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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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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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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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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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

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

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

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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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

When members feel they can rely on each other, they’re more likely to contribute their best efforts, which results in heightened productivity and innovation. These individuals possess a forward-thinking mindset that encourages innovation and adaptability. Loyal Loyalty is a cornerstone of any effective team.

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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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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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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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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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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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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. What are some ways you’ve seen thoughtfulness improve leadership in your own experiences?

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In an era where brand loyalty was sacred, he made the seemingly crazy decision to open Amazon’s platform to competitors, allowing other retailers to sell directly on Amazon’s site. Here’s the truth: real innovation is uncomfortable. Creating a Culture of Innovation Amazon’s transformation wasn’t solely Bezos’s doing.

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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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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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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

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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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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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

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

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Something as simple as a 360 Review, or as complex as a deep psychological profile (both with weighted emphasis on leadership aptitude) can point out an individual’s leadership capabilities.

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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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

This fall, I embarked on a worldwide quest to gain insights and perspectives on global leadership in the 21st century. To do this effectively, I sought to understand two things: Elucidate the emerging leadership traits and competencies that are most relevant today.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For instance, Starbucks uses analytics to tailor offers based on customers’ purchase histories and preferences, leading to increased customer loyalty and sales. Executives can identify patterns and trends by analyzing metrics from various sources, informing decisions, and driving innovation.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 16, 2013

“You don’t build loyalty with the ‘what’, you build it with the ‘why’” - Ryan Kirkpatrick , CEO of Shwood. Ltd , a local eyewear brand nationally known for their innovative wooden-framed eyewear. Leadership' Have an entrepreneurial dream of your own that you are passionate about?

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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. For CFOs, mastering FinTech is essential for survival, thriving, and effective leadership in this digital age.

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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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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

So with apologies to those who don't share this passion, I present to you the September 2012 Leadership Development Carnival, NFL Kick-off Edition. I asked each leadership blogger to give me their favorite NFL team. The five suggestions I put forward in this post have leadership as the core, though I don’t dwell on leadership per se.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

In addition to protecting the organization from cyber threats, this senior executive now plays a strategic role in ensuring that data assets and technologies are well-protected while supporting business innovation and growth. Adding to the complexity is the explosion of data, which has significantly increased the risk of breaches.

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