N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

N2Growth, as a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, recognizes the transformative influence a skilled Commercial Leader can wieldone who interlaces strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-centric leadership into a cohesive path toward profitability and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Rather than treating staff as a function of operations, executives are leveraging an employee-centric ethos to spark innovation and drive sustainable growth. Crucial to this approach is quantifiable feedback: leading organizations measure employee sentiment at multiple stages and then align those insights with business objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

One of the critical responsibilities of a Chief People Officer is to align HR strategies with the overall goals and objectives of the organization. Unlike finance, sales, or product development, these objectives met in organizations aren’t something you can hold in your hand or enter into a spreadsheet.

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

B USINESS is not a discipline, but an endeavor made up of disciplines such as accounting, communications, economics, finance, leadership, management, marketing, operations, psychology, sociology, and strategy. perpetually exceed the cash receipts from the previous, smaller sales volume.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Resist the temptation to just advance a broad number of disparate initiatives, and alternatively focus your efforts on the completion of a few high impact objectives. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency. One of the key qualities of an effective CPO is the ability to think strategically and align procurement initiatives with the overall business objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The CSO shapes business strategies that balance economic growth with ecological and social impact, turning sustainability into a powerful lever for innovation and brand strength. This level of innovation sets the company apart as a leader in sustainability and technological advancement.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

One of my mentors once cautioned me about treating people as furniture saying that “individuals are not inantimate objects to simply be moved around and discarded, but that people require a constant investment of time and money to develop to their full potential.&# I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

I’m always amazed at the number of organizations that charge sub-par leaders with mission critical tasks and then wonder why they failed to meet their objectives. The most important decision a leader can make with regard to any implementation, initiative, project, objective, goal, task, etc.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Outstanding CROs demonstrate a talent for innovation, change management, and strategic decision-making. However, most employers look for candidates with at least a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, such as Business Administration or Finance.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

A goal is a specific target and the objectives are the attainment components/benchmarks/hurdles which will lead you toward achieving said goal. Goal: Take that hill – Objectives: taking out the bunkers, machine gun nests, and other fortified positions that stand in your way of taking the hill.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? I really don’t have a problem with increasing efficiency so long as the tail doesn’t start wagging the dog. I Think Not.

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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. The CPO must engage with suppliers to establish mutual trust, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

It is now expected that a CMO strikes a harmony between pioneering innovation and maintaining commercial acumen, a balance intrinsic to the realization of substantial business growth. However, integrating creative innovation within a broader business strategy does not equate to an effortlessly navigable journey.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

If my objective is to get to the other side of the wall, I don’t really care if I go over the wall, under the wall, around the wall or through the wall…I just care that I get to the other side. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Should bonuses come off the top-line, bottom-line, be based on contribution margin, be subjectively or objectively distributed, be paid in cash, stock, options, profit sharing, perks, or some other mechanism? I take away from your post that an objective in bonus pay should not create negative outcomes (us vs. them, entitlement, etc.),

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2020

While there are several contractor financing options available, credit card limits are many times too low on limits for your needs (especially for larger commercial projects) and traditional lenders are known to require blanket liens on your business just to work together. How Does Contractor Material Financing Work?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Moreover they know how to leverage information and resources to achieve their objectives. link] ATIG Dear Mike, To achieve the objective, need more educations. Great leaders tend to be tactical geniuses and display a strong bias to action. They understand the difference between raw data and useful information. Section V: Focus.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Put simply, true influence is nothing more than understanding how to work with and through others to achieve a stated objective while staying true to your core values and maintaining your integrity. Not only is true influence not difficult to acquire, but it is also sustainable when you understand the proper constructs. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Their responsibilities do not simply involve financial growth but also include strategizing comprehensive growth plans, fostering team spirit, and driving innovation. Many of these high-performing CROs have experience in diverse areas, including operations, finance, and product management.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In a recently published paper authored by the same group, it is revealed that banks continue to provide Black customers with inferior loan products and services, even when these customers possess objectively stronger financial profiles and FICO scores compared to their white counterparts.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 23, 2012

The companies that employed me were generally the underdogs in battles against bigger, better-financed organizations. Live a culture of innovation. Increase your lead, and while they are catching up, you are embracing the next innovation. Winning at any cost is a signal that you have lost sense of the business objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

It has been my experience that whenever methodologies become productized objectivity is removed from the equation. Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. And what are your strategic goals?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside. What are you so busy doing that you don’t have time to build better relationships with precisely those individuals and groups who can help you achieve your goals and objectives? I Think Not.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2020

For years now, huge corporations such as British Aerospace Engineering and Raytheon have completely dominated the market and swooped in to poach promising innovators. The asymmetrical aspects of America’s security, as well as the growing threat of flashpoints with China and Russia , require constant innovation at a quick pace.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

While being motivated solely by conquest may allow you to achieve a stated goal or objective, the cost will be great. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Continuity should flow from values to vision, mission to strategy, and objectives to tactics to process. Innovate: Your brand will have at best a limited shelf life if a culture of innovation doesn’t pervade your business. Be consistent: Consistency in all things throughout the value chain is critical. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Other than the obvious solution for dealing with difficult people (choosing not to deal with them at all), the best way to calm the perpetual storm is to help them achieve their objectives. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

Again, you must keep in mind that for successful interactions to occur, your objective must be in alignment with those you are communicating with. I never ceased to be amazed at how many people assume that everyone knows what they want to occur without ever finding it necessary to communicate their objective. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This covers not only understanding how digital platforms work but also appreciating their strategic value and harnessing them effectively to drive innovation and change. Through automation, tasks such as data analysis, finance management, and even performance tracking are being efficiently conducted by automated tools.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

The way to avoid conflict is to help those around you achieve their objectives. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

My challenge to you is this…set the chinning bar very high for yourself by reevaluating your goals and objectives to insure that you are on a path towards significance. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Additionally, two executive coaches, who have helped provide objective feedback and input. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? Don’t ask for names!) I Think Not.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 22, 2025

With a clear strategy, inspiring leadership, and aligned sales, powerful leaders understand that true competitive advantage doesn't come from innovation alone but belongs to companies that use their sales organization to add and create value. Look at your company strategy and see if the sales experience is in there.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture. The way to avoid conflict is to help those around you achieve their objectives. The Importance Factor : Not every difference needs to be resolved. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Under their stewardship, the CRO implements innovative revenue generation techniques and ensures effective business model operations. It involves thoroughly understanding the company’s objectives, culture, and dynamics. Moreover, it requires in-depth knowledge of the revenue cycle, from lead generation to customer retention.

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