N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At N2Growth , we recognize the transformative impact that strategic leadership in this position can have. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted responsibilities of this executive role, the critical importance of strategic leadership, and how to effectively navigate the complexities of recruiting for this pivotal position.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

So why does maintaining practices that yield a high-performance state of mind matter so much for leadership? It means identifying key skills that will benefit your overall leadership effectivenesssuch as inviting more input from your teamand then practicing in a deliberate manner. They Eat Right Dont forget about nutrition.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 14, 2025

Educate and mentor. They can also educate employees about common biases that negotiators face at the table and how they hold us all back. and a short story collection, The Red Passport. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas. She is also the author of a novel, Happy Now? ,

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Each year, after reading dozens of leadership books I select my pick for “best new leadership book” of the year. Even though this book came out in late 2023, it is better than any other leadership book I read during 2024, so that is why I choose it. It’s that good.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 7, 2021

Early in my career, I learned a vital leadership lesson about how to give your team energy. I was working with an education nonprofit that supported children who lived in poverty. […]. Lead like it’s the first time to give your team energy.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Competing in the Age of AI : Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. When traditional approaches are inadequate or resisted, advanced leadership skills are essential. Leadership Is Language : The Hidden Power of What You Say — and What You Don’t by L. Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2020. The Grit Factor : Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World by Shannon Huffman Polson. Humility—a deep regard for the dignity of others—is the key, says distinguished leadership educator Marilyn Gist.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2020. Leading with Gratitude : Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. The Blueprint : 6 Practical Steps to Lift Your Leadership to New Heights by Doug Conant. Friedman and Alyssa F.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

T HE leadership question is top of mind for many people here in the United States and throughout the world. Responsive Leadership can be an antidote to failing leadership and the foundation for building and sustaining organizational trust and confidence. What is responsive leadership? The Big 4 Leadership Attributes.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Effective engineering leadership lies at the heart of a premier academic institutions ability to differentiate itself in a competitive market. Leadership marked by empathy, transparency, and the courage to navigate complex institutional challenges is what sets truly exceptional candidates apart.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Since moral growth is a lifelong pursuit, moral education needs to start early, and it needs to continue throughout our professional careers. Since ethical leadership itself is multidimensional and nuanced, any ethical leadership development for leaders must be multifaceted and nuanced.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this heartfelt episode, Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair of Baker Donaldson Law Firm shares his leadership journey and how you can invest in continuous learning and personal growth. You’ll get practical tools for a leadership journey of continuous growth, resilience, and empathy. And can further your leadership journey.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Here are some leadership rules derived from how great teachers work. And I was there during what I’m convinced was the Golden Age of New York City public education. Here are two more leadership rules based on the example of great teachers. Leadership lessons don’t just come from leaders. The Dr. Baden Rule.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

The proliferation of the internet has led to new roles with more effective communication methods, collaboration, and improved accessibility to economic empowerment and quality education. Like most business leadership roles, the C-suite isn’t exempt from this shift. So, what could this all mean for the future of the C-suite?

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August 2020. Creativity isn’t a “nice to have” leadership trait. A groundbreaking look at the science of learning—how it's transforming education and how we can use it to discover our true potential, as individuals and across society by a renowned MIT professor.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

A FTER 18 YEARS on the MIT faculty, I thought I knew a thing or two about leadership. That position humbled me and taught me lessons about leadership that I still use today, some 20 years later. Well, one collective deficit could, and did: The lack of effective leadership.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They had Ralph Sampson, a towering 7-foot-4 center who would go on to be the #1 pick in the NBA draft, and had just come off wins against elite teams like Houston, Georgetown, and Duke.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

In medicine, law enforcement, education, and almost every profession, communication failures lead to lasting negative impacts. The words we use matter, especially in a leadership role where our teams regularly react and listen closely to what we share. They have no exceptions and do not leave room for error or discussion.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

JH: What is the number one leadership competency required in this fast-paced, unpredictable world we now find ourselves in? . Key Leadership Takeaways: The leader’s ability to make a human connection is key. Think and act based on your education, training, and experiences as a human. Interview Summary. You are not a robot!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 9, 2020

If you want to improve your chances of success, be honest with yourself and recognize the weaknesses in your business education and your business acumen, and seek help from a mentor or take courses to learn what you need to know.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding the Future of Executive Development The roles within senior leadership are evolving swiftly, and so too must the models in place to prepare future captains of industry. As industries continue to advance rapidly, executive development and leadership training have become increasingly important.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

When Fortune highlighted Medtronics appointment of Thierry Piton as CFO, it wasnt just a leadership hiring updateit was a referendum on modern leadership. Skeptics doubted the wisdom of bringing in an outsider, but today, it stands as a case study in the power of unconventional leadership. Theyre prototypes.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2024 curated just for you. He assesses its profound impact on business and education, using dozens of real-time examples of AI in action. No, it’s not a health or financial crisis; it’s a leadership crisis. Leaders aren’t born; they’re equipped!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Effective Strategies for Implementing Board Advisor Coaching Board advisor coaching is a critical component of the leadership development process in organizations.

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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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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This includes providing access to counseling services, creating support groups, and fostering a compassionate leadership style. Transparent communication about AI’s impact is crucial. I also guide leaders in balancing AI with human skills, ensuring the workforce feels valued and secure. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2023 curated just for you. Karl Moore takes a practical and down-to-earth approach to understanding what drives millennials and generation Z and how the education system they were brought up in has informed their worldview.

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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.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The titles listed below—published in 2022—reflect a need to get realigned with solid leadership practices and thinking. Covey (Simon & Schuster, 2022) We have a leadership crisis today, where even though our world has changed drastically, our leadership style has not. Stephen M.R. Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Barbara Kellerman on the context of leadership: “We need to think of leadership as a creative act for which leaders and followers both are educated, for which leaders and followers both are prepared over a lifetime of learning.” Source: The End of Leadership * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Leading Blog

JULY 6, 2023

Tichy on the need to produce leaders at all levels: “Leadership is the whole game. 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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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Once my leadership blog started gaining traction, I began paying attention to who else was in this human centered leadership space. I reached out to every leadership blogger I could– talking with them about their approach, their challenges, and most importantly, what they were doing that led to success.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Business Schools Effective leadership is as crucial in an academic environment as in any organization, playing a vital role in shaping the institution’s culture and direction. First and foremost, a successful business dean should demonstrate real leadership capabilities.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Historians Will and Ariel Durant on the need for educated citizens: “Democracy is the most difficult of all forms of government, since it requires the widest spread of intelligence, and we forgot to make ourselves intelligent when we made ourselves sovereign. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 29, 2020

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Mehdi Tazi Chief Executive Officer at Beassur Marsh , a Morrocan based insurance brokerage during our global leadership tour. JH: In a recent international leadership survey, over 80% of CEOs answered that they do not have the talent to execute their current corporate strategy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 17, 2023

If you aspire to embody authentic leadership across all spectrums of your life, this episode is for you. Sean Georges and John Buford, are two former marine officers with a combined 80 years of leadership experience in military, business, nonprofit, and education.

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