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. Interim executives , by virtue of their varied experiences and networks, bring diverse perspectives to the table, influencing decision-making.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In today’s dynamic and competitive business environment, the role of the Chief Commercial Officer has become integral to organizational success. Organizations with strong commercial leadership are more adaptable and often outperform their peers in times of uncertainty– that’s today’s environment.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

In a recent HBR article, Robert Kabacoff shares his research of 60,000 managers in 40 countries. Managers can learn to be more strategic through understanding, exposure and challenge. Instead invest in your highly talent managers and teach them the art of strategy. How Help a Manager Become More Strategic.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 10, 2025

As a leader, youre not just responsible for managing tasksyoure guiding people through uncertainty. You may not change policies or leadership decisions, but you can control your attitude, your influence, and the way you show up for your team. Heres the truth: It does. And so do you. Youre the calm in the storm. Give yourself space.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The result is a feedback-rich environment where leaders are encouraged to evolve in ways that directly support overall organizational strategy. For instance, a mid-level manager we supported rose to a C-suite position within five years, propelled by iterative evaluations that honed his strategic acumen and people-management capabilities.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

This clarity is not merely a management luxuryit is a cornerstone of reliable, scalable growth. Actionable : Directly influenced by employees. Coach for Continuous Improvement Every leader and manager should act as a coach, holding their team accountable while providing guidance. Unfortunately, this clarity is not normal.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

EQ, in a nutshell, underpins effective leadership, shaping workplace dynamics and directly influencing productivity, morale, and overall success. Whether resolving conflicts, motivating team members, or managing stress, EQ drives the leader’s actions and reactions.

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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. Their leadership fosters an environment where challenges are turned into opportunities for growth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 17, 2025

Start where you are, with YOUR influence. If Youre a Manager, Think About Your Team. Make sure youre creating an environment where everyone on your team feels like they belong and have the opportunity to grow and succeed. What small ways are you seeing work to create a more inclusive work environment?

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Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

That means that leaders who rely on exercising influence in a matrix will be more effective than those that rely on exercising authority in a hierarchy. Influence vs. authority is not a new distinction by any means; I just think it’s going to be more important going forward. Again, it’s the difference between authority and influence.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2023

Changing your environment with your brain is about harnessing the power of your thoughts and emotions to shape the world around you. Your thoughts and emotions have a powerful impact on your environment. This focus can help create a more positive environment by reducing stress and increasing productivity. book ) Visualization.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Conversely, poorly managed transitions invite uncertainty that can erode employee morale, undermine client trust, and weaken competitive advantage. By balancing near-term market realities with long-range business imperatives, boards create an environment that elevates rising talent and aligns next-generation leaders with strategic goals.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Understanding the Current Landscape: The Impact on Succession Planning In 2024’s rapidly evolving business environment, succession planning is constantly shifting. Leadership transitions can pose a major challenge to any organization, especially in a turbulent environment. The key is adapting to the fluid nature of business.

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CoachStation

MAY 18, 2020

This has been triggered by the recent Covid-19 environment, improvements in technology, recognised cost-savings and manager/employee attitudes. Remote management adds significantly to the requirement for effective leadership. The post Remote Working and Management: Accepted or Not? There are many potential benefits.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

European venture capitalists are increasingly focusing on how well founders manage these traits, as it can significantly impact a startups ability to scale. The Impact on Company Culture Unchecked ego can lead to toxic work environments where individual achievements are prioritized over team success.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. By championing a culture of creativity and inclusivity, the CEO creates a dynamic environment where people are eager to contribute.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

But how do you create an environment that helps to surface disagreement and overcome the challenges of invisible dissent? 11:55 – Creating clarity about what you can control and influence. 11:55 – Creating clarity about what you can control and influence. Leading Through Invisible Dissent.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A complex regulatory environment, stringent compliance standards, advanced technology integrations, and a diverse array of patient populations add layers of difficulty to the process. Elevating Patient Care Through Exceptional Leadership Sound leadership influences every facet of care delivery.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 5, 2023

