N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 19, 2017

My interest in titles and the effect it has on the title-holder as well as the direct environment was triggered some years ago during a consultation with my physician. ” She apparently operated in an environment where her role was defined by her title, which commanded respect, expertise and positioning of her patients.

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Chart Your Course

MAY 3, 2016

The best companies in the country know the power of a positive work environment both for their employees and key stakeholders. Fortune magazine’s list of the 100 best companies to work for in 2015 found one of the most notable trends among top businesses in the U.S. Consider Millennials. Be Immediately Available.

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Deming Institute

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Scott Dalgleish is the CEO at Phase IV Engineering. He mentions that after providing great training Proctor & Gamble’s management system was very reluctant to adopt the better management methods. Maintain an environment where people that genuinely care will thrive and have a high degree of pride in workmanship.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Does your work environment ensure every player – leader, team member, customer, even supplier – is treated with trust, respect, and dignity in every interaction? They’ve never been asked to manage culture. What leaders do know is managing results. In fact, managing results is exactly HALF the leader’s job.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 28, 2016

One of my favorite books by leadership communication expert David Grossman, founder and CEO of The Grossman Group , won the 2015 Best in Business Pinnacle Book Award , announced earlier this year.* That impressive book is, No Cape Needed: The Simplest, Smartest, Fastest Steps to Improve How You Communicate By Leaps and Bounds.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 7, 2015

Those users architected, for all intents and purposes, a coup de 'tat that resulted in Interim CEO Ellen Pao's departure. Reddit is now in the hands of CEO and returning co-founder Steve Huffman. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 25, 2016

of chief executives of S&P 500 companies are women, and there are just six black CEOs of Fortune 500 companies currently. Dr. Kim Villeneuve is CEO of Centerstone Executive Search and Consulting, a nationally retained firm serving the consumer sector. January 2015. World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, January 2015 [link].

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 1, 2016

in 2015, according to the Kauffman Index. We call them Direct Responsible Individuals (DRIs) at my company, and it’s a great way to make the responsibilities manageable. At a freshly minted startup, you won’t have that luxury, so you’ll have to learn to manage many different functions — and quickly. Become a jack-of-all-trades.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 26, 2016

In 2015, the program was honored with Chief Learning Officer Magazine’s Silver Award for Community Service. Veterans will receive the same research-based leadership development services Hay Group offers to boards, CEOs, and senior executives at leading global organizations. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 2, 2015

We are thrilled to have Ruth join our StrategyDriven team," says Nathan Ives, StrategyDriven President and CEO. Prior to becoming a management consultant, Ruth held several influential positions at the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations; leading several nuclear industry critical technology infrastructure projects including: U.S.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 15, 2015

Previous to our technological advancements, the only way businesses could manage their multiple consumer platforms, numerous transactional tasks, and recover from data emergencies was to outsource to a variety of vendors. Richard Milam is the president and CEO of EnableSoft. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Not your manager or company, not your strategic plans or your customers. Bill Jensen is CEO of the Jensen Group , a New Jersey-based change consulting firm, focused on the future of work. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 12, 2015

Research done by Deloitte’s Center for the Edge in 2013 concluded that “redesigning the work environment will be key to achieving sustainable business performance improvement.”. This is especially true of Millennials, but employees of all ages welcome some level of control over their own environment. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 24, 2015

Employees are not present to serve management or reinforce bureaucracy. Collaborative Environment : This type of environment is inclusive; employees have a sense of belonging, with everyone sharing the responsibilities of identifying problems and coming up with solutions. Data-driven organizations make this possible.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 18, 2015

He founded and serves as CEO for Eric Lofholm International, Inc. — Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. Connect with Eric online at www.SalesChampion.com. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 21, 2015

In a survey conducted by a BIG benefits management company (a management and human resource consulting firm), they asked 365 CEO’s and sales management executives, “What are the three key factors that separate high performing sales professionals from moderate to low performing sales professionals?”. Maybe both! !

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 19, 2015

Make sure no one dominates the conversation : Everyone has different communication styles and different levels of comfort about talking in a meeting environment. Jayne Latz is an expert in communication and CEO of Corporate Speech Solutions, LLC. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

As the founder of Today’s Growth Consultant and Income Store, two companies that collectively own over 200 income-generating websites, I regularly partner with industry thought leaders, CEOs, authors, and athletes to create a generous amount of blog content. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2015

How did you do in the area of time management? He founded and serves as CEO for Eric Lofholm International, Inc. — Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. How did you do in the area of training? Consider leaving a comment!

