’s not covered in most higher education programs. Include Wellbeing Goals in Performance Discussions. How big of a difference would it make in your performance goals if your boss expressed interest in your wellbeing along the way? And even though they may not say it, many leaders are stressed to the max as well.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Boards that are steadfast in their pursuing of governance excellence are adept at traversing challenges, making enlightened decisions, and propelling the organization toward its envisioned goals. The voyage towards effective board governance commences with delineating what excellence signifies for the organization.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Empowerment—What did I do today to move someone else closer to a goal? A driver in New Orleans told Dudley, “We serve others whenever we help them move closer to one of their goals. For some people that might mean an educational goal, a career goal, or a goal related to their legacy. We are responsible.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These leaders have a clear sense of purpose, aligning every decision and action with the organization’s core values and long-term goals. This ensures support for the nonprofit’s goals and sustainability. This may include assessing relevant experience, education, and alignment with your nonprofit’s mission.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Just as email transformed communication and iPhones and apps created widespread connectivity, AI is reshaping everything from healthcare to education to manufacturing to travel. They are now working smarter, not harder. In time, no industry will remain untouched. This information guides retailers to align their offerings with emerging trends.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

For many of us, the pandemic has interrupted our goals and stolen our sense of purpose. He came from a working class family with no history of higher education. The authors write: We’re adrift – lacking the stabilizing force of the office, the social grounding of a shared workplace, essential interactions with colleagues.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The family-owned business does not fit the startup myth where the immediate goal is an exit from the business. David Sax, author of The Soul of an Entrepreneur , says that a startup myth has developed that has “increasingly defined what an entrepreneur was supposed to look like, how they behaved, and what they did.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

We were able to focus and work collaboratively toward our goals. He is lead instructor of the annual MIT Professional Education course, “ Leadership Skills for Engineering and Science Faculty ,” which has educated hundreds of faculty at MIT and around the world in the human issues involved in leading technical teams in academia.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2025

How do they fit into the education plan in California? Newsoms career passport initiative boosts Californias career education plan with digital skills tools. Its at the cornerstone of the California Master Plan for Career Education , unveiled by Newsom in April 2025. But what exactly are Career Passports?

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Leading Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

Personal goals, on the other hand, leave us on our own, without this habit of useless measurement and comparison. Source: The Monk and the Riddle: The Education of a Silicon Valley Entrepreneur. * * *. We constantly judge ourselves against criteria that others have set and rank ourselves against others in their game.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 15, 2020

These are the people who inspire and motivate and encourage people to do their best work towards a common goal. Their definitions were all over the board and included things like leaders being able to drive business success and reach goals to human skills like connecting with people and being humble.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

For the multigenerational family enterprise to thrive, owners and managers need to be open to co-creating the future while recognizing the different values, aspirations, and goals between the Baby Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and iGen cohorts. This entails: 1. Building and maintaining a strong family dynamic. Making learning a two-way street.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Selecting a leader who fully understands these dimensions and finds personal fulfillment in advancing the organizations goals ensures the institution remains true to its purpose and maintains its credibility, particularly with donors, beneficiaries, and the communities it serves.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 9, 2023

Despite investing heavily in education for their executives, many companies don’t see a good return on their investment. This is because traditional educators and businesses don’t often teach the vital skills necessary for success. Hence, avoid using a cookie cutter approach, which is common in most organizations.

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