N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

If your company has passive and/or timid leadership you will face serious problems in sustaining your competitive advantage. Furthermore, if your company isn’t leveraging action learning to develop leaders, fuel innovation, foster collaboration, and catalyze growth then you are missing a substantial opportunity. Our Freedom.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 4, 2011

at 10:21 AM As an online-only business since 2007, when I decided to stop selling to walk-ins, my business decidedly has to make a good and consistent first impression; it’s the only chance we get. I had a similar experience in buying double sleeping bags online (and will never do business with that company again).

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Usually sponsors have more senior positions than mentors, and it is their responsibility to advocate for an individual and pull them up the ranks to a top level position in the company. Companies now understand the impact of diversifying their talent pool, especially in leadership roles. Broaden your influence outside the company.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 18, 2011

Katrina Markoff launched her gourmet chocolate company in 1998. Instead, she left some of her chocolate samples with the Neiman Marcus buyer, and the next day he called and asked for more, which he left in the company’s break room. Katrina leads her company with a focus on keeping her staff creative and relaxed.

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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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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

A company’s success is ultimately a roll-up of all products and services selling for a profit. This seems straight forward, and yet in my experience company leaders too often lose track of this important goal. In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). They get the most up-to-date, critical information from customers of any group in the company. Sales: Without a solid sales team the company will not succeed.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

A few common methods include: The number of people reporting up through the organization The quantity or amount of product or services produced The “bottom line&# or income produced by the company The number of links, references or accolades to the leader or the organization Other methods that focus on things and not people. .

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I sure that most of us are aware of the current studies that prove that having a diverse board (at least 30% women representation) contributes directly to a company’s performance. In fact, companies with more female representation, outperform companies don’t have women.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

This will help create a customer-driven organization and will help build longevity between your company and your client’s business. One Response Doug Taylor , on December 18, 2010 at 6:17 am said: Was reading an article about an executive who embodied your 10 points – Andrew Cherng at Panda Express.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

But then I wake up and remember that I am a 40-something mom and a consultant to Fortune 500 companies and nobody is going to put a tiara on my head anytime soon (unless it is one of my daughters and we are having a princess tea party). There I am, in my dusty rose-colored gown, flower bouquet in hand, tiara on head.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2010

One the most effective ways to create value for your company is to become an expert at market sensing. To the extent you guide your company to create and sell the right products and services for your market, you will become the hero of your organization. What significance do you bring to the table?

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The money and effort they spend pays big dividends as the company progresses and matures. The companies that excel at hiring the right people seem to take this one step further: at all levels the leaders hire people whom they can groom as their replacements. The importance of focusing on your replacement cannot be overstated.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

It means that without aggressive networking, your company is missing out on thousands of government contract opportunities every year. In addition, when your bid is the first time a government agency learns of your company, you can be sure your proposal is heading for the bottom of the pile. Network to make sure they know yours.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Be your customer’s elf…the only company believed to be able to do the job right and on time—the one they can’t do without and wouldn’t think about seeking out an alternative. How would your customers feel if your company let them down? And the only one I would want working on my sleigh tonight.” What would you think then?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 8, 2011

Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO, stated that Jung will bring a “new dimension&# to the company’s board. It’s actually hard to believe that a progressive company like Apple has taken so long to add a woman to its board of directors. Avon’s stock price was up 15% in 2007.Â

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

He speaks to get his message across and to facilitate sales for his company. I’ve seen him take an audience and literally lift them out of their seats, give inspiration and motivation, instill confidence, enlighten, give solutions, and, as a result, get people to want to do business with his company…over and over again.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 5, 2010

If possible the company or people responsible for the training should have a follow-up mechanism through which they can provide additional services and direction. Many companies are skilled at delivering compelling training, but lack the resources or abilities to help their customers implement the training they have received.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 3, 2010

To be a strong leader, you need to show an unshakeable work ethic. You set the bar of potential through your own work ethic, but you also have to shore up your defenses and patch up any weaknesses. This can be giving another company a chance to rise up past you. Your team is only as great as you show them to be.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

I don’t know about you, but it’s almost as if we have raised a generation of leaders who feel they have a moral and ethical obligation to be politically correct – WRONG. I have called my company, The New Leader (Nhà Lãnh ??o i ) because I seeking to influence, people, companies and even the nation.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

