Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Rubin likes to say that if we treated relay races the way we treat our team members, we’d tell them, “I’m not paying you to stand here. However, the team that wins the relay race is the team that gets the baton across the finish line first, not the team that had runners running the most. I’m paying you to run.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. Today, the digital chiefs portfolio extends to orchestrating data-driven strategies, leveraging cloud computing to scale innovation, and architecting robust cybersecurity protocols.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Understanding and working effectively with all four generations in the workplace is more crucial than ever for leaders who strive to foster a successful and cohesive team culture. Leaders who understand the historical and social forces that shaped each generation can better connect with their team members and address their needs.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

This can make the cost of ethical failure much higher than it would otherwise have been if unethical behavior was not flushed into the open. Indeed, ethical leaders could be construed as those who always follow the rules and comply with company policies, with creatives those more inclined to bend rules and challenge norms.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Brian Sooy of Lead Change Group offers Positive Communication Leads to a Culture of Innovation. Miller of The People Equation brings us 9 Things Team Members Want to Know About the New Boss, but Won’t Ask. Jennifer reminds us that during leadership transitions, new team members are highly curious about the incoming boss.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 30, 2011

One of the main contributors to corporate stagnation and decline is keeping the wrong leadership team in place for the wrong reasons. The point I ask you to ponder is this: Leadership teams often espouse the need for change and innovation, but rarely apply this thinking to themselves – why? Thoughts?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Leaders who fully internalize and exemplify these values can galvanize teams, broaden stakeholder support, and bring clarity during times of strategic recalibration. Their commitment becomes a wellspring of motivation, driving team members to invest discretionary effort and maintain high-performance standardseven under resource constraints.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In addition, these leaders must maintain a relentless commitment to inclusivity, recognizing that diverse perspectives are essential for innovation and cultivating a vibrant community where each member can thrive. Equally important are strong interpersonal skills. Recruiting exceptional talent is only the start.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 30, 2021

Here are a selection of tweets from June 2021 that you don't want to miss: 10 Qualities of the Leaders I Want on My Team by @WScottCochrane. What Kind of Team Are We? by @edbatista There's no right way to organize a team, of course, but we need to be clear on just what kind of team we are. Are You Really Ready to Quit?

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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. Every decision—big or small—creates a ripple effect across the company, impacting everything from employee motivation to customer satisfaction, competitiveness, and innovation.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The truth is, character is what allows leaders to elevate their teams and organizations to new heights. They keep their word, act ethically, and lead by example. When leaders are honest and consistent in their actions, their teams know they can rely on them.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 29, 2018

Guest post from Andrew Leigh: First let’s get a little clearer about what being an ethical leader means. You may not be able to “see” someone is an ethical leader. So why should an organisation bother about having an ethical leader? Do they, for example, do any better at the job than less ethical ones?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today, Chief People Officers and CHROs are not only responsible for the high-value functions of talent acquisition and employee engagement, but they play a crucial role in shaping organizational culture, driving diversity and inclusion, and ethically leveraging technology for effective HR management.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Leading with empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to diversity unlocks fresh perspectives and untapped potential within teams. At N2Growth, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment is not just ethically sound— it’s a critical driver of innovation and sustainable growth.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

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. Sean Glaze of Great Results Team Building shared The 3 Most Important Traits Teams Want in a New Manager. Communication. Engagement. Jennifer V.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Effective leaders use communication as a critical competency to build trusting relationships, align team members around a vision, lead necessary change, and drive action. The best leaders maneuver these five steps in a way that leaves their teams feeling heard, understood, and valued. Using just risks making others feel insignificant.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Millennials and Generation Z crave purpose as well as ethical behaviors from their bosses. They also lead with generosity: they care about others and empower their teams to fulfill their own ambitions. They feel motivated to work with others, to innovate, and to strive for extraordinary results. Empowering others.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

A critical part of this process is crafting an innovative, forward-thinking search strategy. Their contagious passion inspires teams, stakeholders, and communities to work together toward a shared vision. They lead with integrity, ensuring ethical decision-making remains at the forefront, even in challenging situations.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Developing a leadership style that resonates with your team is about more than managing tasks and meeting objectives; it’s about connecting on a personal and professional level. Here’s how you can start developing a leadership style that connects with your own team. Celebrate team successes and individual milestones alike.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 14, 2012

Triple Crown leaders have the goal of building and sustaining organizations that are excellent (high performance), ethical (do the right thing), and enduring (stand the test of time). Triple Crown leaders integrate five practices that build excellent, ethical, and enduring organizations : Seek “head and heart.” Post “colors.”

