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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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 22, 2023

Such behaviors can lead to a toxic culture that stifles growth and innovation. This article explores four strategies to reinforce leadership growth by considering the unique context of the company's culture and organizational structure, ensuring that development efforts are effective and resonant with all members of the organization.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

On the one hand, most CEOs agree with with the statement attributed to Peter Drucker: culture eats strategy for breakfast. Typically, a large organization will administer a culture survey — a large inventory of questions that results in placing the “company culture” into one of several “culture types” or “culture orientations.”

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Leading with Trust

JANUARY 17, 2024

According to a recent survey , 33 percent of managers lead with fear. Ken Blanchard and I address this topic in our book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. A third strategy to create a culture of safety and trust is to communicate clearly, openly, and as transparently as possible.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 10, 2023

We inventory the most-read leadership articles of 2023 and here’s what you’re most interested in so far. Which of our leadership articles, Leadership Without Losing Your Sou l podcast episodes, and Asking-for-a-Friend videos resonate most with you and why? We would love to hear from you. Got Workplace Gossip?

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Welcome to the August 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. A Lot of Uncertainty, Survey Finds. A Lot of Uncertainty, Survey Finds.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Accenture Strategy defines trust as “a consistent experience of competence, integrity, honesty, transparency, commitment, purpose and familiarity.” Trust needs to become baked into the DNA, strategy, and day-to-day operations of all aspects of business because it impacts relationships with all the business stakeholders. What is trust?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Harnessing Executive Leadership Team Coaching for Competitive Edge In a business world where the only constant is change, nurturing robust leadership has transcended from being merely advantageous to utterly essential.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 28, 2022

How can I manage the core business while innovating for the future? Polman often surveyed his leaders, asking them to surface and recognize the tensions, rather than avoiding them. If you struggle with these paradoxes: How can I express my individuality and be a team player? How do I balance work and life? Dynamics – stay flexible.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 8, 2012

Hay Group just released its seventh annual Best Companies for Leadership Study. The Best Companies for Leadership consistently outperform their peers. I don't remember seeing innovation highlighted in previous results - were those new questions? The Top 20 connect leadership development with the business strategy.

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CoachStation

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Employee Engagement surveys are barely worth the time and effort taken to produce them. They certainly have questionable content and value for those organisations who rely on survey results for a genuine view of how employees feel. Continue reading Employee Engagement Survey Results: Fact or Fiction? Big statements, perhaps!

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

The conversation delves into HR innovations, with a particular focus on Artificial Intelligence. The HR Digest: In a 2021 interview, you mentioned evolving leadership approaches. How has your leadership style adapted over the years, and what lessons have you learned in shaping a successful leadership philosophy?

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Lead from Within

JUNE 21, 2024

According to a Buffer survey, while 99% of employees would like to work remotely at least some of the time, fostering a sense of belonging and cohesion in a virtual environment is a significant concern for many leaders. Building a strong remote team culture is an ongoing process that requires intention, innovation, and constant nurturing.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2020. Think Outside the Building : How Advanced Leaders Can Change the World One Smart Innovation at a Time by Rosabeth Moss Kanter. When traditional approaches are inadequate or resisted, advanced leadership skills are essential.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. Chief People Officer Role Overview: The CPO oversees talent management, recruitment, and retention strategies to ensure the organization has the right individuals in place.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Modern Leadership Development In our rapidly transforming business environment, the caliber of leadership can be the defining factor in an organization’s success. This guide aims to be an invaluable resource for professionals striving for excellence in leadership and looking for skills enhancement.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Overall, virtual executive coaching empowers leaders to enhance their leadership skills and significantly impact their organizations. Virtual coaching allows executives to tap into the expertise of top leadership advisors, regardless of geographical boundaries.

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CO2

JANUARY 12, 2024

The Emergence of Transformative Leadership In the bustling landscape of the Twin Cities, the demand for innovative leadership has never been more pronounced. Tailoring Strategies to Individual Needs The uniqueness of each leader in the Twin Cities calls for a personalized approach.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

They must be able to analyze complex situations, identify future trends, and develop innovative strategies to ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability. Furthermore, organizations must recognize and highlight the distinct opportunities and challenges of nonprofit leadership positions.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Introduce metrics that reflect customer satisfaction, employee engagement, innovation, and contribution to community initiatives. This can be through surveys, suggestion boxes, or regular check-ins. This could include innovation, exceptional customer service, or contributions to team morale.

