N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Bottom line…check your motivations. When you ever so efficiently cross something off your to-do list has it moved you farther away from, or closer to, putting points on the board? Better yet, are the items on your to-do list even the right items to begin with?

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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

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

JULY 6, 2010

I have spent my life studying people and have conducted exhaustive amounts of research which supports my belief that anyone is capable of changing if they have the intrinsic motivation to do so. I help people understand this and act upon it. Mike Myatt : What if anything have you found to be a common misperception about the coaching industry?

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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. Great insights Denny… [link] There Is An Antonym For Respect | Strategic Technology [.] Remember that respect is earned, and fear is imposed.

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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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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

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

MARCH 23, 2010

A while back I had posted my view on what companies really compete for today and I feel that it is motivation and information. Nikhil Datar Mike and friends, Really interesting body of discussion here. Both seem to be getting captured in this discussion. Would love to stay connected with you all to learn more.

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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. Retention Is Key. Customers always have and will be the most valuable asset of every successful business.

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Chart Your Course

JUNE 24, 2013

Plus more than half say the bad economy is the main reason for their troubles, followed by changing technologies and an increase in direct competition. The website, which became widely available in 2006, was ranked the most visited website after Google by Nielsen Media Research in 2011.

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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

Stop hiding behind the old and antiquated belief ‘you’re above all that mundane stuff’ — you’re too important/elevated to have to know/understand your own technology. Here are some excuses I run into: “I don’t need to know how to run my laptop.&# — Yes you do. It’s your business. I could go on!

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The Empowered Buisness

MARCH 4, 2014

To uncover a leader’s strategic thinking capacity, I utilize a tool called the Inventory of Workplace Attitude and Motivations (IWAM) to assess a leader’s strength in the Core 6, as well as dominant mental patterns blocking a leader from thinking strategically. Below are my Core 6 characteristics of strategic thinking. Future Oriented.

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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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Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Successories Motivational Products Talent Managment Magazine Testing and Assessments - An Employers Guide to Good Practices Testing and Assessments - DOL The Rainmaker Group - Possibility Maximization An amazing group of people commited to making a difference in the world they live - one soul, one organization, one Customer Experience at a time. .

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Sales Wolf Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Successories Motivational Products Talent Managment Magazine Testing and Assessments - An Employers Guide to Good Practices Testing and Assessments - DOL The Rainmaker Group - Possibility Maximization An amazing group of people commited to making a difference in the world they live - one soul, one organization, one Customer Experience at a time. .

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Deming Institute

AUGUST 30, 2018

Motivation and age integration. As a result, the children were motivated to perform their important tasks to the best of their abilities. Deming said that competition squeezes out intrinsic motivation while collaboration nurtures intrinsic motivation, curiosity and joy in learning. The pursuit of gratification.

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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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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 19, 2011

While that formative decade is long and dynamic for each person; in a companion post I've offered some observations on the differences between Generation Z and Generation After-Lehman ; there are some consistencies in how best to manage and motivate excellent twenty-somethings. Early investment of this kind yields payoff fast.

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Rajesh Setty

OCTOBER 14, 2008

It is a collection of in-depth interviews with movers and shakers in the technology world. 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?

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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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

What motivates >? Do you have the necessary resources (financial, technology, talent, infrastructure, etc.) " My days in technology have taught me that you frequently have to ask "why" up to 5 times before you REALLY get the answer. What can you offer as validation of proof of concept? to hit your objectives?

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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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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2018

I’ve worked from home since 2006, when I launched my consulting and speaking business. How to Work Remotely Without Losing Motivation. Second, it’s especially useful for at-home workers to leverage video technology. And, at times, the solitude may lead to isolation or the feeling that you’re left out at work.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

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? I started out as a sales rep selling big systems against IBM- which provided me with an early, first-hand perspective on Gravity. No one wanted to change the IBM status quo.

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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

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Researchers have long established that intrinsic motivation is a major component of what makes people creative. For example, two of the scientists at PARC, Dick Shoup and Alvy Ray Smith , developed a revolutionary graphics technology called SuperPaint. That company, Pixar , was sold to Disney in 2006 for $7.4 It’s not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

This has motivated me to live my life intentionally in every sphere. (I Between the economy and technology, everything is changing. Michael Hyatt : I think giving people hope that you can lead effectively without compromising your character. Young leaders today are desperate for role models. I should also point out that I often fail.

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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. For those who read less, one strong motivator is to apply more of the ideas into innovative action plans for that day. The question is not if you should be reading, but rather what should you be reading?

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 28, 2016

MasterCard IPO’d in 2006, and Visa followed two years later. In fact, some not-for-profit multisided platforms — hardly household names — have helped drive the major technological revolutions of the last several decades, including the internet and mobile. Now they are very focused on making money.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 11, 2015

In 2006, HP — then still active in the mobile space – acted as a follower, but failed to focus its innovation portfolio. Samsung, a classic pioneer in the handset market, also had a successful year in 2006. Motorola in 2006, for example, concentrated on bringing to market HSDPA-enabled phones.

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