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. In contrast, great teams are accountable to their leader and to each other whether or not the leader is around.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

How many times have you witnessed someone holding-out for a higher price, better valuation, evolving markets, technology advances, or any number of other circumstances that either never transpire, or by the time they do, the opportunistic advantage had disappeared? I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

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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. In contrast, great teams are accountable to their leader and to each other whether or not the leader is around.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Traditional leadership capabilities are undergoing a profound transformation. McKinsey research indicates that 85% of the skills considered crucial for leadership success in the future don’t yet exist in most executive portfolios. These competencies form the foundation of future leadership success.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Human resource leadership. Today’s information security leaders are faced with: Technology aligned reporting structure. Security leaders are primarily reporting to the CIO. Security initiatives viewed primarily as technology solutions create misalignment with business requirements. Incident Response Planning (IRP).

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025, inclusive leadership has transformed from a commendable goal into a strategic necessity for organizations aiming to thrive in a rapidly evolving global market. The Evolving Landscape of Inclusive Leadership The connection between inclusive leadership and enhanced business performance is more evident than ever.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 2, 2019

Welcome to the April Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, productivity, development, engagement, team building, and more. Linda Fisher Thornton of Leading in Context provided 16 Answers to What is Good Leadership? Development.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Having a CFO with a “head in the cloud” might be a good thing if we’re talking about cloud computing, cognitive technologies, and AI that has significantly influenced this role. Even though many are still behind the curve, there has been a considerable technological evolution of finance function.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

If we didn’t study films and scouting reports, develop plays that would exploit match-ups, and execute our game plan we would lose…it was as simple as that. That’s nice, but how much time do you spend evaluating people, entities or technology that might not be competition presently, but that could be down the road?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Technology, social media, and the digital economy have resulted in trust incidents becoming increasingly visible to the general public. A joint report developed with the United Nations Global Compact found that 88 percent of investors see sustainability as a route to competitive advantage.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The future of work is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology, changing employee expectations, and a shifting global economy. According to a recent report by the World Economic Forum, 50% of all employees will need reskilling due to technological disruption. Those who embrace change build more resilient teams.

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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. The boards dedicated stewardship ensures the proper identification and cultivation of individuals whose leadership styles harmonize with the organizations vision.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 28, 2024

The latest HR leadership insights from Blu Ivy Group suggest that attrition rates among HR leaders could be extremely high in the coming months. Image: Pexels HR Leadership Insights—Are CHROs Planning on Leaving Their Companies? The “dirty work” has become a permanent HR responsibility.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

In MHO, when it comes to leadership development, the Center for Creative Leadership is second to none. So when I came across CCL’s 2011-2012 Annual Report called What’s Next for Leadership? Innovation is important in any profession, and leadership development is no exception. Makes sense, right?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 15, 2012

Our familiarity with and disrespect for our leaders,” writes Harvard professor, Barbara Kellerman in The End of Leadership , “coupled with our feeling entitled and being emboldened, saps their authority, which then drains their power and influence.”. Followership is as important a skill as leadership. It’s a difficult time for leaders.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2020. Success Mindsets : Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership by Ryan Gottfredson. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 32 titles. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2016

In addition, he has an MBA in Information and Decision Technology Management from IONA College as well as a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Leadership from Seton Hall University. Will has over 26 years of experience in the Information Technology field. The job would make the direct report Will’s peer.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Additionally, due to the increasing use of technology and digital tools, the Chief Revenue Officer needs to harness data, AI, and other cutting-edge tech to boost performance and stay ahead of the competition. Professional certifications in leadership, sales, or other related fields can also be beneficial.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s easy to point the finger at top leadership—it starts with them. When supervisors actively engage their team members—getting out of their offices and lifting their noses from their reports and devices—their teams are more productive, often safer, and their businesses are more profitable. Prioritize people over your technology.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 2, 2014

Earlier this year, Neiman Marcus reported that they were working with U.S. What if the board does not have technology expertise? Or if their technology expertise is antiquated? Technology expertise in this case, by the way, does not refer to the CEO or former CEO of a technology company.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 8, 2014

