N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Today’s CMOs aren’t just the masterminds behind ad campaigns or marketing projects—they’re key players in driving business innovation , focusing on customer needs, and harnessing technology. Success in this role hinges on the CMO’s ability to adapt quickly to market trends and technological advancements.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

H ERE'S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in February 2024 curated just for you. More often it's an implicit contract, a buildup of organizational and cultural norms and the adoption of new technologies that make it easy to tether people to work. It's time to fight back.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 22, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of talent development in an increasingly uncertain world. Adaptive Leadership: Traditional leadership models may not suffice in unpredictable times. Human-Tech Synergy: Rather than viewing technology as a threat, embrace it as a partner.

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Development Storytelling Uncertainty Human Capital 205

Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2024

Here are ten suggestions for booksreleased this year to inspire you and help grow your leadership. In Supercommunicators , Charles Duhigg blends deep research and his trademark storytelling skills to show how we can all learn to identify and leverage the hidden layers that lurk beneath every conversation. Create a summer reading plan.

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Books Venture Capitalist Storytelling Sports 335

Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Persuasive storytelling is one of the most important key skills in almost every profession. Leadership Tip: Great communicators start by asking “What story does my presentation want to tell?” How have you seen technology impact your work and presentations? Tell A Great Story. It turns out, we can.

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Storytelling How To Audience Scenario Planning 133

Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Effective leadership is much more than just managing people and processes. As an executive leadership coach, I have identified seven essential qualities that every successful leader must possess to achieve outstanding results and cultivate a thriving team environment.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2024

On Leadership : Lessons for the 21st Century by Tony Blair - (September 2024) The leadership manual Tony Blair wishes he had when he became prime minister, with personal insights and global examples that show aspiring leaders how to go from talking about change to making change. Use this list to create your own winter reading plan.

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Books Tips Globalization Decentralization 278

Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 9, 2018

Perhaps most interestingly is the fact that – as was the case for the my top leadership insight in 2016 – the top leadership insight I shared last year came from a piece that revolved around a personal story of mine and the lessons I learned of how to be more effective in how to lead and serve those under our care.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 7, 2020

Welcome to the January 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. Jim Taggart of Changing Winds shared Creating Your Leadership Footprint through the Practice of LESS is MORE.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Why : Purpose and meaning - Humans are a storytelling species, and we value being a part of a meaningful story. Who : Leadership trust - Does leadership trust its employees to take risks without fear of being punished? Among others, five tangible aspects of work in particular, shape experience, and culture.

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Company Management Survey SWOT 388

Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

The use of “ High Speed Voice Technology ” and other decidedly lo-tech (but very effective) tools. Leadership More Human Podcast' Highlights: Rich’s “click moment” in 1999 when he knew building a culture of joy was his passion. Why the name “Menlo”?

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Organizations must adapt to remain competitive and relevant, whether driven by technological advancements, market shifts, or strategic realignments. Furthermore, authenticity extends beyond the message itself; it must permeate the actions and behaviors of the organization's leadership.

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Organization Audience Storytelling Stakeholder Analysis 221

Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The foundation of visionary leadership lies in a clear and compelling vision. This question encourages leaders to refine their storytelling and messaging skills. They must stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving leadership practices. What Is My Ultimate Vision? Am I Adapting to Change?

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Storytelling Leadership Styles Metrics Long-term 209

Steve Farber

DECEMBER 7, 2017

They were a thousand miles away, but the magic of modern technology allowed us to see each other and have a lively discussion about the connection between two of my favorite topics – leadership and storytelling. As a writer and keynote speaker on leadership, I told them, I use stories all the time.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 27, 2016

Business architects, data architects, automation framework architects and technology platform architects will be in high demand as companies begin their journey to Business 2.0. senior leadership team–charged with identifying and aggregating the technological capabilities available in the marketplace for delivery into the enterprise.

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QAspire

MARCH 30, 2019

That’s when your leadership becomes a gift for others to create a multiplier effect. Great leaders look at possibilities within people that people cannot see themselves to create pathways of performance. That’s when they create an ecosystem of trust, relationships and meaningful accomplishments with others rather than through others.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Organizations must adapt to remain competitive and relevant, whether driven by technological advancements, market shifts, or strategic realignments. Furthermore, authenticity extends beyond the message itself; it must permeate the actions and behaviors of the organization's leadership.

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Organization Audience Storytelling Stakeholder Analysis 195

Leading Blog

AUGUST 3, 2018

N EW TECHNOLOGIES are shifting the way we work and interact. Jobs are being eliminated, and industries are being disrupted as we try to come to grips with how this technology is changing us and how we can use it. The thing to keep in mind is that machines are machines and we are human. That is how humans have created our civilization.”

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Other Sketchnotes from WhatsNext Podcast: Technology and Being Human : Arianna Huffington. Storytelling in Business : Nancy Duarte. Here is a sketch note summary of some of the key insights. Building a Culture of Excellence : Tom Peters. On Disrupting Yourself : Whitney Johnson. The Human Side of Business : Seth Godin.

