Leading Blog

JULY 17, 2020

That’s how humans approach remarkable challenges… and how I’m unconsciously going about one of my projects. For two months now, I’ve been racking my brain to boost the performance of a marketing tool that: Predicts the popularity of a Reddit post in a subreddit. For my project, I began by asking myself, What’s going on here?

Uncertainty 304

Uncertainty Project Tools Learning-by-Doing 304

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The diagram below highlights the steps involved in the leadership process. Organizations and markets are complex and constantly changing. First, establish a project team to create a detailed plan. In the middle of The Leadership Process diagram are the words “Involve Others/build Relationships.” Leadership is a process!

Process 279

Process Leadership Tips Open-book 279

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Your leadership style is based upon myriad factors, but when distilled into a few essential elements, you’ll find three spheres: Presence, Interaction, and Contribution. Communication - how, when, and where you communicate is key to having a successful leadership style. No time to read? Stop it immediately in its tracks.

Leadership Styles 195

Leadership Styles Development Power Leadership 195

Lead from Within

AUGUST 6, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve observed that many leaders fall into the trap of playing it safe. While it may seem like a cautious approach, playing it safe can actually be the riskiest leadership strategy. Be open to exploring new markets, products, or partnerships.

Strategy 180

Strategy Leadership Innovation Creativity 180

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. By leveraging their extensive experience, interim executives deliver immediate impact while laying the groundwork for sustained success.

Objective 195

Objective Consultative Execution Strategic Planning 195

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

More than just “going green”—this position strategically positions the company to thrive in a market where sustainability is a competitive edge. Product Development: Guide the development of sustainable products and services focusing on innovation that meets both market demands and sustainability goals.

Supply Chain 195

Supply Chain Reputation Long-term Trends 195

Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2020. Marketers want to change their customers’ minds and leaders want to change organizations. Leading with Gratitude : Eight Leadership Practices for Extraordinary Business Results by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton. Friedman and Alyssa F.

Books 400

Books Handbook Leadership Tactics 400

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Understanding the Digital Frontier’s Impact on Leadership Needs The rapid advancement of technology has created a landscape marked by constant change and disruption. Visionary Leadership: Exceptional executives have the foresight to anticipate industry shifts and envision how technology can transform business operations.

Technology 221

Technology Execution Agility Diversity 221

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. This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success.

Trends 374

Trends Business Model Execution Marketing 374

Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

I’m sure you’ve heard of the terms Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Intelligence Quotient (IQ); but few people have heard of Adaptability Quotient (AQ), especially as it relates to leadership. Often this occurred as the companies failed to read the market and really, really understand what the customers desired.

Leadership 154

Leadership Leadership Styles Hotels Core Competence 154

Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Given the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of today’s business climate, the traditional notion of leadership is being challenged. These “passion projects” can reveal unconventional problem-solving approaches. Conduct ‘Future Leaders’ Retreats: Organize retreats focused on developing leadership skills.

Creativity 186

Creativity Company Workshop Peer Review 186

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. This data highlights the growing recognition of soft skills as a cornerstone of effective leadership.

Execution 221

Execution Trends Diversity Emotional Intelligence 221

Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Topsy turvy markets. Leadership instability feels more pervasive than ever right now. When leadership around you is unstable, you have what it takes to drop an anchor and influence others to do the same. Here are three anchors you can drop anytime you’re caught in the swell of leadership instability. Serial reorgs.

Leadership 279

Leadership Budgeting Crisis Uncertainty 279

Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 15, 2023

I care about __ (you, this team, this project) and I’m confident we can find a solution that we can all work with.” This powerful phrase works well because you start by prioritizing the relationship, and (as we teach in our leadership programs ) “put people before projects.” You’ve come together to talk about it.

Power 585

Power Project Open-book Survey 585

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In our leadership programs, we always recommend facing difficult conversations with confidence and humility. For example, “Yes, it sounds like this project would benefit our marketing strategy. I can certainly prioritize this new marketing project if we can shift the product deadline. That idea is so fun!

Power 579

Power Compliance How To Ethics 579

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Preparing your Business for Unexpected Market Shifts In this volatile and unpredictable economy, businesses must prioritize resilience by taking a proactive approach to strategic planning to ensure sustainability. Despite the inherent complexities of navigating a volatile economic landscape, digital resources often provide a solution.

Crisis Management 414

Crisis Management Crisis Management Uncertainty 414

Rich Gee Group

MAY 22, 2024

This practice can be a strategic response to labor market fluctuations, budget constraints, or the need for rapid adaptation to new business demands. Role Expansion: Asking employees to take on additional tasks or projects outside their job descriptions.

Organization 195

Organization Trends Constraint Training 195

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing. This multifaceted role requires rapid decision-making and strong leadership capabilities, enabling the COO to manage day-to-day activities while enhancing operational efficiency effectively.

COO 221

COO Process Emotional Intelligence Operations 221

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Businesses simply have run out of time to embark on multi-year transformation projects – that window has closed. Start thinking about opportunities based on insights, customers, markets, and business models. The post Leadership and Digital Transformation appeared first on The Executive Hub.

