N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

If you’ve ever played a team sport like soccer or basketball, you quickly learn that while it is helpful to have an “all-star” player, the best teams leverage the talents of all their players on the field and elevate everyone’s game in order to consistently win. Aligning on values brings the focus on what is shared; what do we care about?

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I advise my clients on various aspects of leadership, and one topic that has been gaining increasing importance in today’s rapidly evolving business is the role of ethics in artificial intelligence (AI).

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HR Digest

MARCH 21, 2025

But what is work ethic? Its about showing up with the intention to do good in the world. And most importantly, its about understanding the meaning of work ethic and its practical examples to lead the way. What is work ethic? Work ethic can be defined as a belief in the moral value of work. Its about working well.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

A PEW RESEARCH CENTER study found that Americans are roughly twice as likely to express worry (72%) than enthusiasm about a future in which robots and computers are capable of doing many jobs that are currently done by humans. Of course, people have always worried that technology would take over their job. What Can We Do?

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

As if the changes in technology haven’t left many wondering what to do next, the reaction to the COVID-19 virus has left many leaders in a kind of limbo. Their work ethic didn’t sink in. In the third grade, he learned to code in BASIC, and loved reading. In the third grade, he learned to code in BASIC, and loved reading.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Learned Excellence is a comprehensive and practical guide to the mental disciplines of high performance, from the expert who developed the US Navy SEALs mental toughness curriculum and has worked with thousands of top athletes, elite military personnel, business executives, and first responders. It's time to fight back.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

It’s not just about stretching their expertise over a broad array of responsibilities; today’s CMOs are expected to be fluent in the complexities of technology and its rapid advancements. Furthermore, expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence technologies is becoming a prerequisite.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Understanding the Chief Digital Officer’s Position Strong leadership is consistently emphasized as technology becomes increasingly prevalent worldwide. A CDO acts as a catalyst, driving a company’s strategic growth by making the most of digital technologies. This is where the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) comes in.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Leaders who do not possess a bias toward action, or who cannot deliver on their obligations will not be successful. Frequent readers of this blog can find a veritable plethora of tips on becoming a better and more effective leader. Any leader is only as good as his or her team’s desire to be led by them.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 9, 2014

But it’s not easy to turn off my daytime mind – and I recently realized that my business clients can learn important and very relevant lessons, even from that distant world. Don’t try to resist technology in the workplace. A world in flux, then : Downton Abbey is set in the twilight of the great age of English estates.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

The need for collaboration is driven by the issues arising from the current economic crisis and supported by the opportunities afforded by advances in technology, specifically Web 2.0. Instead of seeing your role as providing answers, learn to ask really good questions. Learn to tolerate ambiguity. Get used to transparency.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 29, 2014

the environmental crisis, increased individualism and value pluralism, digitization, demographic change and technological convergence. In the era of big collaboration, the ethicization of business, and the complexity that comes with globalization 2.0, As technologies converge, entire disciplines will have to work together in new ways.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These companies have placed themselves far behind the technology curve because tenured managers hire employees with obsolete skill sets and together they create mediocre solutions. The mandates for compliance along with the accompanying maze of bureaucratic processes and procedures, will often take precedence over doing the right thing.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. It is the vision that defines the end game, and the mission is the road map that will take you there.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof. Great leaders do the right thing regardless of circumstances, situational context or other influencing factors. Want to find out?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 28, 2011

That said, it never ceases to amaze me at the number of people who are charged with hiring who possess absolutely no skill at doing so. While I rarely meet a CEO who is completely comfortable with turning the hiring process over to HR, most of them still seem to acquiesce and do exactly that…&# Who should do the hiring?

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Here are the top ten things businesses should do in 2024 to ensure success: 1. Here are the top ten things businesses should do in 2024 to ensure success: 1. Embrace AI & Machine Learning 2024 is the year to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). article) 4. article) 5.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

You do little to address their concerns. It’s about collaboration through worker self-empowerment, where calculated risk-taking is a daily endeavor and individual and collective learning is nurtured and valued.” Dr. Bill Donahue writes The 5 Principles of Ethical Leadership. Bill shares: “ Ethics matter. They don’t.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

So how do you find those top performers and disrupters that can take your organization to new heights? Internal recruiters do not have the tools or abilities to fill these critical leadership roles, their ‘open requisition’ stack is too full, and all roles get equal attention, whereas the most critical ones need a dedicated team.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. Let me ask you a few simple questions: How do you feel when you’re told no? Moreover, when those conversations do occur they tend to be focused on admonishment rather than teachable moments.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

