Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The number and magnitude of distractions confronting workers has greatly increased through new technology, social and global events, and changes in the workforce and work environment think hybrid and work-from-home settings. Those who do so help to better engage and unlock the high achievement of different team members.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As technology evolves, leaders are faced with an important question: How do you lead effectively in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? Many people think leadership in the AI era is all about understanding technology or staying up to date with trends.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The number and magnitude of distractions confronting workers has greatly increased through new technology, social and global events, and changes in the workforce and work environment think hybrid and work-from-home settings. Those who do so help to better engage and unlock the high achievement of different team members.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

W ITH THE SUPER BOWL around the corner, what can business leaders learn from elite athletes about high-level performance? Heres how they do it. We dont have control over all outcomes, but we do have control over our process. Committing to high standards and constantly learning, striving, and improving is critical.

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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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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By doing so, leaders can bridge generational gaps, improve collaboration, and enhance productivity, regardless of whether their teams work in-person, remotely, or in hybrid environments. ( They came of age during the early technological revolution, making them adept at using email and other digital tools.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Understanding the AI Landscape The transformative impact of AI is undeniable, particularly in the technology sector. While some see it as a job disruptor, others recognize its potential as a catalyst for innovation. In the realm of AI, this translates to envisioning uses of technology that many can’t yet fathom.

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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. Digital leadership is not limited to technology-driven companies; businesses across industries recognize the need for influential digital leaders to stay competitive in the market.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Embrace Continuous Learning: Tomorrow’s leaders must embrace continuous learning. The pace of change is relentless, so those who stay curious and open to new knowledge will be better equipped to adapt and innovate. Develop Digital Literacy: In an era of rapid technological advancement, digital literacy is essential.

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

It has called on us to learn to think better. In the list below, you will find resources to help you do just that—think better. The more we use technology and outsourced thinking, we diminish our ability to think for ourselves. Certainty is out. Complexity is in. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Smart new technologies. 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.

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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. The life sciences industry is known for its unique challenges in recruiting and hiring.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Lessons from the Titans : What Companies in the New Economy Can Learn from the Great Industrial Giants to Drive Sustainable Success br Scott Davis, Carter Copeland, and Rob Wertheimer. Before Silicon Valley disrupted the world with new technologies and business models, America’s industrial giants paved the way.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Netflix, for example, claims to have saved more than $1 billion annually using machine learning. Organizations can do more with less. Embarking on your own AI journey While your goal is to be innovative, relevant, competitive, and forward-looking, your approach should be to bend but not break your team and your operations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These relationships are critical if an organization needs to adapt to changes in the external environment, as many organizations and their supply chain leaders have had to do amidst recent global events. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hyper-Learning : How to Adapt to the Speed of Change by Edward D. To stay relevant, we have to be able to excel cognitively, behaviorally, and emotionally in ways that technology can't. Professor Ed Hess believes that requires us to become Hyper-Learners: continuously learning, unlearning, and relearning at the speed of change.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Modern CFOs are no longer just about bookkeeping and compliance; they are pivotal in leading with strategic thinking and mastering financial technology. “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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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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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

So how do you take a more comprehensive approach to measuring the ROI? So where do you start? How do you truly measure the ROI of remote vs. in-person work? 4:20 Reaction: How do people (employees and managers) see this situation? 26:04 Karin: How do you calcuate ROI when it comes to innovation? .

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies. The rapid development and widespread adoption of new technologies present both opportunities and challenges for leaders to manage.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The pace of technological change shows little sign of slowing, so it’s crucial that employees are able to successfully adapt to each new wave and update their skills in order to fully capitalize on the opportunities available. Unfortunately, it’s increasingly unlikely that employees will be engaging in the learning they need.

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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

JANUARY 23, 2018

Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience. To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 24, 2019

In the same way, digital disruption is not about the technology as much as it is about how companies can make their way through the new competitive environment they find themselves in. Digital disruption is more about the people than it is the technology. Each of these gaps poses a different challenge for companies.

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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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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 11, 2020

Guest post by Chuck Swoboda : As increasing competition, new technologies and evolving customer expectations continue to disrupt nearly every industry, business leaders are turning to innovation as a way to keep their companies relevant. The standard solution is to create teams that focus explicitly on innovation. The problem?

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

101 Things I Learned in Business School , written by Harvard MBA, Dr. Michael Preis helps to provide the broad knowledge based needed to succeed in business. It is valuable for those just beginning o study business and a tool to explore more into areas where you could profit from learning more about. Lesson: Moral Hazard.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

This is why the work we do is often bad for our wellbeing, when it should be making us happier and healthier. This is why the work we do is often bad for our wellbeing, when it should be making us happier and healthier. Life is about what you do that improves the world around you. How do you build an experimentation culture?

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Buried deep within the media we consume and the apps we use, unseen forces are working behind the scenes collecting data about us to pair with AI and digital advertising to influence everything we do. As a business, the challenge is how to best use this technology to promote ideas and products. We don’t even think about it.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Understanding the Chief Digital Officer’s Position Strong leadership is consistently emphasized as technology becomes increasingly prevalent worldwide. A CDO acts as a catalyst, driving a company’s strategic growth by making the most of digital technologies. This is where the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) comes in.

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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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Maintaining strong internal and external relationships, influencing organizational changes, and fostering a culture that embraces innovation are all paramount. A successful CCO must harness these skills to drive commercial strategies, innovate processes, and navigate increasingly complex business environments.

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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. Most important, Bezonomics answers the fundamental question: How are Amazon and its imitators affecting the way we live, and what can we learn from them? Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 1, 2014

In “ 7 Habits of Highly Inept Leaders ,” Karin Hurt of the Lead Change Group provides basic yet insightful tips about things NOT to do as a leader, thus encouraging leaders to behave differently in order to most effectively lead their teams. Do you understand the two faces of leadership? Neal Burgis, Ph.D. Evan Sinar , Ph.D.,

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

It’s not just about stretching their expertise over a broad array of responsibilities; today’s CMOs are expected to be fluent in the complexities of technology and its rapid advancements. Furthermore, expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence technologies is becoming a prerequisite.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Their curiosity and love of learning drives them to do more and do it better. They love what they do, and they love solving problems. The authors say the most important thing you can understand about 10x talent is that they love what they do. But 10xers are not only high IQ but high EQ. They work well on teams.

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