Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 24, 2013

Stretching can include restoring a broken business relationship either externally or internally to the organization, making a difficult financial, operational, or strategic decision, taking a path where success is not a guarantee, or having a crucial conversation. What are those “sharp blows” that have the potential to get you off track?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 2, 2021

Many factors can make or break your business, including scaling your operations towards growth. At some point in your business demand could rise rapidly resulting in a sharp spike in sales. Before you scale your operations, you need to plan your growth in that regard and set goals. Plan your success. Your employees.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

A strong board leads to robust leadership, sharp strategic planning, and effective risk management—three essential elements for any thriving company. When organizations ignore their existing human capital, they miss out on potential leaders who already understand the company’s culture and operations.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

How to make your screening process sharp enough to cut through the noise: Use What They’ll Use: If you’re hiring someone to lead AI-powered campaigns, toss them right into the deep end. They’re leading operations that would’ve taken an entire department to handle just a few years ago, now streamlined and supercharged by automation and AI.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A harmonized approach where multiple sectors come together for a common cause: the safe and sustainable management of medical and sharps waste. From hospitals to clinics, the aftermath of medical procedures is a labyrinth of discarded sharps, contaminated materials, and other hazardous by-products.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I think a huge part of the way he motivates people are these displays of sharpness, which people just don’t expect him, because they mistake him for a b r or goofball.” A maniacal sense of urgency is our operating principle,” he repeatedly declared. Entrepreneurs are actually not risk takers,” says X.com CFO Roelof Botha.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The C-Suite Executives Role in Business Strategy The C-Suite executive team comprises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and other high-ranking ‘chief’ executives.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? If your company can’t be operated by mere mortals, you need to reexamine your business logic.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Stay sharp, or you might find your company on the dull side of the business blade." These technologies can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and provide insights that drive strategic decisions. This means being ready to pivot strategies, embrace new technologies, or rethink operations at a moment's notice.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

The Impact of CROs on Organizational Profitability The chief revenue officer position encompasses strategic and operational aspects that directly contribute to revenue generation. Their influence extends beyond sales and marketing departments to encompass customer service, product development, and, to some extent, operations.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

Adam is currently right in the middle of his leadership journey, overseeing a large staff at a very successful retail operation. This is in sharp contrast to those of a generation ago- teacher, banking/finance and medicine. The distinction of famous vs. infamous has been blurred, and recognition for recognition sake is now the norm.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

Vertical integration extended their chain of operations, bringing inside their boundaries suppliers at one end (“upstream”) and customers at the other (“downstream”). Whether vertically integrated or diversified, the boundaries of these organizations remained sharp, with the new activities reporting through the established hierarchy.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 18, 2020

A dirty manufacturing facility operates less efficiently. Slips and falls are more dangerous in manufacturing facilities since employees could be carrying heavy or sharp items. Sharp materials, such as cut pieces of metal or glass left around as scrap could cause serious injury if not cleaned up. Improves efficiency.

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Mark Sanborn

MARCH 15, 2025

By unsettling complacency and challenging mediocrity, disruptive leaders keep their teams sharp and focused on whats next, ensuring that theyre not left behind by competitors or industry changes. Whether its a slow process or unnecessary steps, streamline operations to maximize productivity.

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CEO Insider

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Some businesses have struggled to stay afloat, while others have adapted their operating models and have prospered. For those that have struggled, a laser-sharp focus on efficiency has become integral to their success. The last two years have been a turbulent period for businesses across almost every industry.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 23, 2021

It’s important to note that when we own and operate a store, or a retail building, or our restaurant, we must learn how to defend it. You may notify just what burglar alarm you are using, or the fact that CCTV systems operate at all hours. Of course, it’s important to ensure that your store is protected with strong, shatterproof glass.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Now to be clear, leaders by default do operate with some form of authority, usually as a result of their position within their organization. Where problems arise is when we think that all a person needs to lead others is a sense of authority without any consideration for the impact our actions have on those we have the responsibility to lead.

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CEO Insider

JULY 15, 2024

To survive, all great leaders have “secrets” to keep them healthy, sharp, agile, in the move towards their best selves. Being a leader is both challenging and draining.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Therefore the art you speak of sculpts with a very sharp blade – the tongue. Unfortunately, the wildcard is PEOPLE. We serve people, lead people, we relate to people, we encourage or discourage people, and we are people.

