N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The Value of Executive Leadership Team Coaching in Today’s Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the value of executive leadership team coaching cannot be understated. Moreover, executive leadership team coaching helps foster a culture of continuous learning within organizations.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

According to a recent nearly 40% of new leaders fail within their first 18 months due to self-doubt and fear of failure. As an executive coach, I help leaders transform their fears into strengths by creating a safe space for exploring anxieties and developing personalized strategies.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 24, 2024

While many executives pride themselves on self-reliance, this mindset can limit innovation, slow decision-making, and increase strategic risk. Despite their professional achievements, 76% of executives admit they rarely seek assistance from colleagues or mentors. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Executives are the best business leaders in the world. But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. Executive coaching and talent development, in general, have been around for a few decades. What Is Executive Coaching?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Strategic Advantage of Executive Leadership Team Evaluations & Assessments Executive leadership team evaluations provide a critical strategic advantage for organizations. Through a comprehensive evaluation process, executive leadership teams gain a better understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 7, 2025

The gap in your leadership style is costing your organization millions in lost talent and unrealized potential.Recent Deloitte analysis reveals 82% of senior executives overestimate their leadership capabilities, while only 34% of their direct reports rate them as highly effective. Partner with peer executives for honest accountability.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 10, 2019

I created a series of sketch notes for Tiffani Bova’s “ What’s Next ” podcast where she meets brilliant people to discuss customer experience, growth and innovation. Tiffani Bova is a Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist at Salesforce. Knowledge workers must, effectively, be their own chief executive officers.

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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. The realm of executive coaching extends beyond mere skill enhancement.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

The Power of Executive Coaching in Driving Business Success In today’s competitive business landscape, the importance of executive coaching cannot be overstated. One of the key benefits of executive coaching is its ability to empower executives to reach their full potential.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

The Role of an Executive Coach in Your Development In today’s dynamic business environment, executive coaching’s role in leadership development has become more critical than ever. One of the key aspects of executive coaching is its focus on personalized development.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Coaching in Leadership Development Executive coaching is pivotal in developing leaders, allowing them to unlock their full potential and drive organizational success. In their high-pressure roles, executives often lack opportunities to discuss their challenges, fears, and aspirations openly.

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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. This is compounded by the fact that self-awareness — a behavior associated with humility — is exceptionally weak.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s complex and rapidly changing business landscape, executives need more than technical expertise to thrive. By partnering with experienced board advisor coaches , executives gain access to invaluable insights, strategic thinking, and unbiased perspectives. The first notable benefit is increased self-awareness.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Board Chair Coaching: A Catalyst for Organizational Growth As a firm that works with top executives in some of the world’s largest companies, we have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of board chair coaching in driving organizational growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

At N2Growth, we consistently observe that organizations committed to rigorous board assessments experience faster adaptation to market shifts and higher rates of innovation. When boards undertake comprehensive reviewsincluding self-assessments, peer evaluations, and stakeholder feedbackthey gain a holistic view of each members competencies.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Understanding the Role of Executive Coachee Programs in Enhancing Leadership Performance Executive coachee programs are crucial in enhancing leadership performance among top executives in today’s competitive corporate landscape. These programs offer numerous benefits that can significantly enhance leadership performance.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

A high premium is placed on collaboration, with the understanding that pooling diverse perspectives encourages innovation and creativity. The best leaders can influence their team’s behavior and work ethics, promoting a positive atmosphere that encourages productivity and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

While these metrics provided a degree of predictability in the past, they fall short in todays environment, where agility, adaptability, and innovation have emerged as the hallmarks of leadership success. Providing clear, consistent feedback and fostering an environment of self-awareness and team understanding is critical for growth.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Executive leaders are already masters of their craft, achieving remarkable success in their fields. However, these leaders, often industry pioneers, value continuous self-improvement and the deepening of their specialized skills. This heightened self-awareness becomes the foundation for meaningful growth.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Without a cohesive culture, even the most talented teams struggle to execute well. This level of trust enables quicker decision-making, smoother communication, and, ultimately, more effective execution. Team members who approach obstacles with a positive, determined mindset are more likely to innovate and persevere under pressure.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

