N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. The moral of this story is that while sophistication and complexity often go hand-in-hand, they don’t have to be synonymous. Here is a simple rule of thumb…the bigger the key man policy the less scalable the company is.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

That humility boosts employee engagement and morale. The opposite characteristic – narcissism, as expected, kills morale, decreases engagement and ultimately lowers productivity and end results. Willingness to seek help and share credit accordingly, reflects a leader's humility.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO? Why would you ever want the person in charge of corporate leadership, vision and strategy to be a lame duck right from the get go?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

If your attitude is impeding your relationships, your talent, or your health, it might be time to consider making some changes…If you have any great stories about how attitudes impact leadership and morale please share them in the comments section below. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] William Powell So nice to see this being addressed.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Not Customer Focused : Leaders not attuned to the needs of the market will fail. The moral of this story is leaders need to be honest, have a demonstrated track record of success, be excellent communicators, place an emphasis on serving those they lead, be fluid in approach, have laser focus, and a bias toward action.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The moral of the story is this…A lack of delegation creates operational bottlenecks, delegation confused with abdication creates organization chaos, and effective delegation of authority vs. tasks creates personal and operational excellence. Smart leaders empower others by delegating the authority but owning the responsibility.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

There is in fact a point where “bad customers&# can erode margins, negatively affect morale, or even tarnish a brand. These are the verbally abusive customers who expect special consideration, and whose demands can far exceed the boundaries of reason.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

Values based hiring increases performance, enhances collaboration, reduces turnover, increases morale, and creates a stable culture. You see, any of the traits identified in the 98 other answers absent character and integrity will eventually lead to some type of disconnect or debacle.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

But a problem that’s becoming ever more visible is that some organisations have made authenticity their marketing strategy, rather than a business one. This isn’t a marketing issue, this is a business-wide issue, involving every facet of the organisation. For more information, please visit www.koganpage.com/post-truth-business.

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LDRLB

JANUARY 30, 2013

Madison writes for various outlets on finance and management.]. Does the business need international address verification software to enhance marketing strategies? Typical leadership characteristics include the following: Dedication to honor, principles and moral obligations that you strongly stand for. Innovative.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Madoff Investment Securities LLC, the financial derivatives market collapse, Toyota concealing owner reports of sudden acceleration (resulting in a USA man sentenced to prison) and the BP Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon oil spill? I’ve tended to think this implies an enduring purpose, guided by a moral framework – values.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

The moral of my story continues to be that in order to be a great leader, you absolutely must be a great reader. 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. Social Media Marketing an hour a day – Dave Evens 7.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

It's not – Unless the request infringes upon our values, moral or ethical standards using no as a response is just intellectually lazy, avoidance or ego centric – imho [link] mikemyatt So Dan, tell me how you really feel All kidding aside, you and I are definitely on the same page here.

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HR Digest

MARCH 10, 2025

The threat of a recession in 2025, or worse, a white-collar recession is slicing through tech, finance, and professional services already. A US recession in 2025 could shrink budget, freeze hiring and affect employee morale. How about you turn covers in AI specialists or marketers into analysts?

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CO2

MAY 21, 2012

Deal with inherited morale problems in a group. Secure financing for a key acquisition. When Steve Jobs saw an opportunity to innovate or a new market, he went after it, even if it meant cannibalizing one of his own successful products. Manage a new product launch or acquisition. Manage subordinate performance problems.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 5, 2021

But moral support and protection are very important. Coffee shops are forever evolving and so is the market. Business is a scary concept, yet achievable if marketed right and believed in. Your financing is in place. If the final financing has already been secured, short-term bridging finance can be the solution.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 4, 2011

By Webster’s definition it means “the steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code; incorruptibility.&# In order to teach it, I must first define it. Integrity; from the Latin root word means “soundness, wholeness or completeness.” I shall teach my friend about that kind of integrity; one of incorruptibility!

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

I don’t know about you, but it’s almost as if we have raised a generation of leaders who feel they have a moral and ethical obligation to be politically correct – WRONG. " used to be ingrained into the moral fabric of our society. How sad is this? Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Debbie Laskey has 15 years of marketing experience and an MBA Degree. She developed her marketing expertise while working in the high-tech industry, the Consumer Marketing Department at Disneyland Paris in France, the non-profit arena, and the insurance industry. Marketing options are greater than ever before. Question 2.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2020

For years now, huge corporations such as British Aerospace Engineering and Raytheon have completely dominated the market and swooped in to poach promising innovators. Inventors and programmers have found themselves swallowed up in vast bureaucracies, working on projects that they feel morally uncomfortable on and with less than savory people.

