N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Today, organizations face multifaceted challenges that demand agile and decisive leadership. The increasing demand for interim executives reflects a broader shift toward flexible leadership models. Their ability to swiftly assess internal and external environments allows them to identify areas for improvement and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Leadership transitions can pose a major challenge to any organization, especially in a turbulent environment. The Importance of Robust Succession Planning Amidst Chaos In today’s volatile business environment, chaos has become the order of the day, leading organizations into an era of uncertainty.

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Decker Communication

MARCH 27, 2025

This seemingly small narrative intervention represents the intersection of two critical business imperatives: retaining top talent and developing leaders who can navigate uncertainty. Rather, they were led by individuals who excelled at contextualizing setbacks within larger innovation narratives.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 2, 2023

I N The Upside of Uncertainty , Nathan and Susannah Furr assert that “Behind every uncertainty you are facing—even the unwanted and unpromising varieties—insight, growth, and possibility are waiting in the wings. In contrast to risk, uncertainty does not include any knowable outcomes—no probabilities to factor in.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chief Innovation Officer is the spark that drives a company’s creative momentum. As businesses increasingly focus on innovation , having a dedicated leader championing this mission is more crucial than ever. Communication: Excellent skills in articulating strategic visions and rallying stakeholders around innovative goals.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2014

Leadership is about being able to lead out from crises before they occur (the defining meaning of Crisis Leadership). What’s needed, is a disciplined, future-focused and intelligent “preemptive-minded cultural” approach known as Crisis Leadership. Leadership Purpose [Focus]. Leadership Perspective [Differentiation].

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Although their missions and objectives differ significantly from the for-profit sector, the challenge of securing exceptional leadership is no less demandingindeed, it can be more complex. A core consideration is the emphasis on mission-driven leadership.

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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. They should understand how to leverage technology to drive innovation and efficiency.

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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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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

T HE INNOVATION WE PRIZE at successful start-ups is a mindset that is brought into the start-up and not necessarily the inherent quality of every start-up. Innovation isn’t something that just happens; we create the conditions for it. Big organizations can innovate like small start-ups. Creating an Innovation Strategy.

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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. Resilience goes beyond crisis management; it’s about anticipating change and transforming potential disruptions into opportunities for innovation and growth.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Emerging leaders empower their teams to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation by continuously refining culture, tactics, and strategy. Moreover, it mitigates risks associated with unexpected leadership vacancies, contributing to organizational stability.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding the Criticality of Leadership Transition in 2025 CEO succession represents one of the most consequential inflection points in an organizations lifecycle. Conversely, poorly managed transitions invite uncertainty that can erode employee morale, undermine client trust, and weaken competitive advantage.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Unexpected changes and challenges are inevitable in leadership. This episode reveals how the principles of improv can help you embrace uncertainty and lead with confidence. 05:38] – How Resistance Creates Stress and Kills Innovation Leaders often encounter resistance from employees and within themselves.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

This helps save time and reduces the risk of making detrimental hiring decisions that could hinder organizational growth and innovation. The Importance of Leadership in Driving Innovation Innovation is the key to success in the fast-paced and highly competitive life sciences industry.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

When Fortune highlighted Medtronics appointment of Thierry Piton as CFO, it wasnt just a leadership hiring updateit was a referendum on modern leadership. Do they thrive in uncertainty? Skeptics doubted the wisdom of bringing in an outsider, but today, it stands as a case study in the power of unconventional leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

Organizational resilience is a quality that becomes apparent when businesses face adversity, especially during times of widespread uncertainty and constantly changing regulations. It sets apart organizations that simply survive from those that turn challenges into opportunities, encouraging innovation and growth.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Traditional leadership capabilities are undergoing a profound transformation. McKinsey research indicates that 85% of the skills considered crucial for leadership success in the future don’t yet exist in most executive portfolios. These competencies form the foundation of future leadership success.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The composition of C-suite leadership across the spectrum is notably different than it used to be ten or so years ago. I believe female executives will leverage lessons learned this year to emerge into 2021 stronger and more supportive, pulling more women back to organizations into leadership roles. . a decade ago.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Effective leadership is about more than just managing tasks and projects; it’s about connecting with and leading people in a way that inspires, motivates, and brings out their best. Whether you’re leading a small team or an entire organization, mastering the art of people leadership will set you apart and drive lasting success.

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Engaging Leader

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

The new book The Innovator''s Method: Bringing the Lean Start-up into Your Organization, by Nathan Furr and Jeff Dyer, is a leader’s guide to validating new ideas, refining them, and bringing them to market. Perhaps it was an idea for a new product or service, or a process change to solve a complex problem.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The Value of Executive Leadership Team Coaching in Today’s Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the value of executive leadership team coaching cannot be understated. Strong leadership has never been more crucial as organizations face an increasingly complex and volatile environment.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 12, 2023

Nathan and Susannah Furr on uncertainty: “Behind every uncertainty you are facing—even the unwanted and unpromising varieties—insight, growth, and possibility are waiting in the wings. Source: The Upside of Uncertainty: A Guide to Finding Possibility in the Unknown / (Blog Post).

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2021. Most organizations have created always-on work contexts that are burning people out and hurting performance rather than delivering productivity, innovation and engagement. They catch “product diseases” that often kill innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

There is friction between globalization and regional autonomy, a conflict between the desire for sustainability and the lure of rapid development, ongoing political uncertainties, and the ever-increasing impact of digital technology. Corporations can navigate economic uncertainties and volatility through digital modeling.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. Today, the digital chiefs portfolio extends to orchestrating data-driven strategies, leveraging cloud computing to scale innovation, and architecting robust cybersecurity protocols.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As companies strive to stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge, the need for effective leadership at the executive level becomes paramount. With the help of a skilled coach, executives can identify and address their blind spots, develop critical leadership skills, and navigate complex organizational challenges confidently.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Instability breeds resilience and innovation”. G IVEN we are in a sustained period of instability, how as leaders do we dial up the resilience and innovation, without burning out ourselves or the teams we lead? How do we leverage the instability to build resilience and innovation that creates success in ourselves and our teams?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Shift Toward Employee-Centric Business Models Amid rapid technological advances and economic uncertainty, forward-thinking organizations are recognizing that employees are vital to long-term stability.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

And we find that the leadership approaches and the language used aligned itself with that goal. We don’t innovate. It is this need that David Marquet thoroughly discusses in Leadership Is Language. This is the subject of Leadership Is Language. Reducing variability was the key to a great manufacturing environment.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2023

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in January 2023 curated just for you. Leadership is engaging others to solve daunting challenges. Because, leadership is an activity―small actions taken in moments of opportunity. The most trusted source of leadership wisdom, updated to address today's realities.

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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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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in October 2021. But most hear two conflicting voices in their heads: an optimistic voice telling them all the reasons they should start a business, and a second voice-one that fears uncertainty-telling them all the reasons they should remain someone else's employee.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 10, 2019

In the era of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity), decision-making is very challenging for leaders because one can rarely foresee the consequences of one’s decisions. Traditional leadership (command and control) must give way to a whole new approach to leadership.

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