The Benefits of Executive Coaching for Start-Up Entrepreneurs Executive coaching has become increasingly popular among start-up entrepreneurs, and for good reason. The benefits of executive coaching for these ambitious individuals are undeniable.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One of the key responsibilities of a coaching and consulting professional is to enhance the capabilities and bring out self-awareness for executives, enabling them to become influential leaders who can inspire and motivate their teams. This entails fostering a culture that embraces learning, innovation, and adaptability.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The reality is that great leaders all seem to possess an innate sense of timing such that most executives have a very clear understanding of the critical role timing plays as a survival skill at the C-suite level. Those who currently lead are aware that our times and this market demands flexibility and quick decision making.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 22, 2024

Critical thinking is essential amidst societal divisiveness, emphasizing the need for innovative problem-solving. Rewiring ourselves to embrace curiosity, openness, and self-reflection is key to unlocking our full potential in the workplace. Perseverance and self-awareness are important.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Transformation of Executive Coaching Once steeped in traditional, face-to-face interactions, executive coaching is undergoing a radical transformation. Moreover, technology is playing an indispensable role in reshaping executive coaching. Change isn’t only driven by technological advancements.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This self-awareness allows them to leverage their strengths while navigating potential pitfalls confidently. At N2Growth, a leading executive search firm , we understand that defining these goals is crucial for driving growth. Celebrating milestones keeps you motivated and reinforces your commitment to your goals.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up. Be self-aware. It ties into self-aware post. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up. It requires zero talent to be present mentally and physically. Have a great day Sir. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on how to control gossip in the workplace… If what you desire as an executive is to have a healthy, thriving, and productive company, it is essential that you curtail office gossip. Talking to anyone else wouldn’t resolve the issue, it would merely be self serving indulgence at someone else’s expense.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The C-Suite Executives Role in Business Strategy The C-Suite executive team comprises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and other high-ranking ‘chief’ executives. The digital landscape has redefined the boundaries of commercial leadership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 16, 2012

Guest post by Rick Lash, from the Hay Group: The matrix has often been described as a new type of organizational structure that is flatter, more interconnected, more global and more innovative. Innovation and the Ghost Organization. Just nine percent of employees exhibit a strong sense of self-awareness.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I have consistently espoused the value of walking the floor, dropping in for meetings on an impromptu basis, proactively engaging key stakeholders, and any number of other items that focus on raising your awareness. Great leaders champion from the front…they are not disengaged invisible executives.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

In a recent LeadershipNow blog, Mark Sanborn wrote about six warning signs of why leaders fail: a shift in focus; poor communication; risk aversion; ethics slip; poor self-management; and lost love. Often leaders are described by action words such as “results-oriented, innovative, driven and visionary”. The Big 4 Leadership Attributes.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

These three threads are used to weave a tapestry of self-discovery and personal humanizing leadership growth. The practice of self-awareness and self-reflection for those in leadership roles extends back thousands of years to the ancient philosophers and teachers. Reflection Fuels. Relationships Make the Difference.

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Leading Blog

MAY 29, 2019

It represents a shared purpose that is larger than the self. It requires a large degree of self-awareness. And here’s why: “This statement reaffirms your commitment to the team, and over time, it can remind you of your purpose larger than self. It creates rapid compartmentalization, followed by immediate execution.”

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

True self-confidence is reflected in a person’s deeds and actions, and not in their ability to boast. I would much rather listen to the self-deprecating humor of a confident person making fun of themselves than the mean spirited attacks of an arrogant person waged at someone else’s expense.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And as Jessica has discovered through her work coaching leaders, this requires a higher degree of emotional intelligence, specifically, emotional self-awareness and the ability to self-regulate in the moment. Leaders must navigate and embrace the latter to create inclusive and equitable environments where everyone thrives.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

I have witnessed otherwise savvy executives place the need for emotional security and superiority ahead of achieving their mission (not that they always understood this at the time). The fixes for this are very simple: Easier alignment of interests and needs and greater awareness of emotional triggers. I Think Not.

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