N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 7, 2010

The pressure on you to make bottom line goals is even greater than it has ever been. In the stress of making bottom line goals, you may be missing an opportunity to achieve more than you have. In the stress of making bottom line goals, you may be missing an opportunity to achieve more than you have. The CFO owns a couple.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. Great leaders lead all people under their care, not just those who agree with them. If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best?

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APRIL 5, 2010

I’m always amazed at the number of organizations that charge sub-par leaders with mission critical tasks and then wonder why they failed to meet their objectives. The most important decision a leader can make with regard to any implementation, initiative, project, objective, goal, task, etc. Great reminder Mike.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

The goal of a sound brand exposure strategy should be to increase your demand, which in turn allows you to pick and choose your opportunities, which in turn further increases your demand…the goal is not to seek every opportunity in the marketplace, but to have the right opportunities seeking you.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

So, in the spirit of reflection, I’ve been thinking about the people that are a joy to coach and the organizations that support these great executives. They are, not surprisingly, the best of the best leaders in the best organizations. Great leaders and great organizations support each other to achieve mutual goals.

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QAspire

AUGUST 8, 2010

I have seen extreme cases where organizations either measure so much or they don’t measure anything at all. Whether measuring a project or a business, here are a five steps to map your metrics with your business objectives: Know your goals : Identify what are your strategic, tactical and operational goals.

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DECEMBER 28, 2010

I fear for these senior leaders and their organizations. Don’t think for a second that leaders throughout the organization don’t notice the absence of discussion about c-suite development and learning. Encourage learning throughout the organization. The fact of the matter is that we all need to continue to learn.

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AUGUST 29, 2010

Even in organizations that are supportive of the concept, it can be a challenge. As their organizations have become leaner, the work that is required to keep them afloat seems to have multiplied. If you see yourself in this dilemma, recognize that you doing everything yourself isn’t serving you or your organization.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Their goal is often what can the customer do for them versus what they can do for the customer. Successful organizations understand and embrace this. The focus of these short-sighted bean counters incorrectly place cost savings ahead of the customer experience.

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JANUARY 9, 2011

Your goal is to weed out the superfluous and to make your words count. While you can accomplish this by being disingenuous, that is not the goal. When you truly focus more on what you leave behind than what you take away you will have accomplished the goal.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The problem with many sales organizations is that they still operate with the same principles and techniques they were using in the 60′s, 70’s and 80’s. Isn't it amazing how the "sophistication" of the sales process has so polluted the real goal of serving the customer?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Sad but true…real talent won’t be attracted to, or remain engaged with leaders who operate on fear-based tactics. If your organization is not thriving and growing, then the first thing that should occur is a long look in the mirror…Begin your triage by first evaluating your leadership qualities or the lack thereof.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

I’ve only just learnt recently about effectively breaking down vision -> mission -> objectives -> goals -> strategy -> tactics Looking at this, I’d see that culture is at the bottom here – underneath strategy. I think not, and I’ll explain why.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

True influence is rarely built upon the backs of others, but rather by helping others achieve their goals. Transferring influence is truly a force multiplier and a key to building a successful organization. Likability : People do business with people they like, and avoid doing business with people they don’t like…it’s just that simple.

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Women on Business

APRIL 25, 2012

Passion for life and business is what excites us to jump out of bed in the morning and set out to accomplish our goals. When the economy started to suffer in 2008 I observed an interesting shift in the careers of my friends, colleauges and acquaintences. I recently had a similar experience.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Concealed, avoided or otherwise ignored, conflict will likely fester only to grow into resentment, create withdrawal or cause factional infighting within an organization. Closing gaps becomes much easier when you can position differences as non-adversarial and operate within a framework of trust.

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JULY 15, 2010

I can assure you that the stuff that needs to get done is now getting done in the right spot in her organization. I know that she was willing to let go of the other stuff for a higher purpose, and that she – and her organization – are happier and healthier as a result. She is now doing exactly what she should be doing.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

He had a CEO of his own ego that kept him focused on the larger goals and visions – those that exceeded self-interest. link] mikemyatt Hi Stan: Just having the goal of becoming more humble is a great start. On a more serious note, I find Abraham Lincoln to be the poster child for that rare balance of humility and confidence.

