N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

The truth of the matter is that few things have inspired and motivated me over the years like the quiet confidence and humility of great leaders. I would much rather listen to the self-deprecating humor of a confident person making fun of themselves than the mean spirited attacks of an arrogant person waged at someone else’s expense.

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MAY 16, 2010

What's funny is that it really doesn't matter what the motivations are for doing so, the outcomes are rarely good. Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? Thanks for sharing Todd.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

Moreover, personally motivated decisions that speak of self-dealing will eventually come out into public view, and will be dealt with harshly. link] Rob Hiliard Mike: Priceless and savvy advice – If only I’d had this insight early on in my career as a CEO I would have been spared a lot of pain and suffering.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones that inspire, motivate and challenge others. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. They are the ones who have earned the trust, loyalty and respect of their co-workers. They are the ones people turn to when things get tough.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Sure it is…but it is much, much more difficult, rarely sustainable, and leaders who lack humility are always called into question with regard to motives and agendas. When you think of a true leader do you envision someone who displays a quiet confidence or a blatant arrogance? Is it possible to be a leader without being humble?

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JUNE 29, 2010

It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in. Understanding the WIIFM Factor : Understanding the other person’s WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) position is critical.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

If you incorporate the following metrics into your decisioning framework you will minimize the chances of making a bad decision: Perform a Situation Analysis : What is motivating the need for a decision? What would happen if no decision is made? Who will the decision impact (both directly and indirectly)?

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

That choice of living a remarkable life starts with waking up to our current realities, setting your terms for the unconventional life, challenging the status quo, undertaking contrarian adventures, building serious competence, organizing your personal finances, living in possibilities and thinking about your legacy now.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Moreover, building rapport is easily achieved assuming your motivations for doing so are sincere. It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in. This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers. I know I am still working on it. Thank you for sharing.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in. Understanding the WIIFM Factor : Understanding the other professionals WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) position is critical. The way to avoid conflict is to help those around you achieve their objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

A while back I had posted my view on what companies really compete for today and I feel that it is motivation and information. Nikhil Datar Mike and friends, Really interesting body of discussion here. Both seem to be getting captured in this discussion. Would love to stay connected with you all to learn more.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. It’s one thing for employees to have a healthy respect for you, but quite another to be in fear of you. Remember that respect is earned, and fear is imposed.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

Watching the EOD graduates stand at attention in front of the Memorial Wall there was no doubt that these were motivated, committed, passionate, honorable individuals with a clear sense of duty, and who hold in high regard the principle of service above self.

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AUGUST 12, 2010

I have found that highly productive executives and companies clearly understand the value, leverage, efficiency, and economies of scale that are generated by assembling highly focused, motivated, and productive teams. They are simply meant to foster a spirit of cooperation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

It transformed my business and career. Few things in life are as motivating as being told you're not good enough. It was incredibly simple, very actionable, and couldn't have been more scalable – right down your list, I kept nodding my head as I read. Your SMARTS model is right on the money – and I do mean money!

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

His primary motivation, he says, is love. He had a successful career in ministry and was in good churches, but he felt God calling him to this assignment. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. First year, he had 8 children. Today his school has an enrollment of 922 students.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

link] mikemyatt Leave it to Michael McKinney to get right at the heart of the issue by addressing root-level motivation – "it benefits the labeler more than the label-ee." To speak "your truth" is perceived to be a potentially career limiting, if not ending move. Thanks for sharing the amazing quote Ken.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

It is not my intent to offend anyone with the text that follows, and if you find yourself being offended, it is my opinion that you need to examine your motives and principles. The issues of diversity in business when handled properly can be catalysts for growth.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 22, 2015

A lot of people are worried about the career choices of today’s most talented science and engineering students. ” The assumption is that massive finance salaries are luring graduates who would otherwise be making important scientific discoveries and leaving meaningful marks on society. And not just their parents.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

How many times during the course of your career have you witnessed executives and entrepreneurs who desperately need help, but either don’t recognize it, or worse yet, make it virtually impossible for someone to help them? The important thing to remember is asking for help should not be age or experience dependent.

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

I don’t care in the slightest about winning arguments, whether someone is right or wrong, or whether logic is sound or flawed, but I do care about motivation and intent. When it comes to authentic, transparent discourse, motivations matter. That said, I only really have the patience for intellectually honest discourse.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

What motivates >? Does this add value to our core business? Does this effectively and efficiently support our values, vision, and strategy? What can you offer as validation of proof of concept? What’s really important to them? What will be the key performance indicators for this?

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 20, 2016

More than 25 years ago, William Sahlman wrote the HBR article “Why Sane People Shouldn’t Serve on Public Boards,” in which he compared serving on a board to driving without a seatbelt, that it was just too risky—to their time, reputations, and finances—for too little reward. ” Similarly, Sempra CEO Debra L.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Mike Myatt: Today is the launch day of your new book Defying Gravity, what motivated you to write the book and what do you hope to accomplish with it? I started out as a sales rep selling big systems against IBM- which provided me with an early, first-hand perspective on Gravity. No one wanted to change the IBM status quo.

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JANUARY 18, 2011

As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude? People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

What distinguishes members of one group from another rarely has anything to do with intellect, wealth, social pedigree, career standing, or other like pursuits…It has everything to do with desire. They use the information acquired through reading in order to inspire, motivate, and lead those around them.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

I had a lot of success early in my career. This has happened several times in my career. This has motivated me to live my life intentionally in every sphere. (I When I did this, I noticed that others would jump in and follow me. Mike Myatt : Has your leadership style changed over the years, and if so, how? They humbled me.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Few of us will pursue college degrees as nonagenarians, or even as mid-career professionals (though recent statistics indicate that increasing numbers of people are pursuing college degrees at advanced ages). Our capacity for learning is a cornerstone of human flourishing and motivation.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

But because true leaders are motivated by loving concern than a desire for personal glory, they are willing to pay the price.&# - Eugene B. Serves people. Serves their best interests, and in doing so will not always be popular, may not always impress.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2015

As with any career transition, it’s important to seek advice from those with more experience and expertise than you. “You need to be self-motivated, have good organizational skills, and a strong work ethic,” explains King. But over the 2006 Christmas holiday, she finally decided to take the leap.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

An example of the importance of flexibility would be that when staff are highly motivated and competent, a combination of highly delegatory and moderate participative styles of leadership would be most appropriate. Leaders must employ a combination of leadership styles depending on the situation.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Exclusivity vs. Inclusivity : Do you use your intelligence to intimidate and stifle others or to encourage, inspire and motivate others? Posted on August 20th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Rants , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth My question is this: Is your intellect an asset or liability?

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MAY 17, 2010

Some leadership expert followers might just be interested in the topic to feel motivated ( [link] ) – not that that's a bad thing… There are also those who are interested in leadership in order to continuously improve processes and study behaviors. The same is true for non-profit organizations that use volunteers.

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OCTOBER 31, 2010

The politician makes speeches and promises motivated by pride, ego, notoriety, power, position, stature, and personal success. Contrast this with a statesman who keeps commitments, is motivated by service above and beyond self, and by making a lasting positive difference. However, I have recently changes my tune.

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