N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline. I’m not suggesting that leaders should be robotic or static in approach – quite to the contrary.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

I strongly recommend to all business leaders that they learn to develop a command presence, and lead from a committed and passionate position of strength. I’ve rarely come across students of military history that don’t have a great command of both strategic thinking and tactical implementation.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Then, when they ask questions they eagerly position themselves as the student, LISTEN and learn. The central idea is both simple and powerful: the job or position is a shared situation. They gain their valuable perspectives by asking questions that elicit factual, emotional, direct, candid answers.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Are you approachable, positive, affable, trustworthy, a person of character and integrity, or are you someone who is standoffish, pessimistic and generally not to be trusted? link] mikemyatt Well said Greg – as with most things in life, maintaining a balance creates a positive outcome.

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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. The study shows that men receive more sponsorship than women and this has a direct relationship to the number of men promoted to top positions.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

As a CEO you have the ability to influence positive changes, and to make contributions well beyond those who have not been afforded the same opportunities, and it would be nothing short of tragic for you not to clearly understand this. Is the pursuit of success or significance driving your quest in 2011?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? After starting and selling 3 companies now I can look back and see I was definitely the seagull in the fist one, arguably all 3.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Opposing positions, competitive tensions, power struggles, ego, pride, jealousy, performance discrepancies, compensation issues, just someone having a bad day, etc. Case in point…have you ever witnessed an employee throw a fit of rage and resign their position in the heat of the moment? So, what creates conflict in the workplace?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

The most rewarding thing for me is always when I receive a message from a person that tells me that I’ve made a positive difference in their life. This is a dangerous position for anyone who loses perspective. Marshall Goldsmith : It has nothing little to do with awards, recognitions, books, etc.,

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

In the business world, as a chief executive officer or entrepreneur, corporate messaging is the key to both your personal and professional positioning strategy. You must be consistent and convicted in your opinions and your positions. They will not compromise their core beliefs simply to manipulate the outcome of a specific situation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Positive Attitude : To the one, the best leaders I’ve ever known all smile, listen, engage, have a positive outlook, and have a high energy level. It’s just not that hard to deliver on your promises, and if you have no intention of doing so, don’t make the commitment to begin with.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in containing the crazies. Understanding the WIIFM Factor : Understanding the other person’s WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) position is critical. If conflict does flare up, you will likely minimize its severity by dealing with it quickly.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The simple truth is that many people can feign adequate leadership ability in the short run, but the 8 traits outlined below will seperate the posers from the players 11 times out of 1o… First of all, it is important to realize that just because someone is in a leadership position doesn’t necessarily mean they should be.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Great leaders understand how to manage conflict and close positional gaps. They are voracious learners always looking for better methods, different approaches, enhanced efficiencies, better technology and increased velocity. Section VI: Persuasiveness. They lead by serving as opposed to intimidating. Section X: Results.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

And as women, we can learn a great deal about how we behave in the work world; not to imitate our male counterparts, to align with them in positive, productive ways. Related posts: The Positive Side of Workplace Politics Post by Jane K. It is, also a pointer to the masculine in each of us. It is not that one is better than the other.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Whether paid work or a volunteer role within a church, placing people in positions where they can maximize their strengths, know that they are truly valued and that they play a significant role in fulfilling the vision will go a long way towards preventing burn out and loosing incentive. His leadership is remarkable!

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

If you find yourself in the enviable position of being able to select your board, choose wisely. Board members have egos, and will go to great lengths to help you if they perceive you respect and value their position. Use these proactive encounters to flesh out, and seek alignment on, key issues and positions.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

By Bonnie Marcus This past week I had the opportunity to not only attend the MA Conference for Women, but also to participate in a leadership panel about women and corporate board positions. Board positions often help widen your web of influence and acquaint others with your expertise and talent.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

My suspicion is your best memories are of those teachers who inspired you, encouraged you, brought out your passion, and challenged you in a positive fashion. Taking the easy way out that protects only your position in the organization is the surest way to show your employees you don't deserve their loyalty.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. Case in point…have you ever witnessed an employee throw a fit of rage and resign their position in the heat of the moment?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 9, 2011

How can you maintain the integrity of the team and affect the outcome for the positive? Stay positive. Use the Polly-Ana approach and flip negatives into positives wherever possible. The most important asset you will ever have is the ability to positively influence people. Now what to do? Define your success.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Why did American auto-makers lose their once dominant position to their European and Asian counterparts? Why didn’t Folgers recognize the retail consumer demand for coffee and develop a Starbucks type business model? Why didn’t IBM see Dell coming? How did Microsoft not keep Google at bay?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

WRONG …The simple truth of the matter is that the time needed to attain performance goals varies depending among other things the age, size and competitive positioning of the company, the industry, sector and vertical, etc.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

A constant stream of “no’s&# is not a positive sign, it’s a warning sign that needs to be heeded. But a leader has to be able to grow other leaders, no matter what their title and position. It means you’re not teaching, mentoring, communicating, or leading.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

One of the worst things a leader can do is to let their ego write checks their talent can’t cash… Humility is actually the trait that magnifies all other positive attributes. True self-confidence is reflected in a person’s deeds and actions, and not in their ability to boast.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

I accepted the position anyway because it was a promotion and increase in salary. However, for three years the position offered one bad experience after the other. After three years, the position was eliminated. 2 Laura Nozicka January 15th, 2011 at 12:16 pm Hi Henna~ Thanks for your comment. I felt it in my bones.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

The world has changed, and if you haven’t adjusted your messaging, positioning, communications, and engagement strategies accordingly, your brand will suffer. Broadcast vs. Social: It is also critical to understand the difference between broadcast and social media.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

Therefore any items that don’t constitute $375 dollar an hour work that can be leveraged down to someone with a lower hourly rate provides positive arbitrage both in terms of cost savings and time recovered for higher and better use activities.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 6, 2010

As women, we have an important responsibility to be aware of the positive impact we can have if we make the time to mentor others. Because there are fewer women in positions of power, we are often observed closely by others as models of leadership in the workplace. Oh, and by the way.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

The fact that character and integrity showed as poorly as they did in the survey, is proof positive for why the corporate workplace struggles with talent management. Values based hiring increases performance, enhances collaboration, reduces turnover, increases morale, and creates a stable culture.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Being a leader means being in a position of special trust and responsibility. Thanks for stopping by Steve… Rob Mike- Systems thinking can be of high value to leaders. Considering unintended conquences is also a good lens to look through when making decisions.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

If you choose voyeurism over real relationships you have precariously positioned yourself on a very slippery slope. There is much to ponder in the realms of privacy, intimacy, responsibility, and community and the affect of Social Media on all of them like so many "things" can be either positive or negative.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

Disingenuous and insincere positioning may get your foot in the door, but when the door slams into your backside as your engagement or relationship blows-up, don’t say I didn’t warn you… Thoughts?

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

What product or service positions you best? Engage in a dialogue, not a monologue. You will learn more about the person. Don’t offer to give away too many free products or services. Be strategic about give-aways. What will provide a good intro so that people will want to purchase more?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

One of the reasons I think some organizations end up charging sub-par leaders with mission critical objectives is that leaders of projects are all too often chosen based on position in their hierarchy. link] mikemyatt Well said – your comment offers both sound thinking and sage counsel Susan.

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