Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Most organizations have created always-on work contexts that are burning people out and hurting performance rather than delivering productivity, innovation and engagement. The dilemma is that we all need to collaborate more to create effective organizations and vibrant careers for ourselves.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 7, 2025

The real cost manifests in diminished innovation, suppressed creativity, and the gradual disengagement of once-passionate team members. Schedule monthly anonymous feedback, work with a coach to address blind spots, and set clear metrics for impact. Partner with peer executives for honest accountability.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Better recognition does more than improve morale, it leads to better creativity, innovation, and courage. Have you ever noticed it’s not necessarily the times in your career that you worked the longest or hardest that led to better recognition? ” “I know all of these metrics matter, but which matters the most?

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How To Learning-by-Doing Team Execution 476

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As virtual coaching continues to gain traction, more and more leaders are embracing this powerful tool to enhance their leadership abilities and accelerate their career trajectories. Before embarking on a virtual coaching program, defining what success looks like for the leader and the organization as a whole is crucial.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This entails assessing the workforce requirements and identifying key talent needs to drive innovation and growth. The CPO works closely with the HR team to develop and implement programs that promote continuous learning, provide career advancement opportunities, and encourage innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

The basic flaw in most arguments in support of CEO term limits stems from a belief that tenure is somehow a very relevant metric, and that there is some mystical optimum time to serve. My recommendation is not to hand-cuff or bridle your CEO, rather give the CEO room to lead, maneuver, innovate and succeed. But hey, what do I know?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

They must maintain transparent communication on career progression and potential succession strategies. By incorporating a systematic approach to cultivating leadership capabilities within the workforce, companies position themselves to prosper in the face of growing competition, radical innovation, and shifting employee demographics.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors. All of these traits preclude the advancement of change initiatives and cripple innovation. I want metrics that mirror experience. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

They all speak of the quality of their talent as a key success metric…in fact, many of them will emphatically state that talent is their single biggest competitive advantage. In today’s post I’ll examine one of the most frequent offenders; “ Talent is our biggest asset.&# I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

They must be relevant, meaningful, in alignment with cultural values, and tied to the right set of metrics. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Even if you don’t find yourself having to frequently deal with extreme situations, it is often nothing more than normal dealings in the ordinary course of business that can place you at a nexus…Do you make your decision based upon the facts at hand and sound decisioning metrics, or do you let your emotions drive your decisions?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency. By showcasing the organization’s commitment to continuous learning and development, companies can attract motivated candidates to grow and excel in their careers.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

In fact, gossip seriously undermines each one of the aforementioned success metrics by propagating inaccurate information. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 10, 2011

An Overview on the Importance of Change : While there is little debate that the successful implementation of change can create an extreme competitive advantage, it is not well understood that the lack of doing so can send a company (or an individual’s career) into a death spiral. Be careful of high level, pie-in-the-sky projections.

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QAspire

AUGUST 22, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Innovation, Quality & Entrepreneurship at Akshaya Patra Akshaya Patra Foundation in India is a shining example of how social entrepreneurship combined with power of innovation can make a HUGE difference. First, some background information. 600 (or ~$13).

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 10, 2024

This reluctance stifles innovation and prevents the workforce from acquiring new skills essential for adapting to market changes. For example, companies can implement regular training sessions, establish mentorship programs, or offer flexible work arrangements to promote a more innovative, motivated, and productive workforce.

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Short-term Long-term Decentralization Incentives 195

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I think many in leadership get to choose the metric they use to measure, and they seem to always choose the one that makes them look good. That said, your observation about the need to measure the "right" metrics is an astute one. Thank you for sharing this freely. link] davidburkus Great exam. Kavita Great article.

