The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 24, 2025

To manage this migration, the Philippines set up several government agencies in the 1980s. Managing the departure In partnership with the CFO, researchers at the University of Innsbruck recently studied the effects of these pre-departure programs, particularly for Filipinos moving to the United States.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Tell me about a time that you strongly disagreed with your manager. When a manager is struggling to think like an entrepreneur, it’s often that they don’t have access to the information they need to be resourceful. If you want a manager to think like an entrepreneur, find ways to give them both influence and authority. (In

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

By collaborating closely with senior management on strategic initiatives, such a board offers a unique viewpoint that can significantly influence the company’s direction. It promises to enrich the organization’s cultural fabric and offer a competitive edge in understanding and engaging with the market.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

DeLong (Harvard Business Review Press, 2020) Teaching by Heart summarizes the author’s key insights gained from more than forty years of teaching and managing. Or unquestioningly followed the advice of an expert—perhaps a doctor or financial adviser—only to learn later that your own thoughts and doubts were correct? Blog Post ).

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

With a coach’s support, executives can dissect market trends, spot new opportunities, and position their businesses for expansion. Regular coaching sessions provide invaluable feedback and advice, allowing leaders to refine their strategies and enhance their approach for even greater success.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Although digitization has a significant catalytic effect on these processes, a successful diversification strategy would still need a solid basis and a set of scalable growth patterns that could apply to target markets. It will most likely overcome cross-cultural barriers as it expands into new markets.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

AI is increasingly being used in robotrading, yet despite the growth in artificial trading, a recent study from Griffith University explains that bank customers are still reluctant to receive financial advice from artificial entities. The post We Don’t Trust AI To Give Us Financial Advice first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

Get a feel for their management style and ask questions when you need to. If there’s not a lot to do while your workload is ramping up, spend time reading everything useful you can get your hands on: old documents, marketing and business plans, competitive analysis, the organization’s full website. Never say no to help.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 30, 2014

I want leaders to see more than market share, and stack ranks. I’ve been firing people up and empowering them with practical tools and advice for advancing their career, even if their boss is a jerk. In short I want leaders to improve, have better sight, understand and truly grow about those in their care.

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Middle Management Career Learning-by-Doing System 462

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Product management is a high-demand job prospect, with immense growth and lucrative income potential. But the field is still nascent, and the role of a product manager may differ from organization to organization. Here is the best career advice for aspiring product managers.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

If you follow this advice not only will you become better informed, but you’ll also become more popular with those whom you interact with. Jettisoned employees are finding that their hard won knowledge, skills and capabilities earned while being loyal are no longer valuable in the employment market place.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Blogging since 2002, being actively involved in digital marketing since the early 90′s, and being online since the days of the ARPANET I have a bit of history with most things digital. Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I think Winston Churchill said it best when he noted, “The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; the optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.&# Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] robpetersen Great advice, Mike. Mark Oakes Mike Exceptional Advice that all, including myself, should remember on a daily basis.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

With the plethora of reading material on the market today it is not a simple thing to make sure that you’re covering all the bases in a time efficient fashion. link] Diploma in Digital Marketing Qualification – MMC Learning | Digital Marketing [.] link] mikemyatt One of my favorite Churchill quotes (of which I have many).

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

My advice is to actually work at becoming very discerning. Decisioning at the information level affords a higher degree of risk management, but are still not as safe as those decisions based upon actionable knowledge. The big take away here is that intuitive decisioning can be refined and improved.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 20, 2021

Marketing is everywhere in modern life, and understanding it is crucial to entrepreneurial success. Everything you purchase has been advertised to you through strategic marketing, from the food you eat, to the furniture in your home, to your car, to the software you use daily! Let’s get going! Pillar #1: Product. Pillar #2: Place.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 28, 2019

Don’t embrace the practices of your peers, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to unlock hidden value and create advantage in the market. And if outsourced, will it be done domestically or offshore, and who will manage the process? Put simply; don’t copy – create.

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Benchmarking Outsourcing Fashion Offshoring 310

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org. royatkinson Thanks for including that last piece of advice, Mike. Unfortunately, there are organizations that are toxic from the top down; where senior-most management pays lip service to the tenets of leadership, but acts in ways bordering on the malevolent.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Whether you’re leading a team or managing a company, sustainability is a crucial challenge. You Can’t Market Manure at Lunchtime [00:00] – Defining Sustainability in Leadership The episode kicks off by exploring what sustainability really means in business. 43:40] – Can Middle Managers Drive Leadership Sustainability?