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HR Digest

APRIL 20, 2023

Employee retention strategies are vital to the success of any organization. Moreover, attracting and training new employees is time-consuming and expensive, making it crucial for employers to find innovative ways to decrease staff turnover rates and keep their workforce engaged and motivated.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

This is were cutting-edge innovation comes into play. Our experience with the business strategy approach of #SDGXCHANGE shows how organizations in any sectors can reinvent themselves. There are two ways of creating that mindset shift that work well with leadership teams. Otherwise, it would have long been done.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Identifying Organizational Needs: Assessing Challenges and Goals Assessing the challenges and goals of an organization is a critical first step in providing effective leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions. Assessing the leadership team’s and employees’ readiness to embrace new ideas and behaviors is vital.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 17, 2024

Family businesses make up over 70 percent of the global GDP, and surveys reveal a noteworthy trend toward female leadership in these enterprises. According to the research, the success of women leaders in family businesses is fundamentally tied to how employees perceive and interpret their leadership style.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 7, 2012

To become a successful customer focused business, your leadership must develop a holistic strategy that impacts every department, and revolutionizes the way you do business. Leadership is the driving force of strategy. Here are a few tips in developing a customer service strategy from the top down: 1.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 7, 2012

To become a successful customer focused business, your leadership must develop a holistic strategy that impacts every department, and revolutionizes the way you do business. Leadership is the driving force of strategy. Here are a few tips in developing a customer service strategy from the top down: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Regular board evaluations and leadership assessments provide valuable insights into the board’s dynamics, functioning, and overall effectiveness. One best practice is to utilize anonymous surveys or questionnaires, allowing board members to share their thoughts without fearing potential repercussions.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 10, 2020

Guest post by Martha Alderson: Leaders often rely on surveys, empirical data, conscious reasoning, concrete evidence, facts, logic, and scientific research before making decisions or changing the current course of action. We lean into tried-and-true strategies hoping to replicate past successes.

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LDRLB

JANUARY 28, 2013

When comparing only men and women in the top levels of leadership, both groups scored approximately the same scores. Also, in Championing Change, Establishing Stretch Goals, Solving Problems, and Innovating, women scored higher than men across the board. Makes one think, doesn’t it? Like this post?

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 10, 2024

The reality is that when leadeing through a merger, retention and results are always symptoms of the CULTURE that you intentionally create and sustain… But fear not – this guide equips you with the tools and strategies to navigate this journey, fostering a vibrant team culture that fuels success.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Posted in Leadership Development I sit on the board of directors for a small nonprofit that’s in the process of fine-tuning its mission and strategy. Connect with Jane on her LeadBIG blog , Braithwaite Innovation Group or @thehrgoddess on Twitter. Leadership Development empathy personal development Strategy'

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today’s business leaders are faced with many challenges: intense competition, increased regulation, and the need for constant innovation. Leadership Fitness : Leadership philosophy, personal performance, mental training, and ability to master time and calendar. A company is only as good as its people. Horwath : Killing meetings.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 30, 2021

Good leadership skills may differ across businesses, yet few of these skills prepared leaders to manage the turmoil over the past year. Gone are the days of equating winning only with profit and equating leadership only with assertiveness. The pandemic forced business to be more open to innovation.

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CO2

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Executive coaching has become a pivotal strategy for businesses aiming to navigate the complexities of modern leadership. Understanding the ROI of Executive Coaching is crucial for organizations committed to fostering growth, innovation, and sustainable success. What is ROI of Executive Coaching Mean?

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We delve into the pivotal milestones that define Dávila’s exceptional leadership journey, painting a vivid portrait of his strategic acumen and the collaborative spirit steering Aon EMEA toward unparalleled success. What specific initiatives or strategies have you implemented at Aon EMEA to foster a more engaged and motivated workforce?

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For example, if an organization values innovation, HR might create programs that encourage creativity and reward new ideas. These tools can include platforms for employee surveys, performance tracking systems, and communication tools that keep teams connected and informed.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

It is a crucible where tradition and innovation clash, forging a new paradigm in workforce dynamics. The year demands that the pulse of innovation beats strongest within the corridors of a dynamic and future-focused HR strategy. Retention strategies demand scrutiny. The year ahead demands courage and audacity.

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