N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Regardless of what industry or professional function you work in, you undoubtedly could rattle off a list of metrics or KPI’s by which your performance is measured, if asked. It was stated that over a third of employees would never be interested in becoming a manager and almost 40% don’t even want to be promoted.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Unleashing Potential: How Entrepreneur Coaching Drives Growth Entrepreneurial coaching has become a powerful growth driver, helping aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs unlock their full potential. Coaching sharpens essential leadership skills such as decision-making, strategic thinking, and people management.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Despite its perceived importance, for the most part, companies have a miserable track record when it comes to managing their people. Companies consistently get culture wrong because they go about assessing it, and attempting to manage it from the top-down, not the bottom-up. But what does this mean?

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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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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Furthermore, when organizations promote star performers into people management, they create a perfect storm where technical expertise collides with human complexity. My strategic frameworks revolutionize how multinational enterprises develop exceptional leaders, consistently delivering measurable impact across industries and cultures.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Driving Change: The Power of Digital Leadership Effective digital leadership transcends technical proficiency; it embodies the ability to envision and implement transformative changes that align with the organization’s strategic goals. Addressing these challenges requires strategic planning and effective management.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Breaking the “Industry Insider” Myth Pitons success isnt an exceptionits a playbook. The boards we advise arent asking, Does this leader know our industry inside out? Weve seen time and again that leaders whove navigated multiple industries bring something invaluable pattern recognition. The message?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Management Coaching Today The importance of executive management coaching in today’s volatile business environment cannot be overstated. By investing in executive management coaching, organizations can create a culture of continuous learning and growth, fostering a pipeline of strong leaders at all levels.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve worked with leaders across industries to address disengaged teams. Here are a few reasons your employees are disengaged: Poor Leadership and Management Leadership plays a pivotal role in employee engagement. This statistic should serve as a wake-up call for leaders everywhere.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Here is what you can do as a leader about your fears: Embracing Imperfection: The Power of Vulnerability Leaders often fear showing vulnerability, believing it to be a sign of weakness. By developing EI, leaders can better manage their emotions and empathize with others, helping them navigate stressful situations more effectively.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Jump ahead to the early 19th century, and a Scottish miller is said to have brought productivity metrics to industry – hanging coloured wooden cubes over each employee’s desk to reflect their output. How I introduced daily morale as a powerful KPI appeared first on CMI. Article: “And how are we today?” The post “And how are we today?”

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective leadership is about more than just managing tasks and projects; it’s about connecting with and leading people in a way that inspires, motivates, and brings out their best. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve had the privilege of guiding leaders across various industries in honing their people leadership skills.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Managing this tension is the key to success in growing and stable organizations—regardless of industry, size, years in business, or profit motive. Here are my five insights on how to manage chaordic tension: 1. I’m a big believer in the power of assessments. Idea people are more comfortable with risk.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Interim Management in Uncertain Times Over the years, the role of interim executives has transformed from temporary fill-ins to strategic agents of change and innovation, especially in times of uncertainty. Interim management provides stability, innovation, and insightful direction to businesses in need.

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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. Formula 1 racing is an industry built on speed, innovation, and teamwork. This article will explore the trends and challenges– and compare these industries.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Through her decades of experience working with top athletes and peak performers across industries, renowned keynote speaker and leadership expert Molly Fletcher has created a proven formula backed by research that outlines the seven keys to sustainable success. We embrace facts that support our conclusions and ignore those that don’t.

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Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 25, 2022

When you explore other industries other than your initial focus, you can find new inspiration and in-depth areas behind concepts you otherwise would not have examined. Learning and applying these lessons can provide management insight and superior leadership qualities. Fuel Your Passions with a Clear Vision and Mission.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

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. Three or more hours of moderate aerobic exercise per week increases mitochondrial density and supports neurogenesis, thereby enhancing energy levels and brain power.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Featuring commentary from the leaders themselves describing how they handled each situation, it helps managers better understand not just what emotional intelligence is, or how to measure it, or how it is linked to bottom-line results: it also shows how real leaders used their emotional intelligence to deal with real situations.

