N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

I blame poor real world training. As a digital marketing consultant, I've been praising the promise of these new technologies, but I also have been learning more and more about the negative side effects of our increasing use of digital. According to a survey done recently the average person only has 2 close friends.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

Put simply, I believe that leadership absent vision is a train-wreck waiting to happen. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that you simply cannot decouple the two without causing an organizational implosion.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

As an example, the marketing assistant who receives a comparatively small bonus when contrasted to that of a sales person feels that his/her contribution is minimized and feels treated unfairly. While many tend to favor this structure, it is far from perfect as well.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

I believe the fear of public misperceptions have trained many people to completely avoid outward displays of compassion. The natural inclination of most is to react compassionately when and/or where needed – that is until they stop to think about the ramifications of doing so.

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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., Without proper vision, communication, feedback , training and recognition employees will continue to deliver what they feel is appropriate.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Be well and have a great day sp [link] mikemyatt Glad to hear you've got the train back on the tracks, and I hope this post was of some use. I am working on a consulting project where we have run into "Crazy", We had started down the path you outlined here, but we appreciate the clarity of your message.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

The best leadership training I ever received came from my time and experience in the military. I agree with all your assertions and conclusions. Well said Sir. link] mikemyatt Hi Joe: Thanks for your comment and an even bigger thank you for your service.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

After reading the above comments it should already be obvious, but just in case, review the 5 items below: A Team of Yes-men : Feared leaders either surround themselves with like-minded people, or train people to share their views in a vacuum. The boss will never go for that.&#

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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. Visit our customer service training programs.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

When I was in seminary (twice: master degree and doctoral degree) I received no formal training in dealing with conflict. link] Dale Mike, I am glad to find people and resources like you. At present I am a denominational leader of 57 protestant churches. Many people may assume that churches do not have to deal with conflict.

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Chart Your Course

JULY 11, 2017

The 25 to 34 year old demographic in the labor market has shrunk every year since 2006. The shrinking pool of candidates with the qualifications or experience you need means that investing in skills training is increasingly the way to go. From 2024 the average age of US workers will be over 42 years old.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

We spent the afternoon at a family celebration for my nephew who ships out for Naval training tomorrow. Hope you had a great Memorial Day, and looking forward to your next post. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment, and yes, I had a great Memorial Day. I hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend as well.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

If no is the ultimate outcome, then options and discussion are a great place for leadership training. Thanks as always for your keen insights Dan. pastortom2022 "No" should never be used as a poor leadership vice. I agree with you that trying to turn it to a yes will challenge our intellect and force us to use some creativity.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Nevertheless the reality is this…blogs are not a tool for those looking to get rich quickly (that train left the station a long time ago), nor are they likely to transform insignificant thoughts into something other than what they are. Bloggers will continue to come and go…while some will be missed, many will not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

If your mentoring and training programs don’t focus on the development of action oriented leaders then you are simply breeding obselesence, and utlimately…failure. A critical part of the talent management life-cycle is leadership development. When an organization stops learning they begin dying.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

market forces) and internal ones (e.g. so that people ‘want’ to change) Because the fact is, people only change when "they want to change’ In organizational context, constant training and support on change is essential to remove barriers for people who are impacted by the change. Let change be gradual.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

found that the number of women in top executives positions in Canada has fallen over the past year from 37 women in the highest-paying executive jobs in 2006 to just 31 in 2007. Furthermore, of the 535 highest paid and most senior positions at those companies, only 5.8% are held by women (down from 6.9% in the prior year).

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

He trained for and completed his first triathlon and has his sights firmly set on doing an ironman. I've seen him work with other leaders and provide training that not only equips us to coach and lead others – but to also help our own selves grow. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here.

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QAspire

JANUARY 24, 2010

He was a marketing executive with a large pharmaceutical company when he decided to pursue his calling and start a fitness center. What started as a two member team was now a successful fitness center running round the clock with a number of trained instructors and some very good facilities. He neither had space nor money to start out.