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JULY 15, 2010

Warren Bennis What is the great hope that you have for your organization? What part will employees and customers play in your organization’s future? Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. All Rights Reserved.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

And what are your strategic goals? As one example; if you are a manufacturing organization, innovation in your core could include new and improved materials, new techniques, novel approaches to supply chain management etc. Their core is the design and the idea, the operating system, plus the network environment such as iTunes.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Passion for the work you do, the organization you work for, and people you serve will keep you in the game. Involving others in decisions and working together toward goals and objectives are an imperative. Systematic and Open to Possibility: The complexity of our organizations requires that you support some systemization within them.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

Right now you’re on a roll – over the last few years, you’ve made huge impact on your company, your organization, and/or your community – maybe even the world (it’s becoming easier to do so with the internet). Perseverance is the act of persisting despite forces that keep you from achieving your goal.

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JUNE 29, 2010

The following list of suggestions is my gift to you in hope that it will allow you to outsmart those that feel they cannot be outsmarted… Define Acceptable Behavior : This first thing all CEOs need to do is to accept responsibility for any “corporate crazies&# who have taken residence in their organization.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: A Meaningful Enterprise » A Good Bye with Humanity August 10th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus How often as a leader do you have someone in your circle of influence (manager, peer, direct report, maybe even a customer or consultant) that leaves your organization? Fairly often, I’ll bet. Be specific.

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JULY 7, 2010

John is also the founder of EQUIP, a non-profit organization that has trained more than 5 million leaders in 126 countries worldwide. After ten years of leading a church and an organization for leaders outside the church (essentially two full-time jobs), the workload took a toll on me. Even then, I didn’t want to leave.

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JUNE 27, 2010

I have a feeling that if you are, your leadership and the work of your organization is effortless. Somewhere in your organization is someone who needs to be discovered. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Whether they are looking within their own team, the broader organization, or outside the company, a good leader always has a notion of who will be sitting in their chair next. Because organizations change, new opportunities present themselves, and people need chances to grow. They might get laid off. Change is inevitable. Great post!

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

More listening is needed in our organizations; model it for others and watch relationships grow. The results of your collective efforts will be better, and people will feel like they are impacting the organization too. Supporting growth and development will positively affect the goals your organization is attempting to achieve.

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JULY 26, 2010

I figured it was time for me to say something too from the standpoint of the relationships you have in the organization. We know it isn’t enough to simply add creativity to a list of values your organization espouses or to bring in consultants who get staff keyed up about innovating. You can always speak up if you have to later.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

“Agile organizations treat disruption and adversity as opportunities.” Today’s organizations face the unknown on a weekly basis. We demonstrate that agile organizations possess both strategic and tactical agility. Would you share an example from an organization doing it right? Navigate through Change.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

Now enjoy fuss-free mentoring You can gain a lot of satisfaction mentoring others; it’s wonderful to watch people change and achieve their career goals. And if the mentee is choosing and preparing agenda items, they will be much more likely to stay engaged, take action, and reach their goals. All Rights Reserved.

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JULY 21, 2010

when I see that we no longer need to use 360’s in our organizations because: There are no toxic managers. Our successful organizations are filled with the right kind of leaders; those who are brilliant but balanced with attention to both the business and the people side too. Our organizations are no long hierarchical.

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JULY 1, 2010

Life always organizes as networks of relationships, spinning dense webs that can’t be disentangled. As we organize, we need to keep inquiring into the quality of our relationships. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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OCTOBER 2, 2010

is on Steve’s team as she carries the ball toward the goal line with Do Feelings Have a Place in Business ? Michael Cardus at Create Learning cultivates some thought with Goal Setting: Solving Problems in Line with Values and Commitment. Jane Perdue of Get Your Leadership Big On! She deserves a game ball for this beautiful play.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Craft a strategy as if you were developing a strategic plan for your organization – but this one is for you. What is your goal? Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. What will you need to do to get there?

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JANUARY 11, 2011

In the real world, sadly, some organizations use PR as a smokescreen. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. At bottom, he really is a man of integrity; he cares about what is right and true. He rises above his darker tendencies.

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