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Leadership & Initiative Overload | N2Growth Blog

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This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Operating in excess of that threshold will cause increased stress, lack of attention to detail and errant decisioning. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

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I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? Respect is earned by honoring commitments and doing the right thing regardless of opinion, sentiment, or influence.

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Success vs. Significance | N2Growth Blog

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Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance? My goal is to simply help them leverage their success into becoming significant individuals over the course of our dealings. The statesman keeps commitments, is motivated by service above and beyond self, and by making a lasting difference.

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Love and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

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If you’re not committed, passionate and intentional in your focus on something besides yourself, you might be in a leadership role, but you’re not a leader. While being motivated solely by conquest may allow you to achieve a stated goal or objective, the cost will be great. Thanks for the astute observations Mark.

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The Lost Art of Brevity | N2Growth Blog

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Let me begin clearly stating that it is not my goal to be perceived as a word-basher. Over the years I have found that you really can't change anyones wiring until they are committed to being part of the rewiring process. In the immortal words of Jack Webb: “The facts ma’am…just the facts.&#

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How To Create Lasting Influence | N2Growth Blog

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True influence is rarely built upon the backs of others, but rather by helping others achieve their goals. While this principle will not always pan out, in my experience it has held true across the overwhelming majority of my interactions through the years. Bottom line…Don’t manipulate for personal gain, rather facilitate for mutual benefit.

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To Blog or Not to Blog?

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Post frequency is an often debated topic, but how often you post isn’t as important as meeting whatever commitment you make, and doing so with quality content. Like most things in life worth doing, blogging takes commitment and effort. Here's the thing, blogging takes time…it is a commitment. Great post!

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