N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

If the issue, circumstance, or situation is important enough, and there is enough at stake, people will do what is necessary to open lines of communication and close positional gaps. The methodology laid out in her book 'Fierce Conversations' is SUPERB! Love your articel and the suggestions within it. Thanks again.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

These tenets are discussed at length by Vineet Nayar of HCL Technologies, in his book ‘employees first, customers second’ [link] mikemyatt Hi Kavita: Thanks for your comment. They understand the need for talent and are effective at recruiting, deployment, development and retention of tier-one talent.

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QAspire

AUGUST 15, 2010

Ask open ended questions : Open ended questions not only foster great discussions but also allows you to know the other person. By Saket Bansal , August 16, 2010 @ 10:08 am good pointers… i am bit unclear about “Ask open ended questions&# … Is this required to know the person only? Thanks for sharing.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

It's an open question as to whether they'll be embraced and placed in positions of trust or smothered as a potential embarassment to the rest of the organizational heirarchy.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

However this will rarely happen if lines of communication do not remain open. Trust, leads to a willingness to be open to: new opportunities; new collaborations; new strategies; new ideas, and; new attitudes. Candid, effective communication is best maintained through a mutual respect and rapport.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

If the issue, circumstance or situation is important enough, and there is enough at stake, people will do what is necessary to open lines of communication and close positional gaps. However if the issue is important enough to create a conflict, then it is surely important enough to resolve.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Should leaders be more open with their feelings? Bottom line…good leaders are kind, empathetic, compassionate and loving leaders, which enables them to be fair, just and to display a steely resolve when needed. What do you think? Should the traits mentioned above be more formally cultivated in leadership development programs?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

How did the brick and mortar book stores let Amazon get the jump on them? An important part of effectively using change is to keep our eyes open for opportunities to think and innovate. How did Microsoft not keep Google at bay? Why did American auto-makers lose their once dominant position to their European and Asian counterparts?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I plan on circulating your information and just ordered your book. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words Dan, and I hope you enjoy the book. One example from my latest book, Ruthless Focus, is Staples. You could do real service writing a book on this topic (are you, by chance?). link] Wally Bock Fine post, Mike.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JULY 12, 2011

Chesbrough is Adjunct Professor, Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, and Executive Director of its Center for Open Innovation. His landmark book Open Innovation: The New Imperative for Creating and Profiting from Technology (2003) articulated a new paradigm for industrial research and development.

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QAspire

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

You have to open doors and windows of your room to let the sunlight in. They are waiting outside for you to open up, work hard and embrace them. If you lock yourself in a room, you will never experience sunlight. If you keep doors and windows of your mind closed, the light of knowledge will never come in. The focus is on YOU.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

You just have to keep doors of your mind open! Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Don’t Give Up On Problems: A Lesson on Persistence Did you ever think that an “audit” exercise can be a learning experience? Well, if you really ‘want to’ learn, you can find lessons almost everywhere. RSS feed for comments on this post.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Posted on August 31st, 2010 by admin in Leadership By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth “Who the * is in charge around here?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

I’m always amazed at those who think all they have to do is launch a blog, create a LinkedIn profile, put up a Twitter page and open a Facebook account and all their business problems will be solved. " Where I think social media gets complex is that it opens the door to so many potential new relationships.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 23, 2014

Ed Catmull, President of Pixar Animation and Walt Disney Animation Studios, describes what he’s learned about leadership and corporate culture in his excellent new book, Creativity, Inc.: In 2006, Disney bought Pixar to boost its struggling Walt Disney Animation Studios unit. Connection, community and unity were restored.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Even though the online social world has opened many opportunistic doors for many people/organizations, we should be mindful of both the virtual and physical worlds. I must say I am happy to be incorrect. This reminds me of the Perez Hilton — will.i.am This reminds me of the Perez Hilton — will.i.am

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

A lesson in the power of brevity from Mr. Weiss… [link] Dan Rockwell Hi John, I like what you said in your book about team decision making. Note: your book isn't handy so I hope I haven't botched the idea I took away. Consensus means unless someone has a burning reason against the decision they are ALL IN.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Author Insider Author Insider is a listing of published author’s and books. For Your Success For businesses on the cutting edge: companies proactive in seeking a competitive advantage; progressive firms open to adopt new innovations. N2 is a proud member of Linked-In.

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QAspire

JANUARY 9, 2011

It was frustrating and was an eye opener for me in realizing how we can all see the world very differently. I have also had the pain of being in an environment where money and resource was thrown at a problem and I just saw the inefficiency get bigger.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Bottom line…Just because a professor says it’s so, a consultant recommends it, a book has been written on it, or a product has been developed for it doesn’t mean that whatever “ it &# is constitutes the right option for you. For the record, open and candid conversations are always welcome in this forum.

