Leading Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

As hard as it is for us doers to believe, all the evidence says that maximum effectiveness and innovation start with…STOPPING. Career advancement is actually more closely linked with how people apply their knowledge and talents—their capacity to collaborate, communicate, and influence others. Yes, it’s tough to do. I admit it.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From Sun Tzu to Julius Caesar, the ancient Israelites to Zelensky, there’s a bold and highly effective tactic seen throughout history—when leaders want to motivate their troops for success, they destroy all opportunities for retreat, and go all-in on the mission. Change is not the exception, it’s the rule.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Tactics: the methods and means by which you assail the objectives. It is our higher purpose which, when coupled with Values, very much informs both the Vision and the Objectives/Strategies, and Tactics that form the road to achieving the Vision (in service of the Mission). link] Laurie Young Hi Mike, thanks for the explanation.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap? Efficiency and productivity are not found working at or even near capacity. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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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. My question is this: have you taken the time to do the necessary planning? You will face physical, mental, financial, relational, and resource challenges among others. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

I’ve rarely come across students of military history that don’t have a great command of both strategic thinking and tactical implementation. While not all great business leaders have served in the military, those of you who possess the heart of a warrior understand the advantages you derive from your military bearing and state of mind.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

The Four Workarounds shows how seemingly intractable problems―from public urination to the challenges of delivering lifesaving medicine to remote communities―were addressed using unconventional tactics. Some of the world’s biggest and most admired companies are already using Savaget’s research to transform the ways they do business.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 2, 2012

I’m going to admit at the outset that I was a strong proponent of Herzog’s concept for most of my career. The 100% boundary can get crowded and those obsessed with winning or defending their territory often resort to non-strategic tactics. Be forewarned, this tactic destroys profits. The new economy doesn’t operate that way.

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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. It must be actionable through focused tactical implementation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Section IV: Tactics. Great leaders tend to be tactical geniuses and display a strong bias to action. 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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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

People see how their tactical work fits into the boss’s overall strategy. They value traditions while encouraging innovation and creativity. As I look back over my career, what I find fascinating, puzzling, and sad is how few head-and-heart leaders I’ve worked for. But they don’t stop there. I can count them on one hand.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. link] ATIG We must rethink the leadership tactic !!!! They are the ones who have earned the trust, loyalty and respect of their co-workers. They are the ones people turn to when things get tough.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

T HIRTY-NINE LEADERS were interviewed on subjects related to leadership and were assembled by Roger Dean Duncan into LeaderSHOP Volume 1: Workplace, Career, and Life Advice from Today’s Top Thought Leaders (not to be confused with the LeaderShop ). Leaders need to anticipate resistance early in the change or innovation process.”.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 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? While arrogant people can and often do succeed in business, I believe that it comes at a great personal and professional cost.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Then we have to deconstruct our abilities in each area, map a tactical plan to get better and measure our progress. 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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Career Advancement

JANUARY 7, 2019

You’ll be the kind of boss who inspires tremendous loyalty, innovation, and respect from his people.”. If you want to learn more, read Practical Tactics for Crucial Communication. Help your employees craft their career plans , envisioning the future of their dreams. Here are 5 tips on how to become a better boss.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. The fact is that business is not a static endeavor. I Think Not.

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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. Sounds like an interesting event and line up. I could see anyone of them serving as the foundation for a great video. As always I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks Mark. I Think Not.

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2023

By embracing diversity and inclusivity, organizations can leverage the unique perspectives and talents of employees from different backgrounds, leading to increased innovation, creativity, and improved business outcomes. However, diversity recruiting and hiring require a deliberate and strategic approach.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

There was a lot more common thinking than critical, innovative thinking. Be willing to change your tactics, but not your core principles. Most overnight successes are 20 years in the making. Double your ratio of questions to statements. Don’t waste time trying to be successful, spend time being useful. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Those professionals that have self respect, and demonstrate a true respect for others regardless of their station in life, are much more likely to be successful over the long-term than those that use the tactics of disrespect to humiliate and intimidate. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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QAspire

JANUARY 15, 2013

Thought leadership is important for building careers and for building organizations. That is, they are doing the thinking that intrigues, inspires and incites others to take the necessary tactical action, such as the three examples given above. They innovate conversations rather than offer up cookie-cutter tactics.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Continuity should flow from values to vision, mission to strategy, and objectives to tactics to process. Innovate: Your brand will have at best a limited shelf life if a culture of innovation doesn’t pervade your business. Be consistent: Consistency in all things throughout the value chain is critical. I Think Not.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 21, 2021

I believe that staying abreast of new ideas, trends, and information is essential to a high-performing career and business. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built. This is my gift to you. Stand Out Authors in 2021: 1. Watch this video first.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 10, 2024

Let’s explore why the 90-Day Career Portfolio Review, presented through a compelling portfolio metaphor often utilized by astute money managers who constantly are focused on ROI (Return on Investment), is the innovation Chief Talent Officers (CTO) and Chief Learning Officers (CLO) have been searching for.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 30, 2024

This behavior stifles creativity and innovation, as employees feel suffocated and unable to take initiative. Bullying and Intimidation: Toxic bosses often resort to bullying and intimidation tactics to maintain control. Lead From Within: Don’t let a toxic boss derail your career.

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Coaching Tip

AUGUST 26, 2018

Leaders today responsible for revenue growth and competing effectively know that real innovation requires moving beyond known business models, towards customer insight-driven opportunities for value and growth that sustain businesses and brands. Radin: The Change Maker's Playbook: How to Seek, Seed and Scale Innovation in Any Company.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

That insight changed my perspective on leadership and set the course for my career as a leader and teacher of leadership. 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

JANUARY 9, 2011

While it is sometimes necessary to “Shock and Awe” this tactic should be reserved as a last resort. 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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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

To help leaders break free from the obsolete traditions holding our workplaces back, Jim and Rich share five blind spots keeping your people on the bench and suggest tactics that will help align work with modern day society. Shelley Row provided Challenge these Five Assumptions for More Innovation. Team Building.

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CO2

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Far from being mere administrative support, executive assistants are pivotal in driving the strategic agenda , managing critical relationships, and fostering an environment of efficiency and innovation. Executive assistants must possess a blend of tactical expertise and strategic thinking.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

However, a leader can become masterful about thinking and acting in ways that are both strategic and tactical, upping the possibility for both buy in and relatively little disruption. In the case of the utility, the organization has created a significant career center. Have you made sure “rules” don’t hamper innovation?

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If they’re unable to display this potent mix, they can often face negative career consequences. The analysis reveals six tactics commonly used to manage stereotypes when operating in male-dominated roles or industries. Selective tactics. Others used a combination of the two approaches. “A

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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. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Guest post from Dee Ann Turner: During my tenured career at one organization, I had the “best of the best” leadership development opportunities. While all of these leadership development tactics has the potential to contribute to leadership growth, none of them compared to the one that transformed me as a leader.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Not just in terms of their own career growth, but in how it would open up a whole new understanding and area of knowledge in their field of study, if not also inspiring others to take up the cause to learn more about this elemental key to our existence.

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