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In countless cases, leaders have missed opportunities to tap into the enormous potential associated with the development of character to create innovation and excellence. It is critical to understand that character is not just about morals and ethics but, in its fullest form, about human flourishing through better judgments and well-being.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

What’s more, with so many different personality styles on your team, finding leadership tactics that work across the board can be a challenge. Here are ten of the most proven tactics that have helped countless managers inspire their team to achieve greatness each and every day: Be a positive thinker. Be innovative.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Top Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) possess the ability to convey complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner to both their team members and key stakeholders. Their commitment to ethical practices is paramount, as they inspire trust and reinforce their credibility in the eyes of their stakeholders.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Any leader is only as good as his or her team’s desire to be led by them. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 25, 2012

For example, if a company claims it welcomes innovation and risk taking, but then only rewards employees who toe the company line and reinforce the status quo, sooner or later people will simply stop asking questions, innovating, and stretching themselves. Instead, they will conform in order to please their bosses.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Realizing the path to innovation would require revolutionary new thinking; all three leaders grasped that it would also take a new way of coalescing and harnessing talent. Reading Collective Genius , The Innovators , Creativity, Inc. Among a team the task is preeminent; however, relationship distinguishes a partnership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Guest post from Hilary Grosskopf : Managing a team can sometimes feels more like managing a revolving door. For organizations, attrition is an expensive issue that takes money away from impactful progress, innovation, employee benefits, and enjoyable team activities. Positive acknowledgement is a form of energy for team members.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

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. David shares: “ Every time a leader has a conversation with a team member about improving their work there is an opportunity. Team Building.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

She explores each of these questions in depth, as well as the six key qualities of leader humility: a balanced ego, integrity, a compelling vision, ethical strategies, generous inclusion, and a developmental focus. Where are we going? Do you see me? No Rules Rules : Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. The strength of governance can be significantly amplified with the employment of a dedicated leadership team.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 1, 2024

However, critics often dismiss these promises as mere “ethics washing.” ” To investigate the veracity of these criticisms, researchers from Stanford University conducted interviews with AI ethics professionals employed by some of the leading companies in the field.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 4, 2021

A great many organizations have ethics and sustainability policies, but there remain concerns that the actions of these firms do not match the often lofty ambitions contained in these policies. The results suggest that illustrations of amoral management had a significant impact, especially when the ethical environment was high.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

During one of the most turbulent times in Silicon Valley history, Brad Smith was the steady-handed, innovative, and always resilient CEO of Intuit. When Brad was still a kid growing up near Kenova, West Virginia, a plane crash killed the entire Marshall University, football team. Smith realized at that moment that life is a team sport.

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Leading Blog

MAY 23, 2013

Zeitz is also co-founder and co-chair with Sir Richard Branson of The B Team. Together Zeitz and Grün discuss important topics like success, culture, values, acting ethically, the environment, commerce, sustainability, strengths and weaknesses and awareness. On Hope : No one can lead a company or corporate group without having hope.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Executive coaching, a synergistic alliance between a professional coach and an executive or a team, is designed to tap into the inherent potential of the coachee to enhance performance, learning, and development. It delves into the complex layers of leadership, team building, strategy formation, decision-making, and emotional intelligence.

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Chartered Management Institute

JANUARY 14, 2025

Article: The evolving complexities and mitigation strategies of team formation in a rapidly shifting workplace Written by Nasaruddin Zainal Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Building effective teams is vital yet challenging in todays evolving workplace.

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Lead from Within

JULY 23, 2024

Leaders who excel in strategic thinking can navigate complex situations, adapt to change, and guide their teams towards success. Being able to pivot strategies, embrace new technologies, and adjust to shifting priorities can help you and your team stay ahead of the curve. Leadership is more than just a role.

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