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 17, 2017

Based on evidence that diversity initiatives are more effective if they start at the top , I interviewed 11 CEOs who have made a public commitment to diversity about how they are creating more diverse workforces. About the Interviews I wanted to select a diverse group of CEOs from a range of companies that varied by size and industry.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Almost every day we read about a CEO ouster, a logo change that backfires, or a product launch that fails to live up to its hype. CEOs, whose tenure at any one company is generally an average of just seven years, would do well to remember that sweating the details is critical to their organization’s success. Naval Reserve (Ret.).

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

He founded and serves as CEO for Eric Lofholm International, Inc. — Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. an organization that professionally trains achievement-minded individuals and employee groups on the art and science of selling.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

In 2015 U.S. CEOs earned 335 times the pay of the average worker. they earn 129 times more ; the High Pay Centre marked “Fat Cat Wednesday” (January 4, 2017) as the day by when a CEO has already earned more than an average worker earns in the entire year. CEOs Get Paid Too Much. The numbers are striking.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 19, 2015

FORTH FAILURE: Senior management has not endorsed or used the process. Senior management won’t use the process themselves. Lack of proof that the system actually works in your environment. Everyone should participate in creating the sales strategies from the CEO down. Want more reasons systems fails? All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Sometimes the difficulty of managing your time makes for a haphazard operation. Time management and “just in time” concepts are applied. Assets are adequately valued and managed. Top management has as a priority the need to develop and practice People development, skills and team building responsibilities.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 22, 2015

Michelle is also the CEO of Women Network LLC, an online digital media platform dedicated to giving women a voice and a platform to share their message. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. Michelle may be reached at WomenNetwork.com.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

In talent management discussions you will hear executive leaders say that a woman leader needs to improve her “executive presence”. Getting on the radar screens of hiring managers, talent leaders and senior executives by exhibiting more confidence is one of the ways women will start to take on more and more senior roles in organizations.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 11, 2015

Tanya Hall is the CEO of Greenleaf Book Group, a publisher and distributor with a specialty in developing non-fiction bestsellers and brands. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. About the Author. All rights reserved. What’s the weakness?

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 15, 2015

Jayne Latz is an expert in communication and CEO of Corporate Speech Solutions, LLC. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. The 6 Secrets to Effective Manager Communications. About the Author. All rights reserved. Present for Success.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 9, 2015

Somehow, our CEO discovered a way obliterate the option through Microsoft Office. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. One of the biggest culprits for this is the 'Reply All' option. First—how did he do it? Second—was it a good idea?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 26, 2015

Michelle is also the CEO of Women Network LLC, an online digital media platform dedicated to giving women a voice and a platform to share their message. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. Michelle may be reached at WomenNetwork.com.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 20, 2015

The best way to make a sale is to meet with the CEO or actual decision maker. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. Marketing & Sales business management buy gitomer buygitomer Jeffrey Gitomer marketing and sales strategydriven'

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

They need to develop managers and executives who lead with three core mental qualities: mindfulness, selflessness, and compassion. Martin's Press, 2018) So much of leadership is managing tensions. Dear Founder : Letters of Advice for Anyone Who Leads, Manages, or Wants to Start a Business by Maynard Webb with Carlye Adler (St.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 3, 2015

Prevent the situation from occurring by saying in your initial presentation: “If you’re interested in our -, when we’re finished, would it be possible to meet the CEO and chat about it?”. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Since at least the time of Frederick Taylor, the father of “scientific management,” control has been central to corporate organization: Control of costs, of prices, of investment and—not least—of people. When a new project comes in, the manager does not devise a plan to complete it.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2015

Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. It is the hub of the world’s energy industry, headquarters of medical innovation and entrepreneurial phenomena. For 200 years, Houston has been the funnel to international commerce. All rights reserved.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The post-scandal scrutiny of Wells Fargo’s culture has so far focused on the high-pressure sales environment that drove employees to create as many as two million fake accounts. Along with fixing the sales culture, the bank will have to address these critical management issues to prevent the next scandal.

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