Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Our September Festival is all about Bold and Innovative Leadership. No one has the words “Bold” or “Innovative” printed on their business cards; but Bill Benoist of Leadership Heart Coaching shares that when you look, these leaders are all around us. Michelle Cubas of Business Influences! Follow Lisa.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

And what happens when said hospital is a major global expansion of the world-famous, highly innovative Cleveland Clinic? The CEO must use soft skills like empathy and self-awareness to better understand and influence others. The hospital soon became an innovation factory. ‘In The CEO must create a vision that inspires others.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Great leaders, however, leave a lasting impression, influencing those they lead and the organizations they serve in profound ways. Embracing Adaptability and Innovation: The ability to adapt and innovate is crucial, and great leaders excel at this. But how can you recognize a truly exceptional leader?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The payoff is significant: leaders discover or refine skills that help them innovate, lead teams with greater empathy, and navigate challenges with resolve. This combined methodology paints a comprehensive picture of an individuals potential, allowing decision-makers to fine-tune development strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

At N2Growth, we’ve witnessed the transformative power that a Chief Operating Officer brings to an organization. Resilience goes beyond crisis management; it’s about anticipating change and transforming potential disruptions into opportunities for innovation and growth.

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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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this mutually beneficial environment, companies can accelerate their learning curves, share risks, and foster a culture of innovation. Promoting Innovation and Creativity: Coopetition creates an environment that fosters innovation by combining diverse perspectives and expertise.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When you challenge your team, you show them that you believe in their potential, which builds confidence and drives innovation. Lead with Purpose, Not Power True leadership is about influence, not authority. Create Space for Vulnerability Leadership is often associated with strength, but real strength comes from vulnerability.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Emerging leaders empower their teams to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation by continuously refining culture, tactics, and strategy. It sends a powerful message to ambitious employees, signaling the company’s dedication to their professional advancement.

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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. When leaders prioritize developing future innovators, they create sustainable competitive advantages.

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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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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

With the increasing importance of data and analytics that spans across several business areas, the need for a CDO who can adapt, innovate, and lead in this complex environment has grown significantly. These specialized operations require a unique combination of creative innovation and strict regulatory compliance.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

From an external vantage point, evolving technologies, shifting consumer behaviors, and global economic trends must influence the qualities sought in incoming CEOs. For enduring success, this framework must incorporate elements that foster continuity and innovation.

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CO2

JANUARY 4, 2025

Leaders naturally gravitate toward specific styles of questioning, influenced by their goals and context. ” invite innovative thinking. Heres a simple formula: [Action] + [Perspective or Evaluation] = Targeted Progress For example: To inspire: “What opportunities do you see to innovate in this project?”

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

The surge of AI can be attributed to a convergence of three key factors: ground-breaking algorithms, data explosion, and enhanced computing power. Embarking on your own AI journey While your goal is to be innovative, relevant, competitive, and forward-looking, your approach should be to bend but not break your team and your operations.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This combination drives both personal growth and organizational innovation. Leaders must create platforms where high performers can showcase their strategic thinking and influence organizational direction. Design Laboratories of Excellence High performers thrive when faced with complex problems that test their capabilities.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

N2Growth, as a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, recognizes the transformative influence a skilled Commercial Leader can wieldone who interlaces strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-centric leadership into a cohesive path toward profitability and innovation.

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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. The study examined two important traits of boards: expertise and power. The researchers focused on U.S. ” .

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Additionally, they model intellectual courage that inspires innovative thinking. Therefore, they systematically decode complex interpersonal dynamics that influence outcomes. Master Strategic Discomfort Distinguished leaders actively seek situations that challenge their assumptions and capabilities.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?” Build an infrastructure for courage and innovation. Find, develop and encourage informal influencers. This worked like magic because they were well-respected, fun, and less intimidating than those of us with bigger position power.

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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. . These leaders introduce new ideas that have the power to change people and organizations. a) Their ability to produce original and innovative ideas. . These leaders influence us through their actions.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

A strong north wind has rapidly shaped the industry’s evolution through innovation. These innovations have revolutionized various industries and have the potential to continue shaping our future. Businesses now have powerful tools and technologies to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver customer value.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Many leaders unknowingly undermine their influence through the words they use. ” This encourages innovation and adaptability, key traits in a thriving team. The words you choose as a leader are powerful. It tells the team that things will stay the same, even if they’re not working.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. The Impact of CEO Decisions on Company Culture A CEO’s influence runs deep, shaping the culture and spirit of the entire organization.

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Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 25, 2022

Some of the biggest influencers in the world are musicians, and they can teach us a multitude of ways to guide our own career and leader positions. Many musicians had to find other innovative techniques to continue to share their music, and without the support of fans or a following, they could not have sustained their careers.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Companies like General Electric, United Technologies, and Caterpillar were the Google and Amazon of their day, setting gold standards in innovation, growth, and profitability. The Art of Being Indispensable at Work : Win Influence, Beat Overcommitment, and Get the Right Things Done by Bruce Tulgan.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

There are three common problems that erode the power of these conversations. How to Accidently Sabotage Team Innovation (February 2021). Want Better Influence at Work? Read more here. The Blight of Soul-Crushing Useless Negative Feedback (May 2021). Negative feedback is destructive and all-too-common. Learn more here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 14, 2023

If this person is talking too much, chances are they are confident speaking up in a group and have some influence among their colleagues. Reset expectations for the entire team Inclusive and collaborative meetings are essential for driving innovation and fostering a thriving team dynamic. That’s a start.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Experience Officer The Chief Experience Officer (CXO) might not have the same name recognition as a CEO or CFO, but their influence is felt across every aspect of a company’s strategy and operations. But the CXO’s influence goes beyond data. That’s where we come in.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 5, 2024

It is a game changer in leadership, influencing how leaders act, treat others, and shape the culture around them. Empathy Creates Stronger Connections Exceptional leaders understand the power of empathy. Courageous leaders empower their teams to take calculated risks, driving innovation and progress.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 7, 2025

The real cost manifests in diminished innovation, suppressed creativity, and the gradual disengagement of once-passionate team members. By balancing authority with influence, youll cultivate a leadership style that inspires transformative change and drives real progress. Partner with peer executives for honest accountability.

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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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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

William Ammerman states in The Invisible Brand , “ AI will play an increasingly important role in our lives in the years ahead as marketers turn vast amounts of computing power to the problem of influence people’s decisions.”. As a consumer, the challenge is to understand how this technology is influencing us.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Your leadership work shifts from force to invitation, from control to influence, from fear to gratitude. Person: Sometimes a simple, straightforward, “I appreciate you” are the most powerful words you can say. . “Everyone is a Volunteer” David shares from a keynote stage. Practical Ways to Practice True Gratitude.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Leaders must understand that the fight for equality isn’t just about powerful speeches and company-wide emails but involves policy reviews, procedural updates, and individual assessments. It is often invisible but can have a powerful impact on hiring decisions, promotions, and overall work culture.

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