Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Get it wrong, and culture can be a negative force, becoming toxic and undermining performance and reputations. Known for his famous "Ten Surprises" and "Life's Lessons" lists, Wien guides readers through the complexities of investment strategy, risk management, and lifelong learning. In short, culture matters.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Build Credibility, Fast Heres the biggest secret: you dont need a manager title to command respect. Every time you show youre dependable, youre investing in your reputation. Maybe not always in dollars, but in time, reputation, or effort. You need credibility. Over time, that adds up to serious social capital.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

You’ve been “all in” to PROVE and IMPROVE yourself as a competent, human-centered leader, but no one can get past the stories… that one time (okay maybe seven times) you lost your cool, stole credit for an idea, or were (insert your frustrating, old reputation here). Related Articles on Managing Your Leadership Brand.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Ensure the organization is reputable and inquire within your network about its track record, particularly its longevity and the roles they’ve placed. Forbes’s list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms or other reputable publications such as Hunt Scanlon can aid in validating a firm or recruiter’s legitimacy.

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Chartered Management Institute

JANUARY 28, 2025

To stand out in a crowded market, independent management consultants can leverage their unique strengths, focus on delivering value and build an authentic, compelling personal brand. Consistently producing measurable results for clients creates a reputation for reliability and value.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I can’t tell you how many times a manager has come to me for advice after they’ve made a technically authentic, but clumsy move: Storming out of a staff meeting in anger. But, they don’t do much to build a leader’s influence, reputation or impact. What is authentic leadership? They learn to do that well.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 30, 2025

There has been considerable talk surrounding the retail chains shift in DEI policy but in other Walmart news, managers are all set to see a significant salary increase. According to Walmarts new strategy, managers can expect their annual compensation plan to total over $620,000.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2020

I am no stranger to the challenges of candidate management during a crisis. Consider the following recommendations for effective candidate management during a crisis: Empathize: In a situation like this, it is human nature to think about one’s own health, safety, career, and expenses first.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Difficult employees aren’t the person who has a bad day and acts out in appropriately, they are the ones who have gained a reputation for being difficult. Why do they have to be so rude, dismissive, abrasive, etc.? Why are they so difficult?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2022

They earned their reputation as a courageous manager one small daring moment at a time—small micro-moments of courage that led to better performance and deeper trust. Courageous managers will tell you their truth , even if it’s hard to hear. They surround themselves with people who will challenge them.

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 30, 2025

GUEST POST from Janet Sernack When I exited my corporate career more than thirty-five years ago, I was privileged to be regarded and respected as the Fashion Direction Manager for the Grace Bros Department Store group, one of Australias most senior women in retail management.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 23, 2024

They also did some experiments with managers and customers to test their ideas about different brands and how much they pay their workers. The authors suggest that managers in charge of well-known brands should think about the bad results of paying less money.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. Analyzing the Relationship Between Actions and Financial Performance A CEO’s role goes far beyond managing daily operations; it profoundly influences a company’s financial performance.

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Leading in Context

MAY 26, 2021

By Linda Fisher Thornton Ethical leaders create fear-free work environments, which are foundational in building and maintaining ethical culture and protecting reputation and ethical brand value.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

Yet the cost of poor hiring is considerable, not just in terms of hiring unsuitable candidates (time, money, reputation, impact on colleagues) but also in terms of the damage poor hiring processes can have on your organization. Invest in training for all hiring managers.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 8, 2023

Picture this: Jennifer, a project manager in a mid-sized tech company, was once struggling to meet her quarterly targets. By the end of the year, Jennifer not only met her targets but surpassed them, earning the admiration of the upper management. As you consistently outperform your previous self, upper management will take note.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2021

One of the most important points he makes in the book is that the outcome of your courageous move hinges a great deal on how you behave—how you present it—and your reputation. Build your reputation before there is a need to be courageous. Managing the Message. Creating the Right Conditions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 14, 2017

He’d made a decision that had cost him his reputation and maybe his job. Mark stared at the floor, his jaw clenched in frustration. I was sitting with a leader who had just crashed and burned. He looked up at me and […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 8, 2017