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Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Women use the Internet nearly as frequently as men, but they spend 22 percent more time than men on e-mail , instant messaging and social-networking sites such as Facebook , Twitter and Myspace, according to a recent study by the digital-marketing firm comScore. Women over 45 are driving the greatest growth. In the U.S. Enough was enough !!!

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Information gathering and analytics acumen that looks externally at markets, competition, and the company’s reputation, and internally at the organization’s culture, teams, and performance levels. They already possess trained workers who follow defined processes with clear instructions. Big firms are rich in leadership infrastructure.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

This is perhaps the greatest gift of immersing oneself in diversity training and education. This is especially true when it comes to training. Employers frequently ask about diversity training but, when asked about their goals, they don't really have one. This is neither a good thing or a bad thing.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

It has spread to pandemic proportions, crossing boarders and cultures, such that you’d be hard pressed to actually find someone under the age of 40 who hasn’t had substantial amounts of “diversity training&#.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 5, 2011

I'd bet, given recent events in the markets, like many, you'd like to get to the bottom of what the heck is really going on here. Let me recap my take of what's happened over the past several years: In 2006-7, the prevailing narrative discussed a never-ending boom thanks to hyperfinancialization. It's been a scary couple of days.

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LDRLB

MARCH 30, 2010

Prior to and in the past downturn, the Best Companies for Leadership continued to develop and train leaders, which allowed them to be much more resilient going into the downturn and provided them with a stronger cadre of leaders to help lead their organization out of the economic challenges. Make sure your team has these complementary assets.

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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. They didn’t want this book – they wanted a tactical book on sales and marketing. Defy Gravity is every person’s guide to challenging their status quo.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

link] mikemyatt While I agree a leader must lead themselves, I offer the caution that leaders only accountable to themselves are train-wrecks in the making. Posted on July 20th, 2010 by admin in Leadership By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Leaders: born or made?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John is also the founder of EQUIP, a non-profit organization that has trained more than 5 million leaders in 126 countries worldwide. But later I began to sense that I was called to train leaders outside the walls of the local church. John Maxwell : I think it would have to be leaving the pastorate. Michael John, This is inspiring!

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

If recruiting, training and development is being charged to a mid-level manager whose real domain expertise lies in administration and compliance then talent will likely become your largest contingent liability as opposed to your biggest asset. I would encourage you to read a previous post on “ Workforce Reduction.&#

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Become a part of them as opposed to a vendor to them …This is a difficult concept for old-school marketers to get their arms around, but a critical one nonetheless. I created a successful language school in the 70s, the old way, of course, literally, physically knocking on corporate doors and asking to speak to the training manager.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

From our earliest days in the classroom we are trained to focus on annunciation, vocabulary, presence, delivery, grammar, syntax and the like. In today’s post I’ll share a few of the communication traits, that if used consistently, will help you achieve better results in the workplace. In other words, we are taught to focus on ourselves.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Which markets, partners, clients, or other opportunities can add significant value to our business? your training program in 3 easy steps: No boring slides, free will, and story. What specific steps can you take to increase your area’s contribution margin? Does this add value to our core business?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

With a knife a trained surgeon can do something that a skilled villain or even an experienced butcher could never do. Once released, the things we say in debate and discussion, whether lighthearted or intense, can never really be pulled back, can they? He or she can wound with the intention of healing.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Great people with the right training and opportunity will become better than you – hire great people. Following are a few of the ideas Carlos shared yesterday: Dreaming BIG and dreaming small take the same amount of energy – why not dream BIG? Companies are made of people, so dreams matter.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Our surveys indicate that only about 30% of companies train employees in virtual work skills, but when they do, the training is more likely to focus on software skills and company policies than on social and interpersonal skills.

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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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Harvard Business Review

MAY 24, 2012

We've extensively analyzed the applications to the Echoing Green fellowship between 2006 and 2011, and built a rich dataset that allows us to rigorously study trends in the field of social enterprise. In 2010 and 2011, almost 50% of the applicants to Echoing Green relied on hybrid models, versus 37% in 2006.

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