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Statesman vs. Politician | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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. Do you see the difference yet between politicians and statesmen?

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8 Traits of Ineffective Leaders | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

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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Should CEOs Have Term Limits? | N2Growth Blog

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Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO? Why would you ever want the person in charge of corporate leadership, vision and strategy to be a lame duck right from the get go?

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Leadership & Influence Summit | N2Growth Blog

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link] ATIG Mike, authenticity and transparency for better and ETHICAL business. Too often, people are either promoted or end up in the top position without the training, experience, and character that allow for effective management and strategic vision. – I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thanks for the suggestion Dan.

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Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. Great leaders understand how to manage conflict and close positional gaps. On with the exam… Section I: Character. Great leaders do the right thing regardless of circumstances, situational context or other influencing factors.

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Vision vs. Mission | N2Growth Blog

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Our responsibility is to respect the ethic. Goal: Take that hill – Objectives: taking out the bunkers, machine gun nests, and other fortified positions that stand in your way of taking the hill. Furthermore, the enduring anchor of an organization is found in its values and ethics, not its mission.

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The Fallacy of No | N2Growth Blog

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A constant stream of “no’s&# is not a positive sign, it’s a warning sign that needs to be heeded. But a leader has to be able to grow other leaders, no matter what their title and position. It means you’re not teaching, mentoring, communicating, or leading.

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