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 from Within

MAY 14, 2024

Lets delve into the high price that toxicity can exact on a company’s finances and overall well-being. Understanding the true cost of one bad apple is crucial for leaders striving to foster a healthy and productive work environment. The cycle of hiring and onboarding new employees can be a significant drain on company finances.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Your finance team did a bit of quick math to calculate ROI for making the transition to remote teams permanent based on real-estate savings and reduced communite times. Managers and employees are telling you t hey’re way more productive. 4:20 Reaction: How do people (employees and managers) see this situation?

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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 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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

Their decisions resonate throughout finance, operations, product development, and corporate culture, rendering them key architects of sustainable competitive advantage. Leaders skilled in commercial finance can preempt economic challenges, harness growth opportunities, and align divisional functions with strategic imperatives.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. The CFO candidate might get by with only a broad sector experience in manufacturing, finance, or technology.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Management teams are always looking at the bottom linealways. But management will notice if youve been pushing papers the same way for the last five years or youve settled into a routine that doesnt push your boundaries. From leading teams, strategizing new product lines, building client relationships, and managing budgets.

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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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Nathan Magnuson

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Implementation is a complicated mix of communication, coordination and change management as well. Or cut ties and incur the wrath of the executive sponsors and finance department. Ultimately, no failure is productive unless we learn from it. The post 3 Ways to Pursue Productive Failure appeared first on Nathan Magnuson.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures. So, what’s wrong with tenure you ask?

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 31, 2023

In a previous article , I explored how technology is generally not feeding through into productivity statistics. Data shows that despite considerable advances in technology in the last decade, productivity has largely remained flat. Ill-equipped Research from Gallup highlights the importance of good management. and France.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

After 20+ years in corporate management positions and coaching high-performing executives, I've seen it all. Bad managers who can't make up their mind, who vacillate quarterly based on wind direction and managers who manage by fear, non-information, and deception. We've all worked for one of them. Leaders don’t do this.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Bottom line - toxic individuals kill productivity, and if allowed to run unchecked can have a much broader and deeper impact on an organization than one might think. offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org. A bad attitude isn’t something good leaders take lightly.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are disrupting the finance world, as exemplified by Morgan Stanley’s experimentation with an OpenAI-powered chatbot to assist their financial advisors. As LLMs progressively permeate the finance industry, it is crucial to thoughtfully embrace and adapt to this transformative shift.

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Chart Your Course

JUNE 3, 2021

The benefits are robust in terms of finances, time, and productivity. However, the lack of face-to-face interactions and having to manage people spread across […]. The post Managing Remote Teams appeared first on Chart Your Course International.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? Priority number two is team building and talent management. Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job? What does a CEO really do anyway?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

While I’ve often addressed what it really takes to create a talent driven organization, few companies seem willing to make the requisite investments needed to successfully align their actions with their management speak. If your company doesn’t have a Chief Talent Officer, Chief People Officer etc.,

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

Have you figured out how to apply the laws of scarcity to brand management? While a brand without exposure is not much of a brand, I consistently find that brand exposure is an aspect of brand management that is all too often overlooked as a success metric. If not, then this post is for you. will go into decline.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

If efficiency starts diluting productivity rather than increasing it something is woefully amiss. What I want you to recognize is that sometimes the least efficient thing can be lead to the most productive outcome. So much so, that I have really come to cringe every time I hear the word efficiency.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Finance is the backbone of any business. Without good financial planning and management, a company can quickly find itself in trouble. As such, ensuring that your business’s finance department is up to par is important. Here are the top ways to enhance your company’s finance department: Implement Financial Software.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 5, 2023

The challenge is most acute for small businesses, whose finances can be particularly vulnerable during crises. In this in-depth exploration, we will delve into tips and strategies to manage your small business finances during a crisis and emerge more resilient than ever. Are there inefficiencies you can address?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Between surging demand, labor shortages, outdated air traffic management, and travel reservation I.T. Even worse, functional processes — finance, human resources, sales, etc. Synchronize siloed processes : Imagine if ATC activities were standard but siloed off from other aviation processes, such as airport gate management.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2024

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but managing the finances of a startup can be challenging. Financial management is critical to the success and sustainability of any startup. Implementing cash flow management tools and software can streamline this process, making it easier to track and forecast cash flow.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

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Chart Your Course

JULY 27, 2021

The benefits are robust in terms of finances, time, and productivity. However, the lack of face-to-face interactions and having to manage people spread across […]. The post The Extended Manager’s Guide for Managing Remote Teams appeared first on Chart Your Course International.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 15, 2024

This article explores the various aspects of ACA compliance costs and their impact on small business finances. However, with the right strategies and tools, you can effectively manage these responsibilities. Unlike cumbersome alternatives, 1095EZ allows you to manage your compliance needs effectively, quickly, and at a lower cost.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2024

The innovations are endless, from peer-to-peer payments to automated portfolio managers and trading platforms. Finance digital transformation involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies for better operational efficiency and enhanced strategic decision-making. FinTech companies are putting a new twist on financial concepts.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 22, 2016

I’d been at the company for five years but had never tried my hand at management, so I thought, ‘why not?’. Managing teams is incredibly difficult, stressful and challenging. Leading a team is something else entirely but comes hand-in-hand with management if you want to be a great boss. Even managers. I struggled.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2011

What a sad commentary on the state of equity markets, since it’s the best way for an investor to manage the risk surrounding their investment. In fact, many investors simply don’t carry much clout, or add very little value once the deal is closed.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

and Mike Myatt, Productivity links. Productivity links said: n2growth.com: Looking For Leadership: By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Really? Can manager be leaders? Identifying leaders? Have we really degenerated to this point? This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Henry Sr. Identifying leader… [link] [.]

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

The following fundamental concepts of influence, which if properly understood and implemented, can help anyone become more efficient, productive and successful: 1. i.e. Will my employees ever respect/lean on an assistant manager rather than the manager? What are some ways that influence can be possessed by my leadership staff?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The most productive leaders I know have the ability to be extremely nice, very civil and always polite while maintaining the ability to be direct, focused, and candid. Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline.

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