Lead Change Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

He mentioned making money three times, and improving metrics four times, in response to Marie’s questions. Metrics and money.”. Aren’t you interested in metrics and making money?”. “I Money and metrics tell me our business is doing well, but they aren’t the reasons we’re in business.”. Quantitative Metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Here’s the thing – metrics are at best useless, and quite possibly harmful, if the wrong things are being measured. In today’s post I will attempt to provide some general guidelines that will be useful to any business attempting to create and analyze a valid set of success metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A COO’s role is integral to any enterprise’s success, serving as the right hand to the CEO and ensuring the seamless functioning of business operations. The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At N2Growth , we recognize the transformative impact that strategic leadership in this position can have. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted responsibilities of this executive role, the critical importance of strategic leadership, and how to effectively navigate the complexities of recruiting for this pivotal position.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 15, 2012

The best way to do this is with the right metrics to measure, monitor and manage. The best way to do this is with the right metrics to measure, monitor and manage. Metrics that are not necessarily the “bottom line” ones – such as Net Profit, Total Revenue, Earnings Per Share, or Total Customers. Relentlessly.

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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 Change Blog

JUNE 15, 2021

Mastering your metrics means knowing which measures best reflect the root cause of results. In a sense, traditional financial performance metrics like profit margin are blunt instruments when it comes to answering “why” questions. Changes in customer engagement or satisfaction metrics. So, how does a business measure relevance?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. The conditions that we thought of as a strength are actually operating like a vice.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 27, 2011

Write Down Your “Rules of The Road” – This is another “put it on paper” exercise; 7-10 personal rules to guide your leadership and your life going forward. In my case, there were 4 : Quality, Service, Leadership, and Accountability. It’s a very powerful exercise well worth doing. And guess what?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Certain principals cut across the lives of such leaders as they transcend traditional leadership roles and prioritize the well-being of the communities, economies, and global society they serve. As founder and CEO of Chobani, a top-selling yogurt company, he “operates on a simple fundamental principle, that we do well by doing good.”

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Terry Starbucker

AUGUST 17, 2014

Once all the pieces were in their right place, it became a leadership juggernaut destined for success. Step 9 : Create a set of 3 key metrics, based on three key areas: 1) Happy customers 2) Customers in pain and 3) Total customers. Leadership' Once it was built, great progress became inevitable as tomorrow. Tell me the steps.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Redefining Healthcare Leadership Through Executive Search Within healthcare, success hinges on clinical excellence and the caliber of leadership guiding each organization. Unraveling the Complexity of Healthcare Leadership Recruitment The search for strong healthcare leaders extends beyond standard recruitment methods.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Ichak Adizes provides a valuable framework that categorizes leadership into four distinct styles, each with unique strengths.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

Mindset - how a person thinks - what they value - how they view the world around them - how they do the work - belief in the mission - belief in their team and leadership form the foundation of performance. Create a Development Plan : Invest in leadership development to shift mindsets at every level. What gets measured gets managed.

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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. A well-structured governance framework involves close collaboration with HR leaders to establish competencies and performance metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

In today’s post I’ll take a look at timing as key success metric… As the verse from the old Kenny Rogers song goes “you have to know when to hold em and know when to fold em.&# weeklyleader Wharton professor Mike Useem calls it the "Leadership Moment." I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 31, 2011

So the question is, if Leadership by Osmosis never works, why is this technique still around? “We’re in the dark here&#. “Nobody knows what’s going on&#. It’s really a huge assumption that quickly becomes an even bigger risk to a leader’s success. And oh yes, I asked.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 4, 2012

In today’s post I’ll look at the topic of resourcing as a key success metric for anyone in a leadership position. The essence of Leadership is not found in doing things yourself, but in teaching others how to do things better than you ever could. Leadership is about teaching, coaching, developing, and mentoring.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

In effect, these organizations experienced a leadership gap. Because they didn’t address these leadership gaps, cynicism and disengagement developed among the people they were responsible for leading and it eventually sabotaged performance. The post Closing Your Company’s “Leadership Gap” appeared first on Michael Lee Stallard.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

These changes necessitate a keen understanding of the current landscape to successfully navigate the complexities and ensure organizations’ continued operations and survival. Leadership transitions can pose a major challenge to any organization, especially in a turbulent environment.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

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. The post Building Trust: A Leadership Imperative appeared first on Lead Change. Analysts and Investors.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 7, 2019

Welcome to the May Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. John Spence contributed What Is Your Definition Of Leadership? Your metrics will show. Communication.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

N2Growth, as a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, recognizes the transformative influence a skilled Commercial Leader can wieldone who interlaces strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-centric leadership into a cohesive path toward profitability and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. And, emotional intelligence has been linked to successful leadership (just did a paper on this for a university class).

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The disconnect between leadership intention and employee impact creates systematic organizational underperformance. Executives who master strategic feedback delivery report 47% higher team engagement and demonstrate measurable improvements in operational excellence. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Elevating Operational Excellence Through Evaluations A well-orchestrated evaluation process can illuminate the strengths and limitations of board operations, creating a roadmap for enhanced decision-making and leadership dynamics. A blend of qualitative and quantitative methods amplifies the value of the evaluation.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Operating Officer A Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds a distinctive and crucial role in the corporate ecosystem. Equipped with a holistic view of the organization’s objectives and a deep understanding of its operations, a COO is often considered the key driver of operational excellence.

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QAspire

AUGUST 8, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Metrics: Are They Mapped With Your Business Objectives? You can measure almost anything in your business, but if those metrics don’t serve a real business objectives, they are just numbers with no real meaning. Identify metrics : What metrics can effectively help you meet your goals?

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Consequently, current Gallup data shows that 82% of companies select the wrong person for management positions, while McKinsey reports that poor leadership costs organizations $15,000 per employee annually in lost productivity. Power Poisons Progress Many new leaders believe asserting authority equals strong leadership.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 1, 2011

The theme of this year’s conference was “ The New Leadership and Loyalty Business ”, and in my presentation and work session, I spoke about a leadership “model” that can be used by leaders in just about any situation – a model that, if it is applied correctly, will put a business, organization, or non-profit on the fast track to excellence.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 6, 2014

Of the 8 core principles of More Human leadership , it’s #6 - Measuring, monitoring and managing with the right metrics - that presents the biggest “nuts and bolts” challenge to any leader. The answer, as this leadership short story shows, is to think green. Lead well! That’s where we need to look”.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

The diagram below highlights the steps involved in the leadership process. Help people see themselves operating in the new environment. Define the metrics you will use to measure progress. In the middle of The Leadership Process diagram are the words “Involve Others/build Relationships.” Leadership is a process!

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

If you’re willing to strip away all the excuses, explanations, rationalizations, and justifications for business failures, and be really honest in your analysis, you’ll find only one plausible reason - poor leadership. Poor Branding : A poor brand generally means leadership has failed.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chief Operating Officer is an organization’s powerhouse, ensuring every process and experience in your business runs like a well-oiled machine. This key executive monitors daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective methods. Tech Savviness: Leveraging technology to boost operational efficiency.

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