N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Organizations frequently face unexpected leadership departures, mergers, market disruptions, or strategic shifts that demand immediate, expert intervention. Effective Change Agents: Interim executives can implement necessary changes more effectively, as they are less influenced by internal politics or resistant corporate cultures.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Staying abreast of emerging technologies and market dynamics is crucial for guiding organizations through transformation. Firms bring expertise, extensive networks, and market insights to identify candidates who meet technical requirements and share the organization’s vision.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 3, 2023

These powerful phrases can help you redirect the conversation and politely make it clear to your know-it-all that you aren’t in the market for their help or advice. Powerful Phrases To Share Your Expertise with the Know-it-All or Get Them Off Your Back Of course, sometimes you just need to stand your ground and share your expertise.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 19, 2024

To get better at managing up, ask yourself three questions that will turn information into influence. If your manager asks you for information and your answers don’t build your influence, or worse, cause frustration, you probably made one of a few mistakes. You’ll have much more influence managing up when you add true value.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

How Interim Executives Influence Organizational Goals Interim executives significantly shape organizational trajectories by aligning strategic initiatives with overarching business goals. For instance, a company looking to expand into new markets might engage consultants to conduct in-depth market research and develop an entry strategy.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This approach often fortified organizational resilience, allowing companies to adapt and thrive amid changing market conditions. Adaptive leaders continuously assess the market environment and recalibrate their approach accordingly. Today, the landscape has shifted significantly.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Whether you’re part of a small or large business, Mark’s insights on fostering a healthier workplace culture and practicing human-centered marketing will resonate with anyone looking to make a positive impact through their work. 28:15] Explore Mark’s unique approach to marketing that’s centered on empathy and respect.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A transformational leadership style can drive higher productivity and enhance employee engagement, while strategic acumen enables the leader to anticipate market trends and position the organization accordingly. This relentless pursuit of excellence positions businesses to be lean, agile, and responsive to market demands.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives , by virtue of their varied experiences and networks, bring diverse perspectives to the table, influencing decision-making. Leveraging a thorough understanding of international markets and harnessing technology, they overcome geographic boundaries and accelerate hiring.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Handle it well and you’ll build trust and influence. For example: “It sounds like you’re really frustrated with the lack of response from marketing and that’s sapping your motivation. It’s conflict, a disagreement, or a clash of personalities. Do I have that right?”

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CEO Insider

JANUARY 11, 2025

Ilia Rozmans rise from humble beginnings to leading an AI-focused marketing agency offers a case study in the evolving role of artificial intelligence in business. As founder of the AI Influencer Agency, Rozman leverages AI to create digital influencers that blend emotional storytelling with technological innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Understanding the Importance of Evaluations in Shaping Leaders Ongoing market shifts and greater reliance on digital solutions have underscored the significance of regular, robust leadership assessments and evaluations. These efforts not only strengthen leadership pipelines but also reinforce sustainable competitive advantage.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In this episode, former Silicon Valley communications CEO Sabrina Horn gives you the tools to lead with integrity, navigate the challenges that compromise authenticity, and transform your influence by leading from the truth. 33:57 – Why honesty is a great marketing strategy. Make It, Don’t Fake It. What is uniquely yours?

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This skill goes well beyond intuition; it combines experience, strategic insight, and an acute awareness of market dynamics, customer behaviors, and organizational pressures. Leaders with this ability anticipate how today's choices will influence tomorrow's outcomes, enabling them to balance immediate needs with long-term goals.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The ability to withstand disruptions, recover swiftly, and adapt to uncertainties is paramount in today’s volatile market. By focusing on problem-solving, risk management, and cultivating a culture of adaptability, this leader enhances the company’s ability to absorb shocks and navigate market fluctuations.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

From orchestrating integrated sales and marketing strategies to nurturing high-value customer relationships, this role extends well beyond traditional oversight of revenue goals. These proficiencies enable clear, data-driven insights into shifting consumer demands and evolving market conditions.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 8, 2025

Whether it is marketings campaign ROI or customer services response time, these metrics provide a clear line of sight to the companys Critical Number for the quarter. Actionable : Directly influenced by employees. Steps to Implement Rockefeller Habit #9 Identify the Right KPIs for Each Role Not all metrics are created equal.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 13, 2023

In his seminal book, "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion," Dr. Robert Cialdini examines these mental shortcuts and identifies six universal principles that influence our decision-making process. Marketers often capitalize on this principle through free samples or discounts, making customers feel obligated to purchase.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In this episode veteran communications, sales, and leadership consultant Robert Chen provides a practical guide to selling knowledge-based services in a market that demands credibility and subject-matter authority. Tap into the tools we discuss to improve your influence, sales and overall perspective on selling your expertise.

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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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When approached with rigor and foresight, a leadership change can strengthen confidence among investors, reassure stakeholders, enhance market credibility, and set a clear path for sustained growth. Ensuring a Seamless Transition Through Outgoing CEO Involvement The outgoing CEO can profoundly influence the quality of the transition.

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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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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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Effective engineering leadership lies at the heart of a premier academic institutions ability to differentiate itself in a competitive market. Leveraging the Deans Influence on Faculty Excellence and Retention The Dean wields significant influence over the quality and stability of the faculty body.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Developing future visionary leaders is essential for sustaining organizational growth and maintaining a competitive edge in dynamic markets. Incorporating Diversity and Inclusion in Visionary Roles Integrating diversity and inclusion into leadership roles is essential in today’s globalized market.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

EQ, in a nutshell, underpins effective leadership, shaping workplace dynamics and directly influencing productivity, morale, and overall success. We live in an era of digital connectivity, where businesses must adapt swiftly to changing market trends and shifting customer expectations.

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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.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 15, 2023

As you seed the ground for easier collaboration, influence, and trust, one of the best things you can do is get to know the people you work with at a human level. Here’s an example of this one in use: “It sounds like you’re really frustrated with the lack of response from marketing and that’s sapping your motivation.

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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 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. By forging this collaborative culture at the top, organizations position themselves to excel as markets evolve.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 20, 2024

I have spent decades advising CEOs, executives, and senior leadership teams globally in both Fortune 500 companies and emerging market enterprises. These five leadership principles define the difference between those who command through authority and those who lead through influence.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

External factors such as economic oscillations, market volatility, and industry disruptions drastically impact succession strategies. Evaluating the current market scenario, company status, and anticipated future changes is central to this process.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

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. 45:12 – Why patience and perspective are critical if you want to persuade and influence others. It’s not always what you think.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 1, 2020

In this wide-ranging interview, David and David discuss how to rapidly make effective leadership decisions, how to keep your ego from derailing your influence and effectiveness, a three-step process to quickly work through strong emotions and find a productive response, techniques […].

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2024

With the rise of the digital revolution, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) role has undergone significant changes. As the organization’s central source of customer-related data, they carry a crucial responsibility to uncover valuable insights and transform them into winning strategies for the market.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

The CCO often serves as a crucial bridge between a company’s day-to-day operations and long-term goals, offering valuable insights that influence its direction. The CCO offers strategic guidance to the marketing team, aligning its tactics with the organization’s overarching business objectives.

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