N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Many people think leadership in the AI era is all about understanding technology or staying up to date with trends. My research reveals organizations implementing these advanced leadership frameworks achieve 43% higher performance metrics across key indicators. Embrace them, and lead with purpose and vision. #1

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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. Leaders should share their past mistakes and the lessons learned from them.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 12, 2011

So much so, that leadership absent courage is nothing short of a farce. Leaders who consistently demonstrate courage will stand apart from the masses, and earn the trust and loyalty of those whom they lead. By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth. Courage is a trait possessed by all great leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. Identifying leaders? Have we really degenerated to this point?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Leaders need to understand that being authentically humble humanizes them, allows them to build stronger trust bonds, and engenders confidence & loyalty from peers and subordinates alike. While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

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. Further, without empathy, leaders can’t build a team, inspire followers, or elicit loyalty.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2024

Success Is a Pitfall Past success kills innovation. To innovate, you need to let go of those things. She inspired loyalty among those who had been marginalized by others. If you inspire the underdogs, you will find the deepest loyalties. Innovation’s Dirty Little Secret Innovation means discovering, not inventing.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025, inclusive leadership has transformed from a commendable goal into a strategic necessity for organizations aiming to thrive in a rapidly evolving global market. At N2Growth, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment is not just ethically sound— it’s a critical driver of innovation and sustainable growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

By weaving together all the critical touchpoints across the employee lifecycle, the Chief Employee Experience Officer cultivates an environment that drives engagement, loyalty, and professional growth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Great Resignation is new–the art of cultivating loyalty is consistent. The good news is that the fundamentals of fostering employee connection and loyalty may look different, but the principles haven’t changed. Cultivate Curiosity–for innovations, improvements, and efficiencies. Cultivate Curiosity. Contribute. Communicate.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2021. The Five Graces of Life and Leadership by Gary Burnison. Five simple qualities that captures the essence of outstanding leadership today. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here. With Amy Herman’s Fixed.,

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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. Beyond Disruption : Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries, Companies, or Jobs by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne offer up a bold, new idea that will transform how we all think about innovation and growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

A leader’s view on competition will not only reveal a lot about their beliefs on current and future market trends, but also on innovation, branding, talent management, supply chain issues, constituency management, capital markets, and customer facing. Do your R&D and innovation programs evaluate the competitive landscape?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Thanks and I hope you enjoy the summit… Share and Enjoy: View Comments pinto philip Topic : Next Generation leadership -> How has leadership evolved with changing times , how has the styles changed , why is servant leadership more relevant in todays world. Sounds like an interesting event and line up.

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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. Their leadership ensures the organization is ready to meet challenges and thrive. They build connections across the company, fostering trust, transparency, and excitement about the future.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. This can result in longevity, higher job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better overall performance in finance leadership roles.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

It represents a fundamental change in the business ethos that necessitates leadership at the highest level. The leadership’s commitment demonstrates the importance of aligning the corporate world with the natural one, promoting the idea that business growth and ecological health can complement each other rather than conflict.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

With an acute focus on customer experience, the CXO taps into vast reserves of customer data to craft innovative solutions that enhance user experiences, boost satisfaction, and build lasting loyalty. Leadership and Innovation: Proven track record of leading transformative change and fostering a culture of innovation.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 2, 2019

And while individual leaders are key to an organization’s success, collective leadership effectiveness carries the day. This means that companies are poised for even greater success when they scale their leadership, that is, when they grow leaders throughout the organization and align them into a collectively effective leadership system.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Humanizing Leadership Mentors. During the book writing process, I reflected on the multitude of individuals who graciously shared their time, words, wisdom, and encouragement with me along my personal leadership journey. How they showed up as leaders and how they engaged was critical to my leadership development.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Importance of Finding Innovators in the Life Sciences Industry In today’s rapidly evolving life sciences industry, finding innovators has become critical for organizations seeking to stay ahead of the curve. Finding innovators in the life sciences industry The importance of innovative leadership cannot be overstated.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 24, 2025

But beyond these definitions, we know that character is manifested in leadership, innovation, resilience, change, courage, loyalty, breaking barriers, and more, explains Robert (Bob), Character drives the best traits in our society, such as honesty, integrity, leadership, and transparency, and it drives others to exhibit those qualities.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

At N2Growth , we’ve had the privilege of working with top executives from some of the world’s largest companies, and we’ve seen firsthand how leadership coaching can truly transform strategic thinking. Nurturing Leadership Skills Leadership skills are essential for the success and growth of any enterprise.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. They were able to command greater loyalty and respect from peers and subordinates alike with less bravado and more humility and discernment. I think not.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

As a leadership executive coach, I help leaders adopt proactive strategies to retain their best people. I guide them to understand that engagement, empowerment, and an innovative work culture are key to loyalty and performance. Offer Challenging Projects Top performers thrive on challenge and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

An organization can effectively protect and maintain its leadership positions by anticipating potential changes and planning ahead. This process provides a clear path for advancing current employees, promoting loyalty, and reducing turnover.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Leadership is about more than competence—it’s about the impact you leave in every interaction. I help leaders realize that their true leadership potential lies in how they make others feel, drawing on my experience as an executive leadership coach. Safety in expression leads to a culture of trust and collaboration.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

If you’re willing to strip away all the excuses, explanations, rationalizations, and justifications for business failures, and be really honest in your analysis, you’ll find only one plausible reason - poor leadership. Poor Branding : A poor brand generally means leadership has failed.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2022. higher levels of employee and customer engagement and loyalty translate into higher growth and profits. higher levels of employee and customer engagement and loyalty translate into higher growth and profits. Digital transformation is critical.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The minute you embrace change and start innovating is the minute you outpace the competition. Even if youre producing results, new leadership might look for fresh talent to align with their new vision. Establishing thought leadership has never been easier, especially with LinkedIn, industry blogs, podcasts, and other platforms.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Hollywood has the Oscars, Television the Emmys, publishing has the Pulitzer prizes, and leadership development has its own annual awards. There’s Chief Executive’s 2012 40 Best Companies for Leaders , Fortune’s 25 Top Companies for Leaders , and the just published Hay Group Best Companies for Leadership Study and Top 20.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer In the complex world of corporate leadership, a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) holds a pivotal role. Maintaining strong internal and external relationships, influencing organizational changes, and fostering a culture that embraces innovation are all paramount.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 29, 2014

Guest post from Georg Vielmetter and Yvonne Sell: In “ Leadership 2030: The six megatrends you need to understand to lead your company into the future ,” we outline the repercussions of the convergence of globalization 2.0, The meaning of leadership is changing, as are the skills it requires. the top should be a crowded place.

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