N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

He went on to say, &# it takes no talent to hustle and your team deserves better.&# Positive Attitude : To the one, the best leaders I’ve ever known all smile, listen, engage, have a positive outlook, and have a high energy level. I think loyalty cost us nothing, yet delivers great reward to a team.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? Priority number two is team building and talent management. They often don’t possess the skill sets to add value to the initiatives they want to control.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Let me make my position very clear…design absolutely matters. While this position may seem a bit harsh, it is nonetheless true. I could go on ad nauseum with similar questions, but my guess is that you get my point… Now let’s examine the flip-side of the coin by looking at the positives associated with strong design.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. link] mikemyatt Well said Greg – as with most things in life, maintaining a balance creates a positive outcome.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The simple truth is that many people can feign adequate leadership ability in the short run, but the 8 traits outlined below will seperate the posers from the players 11 times out of 1o… First of all, it is important to realize that just because someone is in a leadership position doesn’t necessarily mean they should be.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Opposing positions, competitive tensions, power struggles, ego, pride, jealousy, performance discrepancies, compensation issues, just someone having a bad day, etc. Case in point…have you ever witnessed an employee throw a fit of rage and resign their position in the heat of the moment? So, what creates conflict in the workplace?

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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. Understanding the WIIFM Factor : Understanding the other person’s WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) position is critical. If conflict does flare up, you will likely minimize its severity by dealing with it quickly.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Remember that great CEOs see themselves not as masters of the universe, but as inspirational servants, catalysts, teachers, and team builders…Again, I would strongly encourage you to think “leader&# and not “dictator.&# Reflect back to your time as a student…which educators brought out the best in you?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. My style was dubbed MBWA (Management By Wandering Around) by one of my team members many years ago and it stuck. My suspicion is that your choices have made you an effective leader and one well regarded by your team.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

As much as it may be politically incorrect to say so, it’s not nearly as much about the team, as it is the leader’s ability to assemble and lead the team. In all but the rarest of circumstances, teams simply don’t function well in the absence of sound leadership. is who they are going to put in charge?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

In the business world, as a chief executive officer or entrepreneur, corporate messaging is the key to both your personal and professional positioning strategy. You must be consistent and convicted in your opinions and your positions. They will not compromise their core beliefs simply to manipulate the outcome of a specific situation.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

One of the worst things a leader can do is to let their ego write checks their talent can’t cash… Humility is actually the trait that magnifies all other positive attributes. He said that servant leader will consider the priorities of his "followers" or team, first. Greenleaf in 1970. Are their needs being met?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

It means your vision is not understood, your team is not aligned and your talent is not performing up to par. A constant stream of “no’s&# is not a positive sign, it’s a warning sign that needs to be heeded. It means you’re not teaching, mentoring, communicating, or leading. Ultimately we all want to say yes.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The number of activities a CEO takes on can certainly vary based upon skill sets, stage of corporate maturation, and the talent level of the rest of the executive team. So if you run the same calculation on a $100k employee you find a $325 dollar per hour delta between your hourly rate and theirs.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

WRONG …The simple truth of the matter is that the time needed to attain performance goals varies depending among other things the age, size and competitive positioning of the company, the industry, sector and vertical, etc.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 31, 2010

It is amidst these moments that the true character of a project manager (and the team) is revealed. That also means each decision, problem and interaction is an opportunity to think win-win, frame positive experiences, engage people and make a statement about your work. Are you the right example for your team to follow?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Why did American auto-makers lose their once dominant position to their European and Asian counterparts? When was the last time your executive team brought in some new blood by recruiting a rock star? Does anyone on your executive team have a coach or mentor? Why didn’t IBM see Dell coming? via n2growth.com [.]

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Treat your brand as an asset not an afterthought: If building brand equity is not a key strategic focus for your executive team don’t be surprised if your brand remains in stealth mode. If branding is not someone’s full-time responsibility then your brand will suffer from the part-time results that the part-time efforts yield.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Great leaders understand how to manage conflict and close positional gaps. Section IX: Team Building. Great leaders create great teams throughout the entire value chain. Section VI: Persuasiveness. They lead by serving as opposed to intimidating.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

The fact that character and integrity showed as poorly as they did in the survey, is proof positive for why the corporate workplace struggles with talent management. Values based hiring increases performance, enhances collaboration, reduces turnover, increases morale, and creates a stable culture.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

found that the number of women in top executives positions in Canada has fallen over the past year from 37 women in the highest-paying executive jobs in 2006 to just 31 in 2007. Furthermore, of the 535 highest paid and most senior positions at those companies, only 5.8% are held by women (down from 6.9% in the prior year).

