Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2025 curated just for you. Nawazs potent, proven strategies guide you to anticipate the unavoidable hazards of leadership without changing who you are, based on over two decades of coaching and in-depth research into the psychology of behavior and relationships.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. This data highlights the growing recognition of soft skills as a cornerstone of effective leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This multifaceted role requires rapid decision-making and strong leadership capabilities, enabling the COO to manage day-to-day activities while enhancing operational efficiency effectively. This ensures a robust alignment between the candidate’s leadership style and the company’s strategic objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Today, organizations face multifaceted challenges that demand agile and decisive leadership. The increasing demand for interim executives reflects a broader shift toward flexible leadership models. By leveraging their extensive experience, interim executives deliver immediate impact while laying the groundwork for sustained success.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 15, 2024

When you add beauty to efficiency, you build human organizations. Ugly organizations are effective, efficient, and joyless. The benefit of beauty is joy. Utility—by itself—is ugly. Let yourself be joyful. Here's how.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This role involves integrating cutting-edge technologies, optimizing digital platforms, and fostering innovation to enhance operational efficiency and customer value. Their leadership is crucial in ensuring the organization remains agile and responsive in an era of constant technological change.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Jonah Sachs on the experts trap: While expertise can make us enormously efficient at playing an established game, it can also make us slower to realize when the game has changed and less able to respond to those changes. Source: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Leadership growth requires feedback and continual learning. And your influence will grow too if you invest in your leadership growth. Another time, we were working with an organization’s managers and having them rate the leadership behavior where they felt the most need to improve. Invest in Your Leadership Growth.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Ichak Adizes provides a valuable framework that categorizes leadership into four distinct styles, each with unique strengths.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

It was the most efficient way to build the momentum of the Industrial Revolution. What he needed was people to consistently perform in an efficient manner. And we find that the leadership approaches and the language used aligned itself with that goal. This is the subject of Leadership Is Language. No variations.

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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. Preparation earns respect and buy-in.

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Leadership Freak

DECEMBER 9, 2022

I came across research that proves it’s not efficient. I started complaining about back-to-back meetings six years ago, but change is slow. Intoxicated with self-importance: I feel important when I rush. The more… Continue reading →

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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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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The business world is changing, and with it, the need for a new approach to leadership is growing. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for future leaders to go beyond traditional management techniques. They should understand how to leverage technology to drive innovation and efficiency.

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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 13, 2024

Today, we will explore some of the key strategies we’ve noted at our firm that have proven successful in maximizing the attraction and retention of top leadership talent. Understanding the Modern Recruitment Landscape Recent technological advancements and evolving workforce demographics have revolutionized recruitment processes.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

We employ a holistic assessment process that evaluates leadership style, emotional intelligence, and the capacity to drive operational strategies that enhance resilience. A competent leader enhances operational efficiency and supports a resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding market volatility.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The importance of this role in high-performing organizations cannot be overstated: research from various organizational studies shows that effective operations leadership is one of the most reliable predictors of sustained performance and competitive advantage in business.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Importance of Healthcare Leadership in Executive Search Processes Effective leadership is imperative in the healthcare industry, where the well-being of individuals rests in capable hands. Through comprehensive assessments and interviews, these firms evaluate candidates’ qualifications, leadership styles, and cultural fit.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

The Importance of Leadership Excellence in Organizations Effective leadership is the driving force behind an organization’s success, helping to steer it toward its goals and navigate the complexities of the market. While experience and qualifications are important, they do not always guarantee success in a leadership role.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Effectively mitigating AI risks requires innovative and comprehensive strategies, as well as a leader who proactively and efficiently addresses these issues. Lead from Within: The forward-thinking leader is prepared to mitigate AI risks by turning potential challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. #1

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2023 curated just for you. Through years of building a leading efficiency consulting business, Nick Sonnenberg has discovered the primary reason why so many teams are overwhelmed. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. This can result in longevity, higher job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better overall performance in finance leadership roles.

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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? Coherent, creative, efficient, intelligent thinking and decision-making are what drives productivity. Rest and restore is now a fundamental principle in athletic training and similarly applies to leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Importance of CIO Leadership in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital leadership has emerged as a critical factor for success. To start, it is essential to clearly define the specific traits and skills required for effective digital leadership within your organization.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Efficiency and productivity – two words that we use a lot. Efficiency is about doing things right, while productivity is about doing the right things. Efficiency is the answer to “How do we optimize so that we can do same amount of work with less?” Being efficient requires focus on process and automation (reducing cost).

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

In the face of all this complexity, there are four basic behaviors that leaders can adopt that will drastically improve their leadership and, by extension, the experience of those they lead. Create Effective Organizations A very common mistake I see leaders make is to conflate the terms effective and efficient.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

Many would say if you’re in the leadership business, you’re also in the business of dealing with adversity. After all, leadership means facing challenges head-on. The post Leadership Means Facing Challenges Head-on appeared first on N2Growth. ” Thoughts?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Effective leadership is vital in finance and is crucial in guiding organizations toward success in a rapidly changing business landscape. Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August 2021. Whether you are an individual trying to build a more sane and humane flow of daily work, a team that wants new levels of efficiency and effectiveness, or an entire organization changing your culture toward thoughtfulness, this book will lead you there.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2021. Everyone is allotted the same twenty-four hours — but with the right strategies, you can leverage those hours in more efficient and powerful ways than you ever imagined. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In contrast, high-achieving teams have clear, agreed-upon, and proven standards to increase the likelihood of alignment, efficiency, and positive outcomes. Learn more at stevengaffney.com. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Elevating direct communication.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Welcome to the September 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Claudio Morelli of Leadershipisheart writes Theo, an Inspirational Leadership Voice.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In contrast, high-achieving teams have clear, agreed-upon, and proven standards to increase the likelihood of alignment, efficiency, and positive outcomes. Learn more at stevengaffney.com. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Elevating direct communication.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2024 curated just for you. The Goodwill Jar : Reflections on Leadership and Legacy by Nick O. Our leadership foundation begins when we are very young, setting the core values that drive choices for the rest of our lives. Every choice builds a legacy.

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