N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Effective leadership is vital in finance and is crucial in guiding organizations toward success in a rapidly changing business landscape. Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2011

In fact, I would go so far as to say reading is simply a necessity if you’re serious about leadership. The list below (in no particular order) is comprised of leadership lessons from Ancient History, US History, Religious History, Military History, and yes, I threw in a few of my favorite business business classics as well.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

The Importance of Leadership Excellence in Organizations Effective leadership is the driving force behind an organization’s success, helping to steer it toward its goals and navigate the complexities of the market. While experience and qualifications are important, they do not always guarantee success in a leadership role.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. I’ve never been a fan of what I refer to as “make-work” disciplines. Identifying leaders? Have we really degenerated to this point?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Importance of Healthcare Leadership in Executive Search Processes Effective leadership is imperative in the healthcare industry, where the well-being of individuals rests in capable hands. Through comprehensive assessments and interviews, these firms evaluate candidates’ qualifications, leadership styles, and cultural fit.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

With this post I’m pleased start a 5-part series that outlines 25 timeless leadership lessons – lessons that I’ve applied successfully during my 30+ year career as a leader and businessman. And, these practical lessons apply to all levels of leadership, from first-level supervisors to upper tier executives.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 9, 2021

Ron Shaich, the former CEO of Panera Bread, believes the two essential requirements of operating any successful business are discovery and delivery. . Discovery refers to the actions you take to identify new products and services. Delivery refers to the actions you take to more efficiently deliver your products and services. .

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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. There has been no shortage of information published on the topic of Emotional IQ or what’s referred to as EQ in recent years.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

In fact, I hold Marshall in such high professional regard that he is one of only three other coaches that I’ll refer people to if I’m unable to meet their needs. Mike Myatt : What’s been the most rewarding aspect of your work in the leadership field? My business has 3 primary aspects: I write, speak and coach.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 23, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Today the term “bright shiny objects” is used in reference to organizations that cannot formulate a strategy, or if they do develop one, they fail to adhere to it. Beware of bright shiny objects! That could be a lesson contained in J.R.R.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. They remain current with industry regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring their organizations operate within legal boundaries.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 11, 2018

If this premise and the figures above are accepted it would suggest that only 10% of team leaders are high performing, enabling their teams, whilst 40% of leaders are failing in their leadership tasks, whilst the remaining 50% are barely holding in there! This is what is referred to as the inverted hierarchy. Sounds complicated?

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 20, 2012

The company has been a role model of servant leadership since its founding by Herb Kelleher (and others). Jordan reflected the company’s commitment to servant leadership. During mergers and acquisitions it is common for companies, especially the acquired, to experience a dip in operational performance.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Sectors like construction, real estate, automotive manufacturing, financial services, and health care have been thought of as distinct categories, each operating in its own spheres. The term business ecosystem has been used in the past generally to refer to relationships between one organization and its clients. Or a little of both?

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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. The operating model is how that is accomplished. The goal of the operating model is to deliver value at scale, to achieve sufficient scope, and to respond to changes by engaging in sufficient learning.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Michael’s track record of leadership has stood the test of time. Mike Myatt : Has your leadership style changed over the years, and if so, how? I refer to this as receiving “the gift of ears.” Mike Myatt : How has your faith impacted your leadership style? Michael Hyatt : Very much so. They humbled me.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Thanks and I hope you enjoy the summit… Share and Enjoy: View Comments pinto philip Topic : Next Generation leadership -> How has leadership evolved with changing times , how has the styles changed , why is servant leadership more relevant in todays world. Sounds like an interesting event and line up.

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General Leadership

MAY 7, 2014

If our skills, competencies and judgment get us our leadership roles – it’s our Emotional Quotient (EQ), or Emotional Intelligence , that keeps us there and propels us forward into greater leadership scope, work footprint, scale and reach. . “The emotional brain responds to an event more quickly than the thinking brain.”

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times. Great post Mike!

