Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

You’ll want to watch the interview, particularly if you, or someone you care about, feel called to take on a new challenge, or are particularly stuck or stagnating in your career. The first decade of my career (and all my formal education) was about leadership development and communication. The S Curve of Employee Growth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2023

But we’re gonna start with a conversation about strategy and tactics, because leaders and managers can often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. The trail ahead, to the exclusion of the operational and management realities that you face today, that is the ground beneath your feet.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 25, 2013

How many times in your career have you witnessed someone say, “that’s impossible – it simply can’t be done.” Where the absence of an outcome or a discovery exists so does a lack of creativity, critical thought, focused energy, effort and resources, and ultimately a lack of leadership. By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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.” Similarly, if even small decisions require multiple layers of approval, your team will lose energy to try new things.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 16, 2014

I’m speaking of those moments in which we find ourselves operating in the present without joy, face an uncertain future with little hope or are seemingly pursuing a path with no discernable purpose. If we are completely honest with ourselves, it’s likely each of us can think of times when the burden of weariness tugs at us.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

There was one time in my career where I was absolutely certain that my team didn’t like me. And, fourteen out of fourteen had been in retail sales for their entire careers. The Associate Director of Operations on the team, “Greg” was an absolute rock star and was the obvious successor for that role.

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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. This makes a huge difference in the overall attitude and energy of the entire group.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

When it comes to making the conditions conducive for workers, most business owners think of listening to employee problems, work flexibility, proper remuneration, and career growth opportunities. This is very important, especially where workers are doing physically demanding jobs or operating machinery.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 8, 2013

Draft a provocative vision and values The operative word here being, “ provocative.” Create opportunities for personal and professional growth I recently worked for a company that didn’t believe in job tracks or formalized career paths. In combination, they should help you find and attract like-minded loyalists to your organization.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

They know how to make the most of available resources, build strategic partnerships, and optimize operational procedures to enhance the overall functioning of the institution. The Role of Networking in Academia Networking plays a crucial role in academic career development.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

As a result, Tommy was able to step back and let his team sort out operational problems without his involvement. Tommy’s boss saw that Tommy had freed up time and refocused his energies on what the manager needed from him, and told him, “I’ve been waiting for you to figure this out.”.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Instead, people want to know that the way their organizations operate is ethical. The most promising path to optimizing organizational performance is to get people to put their very best energies behind a shared plan. Leaders who do this respect others’ dignity. Leaders who do this respect others’ dignity. Do you see me? “Do

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The thread that runs through his career is the entrepreneurial mindset. The range of his life and career demonstrate the broad relevance of the principles he describes in this book and make for a fascinating read. * * * Like us on Instagram and Facebook for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * *.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 9, 2020

Guest post from Debra Corey: My 18 year-old daughter has entered the workforce, full of energy, full of passion and full of some very strong opinions. Values act as guidelines, guiding principles, or guideposts to your employees, helping them make everyday operational and strategic decisions, even when leaders are not around.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 19, 2021

Master these important leadership skills and you’ll build a foundation for success throughout your career. Finite me” recognizes your limits—limited time, energy, and money. Work from the why starts with a clear grasp of your business, how it serves its customers , and how it operates financially. That never ends.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

When you identify what’s possible, it creates hope, energy, and excitement. You don’t have the time, people, money, and energy to pursue every opportunity that’s identified. Help people see themselves operating in the new environment. What Is What’s Possible. No, of course not! Describe Your Vision.

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General Leadership

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

However, like the Jesuits each of us wants to use our time, talent and energy to help make the world better than we first found it. Throughout my own career I have made it a priority to seek out bosses, coworkers, mentors and assignments that would help me grow. Some reading this may be familiar with the Jesuit order, many may not.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 9, 2019

In that piece, he described his team’s efforts to examine a specific hypothesis (“Employee commitment drives customer service”) in the US operations of a major hotel chain. Employees are more proactive, more present, and more productive with the application of their discretionary energy. ?

