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

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

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

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones that inspire, motivate and challenge others. 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. They are the ones that put the needs of others, as well as the needs of the organization, ahead of their own.

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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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Chart Your Course

JUNE 24, 2013

According to a May 2013 survey from email marketing company Constant Contact, 59 percent of small businesses say running their business is harder today than it was five years ago. They credit their success with more affordable and effective marketing tools via the Internet, and growing support for local businesses.

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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. Set the Chinning Bar High : While rogue CEOs have received most of the media attention in recent history, don’t fool yourself into thinking that rogue board members don’t exist as well.

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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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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 1, 2014

While working at Morgan Stanley in New York City, I met and discovered the writings of several thoughtful market analysts. It motivates and inspires people and encourages them to perform at a higher level. 1 strategist by SmartMoney.com based on his market calls during that year. Byron Wien’s 20 Lessons Learned.

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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. 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

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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Chart Your Course

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The book “Loyalty Myths,” which was named the Best Business Book of 2006 by review firm Soundview, argues that it’s inaccurate to say it costs five time more to acquire new customers than to retain existing ones. Customers always have and will be the most valuable asset of every successful business.

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Deming Institute

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

As I said in a post on my blog, in 2008, The Defect Black Market : It is simple to blame employees for taking such action. This type of manipulation is what is encouraged by managers that think management means setting up such simplistic, senseless systems ( Why Extrinsic Motivation Fails ).

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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

Few things in life are as motivating as being told you're not good enough. In the end, what came from anger and disappointment resulted in something very positive for me certainly and I think for those with whom I worked as well. link] mikemyatt Thanks for sharing your story Gwyn.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

His primary motivation, he says, is love. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. Started the school a few years ago to teach students who were too poor to attend regular school. First year, he had 8 children. Today his school has an enrollment of 922 students. He did this whole thing himself. link] [link].

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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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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Why businesses need powerful narratives Storytelling is being increasingly utilized for building customer loyalty externally, as well as for motivating internal stakeholders and developing stronger connections among employees internally. Why are stories the chosen tool to achieve these aims?

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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." Thanks for sharing the amazing quote Ken. " Brilliant observation Michael…Thanks for the keen insight.

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The Idolbuster

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Therefore, doesn’t that mean that CVS must have been motivated, at least in part, by a wish to do the right thing. Do you remember when Walmart decided to stop selling guns in 2006? To the last point, the CVS marketing has been brilliant. NOT AT ALL.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 23, 2014

In 2006, a database was created that measured the economic and political power of women in 162 countries. The impact that women have on our nation’s market alone is substantial. trillion market. The conclusion was the greater the power of women, the greater the country’s economic success.

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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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Deming Institute

OCTOBER 3, 2016

The sound of the words captivates the imagination: pay for what you get; get what you pay for; motivate people to do their best, for their own good. But that notion is apt in the case of executives in the USA today, especially as the amount of their awards now are indeed lottery sized. The idea of a merit rating is alluring.

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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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Rajesh Setty

OCTOBER 14, 2008

Her fields of experience span from hard core technology disciplines like semiconductors to sophisticated consumer marketing industries including fashion and education. What motivated you to create a series? And for those in all the emerging markets. Her current focus, however, is primarily in the realms of Web 3.0

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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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The best leaders humble themselves to others on a frequent basis to be challenged, motivated, and to avail themselves of a full array of options. The important thing to remember is asking for help should not be age or experience dependent. Thanks again for your comment. link] haig10 Yes Mike its true.

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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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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2015

We studied the German mobile-handset market during the feature-phone era of 2004-2008 — a dynamic period in which competition was about equipping devices with new functions such as photography. In 2006, HP — then still active in the mobile space – acted as a follower, but failed to focus its innovation portfolio.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Studies show that it’s also counterproductive resulting in lower profit margins, return on equity , and employee morale ; costly delays as players haggle over the size of the kickback; and poverty and poor governance in the markets where they’re paid. ” Identify “moon markets” and walk away.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

They use the information acquired through reading in order to inspire, motivate, and lead those around them. With the plethora of reading material on the market today it is not a simple thing to make sure that you’re covering all the bases in a time efficient fashion. Social Media Marketing an hour a day – Dave Evens 7.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 4, 2016

And while two years of shrinking GDP growth , sanctions , and a volatile ruble have led some companies like GM to leave the market, there has not been a large-scale exodus of MNCs from Russia. For multinational firms, Russia’s attractiveness lies primarily in the size and sophistication of its market.

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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? 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. The simple answer is that you can’t…it just won’t work.

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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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