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QAspire

JULY 4, 2010

But yes its true that at least in the process we are open for the knowledge. Reminds me Chinese philoshoper KongZi’s quote, “and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge.&# I dont know how much true this quote is, or the defination of knowledge over 2500 years back were different.

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QAspire

AUGUST 17, 2010

Clarity means openness in communication. Project team needs to be clear of the purpose, business need, specific requirements of the customer and other implicit expectations. Clarity also demands a clear visibility in process, setting up right rituals, monitoring practices and responsibilities of the project team. It demands emotional labor.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

I liked all points specifically # 6 and 7 which requires a real attitude and open mind set to welcome a change within us - because it’s rightly said and mentioned here that to bring a change, be a part of the change first. reminds me a quote If you’re in a bad situation, don’t worry it’ll change.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 1, 2014

Nurture your network by sending articles, books and emails to people to show you’re thinking about them. Have a point of view before you start a book or article and see if what you think is confirmed or refuted by the author. In 2006, Mr. Wien was named by New York Magazine as one of the sixteen most influential people in Wall Street.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 21, 2017

It’s one of my favorite chapters from my “More Human” book manuscript, a project that has yet to fully see the light of day (and that’s another blog post in and of itself, but I’ll save it for another time). By early 2006, I had begun to feel a sense of assertiveness and increased confidence in my leadership.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

OCTOBER 6, 2011

How NET PROMOTER Companies Thrive in a Customer-Driven World Fred Reichheld with Rob Markey Harvard Business Review Press (2011) Here is an open-source system whose “engine” can drive profitable growth This is a revised and expanded second edition of a book published in 2006. The Ultimate Question 2.0:

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Peter has been the manager at Mologne since it opened 14 years ago. Tuition, uniforms, books, supplies. And, even more amazing, just this year, at the very young age of 23, Maggie opened her first school in Surkhet that provides over 100 students with a much needed education. but you’ll not find that here.

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QAspire

JANUARY 17, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Book Review: The Leadership Test by Timothy R. His Blog ) The book is organized in form of conversation between a teacher (named Isadore Kroll, Izzy) and his former student (Marcus), who is now facing a dilemma of whether he should accept a leadership position being offered to him by his company.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

If you are not open, honest, frank and transparent with your people – you cannot fully empower them to solve the big problems and make great things happen. While I guess I shouldn't be, I'm always taken aback by the numbers of people who will so easily over-complicate their lives rather than have open and honest discourse.

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QAspire

JANUARY 31, 2010

Posts at QAspire Blog : I started 2010 blogging with a review of Nicholas Bate’s book Instant MBA. Clark is one of the finest books I have read on essence of leadership. I posted a review of the book. Simon Young at iJump posted a video review of my book #QUALITYtweet. I wrote earlier about “ toxic leadership ”.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Ask questions (to understand, not to defend) : Open ended questions help in understanding the perspective and getting to the root of the problem. Don’t react immediately : Reacting instantly is considered as ‘being defensive’ unless you have facts on hand. Even when you do that, be polite and firm.

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QAspire

JULY 20, 2010

The simplest way to project yourself the way you are is to open up and remain integral. . ‘Being trusted’ is one of the basic human need, and leaders who fulfill this need early build great relationships with their people. Best, Tanmay By Tanmay , July 21, 2010 @ 10:09 am @Megha - Thanks for encouraging Megha.

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 5, 2019

His new book, Grace: A Leaders Guide to a Better Us , is about the power of leaders serving others and creating a culture of kindness that impacts others in profound ways. And, full disclosure, I was honored to be one of the leaders interviewed in the book. Your book is filled with examples and stories that are powerful and moving.

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QAspire

JANUARY 26, 2010

Eventually, as I do this more and more with them, they start opening up. They need to come back to me with their take on the idea and whatever they were able to think about it. Since they are not used to dedicate a time slot for thinking, they hit the wall. Their mind just stops. It takes time, but this exercise can work wonders.

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Women on Business

MARCH 11, 2012

Built over several years online, writing for various sites, then starting my own in 2006. I’m reading a book called ‘Your Own Worst Enemy’ by Kenneth W. I started this book two years ago, I think. It’s a book about adult under achievement. The book has a whole chapter just about change.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 5, 2019

Typically, it is the opening question in a conversation to assess how you are really doing. Shortly after, the prescription fraud was discovered and it led to the loss of his medical license in 2006. By Michael Lee Stallard and Katharine P. We’ve come to expect it. But how often do you ask your doctor the same question? A Heavy Load.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Thanks for your reply and for opening this topic up for discussion. I also think it’s encumbant on leaders to keep an open mind about the status quo and accepted practises and norms. You'd also be challenged by many of her students who are now seeing where their text books from years past have fallen short of reality.

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