CO2

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Too Much Innovation? I have the privilege recently to work with a technology company that has one of their three core values as innovative. Are we too innovative? And at times it costs us money chasing down innovation at a cost of operational excellence. In renewing their values this year we hit a speed bump.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The most effective leaders have the best “talk”; a great vision, values, wonderful approaches and plans, and people see talk as more than just words – they see the walk. You’ve heard the phrase: people want to see leaders who will walk their talk. In fact your talk matters little, in comparison to your walk. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

Let me be clear that I’m not advocating brand snobbery, just astute brand management based on time tested success principles. Intelligent brands create at least some level of focused planning surrounding the issue of access to prevent overexposure. Once a brand is overexposed it becomes commoditized, diluted, and ultimately.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Patton said it best: “A good plan violently executed today is far and away better than a perfect plan tomorrow.” The downside of this is that it stifles candor, creativity and innovation and often leads to a my way or the highway environment. In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on the myth of perfection. General George S.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Then we have to deconstruct our abilities in each area, map a tactical plan to get better and measure our progress. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

When your strategy is so ingrained into the culture do you still need to list it as a strategy in your strategic plan ? When your strategy is so ingrained into the culture do you still need to list it as a strategy in your strategic plan ? This post will put some light on this question or it may create more thinking than answers.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

While I believe bonus structures to be a key component of successful compensation plans, if current employees are generally happy with the existing comp plan and are hitting performance goals there may not be the need to add another layer to the comp plan. I hope these thoughts help. Thanks for stopping by Deb. I Think Not.

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CO2

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Recently, when working with clients to bring the strategic planning process out of the board room and into mail room, we brought to life Motivation 2.0. Every company can implement strategic planning by involving all or many employees at every level. You will find it is not all good news for the planning process.

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CO2

DECEMBER 24, 2010

They have been studying over the past decade innovation within established organizations. In the process they have compiled perhaps the most extensive library of innovation case studies in the world. If you are struggling with innovation in your organization this is a must read. There is just one little problem.

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CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. She sends’em abroad on her own affairs, From the second she opens her eyes— One million Hows, two million Wheres, And seven million Whys! About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives. Others include a lack of focus on culture, failure to question assumptions, and poor innovation.

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CO2

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Too Much Innovation? I have the privilege recently to work with a technology company that has one of their three core values as innovative. Are we too innovative? And at times it costs us money chasing down innovation at a cost of operational excellence. In renewing their values this year we hit a speed bump.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Is the pursuit of success or significance driving your quest in 2011? They don’t give because their accountant told them to, or for estate planning purposes, they give to make a difference. Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance? I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

you will have the opportunity to have access to a bunch of great bonuses – just for buying what was called earlier this week “the most important business book of 2011″ We’ll announce all the great stuff and festivities next week, but for now, if you want to learn more about the book, here are two resources.

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CO2

DECEMBER 29, 2010

“A word is dead when it is said some say, I say it just begins to live that day&# – Emily Dickinson When you work on a strategic plan – even if you keep them as short as we do at CO2 Partners , to one page, each word you choose is so critical. Why does this matter?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

To secure your little corner of the recovery, you’ll need to be at the right place with the right business plan. If your small business plan can move the nation forward, you’re a step closer to winning Uncle Sam’s financing and support. With the highest per capita spending across all industries, Washington, D.C.

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CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

When your strategy is so ingrained into the culture do you still need to list it as a strategy in your strategic plan ? When your strategy is so ingrained into the culture do you still need to list it as a strategy in your strategic plan ? This post will put some light on this question or it may create more thinking than answers.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 6, 2010

After all, why wait until the New Year to think about your goals and plans? I figure it is better to get a jump everyone else. Why not Start Today?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

In this TED video , Sinek explains what he believes to be the reason for Apple’s constant innovations and their repeated successes. We use our focus to design, plan and implement sustainable marketing strategies proven to compel others to WANT to buy. Sinek makes a case that it’s all about the messaging.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. Innovation, improvements, or these 'Next' Practices should be looked at in all facets of your business value proposition, your core. As an example, Look at Apple!

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

Bonus - Always have a Plan B : Another component of communications strategy that is rarely discussed is how to prevent a message from going bad, and what to do when does. It’s called being prepared and developing a contingency plan. Communicate more effectively. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

If your company’s long-term business plan requires the acquisition, or retention of the uber employee then your business not only has a risk management issue, but it is likely not scalable. It will be interesting to see if the next round of Google innovation will be as successful as the beauty of their initial simplicity.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Now that you have your grade in hand, create a plan for consistent and sustainable growth in your leadership ability and review it regularly taking measure of your progress or lack thereof. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Michael Hyatt : I have given a lot of thought to this, particularly in the Life Planning process that I advocate. Building flexibility into your planning, modeling, and processes simply allows you to better react to both internal and external changes. Humble, authentic leaders who really understand their craft are equally scarce.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

What are the greatest challenges you face in pulling this off, and how do you plan to deal with them? What are your plans to deal with them and what do you need from me? What are the weakest points in your area and how do you plan to deal with them? Can you give me a bit more detail on the logic used to arrive at your >?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

He is the Senior Pastor at CrossPoint Church , one of the fastest growing churches in the country, is the author of the bestselling book Plan B , and is one of the the most candid, insightful and humble leaders you’ll ever have the opportunity to listen to – we all have a lot to learn from Pete Wilson. I Think Not.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 22, 2011

Tagged as: Boeing , future flight , NASA { 4 comments… read them below or add one } Thabo Hermanus January 23, 2011 at 7:59 am Kevin, this really pushes the boundaries and the pictures are awesome. I can’t remember the contents of the article, but I remember the headline of “Obliterate, don’t innovate&#.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Let me be clear that I’m not talking about form over substance here…They simply understood how to message their shortcomings and flaws, while engendering confidence around their planning for corrective measures to critical spheres of influence. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 31, 2011

Tagged as: organization , productivity , professional development , time management { 3 comments… read them below or add one } Poul Andreassen February 4, 2011 at 11:18 am I should add this book in my shelf in near future. Reply Kevin Eikenberry February 6, 2011 at 6:22 am Hope you do enjoy!

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

There was a lot more common thinking than critical, innovative thinking. Carlos is responsible for more than 300 brands globally, and it’s no wonder why – he has a plan and he’s sticking to it. You can’t protect jobs with walls. Up next was Calos Brito, CEO of Anheuser-Busch InBev. I Think Not.

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CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. She sends’em abroad on her own affairs, From the second she opens her eyes— One million Hows, two million Wheres, And seven million Whys! About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Ultimately I see struggles on both secular and spiritual fronts regarding managers and subordinate leaders executing the vision and plans set forth by upper level leaders. Thanks for adding the keen insights Jim. pastortom2022 Great post Mike. Rather the real question should be why such struggles exist in some organizations and not in others.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

link] What’s Your Plan? When we help other, we help ourselves? link] ATIG Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving! link] How easy are you to help? « « UnaDoyle.com [.] « The Stack of Stuff [.] Are You Easy To Help? [.] I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Brand New Resources for New and Longtime Leaders by Kevin Eikenberry on October 18, 2010 in Leadership , Learning In early 2011 my next book, co-authored with Guy Harris, will be published.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

They look for innovative approaches (like the Remarkable Leadership Learning System ). Many approaches are taken. They buy books (like Remarkable Leadership ). They send people to external training workshops (like Bud to Boss or Leadership Training Camp). They develop internal training programs. -R

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 15, 2010

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

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