N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing. This multifaceted role requires rapid decision-making and strong leadership capabilities, enabling the COO to manage day-to-day activities while enhancing operational efficiency effectively.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

So why does maintaining practices that yield a high-performance state of mind matter so much for leadership? Indeed, executives often see themselves as industry or functional domain expertswhether in tech, health sciences, finance, or as an engineer, designer, or head of operations. They Eat Right Dont forget about nutrition.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Start here to empower your team, even when you don’t have all the answers. What can I do to empower my team to keep moving?” Lessons from Gail: Tips to Help Empower Your Team. For example, Gail was clear about which decisions we needed to include our finance partners and which did not. I know I did.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Financial Leadership: Finding the Right Talent for Your Organization Financial leadership requires finding the right talent for long-term success. The Impact of Effective Financial Leadership on Business Performance The influence of effective financial leadership on business performance is significant.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. In my opinion the practice of leadership identification is simply based upon flawed business logic, and it is make-work in the purest form.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Today, I will highlight some similarities in the insurance and finance industry and contrast them to Formula 1. Similarly, the insurance and finance industries are built on the promise of stability and security, playing a vital role in people’s lives and businesses.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Welcome to the August 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Shelley Row of Insightful Leadership shared Staying Engaged with Virtual Teams.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

However in reflecting upon my presentations and client engagements, I’ve noticed that it’s not an infrequent occurrence to find that even the most savvy executives misconstrue certain basic leadership ideas. Some individuals openly seek out positions of leadership, while leadership is thrust upon others.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. Thanks in advance for sharing… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] Especially from a leadership coaching standpoint.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August 2020. Creativity isn’t a “nice to have” leadership trait. Why do so many organizations, teams, couples, families, and groups who should be working together end up wasting energy on unproductive conflict? That world?and and those rules?are

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The coronavirus outbreak has shifted gears on the pace of technology change because cloud-based platforms are ideally suited to help executives and their teams work remotely. Even though many are still behind the curve, there has been a considerable technological evolution of finance function.

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Lead from Within

MAY 14, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I have witnessed firsthand how the presence of a toxic team member can have a ripple effect on an entire organization. Lets delve into the high price that toxicity can exact on a company’s finances and overall well-being. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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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 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). Most would call it work.

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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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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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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

And this gets to the heart of leadership: Your greatest potential is not just about you; its about us. Mindshift 6: Assemble a Team to Fulfill Your Dreams We need a team. The secret is to listen and follow wise leaders who have had the best results in their businesses, their finances, and their relationships.

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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

JANUARY 15, 2025

When guided by data-driven insights, these experience-focused initiatives can substantially improve team members’ feelings about their work. How Experience-Focused Leadership Drives Retention Evidence abounds that a fulfilled, respected, and connected employee is more likely to stay and grow with an organization.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. Moreover, they must be adept at communicating complex technical concepts relatable to all stakeholders, from non-technical executives to front-line teams.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Whether you like it or not, your success as a CEO will be largely tied to your team building ability. Not only do great CEOs understand how to recruit a top executive team, but they also understand how to build cohesion among team members through collaboration while addressing specific situational and contextual needs.

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Modern Servant Leader

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Today, Jon Acuff resigned from the Dave Ramsey team. In response to the resignation, Dave Ramsey’s team has apparently shut down all digital assets associated with Acuff. This, of course, assumes Jon did not instruct Dave and team to shut down the sites until they are transferred, either. Jon Acuff’s Disclaimers.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Thanks and I hope you enjoy the summit… Share and Enjoy: View Comments pinto philip Topic : Next Generation leadership -> How has leadership evolved with changing times , how has the styles changed , why is servant leadership more relevant in todays world. Sounds like an interesting event and line up.

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Women on Business

AUGUST 16, 2014

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Leading Blog

JUNE 13, 2011

That leads us to Conaty and Charan’s first principle of the talent masters: The leadership team understands that the top priority for the future is developing the talent that will get it there. Fill leadership roles based on measured performance rather than just rough judgments and personal considerations. Like us on Facebook.

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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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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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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Guest post from Mike McHargue: Does your team have one clearly stated priority? And, is everyone on your team crystal clear about what that priority is? When teams have more than one top priority there often isn’t unity and clarity about what actually is important. The HR team is focused on HR issues. They were wrong.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Human resource leadership. Historically, security teams have been built in vertical silos. Their position relative to the enterprise should have transparency to the executive team. Cloud enabled solutions – SaaS, IaaS, PaaS. Policy & controls development with implementation. Managing enterprise risk tolerance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 2, 2014

If your team is struggling with poor results, apathy, and feelings of being overwhelmed, stop and consider if they really understand the big picture. As we continue our series on the biggest mistakes team leaders make , we focus on the perils of under communicating the big picture. Why Team Leaders Forget to Connect the Dots.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

In the end, leadership that adopts politically correct behavior and thinking places themselves and their organizations at great peril. Leadership is about telling the truth with courage, candor, honesty… and empathy. It has become more important to “do things right&# rather than to “do the right things.&#

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

“The modern CFO is not just a finance expert—they’re a strategic partner, playing a critical role in driving innovation, digital transformation, and growth. The best CFOs today are those who can bridge the gap between finance and technology, turning data into actionable insights that steer the company forward.”

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Management teams are always looking at the bottom linealways. Even if youre producing results, new leadership might look for fresh talent to align with their new vision. If your salary is $250,000 a year, someone in finance is going tocalculate whether two younger hiressay at $125,000 eachcould deliver equal (or greater) results.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 31, 2022

On top of this, you’ll discover plenty of leadership lessons in The Warriors. Quotes And Leadership Lessons From The Warriors. There is power in joining forces with other organizations – Leadership lessons from The Warriors Click To Tweet. This wasn’t the order of leadership. Lay out the rules of order.

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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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