N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

You are definitely not alone…Thanks for sharing Ron. 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? royatkinson Thanks for including that last piece of advice, Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

" Thanks for sharing Sami… Dan Leaders take others to a destination (by definition). 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

OCTOBER 10, 2010

If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. By definition game changers happen, they exist, they have life. By definition, a game changer causes change. Would you agree that a game changer by definition is not incremental? Focus on value creation.

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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. My own definition of vision is: Vision is knowing who you are (purpose), where you're going (picture of the future) and what will guide your journey (values).

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

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. M [link] mikemyatt Hi Mark: You point about chosen beliefs is an astute one. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

But it’s the opposite of what’s needed to drive the things the financial industry needs right now – in particular, innovation. Only 53% of financial employees rate their firm’s ability to innovate: at top-performing companies, this figure is 70%. If one thing stifles innovation, it’s closed minds. Willingness to fail.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

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. By definition 'best practice' is something codified by someone else. Therefor by definition it is not unique or likely to generate any competitive advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions. link] Dan Collins Buzzwords are definitely not trite. Tools like email, instant messaging, texting, blogging and micro-blogging are all examples of shortening our communications to leverage speed and time to our advantage.

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

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2010

It definitely didn’t in my case. 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? What lacked was a clear focus on leadership within a theological context. I Think Not.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Stephanie Skryzowski of 100 Degrees Consulting provided How to Create a Monthly Finance Routine. Stephanie shares: “ In this post of the 100 Degrees of Entrepreneurship Podcast I’m sharing the monthly finance routine you can use to grow your business and your bottom line. An Evolving Definition.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

I don't know anyone who hasn't made a bad hire, but it should definitely be the exception and not the rule. 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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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Sean Glaze of Great Results Team Building shared How Great Leaders Get Team Members and Employees to Contribute Ideas for Improvement and Innovation. So if YOU want to be better… if you want to be different, there are THREE simple steps that will allow you to build relentless improvement and innovation into your team culture.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Social and societal stigmas are definitely in play when it comes to love and 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? I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I wonder what you think about this idea… [link] mikemyatt Hi Deb: Sounds like a cop-out to me…However to be fair, I clearly don't have enough information on the situation at your company to render a definitive opinion. In summary, a bonus structure properly conceived and implemented offers many more benefits than downside.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in containing the crazies. 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 10, 2010

Walt Disney, one of the greatest creative talents and true innovators of our time realized the value of action when he said: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.&# A timid or passive person is by definition not action oriented.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

My recommendation is not to hand-cuff or bridle your CEO, rather give the CEO room to lead, maneuver, innovate and succeed. Granted, they are private, not public – however the picture is definitely created for you. The simple truth of the matter is that corporate impatience driven by the short-term mentality of Wall St.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

It is now expected that a CMO strikes a harmony between pioneering innovation and maintaining commercial acumen, a balance intrinsic to the realization of substantial business growth. However, integrating creative innovation within a broader business strategy does not equate to an effortlessly navigable journey.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Our unit was experiencing its first inspection by a Sargeant Major whose reputation definitely preceded him…It took him all of about 3 seconds ask “who the * is in charge around here?&# I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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

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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. 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

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. 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 22, 2010

I guess it is an important question to ask and i think it is not wrong when you know were you are going with a definite purpose. 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

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

It's been a while since I've looked at it, but I'll definitely stop by again soon. I couldn't agree more…I'm a big fan of Bob's work and he should have definitely made the list. It's always fun to find a new blog and I'll definitely check it out over the weekend. Thanks Daniel.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John Maxwell : Definitely in the home. Great communicators and leaders also happen to be greatly skilled at simplifying the complex, and John definitely knows how to get to the root of an issue! Mike Myatt : What was your first recollection of experiencing great leadership? My father is a great leader. He led our family well.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 18, 2021

Before they even get started down the path of innovation, they decide coming up with fresh ideas and/or securing funding isn’t in their wheelhouse. As much as they want to take the leap on the inside, many leaders resist because their definition of entrepreneur is just too narrow. Bring what you’re stellar at to every party!

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside. Moreover there also exists a definite hierarchy of connections and relationships that comprise a sphere of influence. link] mikemyatt Hi Paul: Great insights, and you make an excellent point as well.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture. 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 Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

You definitely nailed it. 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'm traveling this week, but will follow-up with you next week to arrange the Skype call.

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JULY 1, 2010

I always enjoy conversations with really insightful people, and Marshall definitely qualifies in that regard. professing leadership acumen and expertise that it can be tough to distinguish between the posers and the players. professing leadership acumen and expertise that it can be tough to distinguish between the posers and the players.

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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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Mills Scofield

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

” Far from the desertion of tedious tasks or monotonous busywork, this means giving team members control and independence, and constantly cleaning the edges of my own plate that, almost by definition of the role, will constantly overflow. Real progress however, is more messy and less linear.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Mike… [link] Art Pett Mike, you offer a powerful and important reminder of an issue that most of us intuitively get, but so many choose to push to the back-burner in pursuit of their own definition of success. I will most definitely be back. They get it. Thanks for stopping by Sir. " Very powerful post and comments.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

This approach very much links to social innovation and indeed conspicuous altruism. Fortunately there are numerous shining examples of organisations that are showing us all ‘how to do it better’ ranging across the business spectrum, in sectors ranging from beauty to finance, and from fashion to beverages.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

For those who read less, one strong motivator is to apply more of the ideas into innovative action plans for that day. One mistake people tend to make is holding the belief that all the innovators and futurists can be only be found in works being published today. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the comment Caroline.

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