N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. What's funny is that it really doesn't matter what the motivations are for doing so, the outcomes are rarely good. Here is a simple rule of thumb…the bigger the key man policy the less scalable the company is.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Read on and find out… People who attempt to lead out of self-serving motivations or misplaced intentions are not really leading – they are pursuing power, glory and status. It is love for those you lead that allows for right thinking, proper perspective, and pure motivations. This is the antithesis of true leadership.

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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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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

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., A while back I had posted my view on what companies really compete for today and I feel that it is motivation and information.

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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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N2Growth Blog

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

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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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

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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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I have a Satnav form a company who is ‘obsessed with accuracy’ and whose map has not been updated since July 2006 and also has huge errors in it. Twitter used for puffery only, not for customer service Website statements that are at odds with the organisation’s philosophy. The satnav is going back. I could go on!

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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Rebel Brown : I’ve been a consultant for over 20 years now, focused on helping international clients in areas of business and market strategy, positioning and market launches. 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?

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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

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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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 24, 2017

One of the biggest challenges professionals face in the midst of a career transition is managing their brand and how they’re perceived. Career Transitions. How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile to Power a Career Transition. How to Use Your LinkedIn Profile to Power a Career Transition. You and Your Team Series.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Which markets, partners, clients, or other opportunities can add significant value to our business? What motivates >? Where do you see “X&# account in > and what can we do to (improve customer satisfaction, increase influence with key stakeholders, increase the life-cycle value, etc.)?

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N2Growth Blog

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. What are you reading?

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 20, 2016

When Warren Buffett retired from Coca-Cola’s board in 2006, he said he no longer had the time necessary. In an effort to explore executives’ motivations for serving on boards, we looked at how board service is evaluated in the executive labor market. Board service has always been very demanding.

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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. That said, it’s easy to see where the concerns come from: Finance was the most popular industry among MIT graduates entering the labor market, with 8.4% And not just their parents.

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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

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

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Huffington grew up in Athens and studied in London before starting her career as a politician and media entrepreneur. Mateschitz spent considerable time overseas as a marketing salesman prior to founding Red Bull. between 2006 and 2012 had at least one immigrant cofounder. Musk migrated from South Africa to the U.S.

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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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QAspire

AUGUST 3, 2010

People, their aspirations, alignment and motivations are highly invisible. It is said – “ Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. ” But what really counts can always be managed. In my view, there is a difference between “running a business” and “building a high performance organization”.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2015

Do you have a marketable skill? “If you’re 22 and you’re not a web developer, you probably don’t have marketable skills,” he warns. “If you’re 22 and you’re not a web developer, you probably don’t have marketable skills,” he warns. More on that below.).

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

By assuaging a micromanager's stress, you may be able to secure the autonomy you need to get your work done and advance your career. For example, if you are working on an internal marketing campaign, be sure to talk about the message you want to send, not the font you should use. What the Experts Say. Keep your boss in the loop.

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HR Digest

APRIL 30, 2019

How do you keep the people at PMI motivated for change? That’s the kind of culture that drives employee engagement and motivation. I believe that our central purpose is the greatest motivator we have. My experience as a father also helps guide me in keeping our staff motivated and engaged. And it’s a key focus for us.

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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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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2011

Providing more responsibility without a corresponding change in title or raise can sap motivation. Take a look at all of her duties and try to benchmark them against other jobs in the company or in the broader employment market. Remember, there are other ways to motivate. How much of a raise?

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