N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Thirdly, If you cannot help to create positive changes then get out as quickly as you can. As always, I welcome your comments below. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] From my perspective you have three choices: First, don’t get sucked down into the toxicity – it’s bad for your health.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Let me make my position very clear…design absolutely matters. Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. While this position may seem a bit harsh, it is nonetheless true. In today’s blog post I’ll examine why design matters.

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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? True influence is rarely built upon the backs of others, but rather by helping others achieve their goals.

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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

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. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. I believe great leaders will mentor and coach subordinates for the purpose of identifying and developing other great leaders. That’s about it.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Developing effective conflict resolution skill sets are an essential component of a building a sustainable business model. Opposing positions, competitive tensions, power struggles, ego, pride, jealousy, performance discrepancies, compensation issues, just someone having a bad day, etc. So, what creates conflict in the workplace?

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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. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. Listen to those that confront you, challenge you, stretch you, and develop you. Then, when they ask questions they eagerly position themselves as the student, LISTEN and learn. Want to become a better leader? What say you?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Few things are more critical to your efforts in increasing your revenue growth and corporate sustainability than understanding the value of disruptive innovation. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation? or my personal favorite, “We need to focus on our core business.&#

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 1, 2013

Welcome to the April 1st, 2013 Leadership Development Carnival! However, this year is different, because I get to host the April Carnival and bring you an outstanding collection of the “best of the best” in leadership development. I started hosting this Carnival in July, 2008, my second year of blogging.

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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. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Develop Your Coaching Skills at the Coaching Training Camp by Kevin Eikenberry on September 20, 2010 in Devloping Others , Leadership , Learning Next month I am delivering a brand new program that I extremely excited about!

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

They would take the position that gossip is just part of human nature, and that gossip will always exist in any type of environment where social dynamics are present. The old saying “it is what it is” is only true until you decide to make a difference. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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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 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. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

As a result, Dominos stock has risen 5000 percent since 2008, outperforming all of the world’s largest tech companies. Ben Salzmann, CEO Acuity Insurance: “You can’t innovate in a vacuum. Take the same person and let them talk and look around and interact, and they will come up with great innovations. Stimulus is critical.”.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 15, 2010

This applies to groups of all sizes including classrooms and schools, families, business and government organizations, hospitals, sports teams and the social sector. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

I have actually come to cringe every time I hear a so called expert use the phrase in an authoritarian manner as a justification for the position they happen to be evangelizing. Does the company purchase an off-the-shelf solution, utilize an ASP (Application Service Provider) solution or embark upon developing a custom application?

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 18, 2010

As the Navy improved sailor retention and developed greater alignment with Admiral Clark’s vision, it became faster and more responsive. Within a matter of hours following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, aircraft carriers, Aegis destroyers, and cruisers were in position to protect America’s shores. Posting your comment.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Some leaders who do this fail to develop what is arguably the most important character value: humility. Humility is not easily developed when you have wealth, power and/or status. It’s especially difficult to develop humility without the help of others. Humility develops in several ways. Herein lies the paradox.

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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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll share two a few tips on deciding which tasks, and to whom, the art of delegation should apply… As a CEO it is critical to develop a keen understanding of your value to the enterprise, and to further develop an awareness of activities that are dilutive to said value.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Walt Disney, one of the greatest creative talents and true innovators of our time realized the value of action when he said: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.&# A critical part of the talent management life-cycle is leadership development. When an organization stops learning they begin dying.

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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. In today’s post I’ll share some of the messaging secrets used by the best leaders… So why is great messaging so important?

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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 understand how to manage conflict and close positional gaps. They understand the need for talent and are effective at recruiting, deployment, development and retention of tier-one talent. Section VI: Persuasiveness.

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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

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. The politician in pursuit of his/her goal will live in infamy or insignificance.

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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 5, 2010

Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] 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. What say you???

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 4, 2021

That immigration has a profound impact on innovation, and especially on entrepreneurship, is well established. Indeed, analyses suggest that between 2008 and 2012, immigrants accounted for 25% of new employer businesses. A similar proportion of self-employed individuals are also foreign-born.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 30, 2010

Seligman, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, founded the positive psychology movement when he became president of the American Psychological Association. Positive psychology has identified 24 character strengths that it believes — and a growing body of research shows — affect human flourishing.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 15, 2010

The article is about the topic of connecting with “core employees&# to boost strategic alignment, employee engagement, productivity and innovation. Here is a link to the article entitled “ To Boost Performance, Connect with the Core.&# why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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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. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

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. 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? I Think Not.

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