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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

These insights stem from my work with diverse leadership teams across multiple industries, cultures, and business environments. Global organizations require leaders who transcend basic management competency. These proven strategies drive measurable results across cultures and industries.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Plus, when a speaking bureau is looking for a keynote speaker, it’s a known industry truth that responding within the first few hours increases your chance of getting the gig. See Also: How to Say No at Work: Powerful Phrases to Stand Your Ground Remember that saying no to some things means saying yes to your most important work.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding the Future of Executive Development The roles within senior leadership are evolving swiftly, and so too must the models in place to prepare future captains of industry. As industries continue to advance rapidly, executive development and leadership training have become increasingly important.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

Marco Iansiti and Karim Lakhani, professors at Harvard Business School, explore these changes in Competing in the Age of AI with examples of businesses in many industries. As these areas grow in a traditional business model, it also increases complexity and as a result, management challenges. But here’s the thing.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Although most C-suite executives, mid-level managers, and data practitioners aren’t AI experts — no one is at this pace of change — they shouldn’t implement AI for the sake of implementing AI. In time, no industry will remain untouched. It’s only a matter of time. Together, they’ve created a tipping point for AI.

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leaderCommunicator

MAY 23, 2022

And it’s just not just change they’re facing, but a fundamental shift of power from employer to employee. That’s on top of the macro disruptors facing businesses of all sizes – such as supply chain, labor scarcity, and commodity volatility – as well as the industry-specific ones that have spared few businesses. Think disruptively.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

Even strong manager/employee relationships can be made stronger by taking the time to connect. I recently shared the survey from my book with a group of about 50 managers representing a variety of organizations and industries in the public and private sectors. Who’s in the Best Position to Start the Conversation?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Their significance extends beyond simply checking regulatory boxes; evaluations offer a nuanced perspective into board composition, performance, corporate culture, and risk management. Beyond simple measurement, benchmarking promotes consistent learning and adaptationqualities indispensable to any organization that aims to remain competitive.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 20, 2021

Even though business histories often give more attention to the history of the manufacturing industry, real estate has been the more dominant factor. Land had been the source of power and wealth in the Old World, and so for Europeans, the vast acreage of the New World held great promise, whether for farming, housing, or other ends.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Kilmann explains that his interest in conflict stems from his personal experiences growing up in a family affected by conflict and his academic studies on conflict management. Conflict is inevitable and not inherently bad, but it needs to be managed effectively. They emphasize the increasing importance of conflict resolution skills. (06:15)

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Importance of Healthcare Leadership in Executive Search Processes Effective leadership is imperative in the healthcare industry, where the well-being of individuals rests in capable hands. One essential quality is adaptability. Another crucial skill for successful healthcare leaders is strategic thinking.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Role of Executive Search Firms in the Finance Industry Executive search firms play a crucial role in the ever-evolving landscape of the finance industry. One of the key responsibilities of executive search firms is to thoroughly understand the specific needs and requirements of their finance industry clients as related to the role.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

If you knew your manager really cared about you, would you want them to give you meaningful performance feedback? There are three common problems that erode the power of these conversations. A Manager’s Guide to Better Decision Making (May 2021). You might also enjoy our 2021 feature in Training Industry Magazine.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This anxiety stems from the rapid advancements in AI technologies, which are reshaping industries and redefining job roles. Recent studies reveal that 25% of workers fear that AI will replace them within a year. As AI continues to evolve, understanding how to navigate this transformation is crucial for both leaders and employees.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We discuss the value of learning from leaders in different industries and applying their insights to your work. 06:33 – The Power of Belief: Discover how simply believing in someone’s leadership capabilities can fuel their confidence to actually take the helm. Resources to keep you updated and relevant in your industry.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This involves providing insights into AI’s potential and limitations, developing tailored strategies to manage these risks, and fostering a culture of ethical AI use. This includes employees, customers, regulators, and industry experts. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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