Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 11, 2022

A seeming no-win scenario is also a chance to distinguish yourself, earn people’s trust, and innovate. For the non-Trekkies, this is a classic Star Trek reference to a no-win scenario that everyone in Star Fleet Academy would face. There will be times when you face outcomes you intensely dislike. Own the UGLY. Collaborate.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

There has been no shortage of information published on the topic of Emotional IQ or what’s referred to as EQ in recent years. I have only raised my voice in the workplace twice during my career and both times I have regretted it tremendously. link] Summary Sunday | Guide for Lifetime Career Navigation | Career Sherpa [.]

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 1, 2019

Transforming Legacy Organizations : Turn your Established Business into an Innovation Champion to Win the Future by Kris Østergaard. Conventional business wisdom views innovation as the biggest advantage startups have over large, established organizations, often referred to as legacy organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

If gossip pervades your organization and you are not aware of it, then you clearly don’t have the pulse of your organization, your public statements about the importance of culture and morale will seem disingenuous, and you’re likely guilty of being what I refer to as a disconnected leader. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the often misunderstood value of influence… Let me be clear…when I mention influence I’m not referring to manipulation, elaborate schemes, or other forms of skulduggery. Influence is built upon making others successful : This is often times referred to as the law of reciprocity. Trust Matters…. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

In fact, I hold Marshall in such high professional regard that he is one of only three other coaches that I’ll refer people to if I’m unable to meet their needs. Mike Myatt : What do you see as the biggest stumbling block for leaders: Marshall Goldsmith : One word – ego. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2024

Co-Intelligence : Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Why is having a mentor crucial to success?

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 28, 2012

To most of us, mentors are people of experience and knowledge who help the less experienced advance their careers and/or their education. In the early days of my 40 year business career, I was lucky to work under two gentlemen who instilled several critical success factors that guided me from Brand Manager to CEO. Perennial Wisdom.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

What about competing against the innovation of others that could cause the obsolescence of your product or service? Great businesses are in constant search of improvement, innovation, change, disruption, knowledge and other strategic leverage points that lead to a competitive advantage or operational enhancement.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. I’ve never been a fan of what I refer to as “make-work” disciplines. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. They are the ones who have earned the trust, loyalty and respect of their co-workers. only to fail in miserable fashion.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Even though I will from time-to-time slip and refer to something as “Best Practices&# I am attempting to extricate that phrase from my vocabulary. Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. In most cases the answer is no it’s not…however this is often times exactly how the decision is made. That’s about it. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives. Others include a lack of focus on culture, failure to question assumptions, and poor innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The financial services industry demands leaders who can strategically manage risks, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the curve. This can be accomplished by effectively communicating the company’s mission, vision, and core values and emphasizing the opportunities for career growth and professional development within the organization.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 16, 2014

Change: Make both internal adjustments and external innovations to keep going and growing. It also refers to processes or systems, changes in attitude, and the business personality. Innovation is announced in the marketplace through branding and marketing. Decide: Choose a direction and jump.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I had a lot of success early in my career. I refer to this as receiving “the gift of ears.” This has happened several times in my career. Humble, authentic leaders who really understand their craft are equally scarce. Mike Myatt : Has your leadership style changed over the years, and if so, how? Michael Hyatt : Very much so.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

How about a discussion on what leaders can do to inspire cultural innovation. You make an excellent case for cultural innovation and leadership. For what it's worth, I'm a big fan of all three leaders cited in your comment and appreciate your reference. Sounds like an interesting event and line up. Thanks Mark.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 1, 2013

demands for greater productivity, more innovation, and doing more with less have made leading at the frontline more challenging than ever. So focusing on preparing high-potential frontline leaders early in their careers for higher-level positions makes sense.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

As I stated above, having an underexposed brand, or what I like to refer to as having a brand in stealth mode, means that you really don’t have much of a brand. Whether you’re assessing the strength of a personal or corporate brand, finding the appropriate level of brand exposure is key to sustainable growth in brand equity.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 20, 2014

I’m not referring to a bunch of “buy one get one free” promotions or deep discount sales events. Some companies thrive on innovative cultures. I spent an entire career espousing the power of creativity, and the companies I touched did very well by it. Almost a century later, the best things in life continue to be free.