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HR Digest

MARCH 18, 2025

Example: A marketing executive who resigns to join a rival company. During this time, the marketing executive is paid a full salary without having to clock in to work. In the UK, where this concept is widely use, its particularly common in sectors like finance, law and technology, where intellectual capital is the currency.

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Mark Sanborn

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Examples: A CEO ignores market research that suggests a new product will not be well-received because he or she firmly believes it’s a good idea. A business leader expands into new markets without sufficient research, thinking that past success will automatically translate to new ventures.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

By the way, employee performance and morale at Wal-Mart is near all time lows… Diversity mandates just don’t work… Talent begets talent and blending occurs naturally when good decisions are made for the right reasons. link] Anna Smith Sorry for the misunderstanding – I never meant to talk about moral superiority.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Modern marketing involves creating a story around your brand, the story should demonstrate who you are, and why your business came to exist. With the right branding, you’ll achieve brand recognition across the market. We’ve seen plenty of topical branding and marketing this year, and this is certainly going to continue throughout 2022.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 7, 2020

With the rise of the internet revolution and digital marketing, business owners have the means to cut down their costs of traditional adverts. For businesses whose finances have been hit hard by the pandemic, laying off workers may be an idea worth considering. Reduce your expenditure on traditional advertisement.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

Technorati Tags: women in business , employee morale , motivating employees , navigating change , business changes , women on business , businesswomen , business women , leadership , managing employees Related posts: Manufacturing Loyal Employees – Is it Possible? What are tips would you add to this list? Leave a comment and share your ideas.

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HR Digest

JULY 29, 2020

If you analyze functions like finance, IT, and marketing you will find common drivers of success. Even the most well-intended employee retention strategies can be limited, doing little to increase employee engagement and morale. Historically, HR executives and practitioners have faced insurmountable challenges from lack of data.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Streamlining payroll administration processes is fundamental to enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring that employees receive their wages accurately and promptly—essential for maintaining high job satisfaction and company morale.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

That’s not good news for the job market when workers cannot vouch for the long-term business survival of the establishments they work for. Keep in mind that the business is failing and staff morale is already low. Perhaps, finance is an issue, and paying for their training isn’t a feasible idea. How can you do that?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2019

This isn’t a marketing issue, this is a business-wide issue, involving every facet of the organisation, hence leadership being so important. The ‘actual’ difference between ethical brands with a moral code and those exposed as being without one, is increasingly a key factor in consumer brand adoption or rejection.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Do Your Own Marketing. One of the most significant yet most important expenses is marketing. Every company needs high-quality marketing in order to increase awareness about your brand and to increase your visibility online, but this can be expensive. It is for this reason why it is a smart move to do your own marketing.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Poor customer service dramatically causes loss of sales, decline of company reputation, lack of new customers and referrals, increased discounting, lower morale, higher turnover — all further perpetuating a poor customer experience. Reallocate advertising and marketing dollars to customer experience.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2013

As the underwriting weaknesses of subprime portfolios became known, banks stopped lending to each other, paralyzing credit markets. Trusts, however, were financed by consumer deposits, while the toxic asset of 2008 were securities contracts held by investment banks.). By 2008, losses from these portfolios were causing banks to fail.

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Mark Sanborn

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Examples: A CEO ignores market research that suggests a new product will not be well-received because he or she firmly believes it’s a good idea. A business leader expands into new markets without sufficient research, thinking that past success will automatically translate to new ventures.

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Experience to Lead

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

AI presents exciting opportunities for businesses to become more client-focused and data-driven, but this technology still relies on humans to make morally sound decisions. For this reason, we must discuss ethical data collection before diving into the development of moral AI systems.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Whether your focus is on customer service, profits, investing, marketing, or company growth a constant awareness of your current position in relation to where you want to be is essential. Strategic Plan includes provisions for refinancing, equity and debt financing. Finance charges are negotiated. Business Success Checklist.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 3, 2020

The current job market favors candidates, and research shows that there are currently more job openings than hires. This should cut your office overheads and can also be an effective strategy to boost office morale and employee engagement. Reduce the number of employees in the workplace by offering flexible and remote working.

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