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Succession Godin Storytelling Delegation 195

Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 31, 2017

Particularly in today’s uber-competitive marketplace, it is more critical than ever for leaders to understand their roles as storytellers and dream weavers in order to inspire continued motivation, creativity and growth. Read his blog at impactfulcoaching.com/blog and his new leadership book, " Becoming the New Boss.".

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Tips Armstrong Storytelling Education 203

In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 10, 2012

This month’s Fast Company names the 100 Most Creative People in Business, with an emphasis on global leaders in technology, design, media, music, movies, marketing, television and sports. Schectman’s new boutique in Manhattan’s Chelsea district is linked to storytelling. “70% 79 Rachel Shechtman – Founder, Story.

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QAspire

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Technology and Being Human : Arianna Huffington. Storytelling in Business : Nancy Duarte. Other Sketchnotes I created for WhatsNext Podcast : The Art of Successful Giving: Adam Grant. Leaders as Multipliers : Liz Wiseman. Building a Culture of Excellence : Tom Peters. On Disrupting Yourself : Whitney Johnson.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 9, 2023

In her highly personal storytelling style, Charlestein shares her experience as an emerging leader and ultimately CEO, who has worked to earn her colleagues’ respect. She details her leadership adventure, offering actionable strategies for those leading and working within their own family businesses.

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How To Storytelling CEO Politics 121

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 31, 2017

Core, transaction-driven systems within the company should be designed to create the management information needed by leadership. New roles, like Data Storyteller , may need to be established in order to enable the realization of this kind of management information setting. Management information should not be an afterthought.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The Leadership Art of Storytelling. . He’s a storytelling expert. He’s a storytelling expert. That word, “storyteller,” for a lot of people, conjures up an image of sharing a good anecdote or maybe even a joke. Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller, waiting to be released.” ~ Robin Moore.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

More and more of my work involves communicating through the written word and exposing myself to some of the great storytellers of our time improves my ability to make my point "stick" [link] Scott Eblin I read (key word there) once that if you're able to read and don't, you might as well be illiterate. and college.

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Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Originally published in Harvard Business Review , this post needs to be reread since my friend Vala Afshar will be a storyteller at BIF1 0 and Sidney Kushner will be attending - in just two weeks! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. One of the biggest assets in anyone’s life is a generous network. It is a gift that grows simply by sharing it.

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Power Storytelling Health Care Sports 132

Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 9, 2024

When their actions focus instead on experimenting with innovative technologies, tools, and mindsets, they are on the path to being future ready. It holds back leaders from furthering and adapting their leadership skills. I recognized the power of personal storytelling based on your lifes background and experiences.

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Succession Storytelling How To Learning-by-Doing 85

Skip Prichard

MARCH 3, 2021

Based on four years of global quantitative research, the book explores the tectonic shifts in consumer sentiment that have come about due to extreme technological immersion. “Leadership in this digitally distracted world demands a new kind of leader. This lack of trust extends into the world of technology, as well.

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Brand Storytelling Trends Content 121

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 11, 2014

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. This book, by Brain Solis, details the incredible transformation happening in business today, driven by new social and mobile technologies. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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Books Leadership Storytelling Delegation 70

Eric Jacobson

JUNE 8, 2020

Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. And at the heart of persuasion likes storytelling. Pictured above are two books to add to your list for reading this month. In her book, author Esther K. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 26, 2021

Let The Story Do The Work explains that at the heart of leadership lies persuasion. And at the heart of persuasion likes storytelling. Pictured above are two books to add to your list for reading this month. In her book, author Esther K. Choy teaches you how to: Dispel any fears that you can't tell great stories.

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Books Storytelling Management Leadership 65

Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 15, 2024

In her highly personal storytelling style, Charlestein shares her experience as an emerging leader and ultimately CEO, who has worked to earn her colleagues respect. She details her leadership adventure, offering actionable strategies for those leading and working within their own family businesses.

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How To Storytelling CEO Politics 73

Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 17, 2015

But call the team-spirit problem a “blimp on the radar” of their normal compassionate culture caused by “technology hiccups” that have momentarily diverted their attention and you’ll likely have them pulling together again as a team. But storytelling is not just about sensationalism. People don’t think in a void.

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CO2

AUGUST 7, 2012

People often think of me as the Question Guy–one of the benefits of writing a book ( Just Ask Leadership ). They also think of me as an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Expert–since I work and write in those areas. Assess Your Leadership Style (Part 4). Resumes & the Art of Storytelling (Part 10).

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 17, 2020

Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. This book, by Brian Solis, details the incredible transformation happening in business today, driven by new social and mobile technologies. Leadership Conversations -- Challenging High-Potential Managers To Become Great Leaders.

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Books Leadership Storytelling Delegation 65

Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 16, 2021

Stumped for what leadership and business books to add to your winter reading list? Author Paul Smith explains why storytelling has emerged as a vital skill for every leader and manager. This book, by Brian Solis, details the incredible transformation happening in business today, driven by new social and mobile technologies.

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Books Leadership Storytelling Delegation 65