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….

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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. Among the many things that make leadership more challenging today is the global market in which leaders must compete.

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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.

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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. Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc.,

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

A VC friend of mine refers to most entrepreneurs as practicing “seagull management&# in that they fly in, flap their wings, crap all over everything and fly back out again…Many entrepreneurs desire to have input on everything, yet don’t want anything to do with the details.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Take something that has already been done and repackage it in a way that attracts or addresses a need from a different target market! Ask the people in your network to keep you in mind or refer you when they come across business opportunity within your specialty; and of course do the same for them. Sell what you love.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 5, 2023

The challenge is most acute for small businesses, whose finances can be particularly vulnerable during crises. In this in-depth exploration, we will delve into tips and strategies to manage your small business finances during a crisis and emerge more resilient than ever. Can you pivot your business to meet changing market demands?

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

The finance person’s priority is budgets and profit/loss statements. Patrick Lencioni refers to this top priority as a “Thematic Goal” in his books Silos, Politics and Turf Wars and The Advantage, and in practice, often refers to it as a “rallying cry” for a team or organization. The HR team is focused on HR issues.

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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. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. And it's hard to lose your self from your emotions, because your self and emotions are one.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 24, 2010

I’m not referring to the passing of our own family members, friends and coworkers, but the tragic deaths of the celebrities, socialites and business moguls that we’ve known and loved (or not). This is a change from the 2010 law which based taxation of inherited assets on their original cost basis, instead of their current fair market value.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Rankings, Lists and Recognitions The Power 150 – Top Marketing Blogs This list ranks the top 150 marketing blogs based on an algorithmic approach using Google page rank, Technorati rankings, Bloglines ranking and editorial quality. The N2growth Blog is pleased to announce its inclusion in the list.

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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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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Not Customer Focused : Leaders not attuned to the needs of the market will fail. There is so much unethical behavior (what I refer to as situational ethics) at the executive level that continues to create an us versus them environment. Bottom line – leaders who build a static business doom themselves to failure.

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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. This will also enable the truism that ‘good business is good business’.

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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. In addition to testing, developing a solid set of interviewing questions to sniff out any character flaws is also a good idea. link] Holly Munn Getting the right person is challenging.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

It’s an honor when clients or friends refer me for a speaking engagement. Looking over my calendar recently, I realized that nearly half of my events this past year have either been from repeat clients or from referrals. Heather Younger – helps organizations create safe spaces and a culture of listening.

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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 10, 2011

I’ve never been a fan of what I refer to as “make-work” disciplines. I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., only to fail in miserable fashion.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You need these documents and rules and guidelines that you can refer to, especially in sticky or unclear situations. Use Straightforward Marketing. Avoid marketing and messages to consumers that may stretch the truth. Establish Policies & Procedures. Know What’s Going on at Your Workplace. Collect Reviews & Testimonials.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Become a part of them as opposed to a vendor to them …This is a difficult concept for old-school marketers to get their arms around, but a critical one nonetheless. link] mikemyatt Interesting questions Awinash – What Seth refers to as Tribes are really nothing more than very passionate constituencies.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

For what it's worth, I'm a big fan of all three leaders cited in your comment and appreciate your reference. The real question is do they happen by design or default, and is the outcome positive or negative? Thanks for sharing Joe. link] mikemyatt Thanks to everyone for their contributions.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 14, 2022

Last year research from Harvard highlighted what the researchers referred to as “hidden workers” These 27 million people from across the United States were people who had the skills and abilities to make a difference in the workplace, but were often overlooked for roles. ” Military entrepreneurs.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Research shows that entrepreneurial support can be highly effective in terms of boosting revenue, employment, and financing. The researchers reveal a novel type of entrepreneurial support organization that they refer to as a pacer. This is especially so in emerging economies.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Which markets, partners, clients, or other opportunities can add significant value to our business? "Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking" by Neil Browne as an excellent reference. What specific steps can you take to increase your area’s contribution margin? Does this add value to our core business?

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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. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative. The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

“In our study, we refer to the uncertainty that senior employees feel about their status as ‘the worn-out syndrome,’ which is similar to the well-known imposter syndrome that is associated with a feeling of inadequacy.

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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.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 7, 2022

” The most common profile was referred to as the Over Controlled group, who tend to display high levels of both conscientiousness and agreeableness,but low levels of extroversion. This group were not keen on risk and so tend to avoid activities like the stock market, even though it can grow their wealth.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I refer to this as receiving “the gift of ears.” I became arrogant and began to think of myself as the guy who had all the answers. Fortunately, I experienced some stunning failures soon after my string of successes. They humbled me. I learned to listen more and talk less.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Founders were also questioned about the functional roles present in their founding teams, including sales and marketing, general administration, operations, and finance.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 25, 2011

Others have referred to the workplace meeting as the “black hole.&# For most, it’s one to eight hours, but a hardy 11 percent of men (men are far more meeting-prone than women) somehow survive 13 or more hours of meetings a week. For example, ‘To decide on a marketing plan and determine the next steps for everyone in the group.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 30, 2023

Secure Financing Whether you think you might need funding from investors, apply for a loan, or even bootstrap your business, having a well-prepared business plan is crucial. Investors and lenders will want to see that you have a solid understanding of the market, a good plan to reach your goals, and a realistic financial forecast.

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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. If differing opinions are looked at as an opportunity as opposed to a set-back then I believe positive steps can be taken.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Isn’t the above scenario related to a businessman/businesswoman finding a stage to put their business into the market? Analyze the market demands for your product. Analyze the market demands of the product to stay ahead in the competitive world by delivering the perfect required solution or service. A name that reflects.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Your upcoming leaders will need to understand how to do business internationally – international laws and regulations for doing business in various countries, cultural differences, the ability to gauge the market overseas including identifying market for product or services and the competition, developing overseas offices, leading virtually, etc.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

When you claim your profile, you may also link to that profile in places like your blog, company website, or other places you’ll need some references. The benefit of maintaining and managing your own account is that you claim your identity and no one else can pretend to be you and/or invite others based on your name.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A brand refers to ‘a person’s perception of a product, service, experience, or organization,’ ( Emotive Brand, 2021 ). Branding refers to the actions which you take to develop your brand. Modern marketing involves creating a story around your brand, the story should demonstrate who you are, and why your business came to exist.

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