I’ve heard these words so frequently, in focus groups, in one-on-ones, and even behind closed doors with seasoned managers. Very few managers run meetings well. If you’ve been working in organizations for any period of time, you may have said them too. Everyone hates bad meetings. And bad meetings are everywhere.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

It’s natural to focus on building a great relationship with your manager. And the good news is that, unlike your manager, who is who they are (and may or may not be able to give you all the support you need), you likely have a number of peers to choose from. ”, to bringing up your name for special projects or opportunities.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 25, 2022

While the initial cost is lower, managing the contractor and bringing them up to speed will cost more time and money, plus any extension of the contract would cost more money than the current situation. We once worked with a very literal-minded engineer who had a reputation as a caustic teammate. Take Your Temperature.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 2, 2019

Guest post from Alexandra Levit: As a futurist, it’s my job to track the evolution of the 21st century organization, and as of late we’ve come upon new challenges in reputation management, intellectual property, and digital transformation and disruption. Your challenge as a leader?

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As a leader, manager, and team member, you stand at a crossroads every time this question arises. You were busy and told your managers on the “what,” assuming that they would fill in the blanks for their teams. If there’s misunderstanding, gently share the missing information with the employee, then reach out to their manager.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Optimization of Distribution Channels: Skills in refining and managing the channels through which your marketing content reaches customers. Handling Brand Identity and ROI Pressures: Skills in managing brand reputation and delivering a solid return on investment.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Stay silent and you miss a chance to build your credibility and reputation. Stay silent and you miss a chance to build your credibility and reputation. You see it differently. You’re concerned about a missed opportunity or a strategic mistake. But disagree without tact or grace and you can permanently damage your career.

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Leading Blog

JULY 23, 2021

Uncertainty is now a workplace norm, and quickly managing new circumstances is a must-have survival and success capability. The biggest challenge most leaders and managers face is deciding what to do when confronted with a new situation. Managing Uncertainty. Managing Me: Managing the Unknown.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Furthermore, they must also prioritize compliance and risk management in procurement operations. By upholding compliance and risk management standards, the CPO protects the organization from legal and reputational harm and fosters transparency and trust with stakeholders.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Since ethical reputation is a defining element in individual and organizational success, it is time that we consider ethical awareness as a key element of experience when selecting leaders for our businesses, community organizations, governments, and nations.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The financial services industry demands leaders who can strategically manage risks, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the curve. This can include partnering with reputable executive search firms specializing in finance, like N2Growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

The Importance of Brand Management Online Cultivating a robust online presence has become integral for businesses on the digital playground, the internet. Brand management is the practice of creating and upholding a specific image or perception of a company in the minds of consumers.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Considerations for Organizations and C-suite Managers In light of these trends, organizations should carefully consider the optimal tenure for their C-suite executives. Succession Planning is Becoming More Crucial A study published in the Strategic Management Journal explored the impact of CEO succession on firm performance.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Furthermore, robust governance practices can foster a culture imbued with transparency, integrity, and accountability, augmenting the organization’s reputation and being a magnet for top-tier talent. Board members should embody the integrity and judgment requisite to earn stakeholders’ trust and uphold the organization’s reputation.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Frank Sonnenberg: Some folks think it doesn’t matter what management style you use as long as you achieve your goals. Tierno, former Senior Partner, Management Consulting Group, Ernst and Young (EY), for over a decade. Skip Prichard: You discuss the importance of being true to oneself over managing public perception.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This holistic approach aligns with the company’s social responsibility and enhances its reputation among stakeholders, investors, and customers. Reputation Management: Enhance the company’s reputation by aligning sustainability efforts with broader business objectives to drive brand strength and financial performance.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 2, 2020

I described an experience early in my career while serving as national sales manager for one of my company’s operating divisions. If the product was used in the production of a customer’s product, the cost of the recall would rise exponentially and damage the company’s reputation. Their decisions will help protect your reputation.

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