N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted. Nothing is more important for a leader than keeping promises and commitments. link] Dan Black Great thoughts. I really enjoy reading your blog.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 26, 2010

We recently committed to other public speaking engagements. The conference has scheduled a book signing for Fired Up or Burned Out. You can learn more about the employee engagement conference at this link. In January I will be speaking at Texas Christian University as part of its Tandy Executive Leadership Series. why is everyone smiling?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

Here’s the thing…you really don’t need to work too hard to identify leaders within an organization – they are the ones taking on the greatest levels of responsibility and delivering on their commitments. They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. They are the ones people turn to when things get tough.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you believe you possess a fully developed competency in a section give yourself 10 points. Great leaders don’t major in the minors and understand that the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing…Great leaders are committed to not losing focus and not giving-up. Section VI: Persuasiveness.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Leadership requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, but rarely does it require perfection. Moreover, the pursuit of perfectionism rarely results in a competitive advantage, but it will result in time delays, cost overruns, missed deadlines, and unkept commitments.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

My experience with most executives & entrepreneurs is that they are totally committed to and focused on success. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] As a result, many of them tend to have a major blind-spot (translation: weakness ) when it comes to the anticipation of set-backs. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Take a sincere interest in the success of others, work on your likability factor, become adept at gaining commitment, develop your authority and control, and have access to things of value or scarcity and your influence with others will increase. Bottom line…Don’t manipulate for personal gain, rather facilitate for mutual benefit.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 30, 2010

Instead, what emerges by the end of the show is a surprising and moving story of how Vince and Marie committed to love one another despite their awareness of each other’s flaws. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Innovative Commitment Google and Tesla exemplify the power of fostering a culture of innovation. It’s crucial to develop leadership at all levels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2010

Contrast this with a statesman who keeps commitments, is motivated by service above and beyond self, and by making a lasting positive difference. The politician makes speeches and promises motivated by pride, ego, notoriety, power, position, stature, and personal success. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 16, 2010

Session 1 – The Case for Connection Session 2 – Creating a Connection Culture Session 3 – Inspiring Identity Session 4 – Knowledge Flow Session 5 – Committed Members and Servant Leaders No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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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. Respect is earned by honoring commitments and doing the right thing regardless of opinion, sentiment, or influence. Along the same lines, I don’t really care if someone does or doesn’t want to be led by me.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

Commitment, passion, attention to detail, discipline, service above self, honor, integrity, perseverance, compassion, the ability to both lead and follow, to execute with precision, and the ability to adapt, improvise, and overcome are representative traits possessed by successful military leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

There was a lot more common thinking than critical, innovative thinking. Leaders get too caught up in trivial things and don’t pay enough attention to leadership development. The lack of leadership development in most organizations is tragic. Play offense - Try desperately not to be on defense. More power!

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 7, 2018

Mulally also drove Ford's engineers to define Ford’s “DNA,” as Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s global product chief, called it—the “genome that was designed to and engineered to convey quality, innovation, and style.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

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. Should the traits mentioned above be more formally cultivated in leadership development programs? What do you think? Should leaders be more open with their feelings?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

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. That said, changing behavior really only requires one thing – the willingness to do so. Thanks for adding to the discussion Randy. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Leadership is a process or journey of becoming : Although certain people are clearly born with innate leadership qualities, without the right environment and exposure, they may fail to develop their full potential. You do not simply just become a leader one moment, and then cease to need learning & development in the next moment.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

Keep Commitments: Say what you’re going to do, then do it. Make commitments carefully and keep them at all costs. To effectively work with development, sales and other teams in your organization you must gain their trust. You also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Lack of Focus and Follow-Through : Those leaders who lack the focus and attention to detail needed to apply leverage and resources in an aggressive and committed fashion will perish. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

His hard work and diligence is evident in both his commitment and the success of his ministry. All great leaders develop a sense of their blind-spots and weaknesses as they mature. Pete makes some really great points throughout the interview and I think you highlighted a few of my favorites. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

How about a discussion on what leaders can do to inspire cultural innovation. You make an excellent case for cultural innovation and leadership. I could see anyone of them serving as the foundation for a great video. As always I appreciate your thoughts. Thanks Mark. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

In addition to testing, developing a solid set of interviewing questions to sniff out any character flaws is also a good idea. 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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

By any category analysis or analytical standard blogging has obviously developed into a powerful communication medium. 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. Good content will rise above the noise.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

If you can only do one thing is business, I would strongly suggest that it be to keep your commitments and honor your promises. Innovate: Your brand will have at best a limited shelf life if a culture of innovation doesn’t pervade your business. Mixed messaging or practices has killed many a brand. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

If you want to stand apart from the masses, develop a reputation for delivering a certainty of execution. Sadly, all it really takes to stand out in today’s business world is to follow through on your commitments. Focus on Performance. It is just not that hard to follow through. I Think Not.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 30, 2010

It talks about things that often are overlooked and undersold – things like values and commitment. Bury My Heart at Conference Room B is a book that illuminates a process developed by Stan and his organization to help individual leaders draw out their core values and build greater commitment to organizational success.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

The statesman keeps commitments, is motivated by service above and beyond self, and by making a lasting difference. I thank you for this opportunity to develop the meaning in real life and make sense of this world essential. The politician makes promises and is motivated by pride, ego, notoriety and personal success. I Think Not.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 20, 2010

When this type of activity is backed up by an annual employee survey you should be able to tackle the big and small issues equally effectively – and nuture and fully engaged and committed team Posting your comment. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Michael Hyatt : My commitment to modeling the behavior I expect in others. Your comment about the ability to develop as a leader by gleaning insights via social media from other leaders whom you've never met gives validity to three things: 1.) Humble, authentic leaders who really understand their craft are equally scarce.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

Dan told the audience that he recently committed to his father, Chick-fil-A founder S. It was an inspiring message and he is genuine and clearly passionate about the organization, its people, customers and what it represents. Truett Cathy, to keep the company private which will help preserve the values of this great organization.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Respect and trust are earned by honoring commitments and doing the right thing regardless of opinion, sentiment or influence. If you don’t engage those who hold dissenting opinions and viewpoints in candid and open discussions you will struggle in developing to your true intellectual potential.

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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. It contains what I believe to be the necessary qualities a leader must possess to be successful. Disagreement, at this state, stimulates me. But once a decision is made, the debate ends.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership announces a penalty in Individual Development Plans are Worthless….if Michael Cardus at Create Learning cultivates some thought with Goal Setting: Solving Problems in Line with Values and Commitment. if No Action is Taken. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 8, 2016

You can feel the organizational pulse rate by the speed with which they commit to action, allocating and reallocating resources (time, talent, and capital) to pursue opportunities. Developing the mindset and ability to embrace change is a considerable challenge. Many companies are still in survival mode after the 2008 recession.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 13, 2020

It’s prompted economists to predict a recession that is twice as deep as that experienced after the 2008 financial crisis. It all adds up to a gradual, or even rapid, erosion of trust and commitment, which in turn undermines productivity. Developing the workforce. Supporting the foundations.

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