Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I N MY THIRTY YEARS as an executive coach, I have seen a lot of change — the complete digital transformation of the workplace, increased diversity of the labor market, the shifting role of employers. Limiting the definition of leadership Many have asked me how to define a leader, but I have refused. There is no one way to be a leader.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Buffalo NY CEO’s are concerned about Innovation, Goal Setting and Assessment, plus Societal and Market Change. An area of focus is the shifts or impacts of innovation and market change or the increase in felt complexity of the business leaders. Business Weaknesses: level of innovation. Business Strengths: .

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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. It is not uncommon to see both vision and mission statements change over time to reflect differences in market conditions.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 26, 2016

There’s agile marketing, introduced by thought leaders at CMG. Or, think about innovation. Everyone knows innovation is important. But again, if you can innovate successfully, is that enough? In truth, factors like speed, agility and innovation aren’t all that valuable by themselves. Can agile help you win more?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. Yet, when carried out adeptly, it results in holistic and sustainable marketing strategies.

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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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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 12, 2011

“I explained the theory of the Lean Startup, repeating my definition: an organization designed to create new products and services under conditions of extreme uncertainty.” This definition comes from Eric Ries, author of The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses.

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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

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.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 6, 2012

So much has been written about business innovation this past year. Those walking the talk are on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. Are we to deduce that innovation is the domain of new economy and early-stage life cycle businesses? These innovators love playing rocket man.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

More importantly, they are transforming our perceptions and definitions of what is achievable in the digital realm. Emerging Technologies Shaping the Future Emerging tech like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing the digital landscape and already have numerous applications in the market.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 22, 2014

There is a new definition of leadership in our lexicon. On a more optimistic note, there are many great leaders and organizational cultures such as Hyatt Hotels, Charles Schwab, Wegmans Food Markets and many more who have done much to inspire high engagement. By Grant Wattie. President, N2Growth Australia.

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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

As you read through junior manager positions or senior roles (depending on your career status) something strickens you: the word innovation appears repeatedly! Then you heard it (the word innovation) from job interviewers too. It definitely puzzles you. Obviously, not all large companies make that cheap use of innovation.

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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. After starting and selling 3 companies now I can look back and see I was definitely the seagull in the fist one, arguably all 3. That’s about it. link] Larry bruce Wow nice post Mike!

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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

JANUARY 20, 2011

The best definition I’ve found for gossip is: “Gossip is talking about a situation with somebody who is neither a part of the solution or a part of the problem.” At its core, gossip is the highest form of disloyalty, and it is far from innocent or idle. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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LDRLB

AUGUST 6, 2012

Leapfrogging starts with a simple idea: that the biggest innovations come as a surprise. The challenge with surprises, of course, is that they are by definition unexpected – they require uncertainty – which most businesses are designed to reduce. The process of innovation is inherently messy and filled with uncertainty.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving social and economic landscape, many nonprofit audiences (and the organizations themselves) face greater challenges than ever, requiring strong, innovative, and creative nonprofit leaders capable of navigating complex issues with finesse and expertise.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection. I Think Not.

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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 22, 2010

link] #30Thursday Post Number Nine (Yes it’s fine!) | Musings on Marketing and Other Morsels [.] 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. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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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

MARCH 17, 2016

Guest post from Matt Tenney There is much debate over the question of whether innovative people are born as innovators, or if innovation is something that is trainable. Although many people use the words creative and innovative as synonyms, the two are actually quite distinct. A well-known example of this is Bill Gates.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Central to the emergence of these business model innovations is a willingness on the part of the innovator to challenge the existing norms and regulations of the market they are entering,” the authors explain.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Blogging since 2002, being actively involved in digital marketing since the early 90′s, and being online since the days of the ARPANET I have a bit of history with most things digital. Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

The Interplay between the Chief Commercial Officer and Marketing In the intricate realm of corporate operations, the connection between a Chief Commercial Officer and the chief marketing officer is essential. Moreover, a CCO plays an instrumental role in driving marketing innovations.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Yet it affects so much of a how a business operates, from the individual in the team to the company as a collection of teams to the entire market place. These employees psychologically “own” their work, helping move their organisations forward by driving performance and innovation. It is definitely a case of 1+1=3.

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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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Innovation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

So many organizations set out to innovate, but lose their way close to the finish line. All of the time, money, and energy invested loom over them like an ominous shadow of failure ready to overtake the whole scene. What happened? There was so much momentum, good will, collaboration, and then—the painful, public crash into the wall.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 17, 2021

The stock market is a staple of the news and is often seen as a bellwether of the health of the economy, but it’s not always clear just how meaningful that connection is to the real world. Does a booming stock market drive consumer spending, for instance? The post Does Stock Market Wealth Encourage Spending In The Real World?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

It definitely didn’t in my case. I find everything, in my realm on marketing, I get the best advise and insight from Christ. What lacked was a clear focus on leadership within a theological context. I think we mistakenly believed that studying Jesus some how translated into competency in other areas. I Think Not.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 18, 2019

And today, especially in tech companies, every mission involves innovation, and every innovation requires speed because of all the competition. We give each business unit as many resources – tech support, product management, marketing – as we can to enable them to operate as autonomously as possible. But mission is key.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

As an example, the marketing assistant who receives a comparatively small bonus when contrasted to that of a sales person feels that his/her contribution is minimized and feels treated unfairly. While many tend to favor this structure, it is far from perfect as well. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

That’s what Brand Positive co-founder Sean Pillot de Chencey teaches in his book Influencers & Revolutionaries: How Innovative Trailblazers, Trends and Catalysts Are Transforming Businesses. “Insight + Ideas + Impact = Innovation.” What’s your definition of innovation? ” -Sean Pillot de Chencey. .

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 9, 2017

Leadership development is important for organizations, since it helps: Achieve and sustain high overall productivity Drive revenue and improve the bottom line Align leadership styles with circumstances Resolve organizational problems Enhance employee engagement You can also help leaders determine job definitions for certain roles.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

With the plethora of reading material on the market today it is not a simple thing to make sure that you’re covering all the bases in a time efficient fashion. link] Diploma in Digital Marketing Qualification – MMC Learning | Digital Marketing [.] link] mikemyatt One of my favorite Churchill quotes (of which I have many).

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