N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Assessments have emerged as an indispensable instrument in leadership development, serving as both a mirror that reveals areas of growth and a lens that illuminates hidden potential. Our work at N2Growth reveals that executives who embrace consistent, candid feedback see a marked improvement in their leadership trajectory.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 18, 2021

According to Michael and Glenn Parker, there are four types of positive influence leaders, and we can all leverage the strengths of each to become the type of leader who helps people become their best self. The post Positive Influence: The Leader Who Helps People Become Their Best Self appeared first on Lead Change.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In today’s episode of Leadership Without Losing Your Soul , host David Dye dives into a profound conversation with Mark Silver, author of Heart-Centered Business: Healing from a Toxic Business Culture So Your Small Business Can Thrive. His story illustrates how vulnerability and accountability play a huge role in effective leadership. [09:07]

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The importance of this role in high-performing organizations cannot be overstated: research from various organizational studies shows that effective operations leadership is one of the most reliable predictors of sustained performance and competitive advantage in business.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At N2Growth, we recognize that the Chief Operating Officer is indispensable to the executive leadership team. Recognizing the dynamic nature of this position, we approach our search with a keen eye for leaders who can navigate complex challenges and propel the company toward sustained success.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At N2Growth , we recognize the transformative impact that strategic leadership in this position can have. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted responsibilities of this executive role, the critical importance of strategic leadership, and how to effectively navigate the complexities of recruiting for this pivotal position.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 14, 2021

Leaders influence and inspire people to make positive changes. Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner ( The Leadership Challenge ) maintain the first function of leadership is to “Model the Way.”. When you’re upbeat and positive, people follow your lead. Recruit people with credibility to support your position.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This position has been on loan, and it's time for me to give it back.” You Might Be Too Rigid: 5 Questions to Test Your Leadership Flexibility by @gavin_adams 4 ways to help your team move past apathy by @suzimcalpine Culture is Everything by Kevin Stone @XPastorOnline Want More Influence in Your Office? It wasn't mine to keep.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. A 2024 report from Wiley supports this shift, with 63% of those who received soft skills training reporting a positive impact on their job performance.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Securing the ideal candidate for the Chief Revenue Officer position can be transformative for an organization. The impact of a proficient Chief Revenue Officer extends beyond financial metrics; it influences customer relationships, brand reputation, and employee engagement.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Today, organizations face multifaceted challenges that demand agile and decisive leadership. The increasing demand for interim executives reflects a broader shift toward flexible leadership models. They employ effective communication strategies to align stakeholders with new directions, ensuring everyone works toward common objectives.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 7, 2022

oYou work hard to set a positive example for your team. But somehow, your leadership presence isn’t working. You don’t have the connection or influence you hope for. Committed, caring, hard-working leaders often find one or more of three overused strengths interfere with their influence.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This time of disruption demands that organizational leaders take an honest look at their teams and how they function and then apply accurate data to inform new ideas, explore strategies, and pursue professional development to position themselves for success. Understanding the influence of power. Elevating direct communication.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Leadership growth requires feedback and continual learning. And your influence will grow too if you invest in your leadership growth. Sad for her because she lived in a self-limited world where she couldn’t grow her influence. These characteristics will stunt their leadership if they don’t change. People grow.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 13, 2022

What is the secret to ongoing success in every role whether you’re in leadership, accounting, consulting, investment banking, law, or any other type of professional service? Chen and his colleagues at Exec|Comm have helped hundreds of thousands of professionals learn to sell, influence, and negotiate more effectively.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This time of disruption demands that organizational leaders take an honest look at their teams and how they function and then apply accurate data to inform new ideas, explore strategies, and pursue professional development to position themselves for success. Understanding the influence of power. Elevating direct communication.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Although their missions and objectives differ significantly from the for-profit sector, the challenge of securing exceptional leadership is no less demandingindeed, it can be more complex. A core consideration is the emphasis on mission-driven leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Overused assets can ruin a positive leadership presence. You work hard to set a positive example for your team. But somehow, your leadership presence isn’t working. You don’t have the connection or influence you hope for. You don’t have the connection or influence you hope for. What’s happening? Process it.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 2, 2021

The heliotropic effect describes the inherent tendency in all living things toward positive energy and away from negative energy. In nature, the sun is the source of positive, life-giving energy, so the heliotropic effect explains why plants and other organisms lean toward the light over time. It is renewing.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

