N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. Leaders who operate behind a veil of secrecy are only setting themselves up for a rude awakening. On with the exam… Section I: Character. While your character will be tested often as a leader, great leaders no there is no substitute for the truth.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Nothing signals leadership trouble more than an executive who can’t make decisions. I’m always amazed at the number of senior executives who really struggle with even simple decisions…This next comment might hit a bit too close to home for some of you, but I’m hoping it may help bring you back to reality.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

It's not – Unless the request infringes upon our values, moral or ethical standards using no as a response is just intellectually lazy, avoidance or ego centric – imho [link] mikemyatt So Dan, tell me how you really feel All kidding aside, you and I are definitely on the same page here.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Product management focuses on releasing the right products to the right markets at the right time; set both financial and operational goals for your product line. #4: 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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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times. How sad is this?

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

There are many ways to improve your business so it can be a lot more environmentally ethical in this respect, so let’s go through some of the basics and make sure that you are up to speed. Copyright 2007-2017 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Working With Like Minded Clients. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2016

Organizational purpose, vision, quality of life, ethics, long-term growth. Operations are sound, professional and productive. Executives possess good people skills. You have and regularly update-benchmark a strategy for the future, shared company Vision, ethics, Big Picture thinking and “walk the talk.”

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 10, 2009

Lee Iacocca , a business executive best known for his revival of Chrysler Corp. in the 1980s, put it this way: “In the end, all business operations can be reduced to three words: people, product and profits. The answer to this question varies greatly depending on experience, industry and many other factors. People come first.&#

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Executives amassed knowledge “in the streets,” through non-traditional sources. When repackaged years later, executives vigorously enjoyed the rediscovery process. Amplify discussions on community standards and ethics. Non-profit organizations operating more business-like. Exemplifying ethical behavior.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

I will onshore, offshore, outsource, insource, or execute whatever business strategy I implement without regard for diversity. Do you really want to financially incentivize your executives to make hiring decisions that place a greater value upon diversity mandates than qualifications?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

When you own and operate a business you need to have certain procedures for an efficient and seamless function. Sometimes the difficulty of managing your time makes for a haphazard operation. An inefficient operation results in unproductive activities which often miss the point and worse yet, result in wasted time and wasted resources.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 6, 2017

Companies have become much more likely to dismiss their chief executive officers over the last several years because of a scandal or improper conduct by the CEO or other employees — including fraud, bribery, insider trading, inflated resumes, and sexual indiscretions. From 2007-2011, forced turnovers due to ethical lapses were 3.9%

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Futurism is a continuum of thinking and reasoning skills, judicious activities, shared leadership and an accent upon ethics and quality. The following concepts do not constitute Futurism by themselves: sales, technology, re-engineering, marketing, research, training, operations, administration. Quotes on The Future. ” Yogi Berra.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

The ability to adapt and learn in new situations, combined with the dedication, commitment and strong work ethic veterans bring to the table, encouraged Korn Ferry Futurestep to more actively recruit veterans for Talent Academy, an intensive training and onboarding program for recruiters at all levels of the organization. About the Author.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The choice to stay in a very black and white world of facts and figures is important for keeping the trust of all team members—and is particularly relevant when you’re operating at one remove. Can you give me data about what’s been going on?” He said/she said is excruciating anytime.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 23, 2014

This is an operational view of trust and enables a host of actions that aren’t possible if one gets stuck in the traditional, moralistic view of trust. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Recommended Resource – Reviving Work Ethic. About the Author. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Every professional must embrace a set of ethics: Things for which each professional holds himself/herself accountable. This is a creative way of re-treading old knowledge to enable executives to master change rather than feel as they’re victims of it. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 11, 2014

I recommend that diversity audits, quality control reviews, ethics programs and other important regimen be conducted as part of Strategic Planning, rather than as stand-alone, distracting and energy diverting activities. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Consider leaving a comment! All rights reserved.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

How great would it be if everyone would operate with the ultimate goal being love? Thanks 4 Women Entrepreneurs January 21st, 2011 at 8:19 pm Great post. I think showing love is something that will really come back to you in the end, even in the business world. Interesting thoughts. Thanks for posting.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 2, 2011

The exponential growth in executive compensation over the last thirty years, as compared to slow growth in average worker pay, has been at the center of debates about the financial crisis and its aftermath. studies: UK executive salaries have risen by up to 5,000 per cent since 1980, compared with 300 per cent increase for the average worker.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Truth and ethics must be woven into how you conduct business. Leadership and executive development skills are steadily learned and continually sharpened. This is a creative way of re-treading old knowledge to enable executives to master change rather than feel as they’re victims of it. Consider leaving a comment!