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Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 366

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

In today’s post I’ll take a look at timing as key success metric… As the verse from the old Kenny Rogers song goes “you have to know when to hold em and know when to fold em.&# I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

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. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

It's one of my great drivers to achieve significance in what I do – even if that doesn't necessarily mean success as defined by any metric you care to choose… Thanks for an interesting read! I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

What Is a Career Self-Assessment Test? Having a successful career is a common life goal , and yet many of us appear to be engaged in temporary jobs filled with uncertainty. In this endeavor, they fail to establish a career or an overarching domain of expertise in a single field that can define the work that they do.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This proactive approach helps organizations stay nimble and ready to pivot and innovate when faced with new challenges. Invest in Data-Driven Talent Analytics: Use data analytics to gather comprehensive insights on potential successors, including their skills, experiences, and career aspirations.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 21, 2011

Get your boss's input on metrics to ensure that you are all measuring the same outcomes with the same language, measures and expectations. Determine what targets would encourage strength building that is directly linked to business goals and the individual’s career development aspirations. Exercise caution here!

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

In today’s post I’ll address a key metric that all companies should be focused on – Customer Experience Management (CEM)… Before I go any further let’s get the semantical arguments out of the way…Some will claim that a well conceived CRM initiative includes CEM as a subset. I Think Not.

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Blog CRM Management Brand 304

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Yet there’s been nothing traditional in sales for the past 15 years thanks, in part, to women making it a successful career path. Yes it is — if you learn how to leverage this new talent by focusing Gen Y behaviors on business goals and setting metrics for results. A few keys: Keep a career plan within their vision. Paul, Minn.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

There was a lot more common thinking than critical, innovative thinking. I wasn’t nearly as dazzled by Jim’s statistics and metrics as I was his outlook on life. Where Jim fell short in my opinion was that if you’ve heard Jim before, there wasn’t a lot of new information. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

If you incorporate the following metrics into your decisioning framework you will minimize the chances of making a bad decision: Perform a Situation Analysis : What is motivating the need for a decision? What would happen if no decision is made? I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

This was reinforced by a recent study from Ohio State University, which showed that scientists were generally most creative in the first flushes of their careers. Indeed, the study found that the impact of one’s work seems to drop by up to two-thirds over the course of our career.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Great leaders intrinsically understand that team building catalyzes collaboration, creates both disruptive and incremental innovation, facilitates a certainty of execution, and is one of the key foundational elements associated with creating a dynamic corporate culture. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment and kind words John.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

They track performance metrics to spot opportunities for improvement and set up systems to ensure peak performance. Problem-Solving Skills : Navigating challenges with innovative solutions. Effective negotiations also consider work-life balance, career development opportunities, and professional growth.

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COO Chief Operating Officer Operations Efficiency 365

Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Just as performance metrics are closely scrutinized, leaders must gather data from employees to gather perceptions of the leader''s service to employees. Do employees feel that their boss honors their career aspirations, building needed skills that serve their organization now and in the future? Jennifer V.

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Leadership Development Development Planning Leadership 283

Great Results Team Building

JULY 19, 2024

Mandate Important Metrics Clarity is key in delegation. This fosters creativity and innovation, as team members may come up with new approaches and solutions. Delegation encourages a culture of innovation and collaboration Team members develop new skills to advance their careers.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

Our instinct for determinism may well have been an evolutionary innovation. Their key performance metric became “expected goals” for and against a team, based on the quality and quantity of chances created during a match. To survive, we had to make snap judgments about the world and our response to it. Let’s consider a few examples.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 8, 2020

It’s a metric the candidates thought ill matched their talent and ability, with nearly 75% self-taught. There were also concerns around their lack of visibility and its impact on their career development. Working remotely is an obvious solution to the cost-of-living situation, and this was strongly sought after by candidates.

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Cost Engineering Metrics Globalization 130

HR Digest

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Microsofts global inclusion strategy includes transparent reporting on diversity metrics, while Ben & Jerrys takes bold stances on social justice issues, aligning its corporate actions with its employees values. Companies like Microsoft and Ben & Jerrys have set the bar high by embedding DEI into their DNA.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 3, 2010

Over the course of my career I’ve assembled a very handy annual New Year’s “Checklist&# that helps get me focused and ready for the challenges to come in the days and months ahead, and well positioned for success. True leaders place a great deal of emphasis on culture and shared values.

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