Terry Starbucker

JULY 14, 2013

On that high level, the objective was clear - build the company up by steadily increasing its profits, until it is attractive enough to be sold with that healthy return. Was that high level objective really something that the vast majority of those 1,200 could sink their teeth into and rally around? Leadership'

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

When approached strategically, this integration of culture, technology, and leadership fosters a collaborative workplace that attracts new talent while inspiring the existing workforce to reach higher. Leaders dedicated to employee experience can cut turnover by adopting methods that encourage mentorship, recognition, and a clear career path.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. From Operational Oversight to Transformational Leadership Historically, many organizations assumed their IT departments could organically steer digital growth.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

M aking any progress, process transformation or change across American communities and throughout the global business communities as usual is always hard and usually requires a significant investment of resources – people, finance and effort. Follow me on Twitter @SkippersBiz. Photo by Ted Etyan and edited by N2Growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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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

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Evolving Landscape of Human Resources Leadership In this ever-changing business landscape, the role of human resources (HR) leadership continues to evolve and adapt to meet the demands of a dynamic workforce. Moreover, HR leaders must have a keen eye for emerging talent coupled with attracting and retaining top performers.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Michael’s track record of leadership has stood the test of time. Mike Myatt : Has your leadership style changed over the years, and if so, how? Mike Myatt : How has your faith impacted your leadership style? I have learned so much about leadership from reading the Gospels. I took initiative.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John is probably one of the world’s best known and most respected authors and speakers on the subject of leadership. In fact, three of his books (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You , and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader) have sold more than one million copies each. Oswald Sanders.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

This White Paper is excerpted and adapted from Ultra Leadership: Go Beyond Usual and Ordinary to Engage Others and Lead Real Change (Giuliano, Lioncrest, 2016). The problem is leadership on autopilot. In such an underperforming state, without leadership that can drive real change, organizations are trapped in a vicious cycle.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Human resource leadership. The new leader integrator for operational security is proactive with the following: Envisions security value horizontally – reaches out to other departments such as operations, finance, HR, sales and legal. Invests in security technologies that supports business objectives. Breach mitigation.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

(Terry’s Note: Hi all – Today I’m introducing a new series of posts, written by guest writer Adam Tenenbaum , called Front Line Leadership. Adam is currently right in the middle of his leadership journey, overseeing a large staff at a very successful retail operation. Millennials must feel significant in their role.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Strong leadership skills and excellent communication abilities help in guiding their teams toward a common goal. Instead, top-tier CROs have a distinctive blend of sales strategic know-how and effective leadership acumen. The approach recognizes that each organization faces unique challenges and business objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

As the investor leader, you are becoming more familiar with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. . Certain functional leadership positions, and industry sectors, can be less strident on this question. If the position is operational, hire an operations manager and a finance head. .

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Posted on August 31st, 2010 by admin in Leadership By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth “Who the * is in charge around here?&# 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.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 22, 2025

Growth is a leadership issue, not a sales issue, he adds. And why the relationship that executives and leaders have with the sales organization is among the most important elements of growth leadership. The Growth Leader reveals how top executives create profitable growth through the intersection of strategy, leadership, and sales.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In today’s post I’ll clearly explain the difference between vision and mission … As as a backdrop to answering today’s question, I want to share a simple organizational framework I developed several years ago to help executives gain a better understanding of leadership structure.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This role demands a strong grasp of how different elements work together, blending leadership strategies with technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion to achieve organizational success. Professional certifications in leadership, sales, or other related fields can also be beneficial.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

Just because something is written in a vision or mission statement, placed on a website, included in company collateral material, or frequently espoused by corporate leadership as a competitive value proposition doesn’t necessarily mean its true. Rarely do I speak with an executive who hasn’t drunk the talent messaging Kool-Aid.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Developing a Leadership Training Program for High Potentials: A Case Study. Given the number of baby boomers expected to retire between now and 2030 (the last group of baby boomers reach of the age of 65 in 2030, and, of course, some may choose to work past age 65) organizations need to prepare others to take over leadership roles.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Our firm specializes in identifying executive leaders who bring the right skills and resonate with a company’s ethos, fueling leadership effectiveness and sustainable growth in today’s competitive landscape. A good CSO empowers companies to thrive by making sustainability a key driver of innovation, agility, and business growth.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Lastly, I’ll leave you with this reminder – leadership is not about how many emails, memos and transmittals are sent under your signature – it’s about relationships, service, and engagement. link] mikemyatt Well said Tom – people are the name of the game when it comes to leadership. Thanks for stopping by Brian.

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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. Rob [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] }*/.feedback_prompt Thanks for the comment Joe.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Shamis: One of the most gratifying experiences in writing a leadership book is the introspection youallow yourself in the process. You are able to hold a proverbial mirror to your successes and failures, and view them both more objectively. Inept managers were responsible for losing talent with leadership potential.

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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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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. What are some ways that influence can be possessed by my leadership staff? link] mikemyatt Hi David: Your question is a good one.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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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. Thanks for stopping by.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The 2020 Leaders25 Top CHRO Award is a list curated by a panel of N2Growth team members ( co-led by Jeffrey Cohn and Mike Myatt ), as well as outside advisory members to ensure objectivity and rigor in our selection process. “Great CHROs are worth their weight in gold. Their job is nearly impossible, but absolutely critical.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Executive coaching provides entrepreneurs a dedicated, one-on-one relationship with a seasoned professional offering objective guidance, insights, and expertise. This means they must possess diverse skills and knowledge, from finance and marketing to operations and human resources.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 19, 2020

McKinsey & Company’s research suggests that 70 percent of change efforts fall short of their objectives or fail altogether. Determine the budget lines that will pay for your proposal or describe the financing for it. It will also position you for advancement to higher leadership levels in your organization.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help even out the uneven. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development.

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