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 20, 2020

Journaling can be one of the easiest, least expensive, and most effective parts of your personal leadership development. Most effective because your journal can be the centerpiece of your leadership development. Plus, a good journaling habit makes all the other parts of leadership development work better. We forget things fast.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

Where I’m not the best fit, I refer my peers or in some cases I partner with them, but I attempt to ensure the client receives the best solution whether or not said solution includes me or my firm. I know who my competition is, and I know where and when I’m a better choice.

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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. In the face of all this complexity, there are four basic behaviors that leaders can adopt that will drastically improve their leadership and, by extension, the experience of those they lead.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 14, 2014

We can also learn leadership lessons from Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes. How many times do we make assumptions in our leadership without getting proof to backup our claims? Someone has double-crossed you or told a lie or tried to usurp your leadership authority. The movie introduced tough themes that we need to think about.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 19, 2014

to discuss what operational screenings and organizational development exams you need and when you need them. These are critically important to make sure your organizational leadership index is healthy, balanced and aligned with your strategic intent and vision to meet the organization’s objectives going forward. CHOLESTEROL.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 9, 2012

I’ve recently had the opportunity to help design a brand-new open-enrollment Woman’s Leadership Development Program to be offered through the University of New Hampshire’s Executive Development Program. Here are 10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program: 1. Start with a solid research foundation.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

(Terry’s Note: Hi all – Today I’m introducing a new series of posts, written by guest writer Adam Tenenbaum , called Front Line Leadership. Adam is currently right in the middle of his leadership journey, overseeing a large staff at a very successful retail operation.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 26, 2025

Fundamental to a team’s success is good leadership, but in a world in which teams can be in-person, virtual, and everything in between, leadership is far from straightforward. Virtual teams The importance of leadership was also underlined in research from Deakin University, which explored the success of virtual teams.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 1, 2010

professing leadership acumen and expertise that it can be tough to distinguish between the posers and the players. professing leadership acumen and expertise that it can be tough to distinguish between the posers and the players. Maxwell ( @johncmaxwell ).

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. Our leadership and coaching solutions are trailblazing and underpinned by a robust philosophy driven by a core set of values.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 22, 2014

Given how the focus of my speech was examining the role of charisma in leadership and how we can develop this trait to inspire and engage our employees, it would seem almost natural that the locale for this keynote was this elegant, almost regal ballroom located in one of the illustrious hotels found along Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile”.

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QAspire

JUNE 19, 2019

Leadership in a connected world is a complex sport. Leaders risk relevance quite fast if they continue to operate in an isolated box within a tight hierarchy. When the complexity around us increases, we need more connected leadership that is constantly making sense of evolving patterns, thinking and mindset.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A number of recent surveys from McKinsey research have identified three traits that are becoming leadership imperatives to respond to this growing demand for social accountability. The post Is Social Accountability Changing Leadership? This societal accountability is changing the face of business and how leaders behave. Transparency.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Last month, I wrote a post on What We Can Learn About Leadership from the Chilean Miners. And, as was the case with the astronauts, the miners could not have made it safely home without the efforts, talents and leadership of thousands of others. There are leadership lessons to learn from the rescuers as well.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 26, 2011

Guest post by John Mattone , Business Author, Senior Faculty Member of Talent Management Alliance and President of Executive Development Associates (EDA), a global leadership consulting firm that specializes in executive assessment, development, and coaching. Modest leaders see fiscal and operational constraints as safeguards—not hindrances.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

While an immature (developing) prefrontal cortex can be advantageous in leadership qualities like courage and passion , it can provide challenges for leadership skills, critical for a startup, like judgment, integrity, empathy, emotional intelligence, and vision, since these require these executive cognitive functions.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In an industry as complex and rapidly evolving as healthcare, having strong executive leadership is more important than ever. They must also be adept at navigating the intersection of clinical care and management expertise, balancing delivering high-quality care with financial sustainability and operational efficiency.

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