N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

They are required to possess a unique blend of hard and soft skills, industry-specific expertise, and a deep understanding of business strategy. Interim executives , by virtue of their varied experiences and networks, bring diverse perspectives to the table, influencing decision-making.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Engaging in leadership workshops, staying abreast of industry trends, and expanding professional networks are all crucial steps toward achieving this executive role. The Impact of a Chief Commercial Officer in a Business The influence of a Chief Commercial Officer on an organization’s trajectory cannot be overstated.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Stories from industry veterans often reveal a common theme: the pivotal moment when they recognize the need for new leadership to drive the next phase of growth. With significant influence over their company’s destiny comes the responsibility to ensure that leadership evolves in tandem with the organization’s needs.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Intersection of Assessments and Leadership Growth The underlying impact of thorough assessments on leadership development is increasingly evident across various industries. The heightened focus on continuous assessment also reflects a broader industry trend to invest in leadership development.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The dean of engineering serves as a strategic architect, aligning departmental initiatives with the broader goals of the university and ensuring a coherent vision for teaching, research, and industry engagement. These efforts enable students to develop problem-solving prowess, entrepreneurial thinking, and adaptability.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2025

In Mindmasters , Columbia Business School professor Sandra Matz reveals in fascinating detail how big data offers insights into the most intimate aspects of our psyches and how these insights empower an external influence over the choices we make.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

At N2Growth, we approach the healthcare leadership market with a nuanced lens, drawing on decades of industry experience to ensure that leaders possess the necessary technical expertise and the resilience, strategic insight, and emotional intelligence essential for inspiring teams and shaping the future of patient care.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 29, 2014

In fact, I’m looking forward to the strategy work I’ll be doing with teams across a variety of industries this January. Who have you most influenced? In the industry? Who most influenced your leadership? ” I’m all for a 2015 fast start. 15 Questions to Ask Your Team Before 2015.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 23, 2021

The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership: Confidence, Humility, Influence, and Career Success. This is practical, research-based, (and hard-won) leadership wisdom that will help you have more influence, achieve better results with your teams, and achieve the career recognition you desire. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Lessons from the Titans : What Companies in the New Economy Can Learn from the Great Industrial Giants to Drive Sustainable Success br Scott Davis, Carter Copeland, and Rob Wertheimer. Before Silicon Valley disrupted the world with new technologies and business models, America’s industrial giants paved the way.

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Leaders with this ability anticipate how today's choices will influence tomorrow's outcomes, enabling them to balance immediate needs with long-term goals. Influence (I) and Steadiness (S) : Valuable for fostering relationships and team alignment, especially during periods of high pressure.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Is there any industry that’s been disrupted more at a global level over the past twenty years than the cruise lines? In this episode, David Giersdorf, a former senior executive in the global cruise, travel, and marketing services industry, gives the roadmap for leading through disruption. Leading Through Disruption.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Understanding the Evolution of the IT Industry Over the past few decades, the IT industry has undergone several remarkable transformations. In this ever-evolving landscape, understanding the evolution of the IT industry becomes crucial for organizations and professionals alike.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 20, 2024

My research and direct experience transforming leadership capabilities reveals a clear pattern: leaders who master authentic influence drive 43% higher team productivity and build exceptional organizational resilience. These proven strategies drive measurable results across cultures and industries.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In the dynamic world of executive leadership, presence, and influence are not just buzzwords but vital ingredients for success. Foster Relationships and Networks Influence is often a product of robust networks and relationships. Developing a robust executive presence and influence is a continuous journey.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2020

I believe there are four basic approaches leaders use to influence and inspire people to make positive changes. . Some ideas are game-changers—creating a whole industry, product line, or new production methods. These leaders influence us through their actions. Thought Leaders. Some ideas even transform the world!

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

What is your point of view on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to both your industry and your company? How do they influence and inform your long-term vision? Feed the beast : Feed your mind and strategic muscles by reading broadly on topics and issues inside and outside of your industry. What did I miss?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. How common is it for CPGs to hire for key positions outside the industry?