They provide employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their positions while also fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. By fostering a positive organizational culture and maintaining high levels of employee engagement, the CPO contributes to creating a productive and motivated workforce.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Strong Work Ethic: Many older workers were raised in eras where a strong work ethic was highly valued. This can foster a learning culture within the organization. Adaptability: Contrary to stereotypes, many older workers are adaptable and willing to learn new technologies or methods. This is up from 16% in 2011.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

How about a discussion on what leaders can do to inspire cultural innovation. What do leaders dop to provide a safe environment for people to explore, test, try, fail, learn, review, try again etc. Sounds like an interesting event and line up. How should leaders behave to suppress this natural behaviour ?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Why do companies use executive search firms? How do executive search firms work? Regarding candidates, executive search firms have an ethical and contractual obligation not to recruit from client companies. What exactly is a leading executive search firm, and how can it help businesses?

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Lead from Within

APRIL 3, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore seven powerful examples of common CEO mistakes and the valuable lessons that can be learned from them. Ignoring Innovation: CEOs who resist innovation and technological advancements can quickly fall behind their competitors. Ethical leadership is not a choice but a responsibility for CEOs.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 14, 2011

you can learn more about Heidi at the end of this post) Successful women know only too well that in any male-dominated profession, we often find ourselves at a distinct disadvantage. We judge our own abilities not only more harshly, but fundamentally differently, than our male colleagues do.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

They focus on this marketing campaign or that new technology, and lose track of what’s most important. A key to giving clear direction is for product managers to project their confidence and full support to the work engineering is doing. Inspire them to do great things, especially when developing your products.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 12, 2025

Employers are looking for job candidates with ethical judgment, adaptability, and critical thinking, according to Drexel Universitys 2025 Annual College Hiring Outlook Report. The report emphasizes that students should learn not only technical skills but also qualities like resilience and integrity to make a lasting impact in their fields.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 8, 2010

They write and teach what they learn. Learning is as much a part of their life as eating. These are a few of my favorite quotes that illustrate the importance of learning: In a time of drastic change it is the learners who inherit the future. The learned usually find themselves equipped to live in a world that no longer exists.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

By Susan Gunelius Guest post by Abby Marks Beale (learn more about Abby at the end of this post) As a solo entrepreneur, I have learned to spend my time on those things I major in (activities I am good at and like to do) while parceling out the things I minor in (tasks I am not good at or don’t enjoy) to those who have the expertise (and interest!).

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Are you doing it to: Make a difference in the world, in your community, in your family? What do you value? Doing something wonderful that makes a difference or has meaning? One of the most difficult things to do is to do something that hasn’t already been done. If you do not love it then do not sell it!

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Why then do so many CEOs appear to have a bad attitude? What do you reflect, and what do people see in you? Do you tend to have a pessimistic outlook on things ? Do people seek your input, advice, and counsel ? Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. If not, why not?

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

So where do we come in as women? About the Author Learn more about Paula White at www.whitesocialmedia.co.uk. 3 Secrets that Differentiate Successful Women Entrepreneurs from the Crowd of Average Business People Guest post by Alex Papa (learn more about Alex at. This new business arena is very suited to women’s strengths.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 5, 2017

Learn what traits to look for in a good mentor.” Dan recaps, “This lighthearted guest post from Dr. Garry McDaniel gives us 7 leadership tips learned from mankind’s best friend, the dog!” Jane Perdue of The Jane Group provided How to develop deep diversity with 9 learning styles.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 22, 2018

They all: · Made fact-based decisions · Built great teams · Made ethics a part of the culture · Engaged listeners · Evaluate constantly · Embraced change · Inspired Make fact-based decisions At the start of each morning, Craig Ryden—the CEO of Yankee Candle—would look at the sales from the previous day in great detail.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Risk-averse CEOs find comfort in the ‘ doing more of the same’ strategic mode. Yet, when things get tough, they quickly knee-jerk into ‘ doing more of the same, with less.’ ’ Some leaders strive for scale by ‘ doing more with less ,’ usually meaning fewer employees.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 16, 2019

Digital transformation is something most companies seem to be doing, but there is incredible variance in the success of these initiatives. They’re more likely to have an agile, fail-fast, learn-fast mentality,” the authors say. The report urges companies to maintain robust ethical standards, even as they attempt to innovate quickly.

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