N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Assessing factors such as vision, resiliency, leadership style, adaptability, and alignment with the company’s vision is now seen as fundamental to driving long-term growth. Founders who lead with ethical decision-making are more likely to foster sustainable growth.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Steven Mintz: Ethical leaders create a culture in the workplace that promotes moral values and establishes an ethical tone at the top. Creating an ethical culture means setting a standard that decisions are made and actions are taken that are right, not wrong; good, not bad; and they benefit the stakeholders of the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Board members must feel empowered to challenge assumptions, engage in meaningful debate, and make decisions that prioritize the organization’s long-term success. Boards must oversee strategic direction, financial health, and ethical standards while maintaining the organization’s best interests.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 20, 2017

The manner my dad handled a Hightower cow invasion and how Mr. Hightower handled the exact same scenario was a powerful lesson in the ethics of service. When customers witness acts of generosity that go beyond what they consider appropriate, they worry about the long-term viability of the enterprise.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Ethical Leadership is proven to improve employee wellbeing and promotes extra-role effort. Further, ethical leadership can decrease emotional exhaustion and increase work engagement. Our experience is that the concept of feeling trusted in the workplace magnifies ethical leadership and can also result in further extra-role effort.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Unveiling the Board’s Strategic Compass Towards Sustainable Growth Astute board governance is the linchpin for fostering an organization’s success and long-term viability. Moreover, governance excellence is synonymous with nurturing a culture of transparency, trust, and ethical behavior.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 1, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton The definition of "good leadership" is changing over time as people become more aware of the long term impact of poor leadership decisions. Watch this video for a quick overview of this evolution and why more is expected of leaders now.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton How do we help young people become ethical leaders? This is an important question because our long-term future depends on how well we prepare young people to make positive ethical choices and honor multiple dimensions of ethical responsibility.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 22, 2014

Yet rather than being weeded out, they seem to survive and thrive in an institutional ethic that values by choosing short term greed over longer-term value and culture. One, let’s call him the ‘seagull’, has produced great performance short term by moving in changing everything, slashing costs and people, then leaving.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 29, 2022

Constitution opens with a beautiful ethics code designed to ground our nation in a commitment to the long-term greater good of society. By Linda Fisher Thornton As we near the 4th of July, it is a fitting time to remind ourselves of the greater vision for our country.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Armed with this knowledge, they meticulously search for candidates with the necessary technical skills and experience that align with the company’s culture and long-term vision. 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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The CEO also balances immediate needs with long-term goals, transforming strategic ideas into actions everyone can support. As the ultimate role model, the CEO sets the tone for ethical standards and behavior. A negative environment affects daily operations and hampers long-term growth and success.

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Leading in Context

JULY 8, 2020

A sound understanding of the situation combined with ethical values will help us make leadership decisions that will be good for our customers and the long-term viability of our business.

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 21, 2013

By Linda Fisher Thornton What is it that ethical leaders do that has such a powerful positive effect on people? What can be the long-term impact of inspiring groups of people to greatness and ethical behavior?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

This entails balancing the need to address immediate challenges while setting the stage for long-term sustainability. The Quest for Comprehensive Leadership The questions that arise are profound: Who can champion sustainable and ethical decision-making that considers societal and environmental impacts?

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 1, 2012

We must take a long-term view, keeping in mind the broad effects of our day-to-day decisions. Many people refer to the "greater good" as an important part of leading ethically, and use different words to describe it.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These leaders have a clear sense of purpose, aligning every decision and action with the organization’s core values and long-term goals. They lead with integrity, ensuring ethical decision-making remains at the forefront, even in challenging situations.