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QAspire

AUGUST 17, 2010

These are positive costs, or rather investments that ensure that you get it right the first time. Project team needs to be clear of the purpose, business need, specific requirements of the customer and other implicit expectations. Most projects fail because of lack of clarity. Clarity means openness in communication.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Periodically, they overhaul their structure, add new positions and assign new/diverse responsibilities to people. Between teams. Between members of the teams. Between members of the teams. Work flows from one team member to the other. Because, work flows horizontally. Between different departments.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 2, 2015

However, senior executives should know before they decide on a CCO, that this position requires a personal commitment from them. Take Personal Ownership The CEO should position the work of the CCO as a priority of their agenda. Commitment Questions: Is the leadership team in alignment about the role and how they interact as a team?

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 28, 2010

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 How To Present Yourself Like A Professional. It’s almost 2011, not 1998. Establish A Contract With Your Team. You should have done it YEARS ago. I could go on!

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QAspire

AUGUST 26, 2010

The premise: Most project managers/team leaders get work done through team. I have also seen that a lot of people become managers because of their seniority in technical positions. Train existing managers as well. But we know that managing people is far more than just technical skills.

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QAspire

AUGUST 31, 2010

These are personal traits of a leader that have a direct impact on a team/organization’s performance. Impolite : Leaders, as they ascend in their positions, become more polite and humble. All the 9 points are too important but as from team’s perspective Leader must be attentive to team at least.

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QAspire

JULY 20, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer 5 Ways To Build Trust (Lessons from a Conversation) One of my friends recently joined a new organization at a senior position. As a leader, when you are engaged to build a team and make a difference, you need to carefully examine your own behavior. Transparency is important too.

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QAspire

JANUARY 17, 2010

Clark Businesses today are plagued by people who are "installed" in leadership positions just because of their prior performance as a "worker" I have seen some excellent technical brains failing miserably as project leaders. " Most of these would answer that they want to be a team lead, manage people and projects.

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QAspire

JULY 25, 2010

Does it have the power to bring about a positive change in the other person? Yes, leader connects people (with each other) and leaders connect with each member of the team. Connecting is more than just doing interesting communication. Many people can do that. The point is - does that content interest others?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You can follow Seth on Twitter @ThisIsSethsBlog Alexa Rank : 4,876 Google Page Rank : 7 PostRank Leadership Score : N/A Number of Posts in last 30 days : 35 TwitterGrader Score : 100 The Management Experts : If you’re looking for a positive spin on leadership then look no further than Phil Gerbyshak. And LeaderLab at [link].

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Book Review: Lead Well and Prosper by Nick McCormick Being a good manager (self-management and team management) is essential ingredient of success in today’s business environment. Team members will be constantly observing you. As a manager, you must maintain positive attitude.

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QAspire

JULY 29, 2010

Set expectations of your team on what “value” means to you and to the customer? Shared statistical reports with the top management. But did you: Think about “value” ( remember 102% ) you will deliver? Early in the project cycle? Glad you did that. But did you keep that in perspective constantly while executing? Have a wonderful Friday!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

I have actually come to cringe every time I hear a so called expert use the phrase in an authoritarian manner as a justification for the position they happen to be evangelizing. 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.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

In an organizational context, subordination refers to a lower position in the hierarchy. The cause of building a great team. Alignment of each team member to goal/results leads to a flat structure where role of a leader is that of an enabler. A leader is placed at a higher rank and subordinates are at a lower rank.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

John Rego was a Ranger Team Leader in Iraq. Later, she was brought on as a staff member to help coordinate volunteer medical teams to help with basic medical needs that arose in the villages and tent camps, ie malnutrition, minor illnesses, heat exhaustion, etc. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here.

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QAspire

JANUARY 26, 2010

I do a very interesting exercise with my team members and friends. Thoughtful mind bring more positive decision. But pre-requisites for executing well is to have a good idea and a thoughtful plan to execute it. Be it your project, your people, your career or your family – thinking before doing is crucial. I am glad you liked the post!

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