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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? If opposing views are worth the time and energy to debate, then they are worth a legitimate effort to gain alignment on perspective and resolution on position. I know I am still working on it. Thank you for sharing.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 26, 2023

Students can choose various career paths when pursuing an MBA in supply chain management. The right career path for you may depend on your specific interests and background. However, these options are a good start to understanding what kind of career you’d like to pursue.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 18, 2018

They will bring a naturally reoccurring energy to the table. s “Top 50 Leadership and Management Experts,” Hallberg possesses over 25 years of professional excellence—with his career first beginning in the military. In 2009, he founded an energy efficient remodeling business whose revenue scaled to $2M within the first year.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 7, 2015

The big operations review was scheduled for 8am in our headquarters building across the street. I’ve used this technique more than once in my career to casually “bump into” an exec I needed to talk to on the way in to the building. ” - Franklin D. At 6:58, my phone rang. “Karin where ARE you?

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

He was my technical expert— he knew everything about the network and call center operations. Back in my Verizon days, one of my favorite peers, Dan, and I were always advocating for one another—but for completely different things. And I was his HR and team development sounding board. Highly reciprocal.

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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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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Master of Change : How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You by Brad Stulberg From social disruptions like economic recessions, pandemics, and new technologies to individual disruptions like getting married, career transitions, and becoming a parent, we undergo change and transformation—both good and bad—regularly.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 17, 2013

They also felt they were operating at cross-purposes every single day. I’ve been a business leader and leadership consultant for most of my career. He has worked with organizations in the energy, financial services, technology, professional services, and public sectors. They felt rudderless. Not only was it wearing them down.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 28, 2010

And to top it off, they have no technical experience to operate their own machines. I’m giving my time and energy to meet, greet or go to your presentation — hire someone who can do it for you or take the time to do it. See this post. Would you say that to a client? Stop acting like a child. Unported License.

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Leading Blog

JULY 26, 2021

Think how Uber transformed the transportation industry, how Airbnb took over the lodging industry — not to mention how Tesla is upending both the automobile and energy industries. To do that, we had to lean into a “brand renegade” mindset and apply it to our daily operations. How it’s always been done” was never our standard.

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

These workers leave for a variety of reasons, including limited career growth and pay. If you’ve got people ‘mailing it in’ due to a lack of energy or alignment to the mission, you’ve got performance risk,” Manning says. an operational strategy consultancy in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

A mouse running on a mousewheel can perfect their stride and reduce the amount of energy it takes to get "moving." " If the goal is to get somewhere the mouse is efficiently ineffective. I can use a hand grenade to kill a mosquito. It ain't efficient but it sure is effective.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Posted on March 24th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Is the customer really always right? How far should a company go to satisfy their clientele or customer base?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

Smart leaders avoid make-work and focus their energy on high impact initiatives, which may include a needed restructuring. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. Thanks for sharing Dov… [link] ATIG Dear Mike, I really enjoyed your article, Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Positive Attitude : To the one, the best leaders I’ve ever known all smile, listen, engage, have a positive outlook, and have a high energy level. It’s just not that hard to deliver on your promises, and if you have no intention of doing so, don’t make the commitment to begin with.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

That Wasn’t a Compliment Early in my (David’s) career, I worked in a very culturally diverse organization. It’s so depressing and hard to feel energy for anything.” “I Reduced Global Competitiveness Failing to address cross-cultural challenges compromises your ability to operate effectively across different markets.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

After evaluating all the various operations, costs and longevity, it was determined that the nuclear plant needed to cease operations. This move will allow the utility to expand other energy resources, respond to community needs, and offer sustainability. For example, I was recently with a large public utility in the Midwest.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. There’s also no guarantee of proficiency that a leader will operate at when skills and qualities are learned or developed informally.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 17, 2011

They will lift the trajectory of your career and speed your progress. There’s an energy from people who have it. Companies increasingly operate through ad hoc teams. Do you start twitching when things are operating smoothly, and want to shake things up? Are you willing to make surprising career moves to learn new skills?

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