When it comes to leadership, influence and power are important. Ultimately, leaders who lead with influence and power effectively use a combination of skills and strategies to guide their employees and teams. This will help them to gain the trust and support of their teams.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 20, 2024

My research and direct experience transforming leadership capabilities reveals a clear pattern: leaders who master authentic influence drive 43% higher team productivity and build exceptional organizational resilience. Global organizations require leaders who transcend basic management competency.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Here’s how Maria describes the situation: “We work in a 24 x 7 environment with multiple shifts. Perhaps your manager can’t or won’t address it right now. In these situations, it’s appropriate to invite them to talk together with your manager. Let’s go talk with our manager and sort it out.”. Maria’s challenge is common.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Experience Officer The Chief Experience Officer (CXO) might not have the same name recognition as a CEO or CFO, but their influence is felt across every aspect of a company’s strategy and operations. But the CXO’s influence goes beyond data.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

There are three strategies for building inclusion I observed while serving in the military, another heavily team-focused environment, and now practice daily here at N2Growth: align on values, encourage diversity of thought, and enable open communication. Aligning on values brings the focus on what is shared; what do we care about?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 12, 2020

That is a tough statistic to try to wrap your mind around, and I was interested in Piet’s opinion on how did we get to this point and how there could be some solutions to solve this talent management gap. While skills and talent management is clearly an issue, this survey shows that CEOs understand the importance of execution. .

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

Servant leadership is not easy to do in today’s dog-eat-dog, me-first business environment. A leader’s personal constitution is a formal statement that specifies their personal purpose, their values and aligned behaviors, and their leadership or influencing philosophy. By formalizing their personal constitution.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective leadership is about more than just managing tasks and projects; it’s about connecting with and leading people in a way that inspires, motivates, and brings out their best. They know how to connect authentically with their teams, build trust, and create environments where everyone can thrive.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 14, 2019

If you couple that fact with George Gallup’s “single most profound, distinct and clarifying finding ever” that 70% of the variance in team engagement is determined solely by the manager, then the issue becomes the manager. In the new working environment, one of the biggest challenges is for managers to go from boss to coach.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 19, 2024

So, how is sustainability reshaping business culture and influencing the future of work? This shift towards sustainability influences daily operations, from reducing waste to conserving energy. It’s a win for your people, your business, and the environment! Let’s break it down. It’s no longer an optional side project.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2020

I am no stranger to the challenges of candidate management during a crisis. Consider the following recommendations for effective candidate management during a crisis: Empathize: In a situation like this, it is human nature to think about one’s own health, safety, career, and expenses first.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

N2Growth, as a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, recognizes the transformative influence a skilled Commercial Leader can wieldone who interlaces strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-centric leadership into a cohesive path toward profitability and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Their significance extends beyond simply checking regulatory boxes; evaluations offer a nuanced perspective into board composition, performance, corporate culture, and risk management. In an increasingly digitized environment, advanced analytics make it feasible to systematically capture and analyze stakeholder sentiment at scale.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. Leaders are working on efficiencies to offset these challenges.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Advanced leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills are vital for navigating financial negotiations, driving profitability, and managing regulatory complexities. This includes evaluating automation scenarios, assessing return on investment, and managing the economic implications of new technologies.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

These seasoned professionals step into senior roles within an organization on a temporary basis, engaging in strategic decision-making, crisis management, turnaround schemes, or filling gaps due to sudden departures or absences of incumbent executives. How do Interim Executives Influence a Firm’s Strategic Direction?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

An inclusive succession plan enriches the work culture, improves decision-making, and fosters creativity, making organizations more agile in the volatile business environment. Lifelong learning helps maintain competitiveness and adaptability, which are crucial in today’s fast-paced business environment.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

A more memorable way to think about health-related actions is that they are those that improve how an organization internally aligns itself, executes with excellence, and renews itself to sustainably achieve performance aspirations in its ever-changing external environment.”. How do we manage the journey? Architect : Influence levers.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 7, 2023

When co-workers, managers, and their subordinates lose respect for one another, it negatively impacts their work and the work of the people around them. Some organizations respond with well-meaning exhortations to “just get along,” or they encourage private chats with human resources or senior management.

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