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. Bezos overhauled operations, aggressively slashing costs and renegotiating supplier contracts to ensure the strategy was sustainable.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

T HE vast majority of today’s business leaders are either embarking on AI deployment to improve their operations or are considering it. Some 54 percent of organizations say AI has been cost-effective for their business operations. Netflix, for example, claims to have saved more than $1 billion annually using machine learning.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

During times of stress and change, when you most need a resourceful team, it’s easy to clampdown, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow your team down. In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.”

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What to say next when you’re overloaded at work (without sounding whiny) Ever found yourself cackling at the monstrous to-do list glaring back at you, thinking “Right, that’s not happening,” only to gulp back a sob as you realize none of it’s optional? When your boss asks what they can do to help, have an answer.

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Leading Blog

JULY 25, 2019

Their greatest fear is no longer their closest competitor, but the startups which, although they live in metaphorical garages and have hardly taken off, have an innovation power that established organizations can only dream of possessing. The Three Tracks of Innovation. Optimizing innovation: Improving the past.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

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. You’re team’s just not ready to do this without you. “Laura” (the person I had left in charge) just doesn’t have the influence you do. .

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

T HE BIGGEST CHANGE being brought about by AI is not human replicas, but the emergence of digital operating models. These models aren’t the sexy, headline-grabbing side of AI, but they are profoundly affecting how we do business and the way leaders of the twenty-first century must think. The operating model is how that is accomplished.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While some see it as a job disruptor, others recognize its potential as a catalyst for innovation. But beyond its functional capacities — from streamlining operations to nurturing customer relationships — lies an untapped reservoir of possibilities. And at the heart of this innovation lie our brilliantly creative executives.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Let me be clear, I’m not encouraging giving in or giving up – I am suggesting you learn the ever so subtle art of letting go. Let me be clear, I’m not encouraging giving in or giving up – I am suggesting you learn the ever so subtle art of letting go. By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth.

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

And how will this change the way we love, manage and learn from others? And how will this change the way we love, manage and learn from others? One thing is clear: advances in technology have not been matched by the necessary innovation to our social structures. Scott and Lynda Gratton. Smart new technologies.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities. A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Throw in complex organizations operating in complex markets, and you’ve really got to marvel at how it all comes together every day. It’s that sense of meaning that inspires us to think of new, innovative ways to do the work. Additionally, great leaders can spot the fire in us and learn to harness that fire for the company.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In countless cases, leaders have missed opportunities to tap into the enormous potential associated with the development of character to create innovation and excellence. 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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Narrowly defining leadership restricts innovation by excluding countless points of view and modes of operating. Yet, many learning and development strategies are built towards forcing leaders to fit themselves into a restrictive mold. Insights could then be used to develop new goals, creating a continuous learning experience.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 1, 2012

When change initiatives fail, so do leaders. Try to envision a future without change… it’s nearly impossible to do, isn’t it? Sure, most leaders talk about change, but do they really lead it? Talking about innovation is not the same as bringing it to life. To learn, create, advance, develop, and sustain, we must change.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Staying updated with Artificial Intelligence advancements, automation, and FinTech is essential for optimizing financial operations and planning business growth. “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.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down. So how do you teach and encourage resourcefulness in your leaders and on your team? “Who is doing this well?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

It is about how you behave and what you do. The book is about what “individuals do to effect change and improvement.”. Most leaders do not have titles. Together they define what leaders do. Leadership is fundamentally about your relationships, your credibility, and what you do. Challenge the Process.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

But, you’re learning about the possibilities of this new adventure and if it’s right for you. Then in the sweet spot, you learn fast and your performance accelerates. I distinctly remember that moment I realized I was doing more than writing, I had become a writer. AND then, I became a large team operations leader.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 22, 2014

If you are responsible for leading teams, how can you be sure that the work being done throughout the day will innovatively increase impact and productivity to make tomorrow a better place? Isn’t that what productivity should be doing? First, continuing to do today as you did yesterday will not allow you to achieve much tomorrow.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The Current Digital Landscape Today’s digital landscape is constantly changing, revolutionizing how businesses and industries operate. Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. Additionally, the CIO must champion innovation and promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation, ensuring that the organization remains agile despite constant technological advancements.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of a Strong Chief Commercial Officer in Business A robust Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) plays an instrumental role in businesses, providing strategic supervision, guidance, and management of all aspects of commercial operations. The CCO becomes paramount as enterprises navigate competitive landscapes and complex markets.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 19, 2014

Schedule an appointment with your organization’s health care provider (you do have one right?) to discuss what operational screenings and organizational development exams you need and when you need them. We’re providing some of our resources to help you and your health care provider (you do have one right?)

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

B USINESS is not a discipline, but an endeavor made up of disciplines such as accounting, communications, economics, finance, leadership, management, marketing, operations, psychology, sociology, and strategy. Lesson: Learn an organization’s culture before working with or for it. Lesson: Moral Hazard.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Bezonomics : How Amazon Is Changing Our Lives, and What the World's Best Companies Are Learning from It by Brian Dumaine. Amazon’s impact is so pervasive that business leaders in nearly every sector around the world need to understand how this force of nature operates. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Frequent readers of this blog can find a veritable plethora of tips on becoming a better and more effective leader. However in the text that follows I’ll address how to spot ineffective leaders by assessing six critical areas of leadership DNA. Any leader is only as good as his or her team’s desire to be led by them.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With the constant advancements in technology and research, businesses in this sector require leaders who possess a deep understanding of the scientific landscape and the business acumen to drive growth and innovation. This ability to bridge the gap between science and strategy is crucial in such a highly dynamic space.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

The idea that leaders are trustworthy, honest, and can be relied on to operate in the best interest of the public, the employee, the student, the parishioner, or even the shareholder has been shattered. Often leaders are described by action words such as “results-oriented, innovative, driven and visionary”.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2014

They Are Influenced By Innovation. They say that the biggest barriers to innovation are manager’s attitude, operational structure and procedures, and lack of diversity. Seventy-five percent believe that organizations can do more to develop future leaders. All were founded by millennials.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

Louie was doing his job well, actively selling Marie on the reasons why she should list his firm’s talent assessment on her company’s website. Money and metrics tell me our business is doing well, but they aren’t the reasons we’re in business.”. The hotel opened in 705 AD and is still operating. Metrics and money.”. Which is?”.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 27, 2020

Science, math, and data do not excuse us from thinking. Instead, they make it imperative that we learn to think more critically and combine it with our humanness to come to more measured conclusions. Successful people and companies combine the story and the spreadsheet, and by doing so, restore the soul of business.”

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

In the words of Robert Anderson and William Adams, authors of Scaling Leadership , “We are running an Internal Operating System that is not complex enough for the complexity we face. Leadership must learn to scale itself, but not any kind of leadership will do. How do you show up as a leader? Walks the talk.”.

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