By Linda Fisher Thornton Staying competent is an important part of today''s proactive ethical leadership. As we head into 2014, the trend reports at the links below will give you a "business leader''s preview" of what to expect in sectors that range from consumer trends, human resources, leadership and marketing to food, and technology.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 16, 2012

In matrix companies, much work takes place across functions with employees reporting to multiple bosses and participating in teams created across departments and areas of expertise. Four Steps to Building Matrix Leadership Skills. Leading in the matrix takes some new skills compared to traditional functional leadership roles.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

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. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?. Selection Methodology.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 11, 2025

A World Economic Forum report predicts that while AI will automate 85 million jobs by 2025, it will also create 97 million new rolesmany requiring human leadership, strategy, and decision-making. The real threat isnt AI itselfits leaders who lose sight of what makes leadership uniquely human.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

In Wellbeing at Work , Jim Clifton and Jim Harter report that beginning in the late 1950s, Gallup sought to discover and quantify the difference between the best possible life and the worst possible life. It seems to be an elusive goal. Gallup research has found that about seven in 10 people are struggling or suffering in their lives.

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Chart Your Course

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Fortune 1000 companies are showing a renewed interest in leadership development sparked by a shortage of rising talent who will one day fill upper management roles. The trend is examined in a recent survey, “The Rising Risk of a Double-Dip Leadership Crisis: A Pulse Survey on Exploring the Increased Focus on Leadership Development.”

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

M ANY of today’s leaders are saying: I know leadership is about people, not tasks; effectiveness, not efficiency. Many business leaders are perplexed by the task of leading in an ever-increasing technological world. In the midst of managing these exponential leaps in technology, there is a war for talent.

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HR Digest

MARCH 3, 2023

The introduction of HR technology has revolutionized the way HR departments operate. To this effect, it’s important for HR managers to determine and focus on the technology trends that play a role in HR operations. We will explore how these technologies can be leveraged to streamline HR operations and improve overall efficiency.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 5, 2012

By Linda Fisher Thornton 100 Trends to Watch For 2013 As we head into 2013, the trend reports at the links below will give you a “business leader’s preview” of what to expect in sectors that range from consumer trends, human resources, leadership and marketing to color, food, and technology.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 23, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have long recognized the importance of understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we lead and manage organizations. This technology can take on a variety of repetitive and mundane tasks, freeing up leaders to focus on more strategic and high-level work.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Leadership and a Quart of Bourbon a Day from @wallybock. Edelman Trust Report 2020: How To Build Greater Levels Of Trust from @JohnBaldoni. It’s Not Technology via @HarvardHBS. See more on Twitter. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Advances in technology have allowed countless individuals to pursue interests that extend beyond the standard classroom, on their own time, and often for little to no cost. did, and wisely said) that “leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” An annual report from the Babson Survey Research Group cited, “About 5.8

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 16, 2018

Organizations around the world are struggling with the increasing rate of change, the degree of global interconnectedness, multiculturalism, and the pace of technological advances. Humble Leadership at all levels will be needed to link workgroups and teams. Humble Leadership involves making that conscious choice in our work lives.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 23, 2020

One study by Cigna even went so far as to call loneliness an epidemic—despite young professionals being the most technologically connected generation in history. Yet Gallup reports that 55% of Millennial employees remain disengaged at work. and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise. Partner on Engagement. What a waste! Why not you?

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

So with apologies to those who don't share this passion, I present to you the September 2012 Leadership Development Carnival, NFL Kick-off Edition. I asked each leadership blogger to give me their favorite NFL team. The five suggestions I put forward in this post have leadership as the core, though I don’t dwell on leadership per se.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

MARCH 20, 2025

March 13, 2025 Training Industry today announced its selections for the 2025 Top Training Companies lists for the Leadership Training sector of the corporate learning and development (L&D) market. Market Presence, brand visibility, innovation and impact in the leadership development market.

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