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. It raises the question: Is the era of traditional employment over?

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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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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 payoff is significant: leaders discover or refine skills that help them innovate, lead teams with greater empathy, and navigate challenges with resolve.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

This unique combination allows them to identify underlying issues, implement necessary changes, and drive innovation without being handicapped by internal politics or cultural biases. How do Interim Executives Influence a Firm’s Strategic Direction?

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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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While this control can drive innovation and maintain the founding vision, it also introduces complexities in planning and executing effective leadership succession and transition. 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.

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2019

There’s increasing pressure on organizations to be more competitive, and leaders need to have the right skills to influence employees’ innovative behavior. In most cases, leaders have a profound influence on their employees. To encourage employees to become more innovative, leaders need to pay attention to a number of issues.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

As I watched the documentary, I was struck by how closely the story mirrored case studies from the business world, and how perfectly it illustrated the points I try to emphasize in the leadership and innovation class I teach at MIT. In fact, an original, revolutionary vision isn’t innovation at all (and it certainly isn’t leadership).

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

We are witnessing the creation of an entirely new paradigm, a fierce wave of technological innovation boosting generations of new businesses and business leaders. The pace of technological applications and innovations has increased significantly in recent years. Innovation is doing new things.” – Theodore Levitt.

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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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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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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. When you challenge your team, you show them that you believe in their potential, which builds confidence and drives innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

Top executives, with their ability to influence and steer the overall strategic direction of the business, must take on the main responsibility for driving these transformative changes. Green innovation reflects businesses’ ability to adapt to this significant change and strengthen their long-term stability.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 2, 2021

The authors point out that present-forward thinking innovation at most organizations is mostly incremental improvements to what they are already doing. Identify the potential inflection points in your industry and focus on the timeframe when they are likely to occur. These needed capabilities become your innovation portfolio.

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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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

At N2Growth, we consistently observe that organizations committed to rigorous board assessments experience faster adaptation to market shifts and higher rates of innovation. Comparative data offers powerful insights into industry standards and best practices, enabling boards to identify gaps and prioritize action plans for enhancement.

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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. ” It’s much easier to encourage someone to think like an entrepreneur if they have a track record of innovation and problem-solving. 5 Ways to Help Your Team Think Like Entrepreneurs. But that’s not the heart of it.

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

One of the constants in my more than two decades of executive coaching is the desire and need to build the muscles required to develop and execute competitive and innovative strategies. What is your point of view on the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to both your industry and your company? What did I miss?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Here’s the thing – when it comes to leadership, the training industry has been broken for years. Training maintains status quo – Development catalyzes innovation. Training focuses on reporting lines – Development expands influence. More than $60 Billion dollars is spent each year in the U.S.

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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. a) Their ability to produce original and innovative ideas. . Thought Leaders. Give it a try.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 13, 2025

But when it comes to groundbreaking technological innovation, a recent study from the WHUOtto Beisheim School of Management shows that overconfident CEOs need to be balanced by a strong, knowledgeable board of directors. Corporate boards often consist of bold personalities who help push new products and initiatives. ” .

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

How to Accidently Sabotage Team Innovation (February 2021). Want Better Influence at Work? You might also enjoy our 2021 feature in Training Industry Magazine. Don’t miss one of the most meaningful aspects of remote work. Learn more here. It’s tragic when well-meaning leaders inadvertently shut people down.

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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

The more people you have thinking strategically, even at the frontlines, the more innovative and dynamic your company will be. And then customize the definition for your industry. Instead invest in your highly talent managers and teach them the art of strategy. It’s a win-win. How Help a Manager Become More Strategic.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 12, 2018

The following is an excerpt from the introduction to The New Science of Radical Innovation. When an organization achieves a higher level of complexity, it increases the organization’s options and ability to respond to external challenges and produce radical innovation. This book is not about how to make incremental improvements.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A tech-savvy COO doesn’t just drive innovation; they give their company a natural competitive edge, positioning it to lead rather than follow in a rapidly evolving market landscape. Using cutting-edge tools and AI with Vue , N2Growth helps organizations find leaders with deep industry expertise and brings a broad global perspective.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2013

How to Change Minds : The Art of Influence without Manipulation by Rob Jolles. Brick by Brick : How LEGO Rewrote the Rules of Innovation and Conquered the Global Toy Industry by David Robertson and Bill Breen. Here''s a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June. For bulk orders call 1-800-423-8273.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The focus is not only on experience and skills but also on the ability to drive innovation, handle crises, and inspire teams — qualities that genuinely define exceptional leadership. It is the process of acquiring top leadership talent that shapes corporate strategy, improves operational efficiency, and drives innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Maintaining strong internal and external relationships, influencing organizational changes, and fostering a culture that embraces innovation are all paramount. A successful CCO must harness these skills to drive commercial strategies, innovate processes, and navigate increasingly complex business environments.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2023

This book helps managers understand the postmodern worldview held by generation Z and younger millennials, how it influences their behaviour at work, and how they want to be led in the workplace. Beyond Disruption : Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries, Companies, or Jobs by W. Chan Kim and Renée A.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2019

Roberto Leaders do not have to conceive innovative ideas, but rather open the path for curious and creative employees within their organization. Unlocking Creativity aids organizations in removing obstacles to the creative process and helps to form an atmosphere of imagination and innovation.

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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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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The economic literature has provided abundant evidence on how firm innovation, digitalization, and automation affect employment dynamics, yielding different and sometimes controversial conclusions. Technological innovation impacts individuals, occupations, industries, and regions in varying ways.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency. They take a proactive approach, anticipating future industry changes and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Guest post by Kris Oestergaard: Today, every business is looking to find ways to streamline its innovative abilities. Those successful in establishing a culture of innovation have addressed their organization’s “immune systems.” Organizational leaders need to address all three in order to transform into innovation champions.

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