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

09:30) Systemic Influences on Conflict Resolution : The conversation delves into how organizational systems, such as culture and reward systems, significantly influence individual conflict behaviors, reinforcing the need for systemic changes to facilitate healthy conflict resolution. (11:55) He earned both his B.S.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve had the privilege of guiding leaders across various industries in honing their people leadership skills. Lead with Purpose, Not Power True leadership is about influence, not authority. This openness fosters a sense of psychological safety, where creativity and collaboration can flourish.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

For businesses with a forward-looking perspective on attracting, retaining, and enabling their workforce, the influence of an executive dedicated to employee experience can be transformative. Understanding the Role of the Chief Employee Experience Officer The scope of this senior-level position reaches far beyond conventional HR processes.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Comparative data offers powerful insights into industry standards and best practices, enabling boards to identify gaps and prioritize action plans for enhancement. While the specific metrics may vary by industry, core elements typically include director engagement, committee performance, decision-making processes, and board composition.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

And then customize the definition for your industry. For example, being able to think strategically in the high-tech industry involves a nuanced understanding of strategy topics such as network effects, platforms, and standards. Becoming More Strategic: 3 Tips for Any Executives. Provide Opportunities For Broad Exposure.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Their comprehensive portfolio of case studies highlights numerous successful interim deployments across various industries, showcasing significant impacts and facilitating organizational change. How do Interim Executives Influence a Firm’s Strategic Direction?

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

In time, no industry will remain untouched. Singling out just one segment of industry, consider some of the ways retailers are putting AI to use: Every interaction online is analyzed to better understand customer’s shopping patterns, click-throughs, and page views. Together, they’ve created a tipping point for AI.

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Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2023

Failing to build trust adversely impacts your ability to influence and persuade other people. Imagine representing the trucking industry as an attorney without knowing the difference between a truck tractor and a flatbed. The same applies in every sector and industry. What is trust, exactly?

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Research from Rensselaer explores how peers can influence the choices students make in terms of their careers. “Analyzing students at a leading business school in India, we find that having peers who have worked in IT reduces the likelihood of receiving and accepting an offer in the IT industry,” the researchers explain.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The growth of industrialization, globalization, and an increasingly complex business environment have made it necessary to use more sophisticated methods to attract and retain high-caliber executives. It is the process of acquiring top leadership talent that shapes corporate strategy, improves operational efficiency, and drives innovation.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 10, 2023

Today, I highlight his newest title, The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence , which is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller and has also been on the USA Today bestseller list. In our rapidly changing world, adaptability and influence are key to success. His books are that good. This inevitably leads to setbacks and missteps.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

External factors such as economic oscillations, market volatility, and industry disruptions drastically impact succession strategies. Understanding the Current Landscape: The Impact on Succession Planning In 2024’s rapidly evolving business environment, succession planning is constantly shifting.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

We have access to a vast network of qualified candidates who possess the skills and expertise to map talent across industries, attract candidates with similar values and skills, and thoroughly assess leadership potential. This factor can significantly influence the success and long-term sustainability of the nonprofit organization.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Your mindset drives your behavior and your influence on those you lead. Begin by developing your leadership core, which encompasses four general areas: Technical Skills: Knowledge about your domain, your business (including financial), and your industry. E LEVATING your leadership game is a mindset. You are in control of your mindset.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

When it comes to building a network of strategic advisors, it’s natural to look to people with more position power, access, and influence as your primary go-to’s. They’re up on the latest industry trends. Don’t Overlook The Importance of Peers in Your Network of Strategic Advisors.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

Want Better Influence at Work? You might also enjoy our 2021 feature in Training Industry Magazine. How to Accidently Sabotage Team Innovation (February 2021). It’s tragic when well-meaning leaders inadvertently shut people down. Learn how to avoid these communication mistakes. . Avoid These Communication Mistakes (March 2021).

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

It’s tempting to industrialize this work, to make it something with rules and bosses and processes. If you want a manager to think like an entrepreneur, find ways to give them both influence and authority. (In 5 Ways to Help Your Team Think Like Entrepreneurs. But that’s not the heart of it. – Seth Godin.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

This compilation of wisdom and practical habits from Novak's life and from some of the most successful leaders in the world—CEOs from many industries, military and political leaders, sports greats, experts, and coaches—is your active-learning practice manual. David Novak shows you how to master active learning.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Building Success through Long-Term COO Recruitment & Placement N2Growth stands out in the executive search industry with its unique and strategic approach to finding and placing great leaders. The philosophy of N2Growth goes beyond just filling a vacancy.

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