Leadership 346

Leadership Business Model Engineering Fast Follower 346

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

They are the bridge between departments, weaving the voice of the customer into every touchpoint and interaction, ultimately positioning the organization for market success. This involves telling a compelling brand story, keeping the brand consistent across all touchpoints, and strengthening its presence in the market.

Diversity 195

Diversity Long-term Loyalty Brand 195

Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Buffalo NY CEO’s are concerned about Innovation, Goal Setting and Assessment, plus Societal and Market Change. An area of focus is the shifts or impacts of innovation and market change or the increase in felt complexity of the business leaders. responding to societal & market change. Business Strengths: .

Innovation 106

Innovation Goal Marketing Document 106

Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 18, 2022

A few conversation starters: This project exceeded our customer’s expectations. Sales are significantly up in your market month over month. Or you could host a post-project celebration. . Participants in our leadership development programs tell us our I.N.S.P.I.R.E. And to invite others on your team to do the same.

Project 621

Project Follow-up Course Team 621

Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

However independent minded you are, others influence your leadership approach. Choose your leadership influences carefully. The most important influence on your leadership is the people all around you. Use the final section of this article to find one new person to provide positive leadership influence.

Influence 481

Influence Leadership Godin Consultative 481

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 19, 2021

From Jay Miletsky 's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. In tense situations choose positive responses by maintaining perspective and getting along well with others.

Project 65

Project Reputation Definition Efficiency 65

Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 18, 2019

With “clicks” and “eyeballs” as the watchwords, everybody began racing everybody else to get projects launched before the next guy did. We give each business unit as many resources – tech support, product management, marketing – as we can to enable them to operate as autonomously as possible. But there’s always tinkering to be done.

Wilde 243

Wilde Leadership Business Model CEO 243

Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2019

In today’s business environment, project managers are now recognized for their critical role in keeping essential business functions running smoothly. As such, there’s been a corresponding boom in demand for workers with project management skills. Change Management. Business Expertise.

Project 86

Project Skills Management Efficiency 86

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2019

When he took over as CEO in 2005, he laid out three strategic priorities saying it should be about the future, not the past : Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger—think global—and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. Do not fake anything.

Leadership 237

Leadership Long-term Self-aware Short-term 237

Lead Change Blog

MAY 28, 2021

In 2001, I accepted my first official leadership position as a human resources director with one audacious goal – to be and do all the things to serve all the people. With a background in public relations, marketing, and internal communications, HR had become an accidental specialty – I was a jack-of-all-trades and master of none.

Collins 366

Collins Public Relations Human Resources Analysis 366

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Here’s what sets an exceptional COO apart: Leadership Ability: Inspiring and guiding teams towards a shared vision. Project Management: Mastering the art of overseeing projects from start to finish. Their leadership style should enhance and support your strategic objectives, and they should embody your core values and mission.

COO 365

COO Chief Operating Officer Operations Efficiency 365

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

An effective CEO such as Steve Jobs for example, can cause financial markets to shift, buying patterns to stall, or entire industries to scramble. Because of this, there are many opportunities for just about anyone to have influence and thus to begin their own journey of leadership. Take the example the CEO role.

Influence 239

Influence Leadership CEO Follow-up 239

Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

From Jay Miletsky 's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. In tense situations choose positive responses by maintaining perspective and getting along well with others.

Project 65

Project Reputation Definition Efficiency 65

Lead Change Blog

MARCH 1, 2012

Posted in Leadership Development Today’s SmartBlog for Leadership post is by Tara R. Alemany, the owner and founder of Aleweb Social Marketing, a consulting firm that helps authors, speakers and other creative-types build their online platform. “So, what does happen when you get 21 leaders together to work on a project?

Leadership 274

Leadership Leadership Development Consultative Creativity 274

HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2023

In today’s competitive job market, attracting top talent is a challenge, but retaining those employees can be even more difficult. In this article, we will explore the top strategies for employee retention in competitive job markets. This can help attract new talent and increase the organization’s visibility in the job market.

Marketing 64

Marketing Strategy Incentives Training 64

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2020

But it only intensifies something we were already seeing in the world of work: organizations need to adapt constantly to keep up with market dynamics. It surveyed top professionals from more than 120 countries about the skills needed for effective leadership in the decade ahead. A recent MIT study underscores this.

Quality 381

Quality Decentralization Storytelling Micromanagement 381

Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Episode 239: Antonella Pisani, the CEO and founder of Eyeful Media , a digital marketing and consulting firm, joins host David Dye, and discusses the importance of culture, values, and remote culture in leadership. She emphasizes hiring experienced talent and creating an intellectually stimulating environment.

Diversity 234

Diversity Media Strategic Planning Environment 234

Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Guest post from Pam Didner : When I speak at conferences, I frequently talk to young marketers. I tell them that the pre-requisite of leadership is not having a team to “lead.” Leadership comes in different facets. Working on a project is like playing a soccer game.

How To 180

How To Project Marketing Planning 180

Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As a result, resources and talent are spread too thin, causing projects to be understaffed and underequipped. A system of inefficiencies that forces teams to put in longer hours to meet project goals, leading to burnout and frustration. External market factors. The Leadership Gap. The Deception Trap of Leadership.

Bureaucracy 218

Bureaucracy Fashion Bottom-up Resources 218