N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Understanding the Board’s Responsibility in Promoting Sustainable Ethics & Practices Board members are crucial in guiding corporate entities toward adopting ethics and sustainable practices. To achieve lasting impact, corporations must prioritize ethical governance.

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Leading in Context

JUNE 5, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series "Ethical Values Are Good For Business" I shared the importance of clearing up the confusion employees have in balancing ethical values with bottom line profitability. In Part 2, we looked at the importance of aligning strategy with the organization's values.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Brands will be well served to assess their alignment between values, culture and strategy. By Linda Fisher Thornton Consumers are seeking brands that support well-being, sustainability and social justice, realizing that brands that care about these things are more likely to have the best interests of consumers and society at heart.

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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). In today’s AI-driven world, ethical considerations are paramount.

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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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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Here are some strategies leaders can implement to mitigate AI risks effectively.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

By defining governance standards, boards can weave a framework that navigates their decision-making odyssey, ensuring it’s in sync with the organization’s mission, values, and long-haul strategies. Moreover, governance excellence is synonymous with nurturing a culture of transparency, trust, and ethical behavior.

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

By Linda Fisher Thornton To celebrate 7 Lenses going into its second printing, this is the fifth post in a special series focused on Why Ethical Thinking Matters. I’m hoping the strategies shared in this series will give you a fresh perspective on your plans for developing leaders in 2018.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

Embracing the Shift Towards Eco-Friendly Green Business Practices In today’s business environment, sustainability has become an essential component of corporate strategy. Incorporating sustainability into the core of the business strategy can help create a company culture that values the environment.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Successful digital chiefs combine a nuanced understanding of emerging technologies with strong commercial instincts, aligning sophisticated digital strategies with core enterprise objectives to outpace market shifts and capture new opportunities. This leaders influence also extends into talent strategy.

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Leading in Context

MAY 29, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton In Part 1 of this series "Ethical Values Are Good For Business" I shared the importance of clearing up the confusion employees have in balancing ethical values with bottom line profitability. In Part 2, we looked at the importance of aligning strategy with the organization's values.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 2, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton. Here we are at the end of the year already. So much of it has been a blur as we've scrambled to reinvent our work and daily habits to adapt to a persistent global pandemic.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 10, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton The Top Post Series for last year on the Leading in Context Blog reflected how to navigate the nuances of ethical culture building. It featured specific areas of focus and strategies for building an ethical culture in your organization.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Companies that invest in board development programs equip their directors with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel, creating an environment where clear expectations, ethical guidelines, and open communication channels unite board members under a shared purpose.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Ensuring data integrity and customer trust should be at the forefront of every business strategy. From reducing carbon footprints to ethical sourcing, integrating sustainable practices can enhance brand reputation, drive customer loyalty, and even open new markets. By embracing these ten strategies (or just choose one!),

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Leading in Context

MAY 4, 2022

By Linda Fisher Thornton More commitments than time. Six or more meetings a day. Eating at your desk. Does any of this sound familiar?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Say a hard no to ethics and values violations. For example, “Yes, it sounds like this project would benefit our marketing strategy. Say a Hard “No” to Values Clashes and Ethics Violations. That doesn’t sit right with me ethically. .” How to Say No at Work. Say yes to what’s most important.

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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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Leading Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

Make sure your culture aligns with both your personality and your strategy. Make ethical principles explicit. Spelling out what your organization must never do is the best way to inoculate yourself against bugs that cause ethical breaches.”. If your culture isn’t aligned with your strategy, then culture rules the day.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2024

AI isn’t merely about optimizing existing processes; it’s about challenging the status quo, reimagining possibilities, and championing game-changing strategies. Ensure ethical and responsible AI practices to build trust with your stakeholders. Exceptional leaders understand this role well.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 11, 2014

The trust in you may run deep, but if the team has started to question the ethics or the future of the organization, they may be distracted and lose steam. No employee engagement strategy is going to work if your team’s stop believing in one another. They Stop Believing in the Organization. They’re watching you for clues.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Setting direction well means establishing a compelling vision and ethical strategies. Strategies are designed as the best paths to desired outcomes, but some leaders engage in unethical practices. Instead, people want to know that the way their organizations operate is ethical. Leaders who do this respect others’ dignity.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 11, 2023

By Linda Fisher Thornton The Top Post Series for last year on the Leading in Context Blog reflected the urgent need to move ethical thinking and decision making forward in organizations. It featured specific areas of focus and strategies for improving organizational ethics.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

These evaluations provide valuable insights into how well a team can steer their organization through challenges, making it an essential part of investment strategies. Teams must now demonstrate the ability to grow, adapt, and cultivate a culture aligned with their company’s vision and strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Succession Planning Succession planning is crucial to any organization’s growth strategy, and its importance cannot be overstated. This wider perspective aligns succession planning with the overall business strategy, making it an enterprise-wide initiative rather than an isolated task.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context observes that strategies that may have worked in ethics five years ago will not help us now. To succeed, we need to broaden our worldview and expand the scope of what we consider to be “ethical territory.” Follow John. Follow Linda.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Leaders must not only navigate but also interpret the significance of these changes, crafting resilient and forward-looking strategies. 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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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Great leaders supply strategy and clarity. Great leaders are ethical and trustworthy. Leadership Development clarity Core Comptencies Encouragment Great Leaders Lead from within Leadership motivation Strategy talent Vision' Great leaders provide support and motivation. Great leaders are tactical and flexible.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 18, 2012

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. What the studies do show is a high correlation between work ethic, performance and success. Here’s the thing – We all have potential, maybe some more than others, but we all have it. Potential is easy to recognize, but not so easy to realize.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2012

By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth . The fastest way to lose respect as a leader is to focus on optics over ethics. Leaders don’t offer, nor do they accept excuses. True leadership demands the character to demonstrate personal responsibility for one’s actions, and the courage to hold others accountable for theirs.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In a constantly evolving industry, these leaders can quickly adjust their strategies and approaches to meet changing market conditions. 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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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership competence is an issue that is gaining attention. With expectations for good leadership continuing to expand, some organizations still do not have leader competence on their strategy agendas.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 13, 2014

Do you feel that you stayed true to your ethics and that your decision grew you as a leader in your organization? What techniques do you use to get your teams to efficiently execute company strategy? If they work, but at your team member’s detriment, you might need to rethink some of your strategies. What was the result?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

One of their primary responsibilities is to develop and execute effective procurement strategies that align with the organization’s overall business objectives. They must develop and implement effective procurement strategies to drive business growth in a competitive marketplace.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Focusing on the marketplace and testing what your customers want is a much surer strategy for growth than trying to outsmart your competitors.” This means demonstrating consistent reliability in your ethics and consistency in how you show up.” Develop an Exit Strategy. Be Your Own Best Customer and Make Something People Want.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 19, 2024

Host, David Dye, will share some practical phrases and strategies you can use. You’re going to learn strategies not just for declining politely, but also how to maintain respect and integrity, particularly when you have to say no to your boss or turn down a tempting project. 01:02 – Check Out the Book!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. Chief People Officer Role Overview: The CPO oversees talent management, recruitment, and retention strategies to ensure the organization has the right individuals in place.

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