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. Leaders need to have a passion for what their company does or creates, not just a passion for the money it can make. Visit [link] to learn more about the leadership system.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

What should be jumping off the page here is that based upon the above referenced survey only two percent of the companies surveyed appear to utilize a value based hiring methodology. Moreover, one might conclude that 98% of these companies have the wrong people doing the hiring.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

It is my experience that they either lack the personal skill sets, or haven’t built the right executive team to lead change, they just don’t recognize the need for change, or they just don’t care. As a CEO of any company, it's your responsibility to make the tough calls, and not let fear immobilize good decisions.

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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 14, 2010

The most successful companies incorporate disruptive thinking into all of their business and management practices to gain distinctive competitive value propositions. “Me Too&# companies fight to eek out market share in an attempt to survive, while disruptive companies become category dominant brands insuring sustainability. .

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I sure that most of us are aware of the current studies that prove that having a diverse board (at least 30% women representation) contributes directly to a company’s performance. In fact, companies with more female representation, outperform companies don’t have women. There are many advantages. Who are the other board members?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

Ramzi I think arrogance is a sign of lack of self esteem. Bottom-Line… [link] Dr Sarah Morris Great post! Often I find my executive coaching clients shy away from confidence because they fear that it equates to arrogance – and, understandably, don't want to be seen in that way!

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

My advice to CEOs, regardless of whether you’re running a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, is to go see things for yourself. If your CFO handles all communications with your banking relationships, and your Chief Investment Officer handles all of your investor relations, you’re flat out missing the boat.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

WRONG …The simple truth of the matter is that the time needed to attain performance goals varies depending among other things the age, size and competitive positioning of the company, the industry, sector and vertical, etc. And what if a company finds or is built by just that person…and loses them to a term limit?

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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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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

In today’s post I’ll deal with a skill set that all successful CEOs excel at…managing board relations. Remember that all board members are obligated to make decisions that are in the best interests of the company.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The simple truth is that all great leaders are highly skilled in matters of delegation. The number of activities a CEO takes on can certainly vary based upon skill sets, stage of corporate maturation, and the talent level of the rest of the executive team.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Making sound decisions is a skill set that needs to be developed like any other. As a person that works with CEOs and entrepreneurs on a daily basis I can tell you with great certainty that all leaders are not created equal when it comes to the competency of their decisioning skills.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

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. There is no point judging the audience for their reaction, they are where they are.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

link] Posts about Interpersonal conflict and dealing with people as of January 4, 2009 — Persuasive Communication and Life Skills [.] Be well and have a great day sp [link] mikemyatt Glad to hear you've got the train back on the tracks, and I hope this post was of some use.

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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. and any number of other appearance specific issues can add to, or detract from, the strength of your personal brand.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2010

In the movie, Buddy failed dismally to keep up with the production of Etch-a-Sketch toys against the skill and speed of the other elves in the workshop. What is your company most skilled in providing your customers? How often does your company go the extra mile? Spreading Christmas spirit, that’s what!

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

There are female pilots, women in the military, as CEO’s of Fortune 100 companies, everywhere and anywhere that calls to talent and skill. I know of the CEO of a company who takes Fridays off during winter as “personal ski days.&# Now, fifty years later we have made headway on all fronts. I can’t see one.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

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. While I understand that there are times when using no may be your only option, those times should be the exception and not the rule.

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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. This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers. I know I am still working on it.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

I use it personally and my company has a social media practice area which offers social media services to our clients. link] Del Williams I don't think online is to blame, but poor people skills. As most of you know, I’m a big fan of social media. This generation is weak in many ways. The worst part was that 30% have none.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

We do not give near enough attention to the latter as a critical skill in developing leaders and still end up with far to many people in high level positions who rely on authority rather than effective practices to deliver results. link] mikemyatt Well said – your comment offers both sound thinking and sage counsel Susan.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

If your company has passive and/or timid leadership you will face serious problems in sustaining your competitive advantage. Furthermore, if your company isn’t leveraging action learning to develop leaders, fuel innovation, foster collaboration, and catalyze growth then you are missing a substantial opportunity.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Just because someone says something doesn’t mean it’s true…Moreover just because “Company A&# had success with a certain initiative doesn’t mean that “Company B&# can plug-and-play the same process and expect the same outcome.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

They are hard working individuals who have the potential to be leaders based on their knowledge, skills, and the behaviors and attitudes they display. They are eager to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities and bigger challenges. Influencing skills. What skills and behaviors do they have? Communication.

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Women on Business

MAY 10, 2012

There are critical times in a business where access to capital is essential for the company to grow, take advantage of opportunities and become the success it is capable of becoming. Additionally a lack of capital can cause what would be a succesful company to fail. Angels typically wont invest in your company for altruistic motives.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

The site will find other people you know based on who you e-mail as well as your mutual friends and other people at your company or former company. You have the opportunity to present your skills in your chosen field: use it. In this article, I anticipate that you are already a user at the site. Are you a job-seeker?

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

housing finance system since it was created more than 40 years ago (More about Mary at the end of this post). To succeed in industries like finance, tech or law enforcement, women must have determination and perpetual motivation. percent of executive positions at Fortune 500 companies and 16.6

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

a company that partners with leaders to help them develop the most critical skill in business – relationship building. Please join me in welcoming Tanya Maslach of Elevati, Inc. to Women On Business. You can learn more about Tanya below. I’m certain she’ll bring valuable ideas to the community!

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

You pointed out great potential outcomes, but the trick for many companies is creating the necessary paradigm shift in thinking that will allow these outcomes to become reality. Many a skilled leader has fallen prey to this circumstance. Thanks for the astute observations Becky. link] mikemyatt Brilliant…I tend to concur.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Looking at your company from your clients’ eyes will give you perspective on what’s important to them. Take a class, attend a seminar, learn a new skill or volunteer for a favorite cause. Value Proposition: What are you really offering your clients? What solutions are you selling? What makes you different than your competition?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The first is a young salesman in our company. 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. I can think of two in particular. John Rego was a Ranger Team Leader in Iraq.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

When all attributes are equal in a competition, the company who gets the contract has a personal connection. One half of building business is supplying quality products or services; the other half is skill in building relationships. This skill takes practice. Toastmasters is great for honing presentation skills).

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Miles Anthony Smith

DECEMBER 10, 2018

But don’t be discouraged; for many the hard work is worth it when you consider the freedom over your own time and finances. If you’re not willing to get out there and present your company to the world, you probably aren’t ready to start your own business. Here are 8 signs that you might not be ready for it (yet).

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