Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in September 2020. To stay relevant, we have to be able to excel cognitively, behaviorally, and emotionally in ways that technology can't. To stay relevant, we have to be able to excel cognitively, behaviorally, and emotionally in ways that technology can't.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Each year, after reading dozens of leadership books I select my pick for “best new leadership book” of the year. Even though this book came out in late 2023, it is better than any other leadership book I read during 2024, so that is why I choose it. We are headed into a decade of more automation and technology.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Granted, experience is one of the best teachers, but I have discovered there are tactics that can be learned so you dont have to navigate without help. He is currently the chief product and technology officer at Kickstarter. Before that, he ran product development teams at Mosaic, Kajabi, and Smartsheet.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in July 2020. Leading with Feeling : Nine Strategies of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership by Cary Cherniss and Cornelia W. Before Silicon Valley disrupted the world with new technologies and business models, America’s industrial giants paved the way.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. These executives must consider technology investments as catalysts for broad transformation rather than discrete technical upgrades.

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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. In my opinion the practice of leadership identification is simply based upon flawed business logic, and it is make-work in the purest form.

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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

AUGUST 23, 2010

Remember that most people who fail just quit a bit too early in the process.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Regardless of titles or functional position, the lead role in a security organization is expected to wear many hats and solve a myriad of strategic, operational and tactical problems. Human resource leadership. Today’s information security leaders are faced with: Technology aligned reporting structure. IT Security, V.P.,

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Lets explore the four powerful tactics that can help you build a resilient organization that can thrive in the face of challenges. This involves staying informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and potential risks. Anticipate What Will Be: Anticipation is the first step towards building resilience.

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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. Let me be clear that I’m not advocating an abdication of responsibility, but rather an understanding of highest and best use of financial, human, and technology resources.

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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

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. It was C.S. Contrary to popular folklore, it’s important to note that nice guys & gals don’t finish last.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

In the military we valued actionable intelligence, studied our enemy’s strengths and weaknesses, developed a battle plan around a solid strategy, and executed our tactical mission as if our lives depended on it - because they did. Competitive technology innovations that could adversely impact your business.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Then we have to deconstruct our abilities in each area, map a tactical plan to get better and measure our progress. Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline. Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones.

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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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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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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John is probably one of the world’s best known and most respected authors and speakers on the subject of leadership. In fact, three of his books (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You , and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader) have sold more than one million copies each.

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Balancing Strategic Vision with Tactical Execution : Scaling requires leaders to oscillate between big-picture thinking and ground-level action. Execution : His ability to translate strategic insights into operational actionssuch as building AWScemented Amazons leadership.

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From Sun Tzu to Julius Caesar, the ancient Israelites to Zelensky, there’s a bold and highly effective tactic seen throughout history—when leaders want to motivate their troops for success, they destroy all opportunities for retreat, and go all-in on the mission. Change is not the exception, it’s the rule.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Interim executives are experienced professionals who can step in to fill a sudden leadership gap, manage a crisis, guide a merger, or spearhead a new initiative. The Impact of Interim Management on Business Continuity In a rapidly evolving business landscape shaped by technology and market shifts, interim executives provide crucial stability.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Their crucial role in shaping business strategy is their ability to bridge the gap between tactical operations and strategic goals. Providing Guidance for Top-Tier Leadership Development; The N2Growth Way In today’s fast-changing business world, the concept of leadership has become more nuanced.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MARCH 25, 2012

These changes require some new sets of leadership skills. Driven by technology, our interconnection and inter-dependence as individuals, as companies, and as countries are expanding exponentially. Leaders at all levels need to think both strategically and tactically. Developing leadership capacity.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 30, 2011

Front Line Leadership . Today in Part 2, I’m presenting the other key tactic – Create The Progress Bar Effect. As I noted on my last post , each generation is a result of the dominant events, personalities and technologies that were popularized during their maturation. Guest Post By Adam Tenenbaum.

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Leading Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Not only do managers need to grow more comfortable leveraging the technology, but they also need to learn how to present themselves and engage others while using it. Using features in the technology to increase engagement. Even though Zoom fatigue is still real, virtual meetings aren’t going away.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In today’s post I’ll clearly explain the difference between vision and mission … As as a backdrop to answering today’s question, I want to share a simple organizational framework I developed several years ago to help executives gain a better understanding of leadership structure.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

This role is essential in today’s dynamic business environment, where change is constant, technology is disruptive, and strategic paradigm shifts are often necessary for survival and success. Most importantly, interim executives create exceptional value by blending traditional leadership norms with modern business dynamics.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Brad Jacobs ’ book provides you a treasure trove of leadership lessons from a man with more than four decades of CEO and serial entrepreneur experience. In the book, Jacobs defines the mindset that drives his remarkable success in corporate America – and distills a lifetime of business brilliance into a tactical road map.

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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 Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Welcome to the November Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, customer service, development, engagement, and more. Steve Digioia of Steve Digioia provided Leadership Series: Ron Kaufman. Communication.

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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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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 5, 2010

To help you get a head start on your 2010 leadership development plan, here’s a list of development goals that may apply to you too. Learn to step back from the day-to-day tactical details of my business and focus on the “why”, not just the “what” and “how”. Leadership presence. Change leadership. Strategic thinking.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 24, 2014

Nadella, by contrast, set a strong direction from day one, clearly laying out a destination in his focus on “mobile-first, cloud-first” technologies. Now, he’s tackling the second piece of the puzzle with his open memo on Microsoft’s strategy, where Nadella lays out the numerous tactical changes he has in mind to reach that destination.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 20, 2019

Perhaps what if different today is our ability to so quickly and persuasively disseminate it through technology. Just as we have technology glitches so too do we have human glitches in the way we process information.” Again, it’s not the technologies, it the people who use them. They are us. We need to discern the difference.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 7, 2012

To become a successful customer focused business, your leadership must develop a holistic strategy that impacts every department, and revolutionizes the way you do business. Leadership is the driving force of strategy. It’s generals that craft military tactics, so it must be your executives that develop a business strategy.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 7, 2012

To become a successful customer focused business, your leadership must develop a holistic strategy that impacts every department, and revolutionizes the way you do business. Leadership is the driving force of strategy. It’s generals that craft military tactics, so it must be your executives that develop a business strategy.

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Strategy CRM Development Document 267