N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

A great example of this would be carving out time in your already too busy schedule to mentor someone in your organization with great potential. For example, when we allow our people to work with boundaries instead of rules, they will find the best way to accomplish a task. Being good at the utilization of commodities.

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JULY 6, 2010

Mike Myatt : Can you cite any specific examples of individuals whom you believe constitute great examples of leadership? Marshall Goldsmith : While I could offer many examples, three individuals come to mind: General (Ret.)

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AUGUST 11, 2010

One of my favorite examples of what I described in the paragraph above is the weak leader who cannot deal with subordinates who use emotional deceit as a weapon of destruction. Developing effective conflict resolution skill sets are an essential component of a building a sustainable business model.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll share two a few tips on deciding which tasks, and to whom, the art of delegation should apply… As a CEO it is critical to develop a keen understanding of your value to the enterprise, and to further develop an awareness of activities that are dilutive to said value.

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JULY 8, 2010

Probably the greatest example of the power of brevity comes from what is widely considered to be the greatest speech in American history: “The Gettysburg Address.&# Contrast Lincoln’s brilliant example of the power of brevity with the keynote speech that day.

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MARCH 18, 2010

A specific example of this would be that while a company’s business plan may not change for a number of years, the company’s business model consistently evolve, or may even need to be reengineered to insure the execution of its business plan.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

It was a pain by then but during the rest of my career that mentality has stuck with me and I found that its always easier comming up with the simple solution in the first place rather than dealing with complex workflows until you have had enough and go back to simplify it. Take Google, for example.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

Great contrasting examples of confidence vs. arrogance as it applies to leadership would be the quiet confidence of World War II Generals’ Omar Bradley and Dwight Eisenhower vs. the often outrageous arrogance of Generals’ George Patton and Douglas MacArthur.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

This normally occurs in crisis/emergency/volunteer situations – for an example of this please read Wally Bock’s excellent post yesterday. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] What say you??? 2 Tweets Who’s In Charge?

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

For example, I’m a visionary leader. We all have certain God-given gifts. The key is to use them to the fullest and as leaders, get people around us who have other gifts/strengths that will shore up our weaknesses. I see the big picture.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

Let me offer just a few examples to help connect the dots: Recording artists that release too many CDs over too short of a time period hurt their own appeal. I’ll close today’s post with a prime example of personal branding overexposure that while a pet-peeve of mine, will certainly draw the ire of many.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Thanks in advance for sharing… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] I'm in complete agreement with you on Abraham Lincoln as a great example of balanced leadership. I appreciate your thoughts as well as the recommendation for "Team of Rivals.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

While I could cite many examples of what I just described, a particularly good one is the use of the phrase “social media.” Tools like email, instant messaging, texting, blogging and micro-blogging are all examples of shortening our communications to leverage speed and time to our advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

There are examples of companies throughout history and across every sector that have either failed to embrace disruptive business models, or have failed to maintain their once disruptive edge. Why didn’t Folgers recognize the retail consumer demand for coffee and develop a Starbucks type business model?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Lack of Feedback : If as a leader you don’t subject yourself to a 360 review process, then you are not earnestly looking for personal growth and development opportunities. In addition, standing with someone as a person even if they do something stupid is, in my view, an example of loyalty. The boss will never go for that.&#

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Let me use an example which contrasts a politician (often successful and rarely significant) with a statesman (usually both)…it has been said that a politician is concerned with winning the election and a statesman is concerned about future generations. I really do think that people mix the two up on a very regular basis.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

The difference between the two aforementioned examples is that great leaders have mastered the art of finding the right message regardless of the medium, market, or constituency being addressed. Sadly, the reality is messaging is so impactful that it will often times have a greater impact on your career than your performance.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 23, 2014

In 2006, Disney bought Pixar to boost its struggling Walt Disney Animation Studios unit. Here are a few examples: Office design that encourages community and conversations - Pixar’s office design builds community and contributes to developing informal ties and the flow of knowledge across the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions. I have always found that rapport is quickly developed when you listen, care, and attempt to help people succeed.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Largely due to the iPod’s strong integrated design qualities it is the dominant brand in its class, commands a pricing premium, and has developed an extremely loyal and satisfied customer base. You bring up Apple, a shining example (no pun intended) of design being part and parcel of brand.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

In fact, I would submit there is no better example of how to leave a lasting impact through a sustaining legacy than what was modeled by Jesus. All great leaders develop a sense of their blind-spots and weaknesses as they mature. That said, just as is the case with secular universities there is also room for improvement.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers. My suspicion is that your choices have made you an effective leader and one well regarded by your team. Best wishes for continued success Marlyn.

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QAspire

AUGUST 22, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Innovation, Quality & Entrepreneurship at Akshaya Patra Akshaya Patra Foundation in India is a shining example of how social entrepreneurship combined with power of innovation can make a HUGE difference. First, some background information. million children across India on all school days.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

If not, it should…The overly slick professional always makes me want to grab my wallet and run… Let me be transparent and use my personal situation as an example. I actually prefer to play to the middle in that I am neither understated nor overstated, but I am comfortable with who I am and my approach to the market.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Let’s use an example of a common problem that most businesses face at some point in their lifecycle (if not at multiple points) which is needing to implement a certain application or toolset to automate an existing manual process. Oh, and what about development methodology? And what are your strategic goals?

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JULY 6, 2010

I really like the "what if" Zappos example. Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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MARCH 23, 2010

Most companies can claim an element of success in some aspect of CRM proficiency such as sales force automation, database marketing, development of a knowledgebase, etc., That said, I have rarely witnessed CRM implemented to its full potential.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” Great leaders help people get to a yes - in other words, they teach them how not to receive a no.

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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.

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QAspire

AUGUST 8, 2010

For example, if you reduce your defect rates, you can keep your customers happy. Tags: Business , Business Performance , improvement , Metrics , Performance , Quality Improvement & Development , Leadership , Process Improvement , Quality | Tanmay August 9, 2010 No Comments No comments yet. It won’t help. You get the point.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In today’s post I’ll clearly explain the difference between vision and mission … As as a backdrop to answering today’s question, I want to share a simple organizational framework I developed several years ago to help executives gain a better understanding of leadership structure.

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JULY 22, 2010

setting wrong examples? Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Hidden Costs 25 As a business leader, if you think “costs” are only the ones where you spend real money, think again. Have you ever realized the costs of: having an inefficient leadership team? not treating people well? not aligning middle managers with vision at the top?

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

By any category analysis or analytical standard blogging has obviously developed into a powerful communication medium. Lastly, there are a number of strategies to build engagement and develop a loyal following, and several social media consultants who will be happy to help you. Good content will rise above the noise.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 31, 2010

Are you the right example for your team to follow? 2) Need to ask ourself - Are you the right example for your team to follow? So, if you are a project manager at any level, here are a few critical questions to think upon: What statement are you making by the way you manage projects? Have a Great Monday! Thanks Tanmay.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

To ensure that this training translates into meaningful actions, it is crucial to have a ‘leadership development program’ that continuously organizes trainings, inducts new people/aspiring leaders, conduct brainstorming and discussion sessions, seek feedbacks from people periodically to maintain the momentum and mature over a period of time.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

He is on a mission to help people live unconventional lives and he sets a powerful example for others. He is on a personal quest to visit every country in the world. He has been to more than 125 countries so far. The book carries some very interesting anecdotes from Chris’ travel in different countries. Have a GREAT week ahead!

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

You can nominate your unsung hero by leaving a comment explaning how their example of leadership touches the lives of others. He galvanized prayer warriors throughout our body and, by example, taught many what it meant to be grateful. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. but you’ll not find that here.

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