If you are the President of a financial company and you are interested getting on Bloomberg TV, CNBC , or CNN, your pitch should include a description of your company’s growth strategy and financial performance over the last twelve months as well as your strategy for economic survival in 2009. Keep each pitch to one page.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

5 Lessons I’ve Learned about Leadership The economic waves have settled a bit and my company. Leadership Strategies: 3 Rules for Ruling your Business All entrepreneurs are smart and quick, and love taking risks. Women Leadership Lessons and Tackling Tension Long plane rides often bring me fresh ideas, or at.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

There are female pilots, women in the military, as CEO’s of Fortune 100 companies, everywhere and anywhere that calls to talent and skill. 2 Comments 1 Jen Gresham December 13th, 2010 at 12:00 pm Interesting post. I know of the CEO of a company who takes Fridays off during winter as “personal ski days.&#

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 7, 2010

How much better would our interactions with companies become? Categories : customer service 2 Comments 1 Sandra Parrotto December 8th, 2010 at 8:08 am This is a great point. Thanks for this, 2 Maribeth Kuzmeski December 15th, 2010 at 12:33 am I’m happy you found it helpful! Are You a Problem Solver or a Problem Blamer?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 19, 2011

Let me share a few statistics to support this point: 65% of your business comes from existing customers—over half of your business is repeat customers—or at least it should be. It costs 5 to 10 times more to attract a new customer than it does to keep an existing one.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

Another example is from a friend who was interviewing with a company as an account executive. Turns out a friend of hers who worked at the company told her that the organization has churned through over 20 account managers in five years. Should Companies Pay for Excessive Interviews? I’m glad I listened to my gut.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Get a whole team to be pattern aware and you have a winning combination that is the standard for the whole company. Related posts: The mystery of Agent Stan Conch…SOLVED! Do you know Agent Stan Conch? More importantly, can you. Are We Too Busy to Be Healthy? The historic health care bill that is now on its.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2010

What is your company most skilled in providing your customers? How often does your company go the extra mile? In the movie, Buddy failed dismally to keep up with the production of Etch-a-Sketch toys against the skill and speed of the other elves in the workshop. Spreading Christmas spirit, that’s what! Does it fill a need?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Figure 1: The Interbrand Best 100 Global Brands 2010 A look at two brands’ performances from this year’s table offers insight into how brands can navigate today’s marketplace. Juliano Howard T.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

She joined eBay in 1998 and now, 10 years later, she’s following her own advice and leaving the company she helped drive to online success. Meg Whitman, 51, has been quoted saying a CEO should never stay with the same company for more than 10 years, because by that time the company needs a fresh outlook.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 13, 2009

You have a great opportunity to add significant value as a leader in your company. One the most effective ways to be the star of your company is to become an expert at market sensing. Look for ways to put these rules into practice today.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 8, 2010

By the time the fruits of their labor are apparent to others in the company (e.g. Over time, with continued successful product releases, wise executives will recognize the crucial role product managers play in their company’s success, and the rewards and credit will come. CEOs are praised for their vision.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Consider which contacts are the most important to you—maybe there are a few people you want to ask about possible openings at their companies—and make a point to speak to each of them during the event (instead of hiding behind the dessert bar all night!). First , think about who will be at the party and who you’d like to talk with or meet.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Related posts: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned about Leadership The economic waves have settled a bit and my company. 1, 2010 – To address. This is a revolution that is part of the female DNA, to gently, yet forcefully to ask the questions and make change our priority for the good of everyone.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 29, 2009

This same philosophy also applies to companies and organizations. When an opportunity arises, it’s a wise person who takes advantage. Seize every second of your life and savor it. Value your present moments. Using them up in any self-defeating ways means you’ve lost them forever.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 13, 2010

In 2007, Deval Patrick, Massachusett’s first African-American governor, was sworn in using the Mendi Bible (you can read about it in this Boston Globe article.) 2 Comments so far Michael Roberts on July 13th, 2010 Great story. Jim Cooke on July 14th, 2010 Glad to read you took the time to visit Quincy.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 26, 2010

When a CEO does not work out for a company — which usually happens within the first 18 months — the primary reason is rarely the individual’s lack of competence; most often the problem is a result of the wrong fit. If you are not in this position, you will learn much about what it takes to become the right leader.

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