In the realm of leadership, EQ stands as a pivotal trait. EQ, in a nutshell, underpins effective leadership, shaping workplace dynamics and directly influencing productivity, morale, and overall success. This leadership facet is important as it avoids conventional transactional styles.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 23, 2021

The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership: Confidence, Humility, Influence, and Career Success. In this wisdom-packed interview, former Wallstreet executive Dr. Kaliym Islam shares the many leadership moments that transformed his career. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership. The 12 Inch Rule of Leadership. Connect with Kaliym.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2021. Human Hacking : Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You by Christopher Hadnagy and Seth Schulman. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles. For bulk orders call 1-626-441-2024.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 7, 2025

The gap in your leadership style is costing your organization millions in lost talent and unrealized potential.Recent Deloitte analysis reveals 82% of senior executives overestimate their leadership capabilities, while only 34% of their direct reports rate them as highly effective.

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Leading Blog

JULY 29, 2020

E MOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE is a prerequisite to good leadership. It’s not the kind of leadership that brings others along. They actively looked for subtle signs of emotion in order to influence the course of events. Consider How Your Own Behavior Influences Others’ Emotions. To attempt to lead without it is self-serving.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In Positive Chaos , Dan Thurmon explains how to do just that. Chaos happens, but we need to become a creator of positive chaos. That is to say, we need to seize the chaos as an opportunity to transform ourselves, accomplish, and positively influence others to do the same. C HAOS is ubiquitous and inevitable. Why don’t we?

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Many leaders unknowingly undermine their influence through the words they use. ” In my work as an executive leadership coach, I have guided leaders through understanding how their language shapes their teams. It Fails to Inspire Great leadership inspires action. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

E LEVATING your leadership game is a mindset. Your mindset drives your behavior and your influence on those you lead. In Peak Leadership Fitness , author Timothy Tobin writes, “A leadership mindset is essentially the belief in yourself and your abilities as a leader. Self-awareness is crucial to leadership success.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

And this gets to the heart of leadership: Your greatest potential is not just about you; its about us. Its about influencing others. Mindshift 12: Power Up Your Potential with Positive Perseverance We all go through valleys, and if all we do is dwell on the negative, we will create a negative life for ourselves.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2021. Persuade : The 4-Step Process to Influence People and Decisions by Andres Lares and Jeff Cochran with Shaun Digan. Edward Newton. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

The options senior leadership considers may be to sell it, give it a defined period to show or go, or take on the task of rehabilitation. Leadership may wonder whether this is essentially a culture problem or whether poor performance itself creates what looks like one. Steer away from emphasizing how “leadership creates the culture.”

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When it comes to leadership, the wide variety of styles and approaches can make it difficult to identify who truly stands out. Great leaders, however, leave a lasting impression, influencing those they lead and the organizations they serve in profound ways. But how can you recognize a truly exceptional leader?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding the Criticality of Leadership Transition in 2025 CEO succession represents one of the most consequential inflection points in an organizations lifecycle. The boards dedicated stewardship ensures the proper identification and cultivation of individuals whose leadership styles harmonize with the organizations vision.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2020

D ESPITE what the title Teaching By Heart might imply, it is really a book about servant leadership. It is a journey into self-awareness so that you can serve those you lead or seek to influence in spite of your self-doubt, anxieties, and insecurities. Leadership comes in many forms, but we all deal with the same issues.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Overcoming an Outdated Leadership Brand. You’ve worked hard to build your leadership brand, but the negative perceptions linger. You can improve your reputation and your leadership brand with this proactive approach. What is a leadership brand? Imagine a meme or a billboard on the highway describing your leadership.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Leaders are in a position to influence how we think about the relationship between empathy and industry. Benefits of Empathetic Leadership. When you start to explore the benefits of empathetic leadership on a deeper level, it becomes difficult to see empathy as anything other than essential for competent leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2023

One of the big culprits that leads to a negative Eeyore leadership style, is HOW YOU RESPOND TO IDEAS. How you respond to ideas will influence how you’re perceived Imagine this. You’re in a leadership meeting, and your boss proposes an idea that sounds great IN THEORY. What would YOU ADD?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Redefining Healthcare Leadership Through Executive Search Within healthcare, success hinges on clinical excellence and the caliber of leadership guiding each organization. Unraveling the Complexity of Healthcare Leadership Recruitment The search for strong healthcare leaders extends beyond standard recruitment methods.

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