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Health Shocks Make Older People Move Home More Often

The Horizons Tracker

Aging in place can be good for your health because it gives you a sense of community and independence (Grabowski, 2006). Housing is usually the biggest source of wealth for many people, and it’s especially important when house prices are going up. This means there’s less room for younger people who need bigger homes.

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Workplace Gossip | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I have watched many a well intentioned executive get sucked into gossip in an attempt to help, only to pay a big price down the road for their error in judgment. If that doesn’t work, and you must get involved, offer to accompany the person with the problem in addressing the individual they have an issue with.

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How to Build a Brand | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service. must all reflect high standards of quality.

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The New Math of Leadership

Lead Change Blog

Barbaro was the 2006 Kentucky Derby winning horse. Satisfied with the price, work began a few days later. Too little, and the goal risks not getting accomplished; too much, and the goal gets done but with consequences that can be unhelpful. The implication is that, if all is going as planned, no leadership at all is necessary.

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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

How many times have you witnessed someone holding-out for a higher price, better valuation, evolving markets, technology advances, or any number of other circumstances that either never transpire, or by the time they do, the opportunistic advantage had disappeared?

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Leadership & Emotional Control | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Home About Overview News Careers Contact Blog Services Branding/Identity Executive Search Leadership Development Overview CEO Coaching Executive Peer Groups Strategic Growth Consulting Innovation Management Personal Branding Reputation Management Social Media Consulting Pro Bono Services Clients Intermidiaries Downloads Blog Contactus N2growth Home (..)

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Design Matters

N2Growth Blog

Largely due to the iPod’s strong integrated design qualities it is the dominant brand in its class, commands a pricing premium, and has developed an extremely loyal and satisfied customer base.

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