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Experience to Lead

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Executives and decision-makers now operate in an increasingly complex world, where variables, competing priorities and uncertainties constantly intertwine. One way to better manage complexity and avoid impulsive errors is to gain a solid familiarity with the organizational and decision-making systems you operate in.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 9, 2015

Just like a sharp pain in the chest gets our attention about our health, painful criticism can point out those trouble areas that are crying for attention. Leaders who operate in a vacuum of authentic relationships do a great injustice to their team and to themselves. Character based leaders are far from perfect. Elton John.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

It’s easy to forget about this after your company is earning strong revenue, but if you want to maintain those levels and grow your business, you need to stay sharp and relevant. They are built around people operating in your niche area and who encounter similar problems and dilemmas.

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 19, 2013

Guiding Principles: A universal operating standard that guides decision-making both personally and organizationally. When you see your operations from varying viewpoints, you sometimes spot opportunities to parlay what you are doing today into a new field altogether. Sharp Insights. Related articles. A Roadmap for Leaders.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Data is the basis of customer service, decision-making, and overall operational efficiency. They will also be extra familiar with the rules and standards that apply to your enterprise, ensuring smooth operations and compliance. As companies grow, coordinating the increasing amount of data is vital to long-term achievement.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

When it came time to cut the cookie dough to be placed in the baking pan, her mother got a shocked look as I confidently handed her seven-year old daughter a sharp knife. What are the barriers to responsible freedom in your operation? Sensing her mother’s discomfort, she said, “Mom, I got this! 1) Purpose: Focus on What Matters Most.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

And, you operate in a fishbowl. To reach and stay at the top of their game, every elite athlete continues to practice, keep their skills sharp, and grow their capacity to win. As your company transitions into a more mature business you have to be aware that you will miss the rush. Founders tend to be wildly passionate. We know that.

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Tim Milburn

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

They have first-hand experience with your leadership style and operate on their own perceptions about it. Employees are sharp observers. To get a true and accurate answer about the question above, it is necessary for you as a supervisor to honestly determine how your employees perceive your leadership style.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Now both my sons are doing the tough balancing act, but their priorities are keeping their leadership skills sharp – leading family and companies. I had to learn that lesson, and almost blew it many years ago. link] mikemyatt Thanks for stopping by Bert.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 11, 2021

Businesses can encounter a plethora of problems during day-to-day operations. However, they can also be affected by long-term issues that, if left alone for too long, can result in massive profit losses and sharp drops in consumer confidence.

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Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

They also operate with an owner’s mindset. Another unique facet is their rigorous approach to design, solutions and operations. Everything has to be scalable and you don’t do this without knowing how to build and operate. Leadership Tip: Unwillingness to change is a dangerous mindset with sharp limitations.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In addition, consider setups with locking cabinets to keep sharp tools safe and secure while driving. These safety features also ensure smooth operations and keep you and your clients safe. They help keep all tools and products within reach. This reduces the time spent searching for items and helps maintain a clean working environment.

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Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

You can’t cement victories into your operating system, but you can cement behaviors. There is a time when you cannot change things, they will not get better on their own, and you need to take a sharp right turn to escape your predicament.

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Building Personal Strength

JULY 12, 2010

Army assigned to advise Vietnamese units about combat operations. As if to ram the point home, not long after that I was returning to base camp one afternoon after a combat operation that failed to make enemy contact. I remember what it was like to feel immortal. And I remember the moment when that changed. Post by Dennis E.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 22, 2017

Keeping your business operational online isn’t as easy as it first sounds. Thinking that way is simply an insult to them because a site that functions correctly, especially one that operates properly under demand is one that is multi-faceted and requires a diligent eye to keep operational. Photo courtesy of medithIT via flickr.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

They have first-hand experience with your leadership style and operate on their own perceptions about it. Employees are sharp observers. To get a true and accurate answer about the question above, it is necessary for you as a supervisor to honestly determine how your employees perceive your leadership style.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Navigating the complexities of the corporate world requires more than just a sharp business acumen; it calls for guidance, insight, and strategic foresight. Here’s how business coaching can create a significant impact: Increased Efficiency : By identifying areas of inefficiency, business coaching helps streamline operations.

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Mark Sanborn

DECEMBER 14, 2024

Known for his sharp and insightful thinking, Ockhams contributions to logic, metaphysics, and epistemology continue to shape our understanding of the world. Simplicity is appealing, but the natural world often operates in ways that defy easy explanation. Moreover, human bias plays a significant role.

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