Lead Change Blog

JUNE 14, 2021

Leaders influence and inspire people to make positive changes. Creating innovative frames influences people to consider new ways of looking at what’s possible. Sometimes it’s the best way to influence a person to take action. “ I need your help with the new product introduction.” All leaders have the same goal.

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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 Michelle.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

The Relationship-Driven Leader : Strengthening Connections to Enhance Productivity and Wellness at Work by Karen Bridbord In todays dynamic business environment, the success of any organization is deeply rooted in the quality of its internal relationships.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastery over various aspects of the business—from product development to supply chain management —is essential for this leader to facilitate smooth operations and establish a foundation for sustained success. We prioritize candidates who demonstrate operational insight, innovation, and the ability to lead through challenging scenarios.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 15, 2025

However, when Mark embraced his guiding beliefs around innovation and customer-centric design, he stopped overthinking and started taking action. Within weeks, his product hit the market, feedback poured in, and sales soared - not because of hype, but because his leadership message was genuine and razor-sharp. Want to flip the script?

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2018

This happened over and over again during the production of “Jaws,” with Spielberg and his crew forced to alter – or completely abandon – the director’s original vision to adapt to conditions on the ground. In business, we tend to mythologize innovative leaders as those who have a revolutionary vision and stick with it, no matter what.

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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. Creating an environment that encourages openness, fosters communication promotes collaboration, and values innovation is crucial.

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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. Furthermore, companies are adapting their production methods by introducing circular economy models.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

By focusing on the full scope of an individuals connection with the companyspanning recruitment, development, and eventual departurethese leaders shape the very essence of culture, productivity, and engagement. With the rise of remote and hybrid working models, employees expect seamless experiences and responsive support.

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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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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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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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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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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Consider these findings: AI has proven to improve the productivity of 61 percent of employees. The system deterministically maps their preferences in order to provide relevant product recommendations. For example, agents who use AI can handle nearly 14 percent more customer inquiries per hour.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 27, 2024

This disconnect costs organizations both immediate productivity and long-term competitive advantage When top performing talent feels systematically undervalued, their departure becomes a strategic inevitability rather than a preventable loss. This combination drives both personal growth and organizational innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Fluid and innovative business strategies centered on adaptability, foresight, and competition are replacing traditional management methods. The latter’s pervasive influence touches every facet of business operations, necessitating adaptive, technology-savvy management strategies.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2014

They Are Influenced By Innovation. They say that the biggest barriers to innovation are manager’s attitude, operational structure and procedures, and lack of diversity. Sixty percent believe organizations can become good at innovation by following established processes and that innovation can be learned.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?” How do you balance responsiveness with productivity? Build an infrastructure for courage and innovation. Find, develop and encourage informal influencers. How do I lead well now?” What do I do now?”

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

As a leader, you have the power and influence to help your team members develop new habits that can make them more productive. As hard as it is for us doers to believe, all the evidence says that maximum effectiveness and innovation start with…STOPPING. Encourage your team to pause. Yes, it’s tough to do. I admit it.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 13, 2025

Corporate boards often consist of bold personalities who help push new products and initiatives. 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. ” .

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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

A Post-Pandemic Productivity Gift You Can Bring Back to the Office (June 2021). How to Accidently Sabotage Team Innovation (February 2021). Want Better Influence at Work? If you want your team to feel energized (even if you’re not feeling it), lead like it’s the first time. Read how here. Going back to the office?

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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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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

APRIL 25, 2024

These are ingrained prejudices that we may not even be aware we harbor, yet they significantly influence our interactions, judgments, and decisions. Businesses must understand that unaddressed subconscious bias has the potential to create fissures in corporate harmony, disrupt teamwork, and impact overall productivity.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

As a byproduct of these five rules, the ADMIT Next-Level Practices offers a fresh perspective on leadership, allowing business to remain disruptive, profitable, and innovative. Acknowledge the need to innovate to change. The ADMIT Next-Level Practices ensure leaders are prepared to: Get On Up…. Get Into It…. Is there any other way?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 22, 2014

If you are responsible for leading teams, how can you be sure that the work being done throughout the day will innovatively increase impact and productivity to make tomorrow a better place? Or, if you are responsible for managing Solopreneur projects, how can you be sure that the work will increase impact and productivity?

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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. Teams led by individuals with integrity are more cohesive and productive, ultimately achieving greater success. Courageous leaders empower their teams to take calculated risks, driving innovation and progress.

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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

JANUARY 6, 2024

N2Growth’s dedicated focus on leader performance, combined with its use of innovative methods to recruit and develop top-tier executives, invariably translates into vastly improved operational outcomes.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

“The modern CFO is not just a finance expert—they’re a strategic partner, playing a critical role in driving innovation, digital transformation, and growth. FinTech knowledge bridges finance and technology, allowing CFOs to seize opportunities and make informed decisions about adopting and implementing these innovations.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Influencer marketing is an increasingly common endeavor for any company seeking to make a splash with a new product or service. Indeed, the study suggests that while influencers are hugely popular, they’re unlikely to actually change someone’s behavior simply by virtue of the example they set.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 1, 2021

Supporting innovation. Recent research from Harvard Business School explores how our commute affects not only our productivity but also our creativity and innovation. They found a clear correlation between the length of our commute and the quality of innovative output from that firm. Distance matters.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

By preparing for all possible contingencies and disruptions, organizations can improvise and adapt during uncertain times, avoiding adverse effects on business productivity and performance. Robust succession planning ensures organizational resilience during constant change and disruption.

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