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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. Self-awareness refers to how much people are aware of their thoughts, actions, and feelings and how aware they are of their interactions with others.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

While most C-level execs have a general idea of what I’m referring to, it is also quite clear that most can’t even begin to define it, much less articulate the specific constructs of a sound business model. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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Career Advancement

JANUARY 8, 2018

However, you can still make yourself an indispensable part of the team, working to bring innovative solutions to the table to solve the big problems. The post Four Roadblocks to Overcome for Effective Leadership Influence appeared first on Career Advancement Blog. Talkback: Have you worked to overcome these challenges?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 30, 2011

Early in my career I worked for a company where the CEO loved to have meetings. Ideating is not innovating. Scheduling : I’m not a big fan of impromptu meetings (I refer to these as “drive-bys&# ). Creativity and innovation are stimulated by structure, not stifled by it. see deliverables below).

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

Lastly, conducting a background check and thoroughly vetting references is also something that should not be glossed over. 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

DECEMBER 22, 2010

What I like to refer as “positional gaps&# are best closed by listening to all sides, finding common ground and then letting the principle of doing the right thing guide the process. In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture. I Think Not.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Recently it’s been referred to as the “knowing-doing gap.” Failing to recognize and address blind spots is to sabotage one’s career and success in life. Ted, like all great leaders, has what I refer to as moral courage. We all have blind spots, i.e. our words and deeds are inconsistent with our espoused values.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 17, 2012

Of course, just to be clear, when I’m talking about being passionate about work, I’m not referring to those sentimentally-driven aspirations we had as children; of those feelings that had us dreaming about being an astronaut, a firefighter, a doctor or a teacher when we grew up.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The researchers examine something they refer to as a “dual-growth mindset”, which combines a flexible approach to both ourself and also our job. The experiment was conducted in a large tech firm, with volunteers engaging in a number of two-hour workshops ostensibly designed around their career development. Growth mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

I couldn’t disagree more…In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on what I refer to as the fallacy of no. The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 1, 2010

In fact, while these three individuals wouldn’t necessarily refer to themselves as such, I believe it’s vey fair to call them thought leaders on the subject of leadership. professing leadership acumen and expertise that it can be tough to distinguish between the posers and the players. I Think Not.

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Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

This is a guest post by Mark Babbitt, who I just spent 3 days with at #BIF10 , who also founded YouTern , one of THE best sites for career info. Most recruiters define the digital version of TMI as any tweet or post that includes: References to excessive partying or illegal drug use (or the after-effects). Read, enjoy and apply!!!!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Additionally, the executive director is responsible for creating a positive and inclusive organizational culture that attracts and retains top talent while promoting innovation and continuous improvement. These references can provide valuable insights into the candidate’s work ethic, leadership style, and ability to drive results.

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Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 30, 2014

. Changes in the world of work are imposing new challenges on leaders, the most significant of which are: Innovation: the challenge is to create an innovative and entreprenurial culture that meets ever-increasing customer needs. Develop Leadership Skills: A Reference Guide. Can''t Get Enough Leadership: Self-Coaching Secrets.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. After a further two years, during which I was looking for a new career start, I finally decided to work from home and be closer to my wife and beautiful eight year old daughter whom I had neglected a lot while running these businesses in the first place. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Even the term change, a concept once reserved for the innovative and revolutionary, has been hi-jacked by the politically correct. It is this type of issue that pollutes our culture, stifles innovation, undermines our productivity, and sentences those who embrace politically correct thinking to mediocrity.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 5, 2018

It’s important to recognize that attracting and retaining Rockstar performers is vital for organizations to grow, innovate, and outperform the competition. References are given short shrift. Many organizations do not check references until after they’ve decided on a candidate. That’s not just my view.

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