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Competitive Advantage Supply Chain Leadership Middle Management 266

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Influencer marketing is an industry that has taken over all social media platforms, as well as being one of the main advertising exports for the majority of companies. There are many good reasons why influencer marketing is reshaping the way that marketing works in 2020. What would convince you to try something new?

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 22, 2025

They need clarity about what kind of business to pursue within your target markets and, equally as important, what to say away from because it is not a good match, even if they could make a sale. Question: What is the first step a business leader can take to start applying your advice tomorrow? Not task focused automatons or robots.

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Competitive Advantage Leadership Energy Micromanagement 73

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In today’s competitive market where employees are expected to do more with less, the pressure of managing both your career and family is rising. Managing Work-Life Balance. Ask for Advice. If you don’t know how to solve a certain situation, you should ask your boss for advice. Ask for Help From HR.

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Tactics Advice Brainstorming Stress 257

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

In fact, it is my opinion that the worst form of gossip is conducted under the guise of seeking advice or counsel. Talking to anyone else wouldn’t resolve the issue, it would merely be self serving indulgence at someone else’s expense.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Exploring the Key Principles and Strategies for Success In today’s dynamic business landscape, success is no longer solely determined by traditional profitability and market share metrics. This involves conducting thorough market research, analyzing industry trends, and evaluating internal capabilities to identify areas of opportunity.

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Consultative Succession Executive Coaching Long-term 412

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

Have you figured out how to apply the laws of scarcity to brand management? While a brand without exposure is not much of a brand, I consistently find that brand exposure is an aspect of brand management that is all too often overlooked as a success metric. If not, then this post is for you. will go into decline.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success. I actually prefer to play to the middle in that I am neither understated nor overstated, but I am comfortable with who I am and my approach to the market.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help avoid conflicts. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Thanks for sharing your insight Sarah.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

From the aggressive rethinking of workload management, to introducing seasonal variation, to shifting your performance toward long-term quality, Slow Productivity provides a roadmap for escaping overload and arriving instead at a more timeless approach to pursuing meaningful accomplishment. But are these really our only choices?

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Most managers are happy to let you know you’re on the list, but avoid having to have the tough conversation to tell you you’ve been dropped. Sparky is told by his manager he’s next in line for her position and needs to start acting like a leader. Hey, who anointed Sparky as our new manager”? Market” yourself. Not really.

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Learning Curve Mentor Learning-by-Doing Agility 276

Women on Business

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

And, for those relationships that you already have, you won’t be able to rely on coveted word of mouth marketing (one of the best tools in your toolbox) if you’re not delivering on service or quality. There is a lot of good advice out there on how to improve your relationship skills. The same is true for vendors.

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Brand Word of Mouth Marketing Advice Reference 257

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

My advice to CEOs, regardless of whether you’re running a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, is to go see things for yourself. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management. They have reclusive tendencies which cause them to often completely abdicate responsibility and remain disconnected from management.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

If you’re struggling with the family balance thing my advice is simple: don’t attempt to balance your family – make them your priority. I'm looking forward to 2011 and I appreciate your advice and friendship. My advice – go enjoy some hot chocolate. Thanks for the great reminder. Happy New Year Jay.

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Blog Career Learning-by-Doing Advice 414

HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

It’s never too early to start thinking about your career, so we’ve put together a list of the best management careers in 2022. If you’re thinking of breaking into one of the best business management careers then we have some advice for you. What are the top management careers? An image of a man hard at work.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 8, 2020

I’ve observed companies panicking and doing anything they can to manage short-term cash—and destroying hard-earned relationships at lightning speed. Robbie Kellman Baxter is a bestselling author of The Forever Transaction and The Membership Economy , named a top 10 marketing book of all time by BookAuthority.

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Crisis Short-term Customer Loyalty Long-term 400

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

You need to decide on the type of warehouse business you want to operate and the kind of clients that you will have, and then conduct market research to inform your business plan. Be sure to hire forklifts from specialists so that you can get the best forklifts as well as expert advice. Choose Your Space Carefully.

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Operations Advice Ethics Transportation 103

Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2012

I had a background in marketing and brand management, and working with concepts and ideas was my passion. Our business relationship started with email and phone conversations: she was incredibly forthcoming with franchise and business advice. I took the leap, and never looked back. Go with your gut.

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