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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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. You're the Boss : Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) by Sabina Nawaz as our job expands, the added pressure to perform corrupts our actions, and our increased power will blind us to the impact of those actions.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Today, organizations face multifaceted challenges that demand agile and decisive leadership. Interim executives have emerged as pivotal assets in steering companies through critical phases of transformation, growth, or crisis management. Industry insights support the critical role of interim executives.

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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

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Understanding the Evolving Roles of Chief Marketing and Chief Digital Officers In today’s interconnected marketplace, the role of the CMO extends far beyond traditional advertising and brand management. Their leadership is crucial in ensuring the organization remains agile and responsive in an era of constant technological change.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastery over various aspects of the business—from product development to supply chain management —is essential for this leader to facilitate smooth operations and establish a foundation for sustained success. While CEOs often focus on overarching goals and external relationships, the COO bridges the gap between strategic intent and execution.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 13, 2022

Most managers will say they want those outcomes and that they believe in an empowered team, but unintentionally prevent their teams from doing their best. One Big Reason Managers Disempower Their Team. The most common mistakes that disempower teams often result from a manager’s insecurity. Unclear Definition of Success.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In an industry as complex and rapidly evolving as healthcare, having strong executive leadership is more important than ever. They must also be adept at navigating the intersection of clinical care and management expertise, balancing delivering high-quality care with financial sustainability and operational efficiency.

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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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Leading Blog

JULY 7, 2023

They help us to move efficiently through life, but we need to learn to manage them so we aren’t derailed by them in the reality of changing circumstances. * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * * Mental models are a necessary part of who we are.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Technology, therefore, is not merely a convenient tool but an essential commodity that requires strategic allocation and management in the modern business landscape. Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount. Corporations can navigate economic uncertainties and volatility through digital modeling.

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HR Digest

MARCH 17, 2025

Under CEO Andy Jassy, who took the reins from Jeff Bezos in 2021, the e-tailer has shifted towards a leaner, more efficient approach. Because this time, its the manager at the end of the chopping block. As end of layoffs in 2025, Amazon could decrease the worker-to-manager ratio by 15% and flatten the organizational chart.

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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

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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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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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This involves providing insights into AI’s potential and limitations, developing tailored strategies to manage these risks, and fostering a culture of ethical AI use. Inclusive stakeholder engagement helps identify potential risks and ethical concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to AI risk management.

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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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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. Forget the old concepts of time management and the hustle culture of working until you burn out. It’s not because they don’t have enough time, managers expect too much of their employees, or there aren’t enough people.

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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

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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Leading Blog

APRIL 24, 2020

Entrepreneurial leadership is a mindset. It is a mindset that is even more critical in today’s unstable world and is the sine qua non of crisis leadership. He shares these in Entrepreneurial Leadership: The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff. Five Types of Leadership. Build Trust 2.

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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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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

DECEMBER 11, 2019

T HE RESPONSIBILITIES that fall under a leadership title vary significantly at each company. Still, one thing is true for all—organizational leadership must be effective for teams to succeed. Without effective leadership in place, organizations can’t achieve their goals, and employees may start looking for jobs elsewhere.

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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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 24, 2021

We’ve both heard these words and so has nearly every manager we’ve ever worked with. To make more efficient decisions your team can get behind, start by avoiding these two big mistakes. Perhaps they could use training on how to effectively and efficiently lead their remote teams. Are we making a decision or what?”

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Chartered Management Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

A recent study by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Oxford Economics reveals the significant impact of these programme on businesses and individuals alike. Read the full report Key Findings Management apprenticeships deliver at every level and need to be a key part of the skills mix across the UK, both now and into the future.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Redefining Healthcare Leadership Through Executive Search Within healthcare, success hinges on clinical excellence and the caliber of leadership guiding each organization. Unraveling the Complexity of Healthcare Leadership Recruitment The search for strong healthcare leaders extends beyond standard recruitment methods.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Managers, leaders, and anyone who works with others will benefit from Willy Steiner’s advice, which provides insights for a wide variety of challenges. Listen is as Willy provides targeted solutions to cut through the “noise” in your work world, based on his 30+ years of corporate leadership and coaching.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A few weeks ago, I was in a conversation with a group of senior managers when one of them told a story that put what has come to be known as The Great Resignation in sharp relief. That text was probably the most efficient exit interview ever. It wasn’t pay; it wasn’t remote working; it wasn’t even about the workload.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

Leaders engage in a number of related activities including managing and leading, discovery and delivery, as well as giving and receiving feedback. . Managing and Leading. Managing and Leading. How much time do you spend managing vs. leading? . Managers use current methods, procedures, and resources to get the work done.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 14, 2025

Artificial Intelligence is methodically eliminating leadership positionsand your role could be next. While 68% of executives dismiss AI’s impact, artificial intelligence already executes core management functions with unprecedented efficiency. This deliberate capability building creates irreplaceable leadership value.

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