N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Instead of beating yourself up or giving in, it is critical that you develop the ability to learn from setbacks. Turn setbacks into development opportunities by asking positive questions such as: What are the positives surrounding this situation? A bias toward action is always a better path than falling prey to analysis paralysis.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

All business (for profit or not) provide goods, services, or intellectual property/capital to a market (or markets) for some form of consideration. Let me give you a great example…It is not at all uncommon for an executive to tell me that his/her business doesn’t really have any competition.

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JULY 2, 2010

I believe the same characteristics that are present in the heart of a warrior are also present in the most successful executives and entrepreneurs. I strongly recommend to all business leaders that they learn to develop a command presence, and lead from a committed and passionate position of strength.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

They don’t sit idly by and watch the business lose market share, suffer margin erosion, see their competitive value propositions vaporize, or watch their brand go into decline. What do great CEOs do when the business model, the strategic plan, and the revenue hurdles don’t seem to be in alignment? They make changes.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should. Fiction : multitasking accomplishes more than focused effort.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Sure, it’s your business, your idea, your net worth at risk and certainly nobody else will work as hard as you will, but is this really the right way to evaluate who should be the chief executive? Which hat, or hats do you wear?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

Leaders who rest on their laurels without making the effort to develop their skills will eventually be overtaken by those who view leadership as a professional skill to be developed and refined. If those three qualities are present, everything else can be developed.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on how to control gossip in the workplace… If what you desire as an executive is to have a healthy, thriving, and productive company, it is essential that you curtail office gossip.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

The reality is that great leaders all seem to possess an innate sense of timing such that most executives have a very clear understanding of the critical role timing plays as a survival skill at the C-suite level. Those who currently lead are aware that our times and this market demands flexibility and quick decision making.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. Listen to those that confront you, challenge you, stretch you, and develop you. Take a moment and reflect back on any great leader that comes to mind…you’ll find that they are very adept at reading between the lines.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted. Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. Would love to teach my staff this lesson with your permission.

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N2Growth Blog

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. In today’s post I’ll share some of the messaging secrets used by the best leaders… So why is great messaging so important?

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JULY 11, 2010

I don’t do so in an attempt to torture you with redundant thought, but rather because I believe it is a message that is often taken far too lightly by chief executives. I would love to hear your thoughts and observations in the comments section below. Don’t be shy – jump right in… Related Post : Vision vs.

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APRIL 5, 2010

My experience with most executives & entrepreneurs is that they are totally committed to and focused on success. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] link] Ryan Marshall Terrific post!

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc., Business models must be designed with great care at the outset, but they must also be fluid in order to react to changing market conditions and avoid becoming stagnant. are also not business models.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] Here are "9 Signs That Your Next Company Cares About Its Employees." " [link] [link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words as well as sharing the link Donna. offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you believe you possess a fully developed competency in a section give yourself 10 points. They understand the need for talent and are effective at recruiting, deployment, development and retention of tier-one talent. If you possess no competency whatsoever give yourself 0 points. Section IV: Tactics. Section IX: Team Building.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Do you say you believe that your people can develop, grow and have tremendous potential? Here are just some examples for you to consider: Do you say you care about your people, your organization and your Customers? How does your walk prove it? Do you say mistakes are important and necessary? How does your walk prove it?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Take a sincere interest in the success of others, work on your likability factor, become adept at gaining commitment, develop your authority and control, and have access to things of value or scarcity and your influence with others will increase. Bottom line…Don’t manipulate for personal gain, rather facilitate for mutual benefit.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service. Be very, very smart.

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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. On with the interview… Mike Myatt: For our readers not familiar with your background, could you give us a brief Bio?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

While most executives that have reached the C-suite level understand the importance of scaling via delegation, far too many CEOs struggle with the effective implementation of the concept. The simple truth is that all great leaders are highly skilled in matters of delegation.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

The only exceptions I’ve witnessed that contradict my observations mentioned above are situations where a purpose-aligned execution based on the desire to give selflessly in service exists. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] What say you???

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Not Customer Focused : Leaders not attuned to the needs of the market will fail. I am a firm believer that even when certain traits are not present they can be acquired, developed and refined so long as one thing is present – the desire to do so. Bottom line – leaders who build a static business doom themselves to failure.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

It’s not really that there is anything wrong with becoming more efficient, but what I find is that far too many executives major in the minors when it comes to efficiency. Let me ask you a question – Have you become so efficient that you’ve rendered yourself ineffective?

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

But if culture is developed outside of strategy, if it’s not driven by strategy, then said culture can become a very dangerous intoxicant. It is something you're thinking about and planning for, therefore it is part of the overall strategy being developed. Culture is important – it is very important. What say you?

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JULY 6, 2010

Among the many things that make leadership more challenging today is the global market in which leaders must compete. In fact, I hold Marshall in such high professional regard that he is one of only three other coaches that I’ll refer people to if I’m unable to meet their needs.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Chief Executive An online magazine written exclusively for chief executive officers and their peers. ** N2′s Top pick for C-suite insights and information. CFO.com Web magazine targeted to senior financial executives. Business2.0 A resource that promotes the Internet economy as an important force shaping commerce.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., I’m a huge advocate of refining initiatives that allow any level of talent to be developed to the maximum potential. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Not recognizing, developing, and rewarding talent is the fastest way I know of to drive talent out of your organization and directly into the hands of your competition. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] the company is not leveraging its true talent base. Thanks for stopping by Drew.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Not only do great CEOs understand how to recruit a top executive team, but they also understand how to build cohesion among team members through collaboration while addressing specific situational and contextual needs. And I can assure you that any CEO who views him/herself as an army of one will fail.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

I have written often on the subject of personal branding, and some of my practice focuses on shaping the personal brands of executives and entrepreneurs. If you focus on making a certainty of execution synonymous with your name, you won’t have to promote yourself as others will do it for you.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

The fact of the matter is that senior executives who rise to the C-suite do so largely based upon their ability to consistently make sound decisions. Making sound decisions is a skill set that needs to be developed like any other. As much as you may wish it wasn’t so, as a CEO you’re really only as good as your last decision.

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JANUARY 13, 2011

You see, while creativity is a clearly a valuable asset, unbridled creativity where random, disparate ideas abound outside of a sound decisioning and execution framework will create distraction and chaos much more often than they will lead to innovation. It should be developed as a solution to a problem or to exploit an opportunity.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

The “ right &# answer seemed quite obvious to me, but in reading the respondent’s (100 hiring managers, executives and HR types) answers I was truly amazed at what I saw…It is no wonder that companies struggle with talent management when they hire based on the “ wrong &# evaluation metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

All great leaders develop a sense of their blind-spots and weaknesses as they mature. I find everything, in my realm on marketing, I get the best advise and insight from Christ. I'm sure your thoughts are echoed by many and that Pete will be most appreciative. Thanks for stopping by Jennifer. Scott Gould Right with you Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection.

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