Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Our favorite definition of resourceful is, “The ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.” In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” ” Quick and clever.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 27, 2014

There are some moments in your career that leave an indelible imprint – moments that end up defining WHO you are. There, at an annual budget meeting with the entire operations management group in attendance, an important decision was made. They are moments where you literally plant a flag and say “This is it!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? After starting and selling 3 companies now I can look back and see I was definitely the seagull in the fist one, arguably all 3. Which hat, or hats do you wear?

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 10, 2019

Department heads had to assure our operating areas weren’t a drag on profits. A big one, probably a career-ending one. Participants talk about stock price, earnings per share, revenue, gross margins, sales, operating cash flow, working capital, and the like. Why are they miserable?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Let me be blunt – you won’t earn anyone’s respect, at least not the respect of anyone who matters if your concern for career success overshadows your concern for the well-being of your family. Think About Your Legacy: Create a legacy that transcends your career. What I can tell you is that I’ve always made my family a priority.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

By definition game changers happen, they exist, they have life. By definition, a game changer causes change. The churches I had previously worked with operated from the the philosophy this is church, and if people want it they will come. Would you agree that a game changer by definition is not incremental?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Regardless of where you are in your life and your career, I can promise you one thing; you will consistently be faced with challenges and obstacles along the way. After all, our definition of what constitutes a "obstacle" is purely a function of what we have individually 'chosen' to believe and accept as true.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

The best definition I’ve found for gossip is: “Gossip is talking about a situation with somebody who is neither a part of the solution or a part of the problem.” At its core, gossip is the highest form of disloyalty, and it is far from innocent or idle.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 18, 2019

In my long career, 45 years of it as a CEO, I’ve lived that change. We give each business unit as many resources – tech support, product management, marketing – as we can to enable them to operate as autonomously as possible. In the old days, lots of employees spent their careers as cogs in a giant machine.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

The report, Women Matter, found that companies with the highest level of gender diversity in top management posts outperform their sector in terms of return on equity, operating results and stock price growth.” So how do you counter it? Sometimes it is as simple as putting yourself in the ring.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 18, 2014

If you lead any size team and relationships are a problem for you, your plans will most definitely derail. As you progress in your professional career, your technical skills will start to matter less and your interpersonal skills will matter more. www.ericapeitler.com. www.ericapeitler.com.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

You are definitely not alone…Thanks for sharing Ron. To place a bully in a position of leadership is to consent to the abuse of those over whom the bully will control through intimidation. As you so clearly pointed out, bullies are self-serving not selfless. royatkinson Thanks for including that last piece of advice, Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2011

It has definitely caused its fair share of angst, frustration, and vigorous debate among executives and professional advisors simply for the reason that it is one of the few metrics that touches virtually every aspect of a business. At this stage of my career I tend to look at the nature of the engagement more than I do my rate schedule.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

" Thanks for sharing Sami… Dan Leaders take others to a destination (by definition). I tend to agree with David who noted above the somewhat ridiculous nature of the semantical argument by stating: "who cares as long as they are the right leader?"

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The Office Blend Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

Definition of empathy. In these cases, a lack of empathy could operate as a means of protection. Dr. Marla Gottschalk is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist who explores the value of core stability to empower work & career. Photo: @jamieinemo at Instagram. We right empathy off. Now try it on.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

How many times during the course of your career have you witnessed executives and entrepreneurs who desperately need help, but either don’t recognize it, or worse yet, make it virtually impossible for someone to help them? link] haig10 Thanks Mike for this subject and a lot of the other blogs.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 25, 2017

Leadership programs often emphasize the operational mechanics of leading – planning, organizing, budgeting, or content that leans more toward management, such as delegating, time management, and giving feedback. Get over yourself At this stage in your leadership career, you don’t have enough of a track record to be bragging.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

The following tips will help to more effective handle conflicts in the workplace: Define Acceptable Behavior : You know what they say about assuming…Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in avoiding conflict. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John Maxwell : Definitely in the home. That insight changed my perspective on leadership and set the course for my career as a leader and teacher of leadership. Always operate from the belief that you can always grow and get better as a leader and as a person. My father is a great leader. He led our family well. Oswald Sanders.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. Facing reality, and being able to make what are often times very painful organizational/structural decisions are the hallmarks of great CEOs. This isn’t rocket science, rather it’s just plain-old, good leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? Define Acceptable Behavior : You know what they say about assuming…Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in avoiding conflict. I know I am still working on it.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

You definitely nailed it. The focus of these short-sighted bean counters incorrectly place cost savings ahead of the customer experience. In short, most CRM practitioners have traditionally assumed an internal (inside-out), operationally centric approach to customer management and strategy. Thanks Scott.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Social and societal stigmas are definitely in play when it comes to love and leadership. The act of operating in the truest best interest of others is the issue. The natural inclination of most is to react compassionately when and/or where needed – that is until they stop to think about the ramifications of doing so.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Dana explains: “ While many of us experience challenges with the Imposter Syndrome earlier in our careers, high stakes jobs bring on imposter feelings with ferocity. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared 5 Tips for Bragging at Work—without Sounding Like You’re Bragging. Find Dana on Twitter at @DanaTheus.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 31, 2011

There has to be a break from day-to-day operations in the process. In this blog, I am not arguing against a clear definition of where a company is going and what sets it apart. To most of us, mentors are people of experience and knowledge who help the less experienced advance their careers and/or their education.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? That is the question. At first blush, I'd redirect you to the content of the post above which addresses the concern expressed by your company, as well as my rebuttal.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In the tight post-pandemic job market, employees now consider benefits, flexibility, career growth opportunities, and more when evaluating job quality. This industry, operating on thin margins, suffered heavy revenue losses during the pandemic shutdown, causing many providers to close. . It’s not just about salary anymore.

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Modern Servant Leader

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

We’re near the end of our series on the definition of Servant Leadership through the acronym SERVANT. Operating environments change rapidly. For the drill press operator (who should be voting on the kind of tool to use) to vote on whether to declare a stock split would be equally foolish. Max De Pree.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Having clear definitions distinguishes the concepts from each other. And since there is an order of operations, where each one drives the next, it’s important to understand how they relate.” Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted Personal Branding at Work. or between purpose and mission?

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Guest post from Sandy Coletta: I know what you are thinking - a lemming is a follower and by its very definition, a leader isn’t a follower. At some point in your career journey, have you started to focus more on status as a leader than the job at hand? If you are trying to make your operation more efficient, then say so. “To

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 7, 2019

John Spence contributed What Is Your Definition Of Leadership? Stephanie shares: “ Leadership self-care includes practical actions you can achieve to take care of yourself as a leader and ensure you’re operating at the highest level. When something is important, nothing compares to face-to-face communication. Development.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Mike Myatt wrote one of the best definitions of influence I have seen. I hope you find these posts of value as well, and thanks again for stopping by. link] #30Thursday Post Number Nine (Yes it’s fine!) | Musings on Marketing and Other Morsels [.]

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Albert Einstein said it best when he noted “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result each time.&# Bottom line…don’t be the CEO who causes your management team to continually say “the boss won’t go for that one.&#

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Do employees feel that their boss honors their career aspirations, building needed skills that serve their organization now and in the future? Joel Garfinkle , from Career Advancement Blog , says “ Improve Your Perception: A reputation that took decades to build can be threatened by a single event.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

My hope in authoring this post is to have you adjust your thinking when it comes to the definition of success. Taking from my own experience, I've been lucky to be successful (measured by quick progression up the career ladder, material comforts etc) and yet I'm still working on being professionally significant.

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