N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

As a veteran and lifelong student of leadership I have always found Memorial Day weekend to be one of the most meaningful and significant of all holidays. While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. His hard work and diligence is evident in both his commitment and the success of his ministry. Thanks so much for your comment Bridget.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

Commitment, attention to detail, discipline, service above self, honor, integrity, perseverance, the ability to both lead and follow, to execute with precision, and the ability to adapt, improvise, and overcome are all traits that will serve you well in the boardroom.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Even the term change, a concept once reserved for the innovative and revolutionary, has been hi-jacked by the politically correct. OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Posts from Top Leadership Bloggers Published by Michael Lee Stallard on October 9, 2010 04:47 pm under employee engagement Check out this sampling of posts from top leadership bloggers as part of a leadership carnival hosted by Mary Jo Asmus.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Research from two well-respected organizations makes it clear that we have a big collective blind spot that’s dragging down productivity, innovation and economic performance. Leadership is all about the human experience. If they prove to be unable to connect with the people they manage, they shouldn’t be in leadership roles.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

While they have been researching, speaking and writing about leadership for nearly three decades, I believe this is their best work to date. While they have been researching, speaking and writing about leadership for nearly three decades, I believe this is their best work to date.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 26, 2010

We recently committed to other public speaking engagements. In January I will be speaking at Texas Christian University as part of its Tandy Executive Leadership Series. The summit is Asia’s largest leadership and HR conference with more than three thousand attendees. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Something as simple as a 360 Review, or as complex as a deep psychological profile (both with weighted emphasis on leadership aptitude) can point out an individual’s leadership capabilities.

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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.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

What’s more, with so many different personality styles on your team, finding leadership tactics that work across the board can be a challenge. And stay committed to helping your team members achieve them. Be innovative. You’ll be seen as an innovator and not just someone who goes along with the group. Set clear goals.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 30, 2010

It discusses in a new way a very important topic – what are the underlying keys to management and leadership success. It talks about things that often are overlooked and undersold – things like values and commitment. Because it deals with values and commitment, this book may challenge you.

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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. Thanks for adding to the discussion Randy. 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. What are some ways that influence can be possessed by my leadership staff?

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 30, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Vince Lombardi on Broadway? 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.

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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? why is everyone smiling?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, in most cases I actually prefer to have my thinking challenged – this doesn’t threaten me as a leader, it improves my leadership ability. I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization.

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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. You also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. Covey « Credit comes later Leadership and persistence » Like Be the first to like this post. Understand.

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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 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. Never sacrifice quality: Your products, services, leadership, management, culture, customer service, communication, etc. must all reflect high standards of quality.

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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? Thanks for sharing this information. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

I want to frame my thoughts on the topic of significance by beginning with an excerpt from my book “ Leadership Matters…The CEO Survival Manual “: “By the time you reach the CEO level you should be striving to move beyond success and towards significance.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

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. Like most things in life worth doing, blogging takes commitment and effort. Here's the thing, blogging takes time…it is a commitment. Great post!

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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? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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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

AUGUST 12, 2010

He is one of my favorite leadership bloggers, and hopefully we’ll still be on speaking terms after this post. In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on team building and equality… Before I start, let me point out that I hold Dan in high esteem and find myself in agreement with him much more often than not.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

If after patience and effort you are not able to help them build a plan with a commitment to work the plan you must do one of two things. Kevin :) Susan Young: Funny - I just added this to m Poul Andreassen: I should add this book in my s Poul Andreassen: Helpful lessons on leadership Kevin Eikenberry: You are welcome Valerie!Kevi

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin With just a few weeks left in 2009 you have no-doubt spent time thinking about the events of the past year and the growth and changes that have resulted. They want to engage, to interact and to get you more involved.&# -Seth Godin “Leadership is more than influence.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 24, 2011

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Do You Really Need a Meeting to Make a Decision? How important is the buy-in or commitment of others to the success of the decision? If you want their thoughts, help them come to the meeting prepared to give them.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Five Reasons Stories are a Powerful Communication Tool by Kevin Eikenberry on October 11, 2010 in Leadership , Leadership Communication , Learning We all grow up with stories. Other times it didn’t.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

It connotes a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances. Integrity builds character, which creates the foundation of great leadership. Integrity is a “steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.&# Live with integrity; lead with integrity.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Leadership is more about the state of mind than the title. Leadership is a choice. Filed under: Leadership , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | success , titles « Book Review: The Leader Who had no Title Embrace, then apply » Like Be the first to like this post. The owner makes sure his products succeed.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

The strength of your character and competence equate to the strength of your leadership. They (the PMs) also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. Without them, effective leadership becomes to be a near impossible task. Each of these cores is vital to credibility.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 1, 2010

He consultants, teaches, coaches, writes and speaks about leadership, gratitude, stewardship and the social/organizational dynamics of organizations. He consultants, teaches, coaches, writes and speaks about leadership, gratitude, stewardship and the social/organizational dynamics of organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Hopefully their example will raise the standards of leadership in our national life. Here's link to a post of mine a couple of years ago: Dan Nigro, Rick Rescorla and the Leadership Lessons of 9/11 [link]. We owe deep debts of honor to so many people for their service on that horrendous day, and in the years afterward.

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QAspire

JULY 27, 2010

A common mistake organizations commit is to deliver great experience first time and then take the customer for granted. Delivering great experiences through people, processes and leadership comes with a cost, but that cost is far less than the cost of losing a customer and then acquiring a new one all over again.

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