N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

This is so much the case that some CEOs will avoid restructuring initiatives at all costs. My question is this…since when have fear and avoidance become prerequisites for success as a CEO? That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill. Real leaders don’t compromise when it comes to core values.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

I cannot even begin to count the number of times I’ve had a CEO tell me that certain immutable business principles just don’t apply to his/her business because, “this business is different.&# What about competing against the innovation of others that could cause the obsolescence of your product or service?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Over the years I’ve met more than a few CEOs who paid little or no attention to their board of directors, only to find themselves wondering what went wrong as they were being ushered out the door prior to the expiration of their employment agreement. As a CEO, your board can be one of your greatest allies.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These companies have placed themselves far behind the technology curve because tenured managers hire employees with obsolete skill sets and together they create mediocre solutions. Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

It delivers the best leadership skills in a man. One should know about himself and realize the quality of leadership skills within him. Also, if you have any suggestions for future guest posts or interviews, please share them as well. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Amie Wilson Thanks for your post. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap? I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

As much as you may wish it wasn’t so, as a CEO you’re really only as good as your last decision. Making sound decisions is a skill set that needs to be developed like any other. Nothing will test your metal as CEO more than your ability to make decisions. That said, nobody is immune to bad decisioning.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

While I appreciate the great oratory skills of those who communicate using wonderful word pictures, or the academics who can wax eloquent while always using the best form of prose, I prefer my business communication to be quick and dirty. Brevity is rare because it takes both skill and effort to simplify the complex. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Poor Communication Skills : Show me a leader with poor communication skills and I’ll show you someone who will be short-lived in their position. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I have witnessed on numerous occasions CEOs with average, or even sub-par performance histories fare well because they possessed great messaging skills. By contrast, I have also watched CEOs with excellent performance histories not do so well because they did not possess the messaging skills necessary to keep stakeholders engaged.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you find that you lack skill sets and competencies in certain areas seek out mentors and coaches to shore-up your weaknesses, and more importantly, use your professional advisors to assist you in leveraging your strengths. Great leaders possess great interpersonal skills. Section VI: Persuasiveness. Section VII: Likeability.

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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Understanding and implementing the concept of “ actionable leadership &# is a major key to success in becoming a great CEO. 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.&#

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions. link] ATIG Thanks to all, My understanding was not good and hope have better skill. People then accept the use of the words with some humour (and simulated eye rolling), and I get my point across without alienating anyone. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

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? Ramzi I think arrogance is a sign of lack of self esteem. Bottom-Line… [link] Dr Sarah Morris Great post! I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

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. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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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. It is one of those skills that I have to keep aware of – keep working on. Unresolved conflict often results in a loss of productivity, stifles creativity, and creates barriers to cooperation.

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CO2

AUGUST 17, 2010

Interview with Charlie Firestone and Vivian who is the CEO of NPR. Vivian Schiller CEO of NPR at the Aspen Institute 2010 gives insights into the importance of New Literacy. Are you scanning what you read with critical thinking skills or are you just believing what you read and hear? We are faced with a tsunami of information.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

In a perfect world professionals would only be judged solely on their character, skill sets, competencies, and performance. 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

APRIL 5, 2010

Great organizations assign their best leaders to the most significant opportunities and/or to correct key shortcomings (see previous post: Resourcing 101 for CEOs ). I totally understand the responsibility of CEO's and upper level leadership regarding completion and execution.

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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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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

We need to continue learning long after we’ve tossed our caps into the air and received our diplomas, especially in a world where the speed of innovation has us adopting new technologies, standards, and best practices at breakneck speeds. That’s good news because I believe (like John F Kennedy, Jr. percent from the previous fall.”.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. Rather than just kill something with a quick no, a good leader uses every adverse scenario as a development opportunity to help people advance their critical thinking and decisioning skills. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions. In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

link] Del Williams I don't think online is to blame, but poor people skills. What would have happened, I wonder, if the audience had been a group of professional leaders, say military officers, or CEOs, people used to making decisions and acting quickly? This generation is weak in many ways. The worst part was that 30% have none.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I listened to esteemed business school professors, two Nobel laureates, bestselling authors, and some of the world’s most successful CEOs. If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. If it’s not really meaningful, it’s not a game changer so why do it?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 17, 2010

Cultures that have these values exhibit superior strategic alignment, employee engagement, productivity, innovation and overall performance. In our work, we recommend that leaders of organizations promote the universal character values celebrated by religious thinkers and moral philosophers throughout history. why is everyone smiling?

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 8, 2010

CEOs are praised for their vision. Innovative engineers are recognized for their inventions. The rewards for applied skill and hard work come quickly after the work is complete. I do not know anything about product management so how should I start to know about product management and how do I improve english skill.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 14, 2014

In business, leadership infrastructure is the sum total of all the management systems, processes, leadership teams, skill sets, and disciplines that enable companies to grow from small operations into midsized or large firms. Even the CEO is at ground level, kicking the copier when it gets stuck, making sales calls. That’s wrong.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 5, 2015

The Kodak name became synonymous with a resistance to change, but it’s not just innovation the company lacked. Although the recession ended in 2009, here we are five years later and unemployment for Generation Y (1982-1995) remains near its cyclical peak across the world. In 2012, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Paul Knudstrup, of The 8 Essential Skills is driving on tour right behind Sylvia with a nod toward managers who are doing the right things in Employers and Employees. Gayathri Moosad picks 20 Essential Leadership Skills for us to consider. That’s it for this month. The Carnival will be back at Great Leadership in November.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Following are three actions that will help you focus on successfully developing replacements: Hire the right people: When you select candidates to interview look for people who have the skills and the personality to grow into your position. Spend money on developing skills that will drive the results your company is seeking.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

My CEO, Rex Hammond. Watching how she instructs and interacts with the children in her class, I am reminded of many of the important skills a leader needs to demonstrate. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. I have no doubt he will achieve that goal.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 26, 2010

In his book The Right Leader: Selecting Executives Who Fit , author Nat Stoddard (with help from Claire Wyckoff) investigates the complex topic of assuring smooth executive transitions, with their primary focus at the CEO level. .&# Whether you’re a CEO or an intern, you have the opportunity to lead.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 5, 2010

Miki Saxon presents How to Improve Your Management Skill at MAPping Company Success. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh has built an amazing culture. Managers can’t let fear rule their decision making – Sharlyn Lauby presents Handling Workplace Retaliation posted at HR Bartender. Do you see your work as a “job&# or a mission?

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