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 7, 2014

It’s a mindset you have to operate from in order to become not just a good negotiator, but a great one. They can be modified if you simply propose an ethical, viable and mutually beneficial alternative solution. Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Five Ways to Land in the Executive Chair. Get personal.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

It applies to service industries and manufacturing operations. At the start of the decade, many executives viewed the quality process with indifference or fear. Paying attention to quality can realize: Lower operating costs. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Research shows they can be cut in half.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 18, 2015

And, the mission critical nature of credibility cannot be overstated, as it establishes a company or brand’s integrity, reliability, validity, soundness and a host of other image-including indicators of an entity’s moral and ethical code, and the standards by which it operates. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 31, 2015

Long-term track record, unlike anything accomplished by any other individual, all contributing toward organizational philosophy, purpose, vision, quality of life, ethics, long-term growth. No entity can operate without affecting or being affected by its communities. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 3, 2015

Employees and executives are rarely mentored on the people skills necessary to have a winning team. Outside of 'think tanks' for company executive committees, full-scope education does not occur. I conduct Executive Think Tanks for corporate management. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

But many businesswomen are so overwhelmed with running day-to-day operations, there is little or no time to do a good job at casting the net of promotional effort out—whether through community activities, donations, networking events, promotional campaigns, public relations initiatives, or advertising—it is NEVER enough!

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

From that point on, loyalty means executing the decision as if it were your own.&# - General Colin Powell “Develop success from failures. Disagreement, at this state, stimulates me. But once a decision is made, the debate ends.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Clearly the topic of “attitude” has been addressed ad-nauseum in many a self-help piece, but this doesn’t mean that it is not worthy of topical consideration for chief executives. Do you have difficulty attracting and retaining tier-one executive talent ? Thanks for sharing Wally.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

link] ATIG Mike, authenticity and transparency for better and ETHICAL business. In fact, you might be interested in reading a previous post that I authored on this topic: [link]. – I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thanks for the suggestion Dan. I am not specialist but I try to learn.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

But after the Great Recession of 2007-2009, when developed economies effectively froze in place, their appetites only sharpened. Based on our interviews with executives, we found that there were three practices that correlated strongly with lower investment losses due to regulatory, bribery, and reputational risks: 1.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 10, 2017

In 2007 Harvard Business School professor Ethan S. In Precision’s case, good tactical performance required developing rules, checklists, and standard operating procedures and then following them closely. A great salesperson will operate much more efficiently with a defined process for reaching out to prospects.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 25, 2011

That’s when the usual ethical and moral constraints are sometimes abandoned – always for good reasons, and always ‘just this once’ – in the name of expediency. After all, if the client or the company’s executive suite can’t trust you, why should they? Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 25, 2011

That’s when the usual ethical and moral constraints are sometimes abandoned – always for good reasons, and always ‘just this once’ – in the name of expediency. After all, if the client or the company’s executive suite can’t trust you, why should they? Copyright 2007-2011 by StrategyDriven, Inc.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 3, 2014

Before long he learns that the current market landscape was to a large extent created by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation NMS , which took effect in 2007. It shouldn’t be the last word, but it wasn’t intended to be (the book was clearly a bit of rush job, albeit it a brilliantly executed one).

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Two of Wells Fargo’s key values are “ethics” and “what’s right for their customers”. How can a company with those supposed ethics commit such an act? You must be certain your senior executives live these values day by day. Some of your executives won’t go along with the new values. Now comes the most crucial part.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Tactics deemed as ’standard operating procedure’ for some companies were exposed and ridiculed by others. How much further should we extend ethics? Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr.

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