Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By Linda Fisher Thornton Beyond complying with laws and regulations, what should C-Suite leaders be doing about ethical leadership and responsible business practices? But what does “doing business responsibly and ethically” look like in today’s global economy?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

In the high-stakes arena of executive recruitment , companies often gravitate toward prominent global search firms. The expectation is that their extensive networks and vast resources will deliver the world-class leadership talent they need to drive their organizations forward. If you are reading this, you will likely know their names.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

The Scope and Significance of Global Executive Search Securing top leadership talent is essential in the dynamic and fast-paced business world. Global executive search firms are entrusted with identifying and recruiting experienced and qualified executives worldwide.

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Leading in Context

OCTOBER 27, 2021

But we have worked globally for many years to define that center. By Linda Fisher Thornton We have become a divided society that seems to have lost its collective center in values. I wrote an article for the Non-Violent Change Journal about creating a better world through values. Here is an excerpt from that article:

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Securing top-tier leadership is essential for life sciences organizations facing unique challenges like regulatory complexities and the need for continuous innovation. Our sophisticated assessment methodologies evaluate technical competencies, leadership capabilities, and cultural alignment.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Today, organizations face multifaceted challenges that demand agile and decisive leadership. The increasing demand for interim executives reflects a broader shift toward flexible leadership models. By leveraging their extensive experience, interim executives deliver immediate impact while laying the groundwork for sustained success.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At N2Growth, we recognize that the Chief Operating Officer is indispensable to the executive leadership team. The N2Growth Approach to Operational Excellence A holistic integration of strategy, leadership alignment, and organizational culture distinguishes our approach to operational excellence.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Power of Culturally Diverse Perspectives: Exploring the Benefits of International Coaching in Global Leadership Mastery In today’s global business landscape, the ability to navigate and effectively lead across cultures is becoming increasingly vital for success.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

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. This ensures a robust alignment between the candidate’s leadership style and the company’s strategic objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Thorough Candidate Evaluation: Beyond resumes, the process involves in-depth interviews, leadership assessments, and reference checks to evaluate candidates comprehensively. We employ advanced assessment tools to evaluate candidates’ leadership potential and cultural fit. Our commitment extends beyond placement.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

My guest for this episode of “Leadership Biz Cafe”, Faisal Hoque, certainly sees the latter as being true and he presents a compelling case for why the rest of us should, too. But is this period of uncertainty something to dread, or does it present an opportunity to transform the way we lead to achieve enduring growth and success?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Karin, I know I get that leadership vulnerability and transparency really make a difference in building trust. David Dye on Leadership Vulnerability. We confront a potent mix of global pandemic, global warming, the resurgence of authoritarianism, white nationalism, and war that once again threatens to consume the planet.

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Leading in Context

JULY 21, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leadership isn't something we can ever say we've fully accomplished. It's not about arriving at any particular place, or about achieving a certain level of knowledge.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

. * * * Fabriana Lacerca-Allen has over 30 years of experience in developing and implementing global compliance programs within Top Fortune 100 companies. She has extensive experience leading global teams and negotiating, implementing, and executing on corporate integrity agreements, deferred prosecution agreements, and consent decrees.

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Leading in Context

APRIL 8, 2020

By Linda Fisher Thornton This post is the first in a Series exploring 5 Ethical Dimensions of IoT Leadership as we approach IoT Day on April 14th. The Internet of Things (IoT) can enhance people’s lives in many new ways, and because of its enormous scale, it will alter our global economy and the way we do business.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Guest post from Karlin Sloan: As a leadership development consultant, I have spent my career with people in business, NGOs, government, and not-for-profits who are focused, competent, talented and who have a deep sense of their personal power to impact those around them. There is no more important time for inspiring leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

A well-crafted plan safeguards the company’s cultural future by ensuring smooth transitions and maintaining key leadership roles during unexpected changes or executive departures. This process nurtures a pipeline of leadership talent, ready to step in and guide the company whenever needed.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Many people think leadership in the AI era is all about understanding technology or staying up to date with trends. Through intensive work with global enterprise executives, I’ve identified and documented specific protocols that transform these human capabilities into measurable business advantages.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Facing a whirlwind of change in our era, the essence of leadership remains constant. The terrain is treacherous and ever-shifting, from the rise of right-wing politics to conflicts spanning continents and through the quicksand of global crises, including housing, migration, and energy.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Competing in the Age of AI : Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. When traditional approaches are inadequate or resisted, advanced leadership skills are essential. Leadership Is Language : The Hidden Power of What You Say — and What You Don’t by L. Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

It uncovers profound insights into the structural and functional challenges organizations encounter, offering a transformative lens for leadership in this era of complexity. The Leadership Imperative Leaders play a pivotal role in fostering these connections.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Quintessence of Leadership: Embracing Authenticity Jaco Erasmus, a distinguished Partner Executive Search and member of the Global Board at N2Growth , emphasizes authenticity’s pivotal role in leadership. “Authenticity is not just a virtue; it’s the bedrock of transformative leadership,” Jaco asserts.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2024 curated just for you. The Journey of Leadership brings the experience of one of the world’s most influential consulting firms right to your fingertips. Leading Through : Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership by Kim B.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2020. The Grit Factor : Courage, Resilience, and Leadership in the Most Male-Dominated Organization in the World by Shannon Huffman Polson. Humility—a deep regard for the dignity of others—is the key, says distinguished leadership educator Marilyn Gist.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 2, 2020

So much of it has been a blur as we've scrambled to reinvent our work and daily habits to adapt to a persistent global pandemic. By Linda Fisher Thornton. Here we are at the end of the year already.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Recently, a large study ranked empathy as the most important leadership skill in the workplace. The appeal of empathic leadership extends beyond conventional office environments. Empathic leadership is not only for supersensitive types. A S workplace cultures evolve, we must specifically prioritize the needs of each human being.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If I were to ask your employees if your organization is ready to navigate the next global crisis, what would they say? As much as we’d like to think we’re prepared for whatever crisis comes our way, the pandemic and subsequent global supply chain crises clearly proved many organizations are. Click to continue reading

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Certain principals cut across the lives of such leaders as they transcend traditional leadership roles and prioritize the well-being of the communities, economies, and global society they serve. Clearly, ethical leadership requires a degree of introspection. In what way does this play into your behavior as a leader?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2021. The most crucial component of leadership, he writes, is the willingness to make decisions. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. Furlong held senior global leadership roles at TD Securities, retiring in 2012 as vice chair.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The importance of this role in high-performing organizations cannot be overstated: research from various organizational studies shows that effective operations leadership is one of the most reliable predictors of sustained performance and competitive advantage in business.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2020. Leadership isn't easy. They argue that this popular leadership advice glosses over the most important thing you do as a leader: build others up. Leadership isn't about you. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2021. A global security expert draws on psychological insights to help you master the art of social engineering—human hacking. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

We get overall leadership from Marc, which is all we need. It got me rethinking the true role of leadership. . I use this phrase, not as an invitation to use hands-off abandonment, but instead as a caution to never use any more leadership than is needed. Service leadership is about realness, not about roleness.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2021. The CEO Test is the authoritative, no-nonsense insider's guide to navigating leadership's toughest challenges, brought to you by authors uniquely qualified to tell the stories. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles.

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Leading in Context

AUGUST 7, 2024

They’ll need to be systems thinkers with a global mindset. They’ll also need to be great listeners and engaging leaders, so that they gather information from stakeholders and team members.

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