Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2024

I N THE HIGH-STAKES world of leadership, where every decision can be scrutinized and every failure magnified, the concept of vulnerability often takes on a negative connotation, especially among men, who are taught to equate emotional openness with weakness. This humility not only humanizes you it also strengthens the bonds within your team.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Importance of CIO Leadership in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital leadership has emerged as a critical factor for success. As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In today’s digitized business era, where artificial intelligence (AI) continually reshapes industry dynamics, a new breed of executive leadership emerges at the forefront. While some see it as a job disruptor, others recognize its potential as a catalyst for innovation. Tapping into this requires a distinctive leadership mindset.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I’m dropping the first chapter of my new book right here, and let me tell you—I’m doing something totally different from most authors. Here’s the truth: real innovation is uncomfortable. Creating a Culture of Innovation Amazon’s transformation wasn’t solely Bezos’s doing. No fluff, no BS, just straight-up value.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 29, 2024

Your leadership success depends on your skill at managing change and embracing the future Are you hanging on to a familiar way of doing your work or leading your team because it’s comfortable? Microsoft tried to shift its approach to security two decades ago, but regulators prevented them from doing so. Your career lags.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I’m excited to share this impressive collection of 21 articles submitted by world-class authors and leadership experts on the topics of communication , development , leadership , team building , and engagement. Here’s what to do about it You think you’re listening, but you’re missing so much.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. Let’s take a look at the anatomy of character, how it establishes itself, and what leaders can do about it.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Recently, a large study ranked empathy as the most important leadership skill in the workplace. When leaders expressed empathy for their team, it increased a team’s innovation and engagement, improved customer service, and helped them balance their home and work life. Empathic leadership is not only for supersensitive types.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here are 24 innovative leadership goals for the new year – including metrics to measure your progress…. Done right, they also bolster leadership development. Define Leadership Model: Document what leadership means at your company. Define Leadership Model: Document what leadership means at your company.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Practical ways to engage your team (or leadership book club) as you read Courageous Cultures together. One of the real joys of being authors is hearing from leadership book clubs and teams who are reading our books together. And, you don’t get better at leadership or building culture just by reading a book.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

The Importance of Leadership Excellence in Organizations Effective leadership is the driving force behind an organization’s success, helping to steer it toward its goals and navigate the complexities of the market. While experience and qualifications are important, they do not always guarantee success in a leadership role.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. It was an early lesson in cross cultural leadership, and I am so grateful for Jack having that conversation with me.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Do surgeons have a God complex? And what happens when said hospital is a major global expansion of the world-famous, highly innovative Cleveland Clinic? The hospital soon became an innovation factory. ‘In Are doctors stubborn, control freaks? Sometimes, yes. But it’s not necessarily a bad thing. ’ Let’s take a step back.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 29, 2024

But here’s the hard truth: the leadership strategies that brought you success might not be the same ones that will keep you moving forward. Your leadership must evolve with your career trajectory. Effective leadership involves understanding and adapting to the unique dynamics of your current team. Congratulations!

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding these leadership pitfalls is essential for fostering a thriving workplace where top talent can excel and feel valued. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen how leadership behaviors impact team dynamics. Losing top performers isn’t just a loss of talent—it’s a blow to your organization’s potential.

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Leading Blog

MAY 16, 2020

Technology is the raw material that 21st-century innovators need to build new business capabilities, to develop exciting new products and services, and to create workarounds for the physical distancing measures we will likely endure for the foreseeable future. I NNOVATION has always been important. What will that mean to your business?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. Our leadership and coaching solutions are trailblazing and underpinned by a robust philosophy driven by a core set of values.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

But one thing that has largely remained unchanged has been the approach to leadership development. Limiting the definition of leadership Many have asked me how to define a leader, but I have refused. Limiting the definition of leadership Many have asked me how to define a leader, but I have refused.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Strategic Advantage of Executive Leadership Team Evaluations & Assessments Executive leadership team evaluations provide a critical strategic advantage for organizations. Through a comprehensive evaluation process, executive leadership teams gain a better understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

These titles address how it can be done and how others are doing it. Over the years, as he has thought deeply about where creativity comes from and where it doesn’t, he has learned that being an artist isn’t about your specific output, it’s about your relationship to the world. How many have you read?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2024 curated just for you. Simply maximizing shareholder value while not breaking the law is no longer a tenable approach, but we've never been so confused about what it means to do the right thing—and why it's so important. It's time to fight back.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2024 curated just for you. Through innovative strategies, he successfully transformed the culture, propelling his submarine's ranking and retention from last place to first place in the Pacific Fleet within a remarkable two-year period.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2024 curated just for you. Or how do you make sure that you're a good mentor? Bringing your authentic self to your leadership takes courage and commitment, but you reap profound benefits from heart-led generous acts.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

A strong north wind has rapidly shaped the industry’s evolution through innovation. Technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence , machine learning, and the Internet of Things, have significantly changed how we live and work. One of the most crucial skills for future tech leaders is adaptability.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The business world is changing, and with it, the need for a new approach to leadership is growing. As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for future leaders to go beyond traditional management techniques. Embrace Continuous Learning: Tomorrow’s leaders must embrace continuous learning.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Our September Festival is all about Bold and Innovative Leadership. Self 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. Follow Bernie. .

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

5 Ways to Scale Your Leadership and Motivate Your Large Team. But, now your team is bigger and you need to scale your leadership. How do you scale your leadership, motivate your large team, and continue to get the results you need? How I Learned About Scaling Leadership the Hard Way.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Organizations, particularly startups, require changes in executive leadership talent in the business lifecycle to capitalize on growth potential. NerdWallet is an example of when the rapidly growing company missed profitability targets and subsequently changed its leadership team. First, learning agility. Second, self-awareness.

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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. Blockchain, machine learning, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, 3D printing, and robotics are among the most important technologies of today’s rapidly changing world.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2023 curated just for you. Generation Why : How Boomers Can Lead and Learn from Millennials and Gen Z by Karl Moore Perhaps more than ever before, young people entering the workforce are searching for meaning and authenticity in their careers.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2024 curated just for you. High Road Leadership : Bringing People Together in a World That Divides by John C. Maxwell The world’s most influential leadership expert, John C. It’s the leadership superpower of our times.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

It is about how you behave and what you do. James Kouzes and Barry Posner emphasize this point in Everyday People, Extraordinary Leadership. The book is about what “individuals do to effect change and improvement.”. Most leaders do not have titles. Together they define what leaders do. Challenge the Process.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Investing in Continuous Learning Programs to Stay Current with AI Trends AI technology evolves rapidly, and staying current with its developments is essential.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Coaching in Leadership Development Executive coaching is pivotal in developing leaders, allowing them to unlock their full potential and drive organizational success. This highly specialized form of coaching is specifically designed to address the unique challenges and complexities that executives routinely face.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 19, 2021

Your Favorite Leadership Blog Posts So Far This Year. One of the interesting parts of being regular leadership writers (we’ve been blogging here at Let’s Grow Leaders since 2012), is to see which of our leadership blog posts resonate the most with our readers and why. We would love to hear from you. Read more here.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A Retrospective: Santa’s Big Leadership and Culture Change Is there anyone more beloved than Santa Claus? Today, the North Pole is a paragon of human-centered leadership and culture. In fact, Santa has a lot to teach us about leadership. Santa’s leadership led to dysfunction at every level.

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