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Leading in Context

MAY 31, 2017

By Linda Fisher Thornton Deloitte's 2016 Millennial Survey Executive Summary reported that according to responses from 7700 employed millennials from 29 countries, "the values that support long-term business success are people treatment, ethics, and customer focus.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

It not only addresses the immediate need to replace key positions but also considers the company’s long-term vision for growth and sustainability. Incorporating diversity is not just ethically right; it’s also important for business success.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

John believes the best way to communicate significant change is to explain how the change ties to the long term vision of the organization. Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context shares Ethics Isn’t Finite: It’s Evolving. As we strive to build ethical organizations, we must remember that our target is moving.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 2, 2013

As we think about how we want to lead this year, we need to recognize that it is tempting to make easy short-term decisions that end up having ethical consequences in the long run. Can people determine our values just by watching how we treat people?

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 18, 2020

Think in the long-term. “Go Go long-term greedy.” This can mean avoiding ethical shortcuts, hiring people smarter than you, delegating more, and helping prepare high performers for success beyond your team.”. Example is everything—especially when it is inconvenient and costs you something.

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Leading in Context

MAY 6, 2015

By Linda Fisher Thornton How do we help young people become ethical leaders? This is an important question because our long-term future depends on how well we prepare young people to make positive ethical choices and honor multiple dimensions of ethical responsibility.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 27, 2023

Leading with an ethical compass may seem to be challenging in this time of deepening divisions and “alternative facts”, trust and authenticity grow more precious by the hour. But what people want is t ruth in their decisions, a uthenticity in their relationships, and s olid ground for making tough, ethical choices in business and life.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

Their efforts represent a transformative approach to business that acknowledges the importance of balancing short-term financial gains with long-term ecological responsibility. This involves integrating sustainable practices into daily operations, decision-making, and long-term planning.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The past few years have seen a growing call for businesses to be ethical in both what they do and how they do it. Research from the University shows how ethical practice can have both an immediate and long-term impact for social entrepreneurs. Social success.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

People want to work for those who are ethical,” he explained. Companies with strong, ethical management teams enhance their ability to attract investors, customers and talented professionals,” explains Hird, adding that ethical behavior starts at the top and allows companies to create a culture that values integrity.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

I believe the companies who have the best chance to survive this cataclysmic event, and any future global pandemics, are the ones that already have a set long-term vision for their organization. Have you worked on YOUR long term vision? ” Connect with Shelley on Twitter at @shelleyrow.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Setting direction well means establishing a compelling vision and ethical strategies. Instead, people want to know that the way their organizations operate is ethical. Ethical strategies can be developed by carefully understanding business opportunities and aligning others to pursue those approaches. Do you see me? “Do

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 20, 2012

Jacobs Suchard directors expected me to run the company as an entrepreneurial enterprise, and as long the numbers were coming in, they assumed I was doing just that. Other than ensuring an ethical environment in the organizations they govern, I suspect today’s Boards still don’t give culture the attention it deserves.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

It is a fundamental aspect that sets the stage for long-term success and organizational growth. However, it is essential to recognize that nonprofit executives still need to be fairly compensated for their skills and experience to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

At N2Growth, we believe that finding the right leader involves a deeper understanding of organizational mission, stakeholder expectations, and the ability to deliver sustainable impact over the long term. This assessment involves carefully examining strategic priorities, stakeholder expectations, and long-term objectives.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 21, 2012

Establish a set of sound ethics policies, integrate them into all business processes, communicate them broadly to all employees, and make clear that you will not tolerate any deviation from any of them. That will never work in the long run. Andrews thoughtfully promotes the long-term value of telling the truth, of being honest.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Ethical business practices can be defined as a set of principles and behaviors that influence how a company conducts itself in relation to daily operations, interactions with others, and decision-making policies. The importance of ethical practices in business cannot be overstated. This is a win-win for everyone involved.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The CPO empowers organizations to maximize their human capital potential and achieve long-term success by spearheading these efforts. The chief people officer plays a crucial role in building and implementing these strategies, ensuring they are comprehensive, well-planned, and aligned with the organization’s long-term objectives.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2013

Sometimes it works in the short term, but it never works in the long term. An leader with enlightened self-interest will think in terms of the transactional benefits of everything they do. When you have the power usually associated with leadership. it''s easy to begin thinking that you can do anything you want.

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