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 an profound appreciation for all the people working for them and the skills they bring to the table. Visit [link] to learn more about the leadership system.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 15, 2010

I teach coaching skills to groups of managers regularly; every individual executive client I have gets taught coaching skills in some way or another; and of course, I practice coaching myself (I call it “practice” on purpose). Let’s call using coaching skills “short term pain for long term gain”.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

It takes skillful attention to self-cannibalization, a bias toward innovation and recognition that 'sacred cows' often become someone else's T-Bone dinner steak. Then, we have the challenge to make our changes less threatening, so productive communication skills are a must.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Conor Neill I love a speech that I found via Ken Robinson's twitter stream (@sirkenrobinson, one of the top TED speeches) of Randy Nelson, dean of Pixar University – he says that the key skill of innovation is "failure recovery" Perfect is the enemy of good. Good is the enemy of great.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Leaders come in different flavors : There are many different types of leaders, and you will likely encounter all of them over the course of time. Knowledge of leadership theories and skills may be formally gained by enrolling in leadership seminars, workshops, and conferences.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

They do what the client requires of them where qualified, and if they don’t possess the needed skill sets, competencies and experience they should not take the assignment. It’s just that simple. I believe also you have just kicked the elephant in the room.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

If taking the high road fails, or is not the best course of action, then relax…you’re the CEO – you can always let them go, which is probably what you should have done long ago. link] Posts about Interpersonal conflict and dealing with people as of January 4, 2009 — Persuasive Communication and Life Skills [.]

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Their core is the design and the idea, the operating system, plus the network environment such as iTunes. Even though I will from time-to-time slip and refer to something as “Best Practices&# I am attempting to extricate that phrase from my vocabulary. As an example, Look at Apple! But Apple does not manufacture them.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Learning new things makes people feel vulnerable until they master the new skill. Bosses on training courses or encouraging people to undertake learning is not enough – we all have that ‘what’s in it for me’ and being good or better at a job I do anyway does not always cut it.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 11, 2011

Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I do think, though that “likability&# is a continuum, and there may be a line that can be crossed where authenticity just won’t cut it. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

A study by Leadership IQ showed that 23% of board members questioned were willing to tolerate bad news and significant course corrections by the CEO. Ideally you're going where no one has been yet, so fall down, get up, and get on with it. This easily translate into inaction. ” to the crew.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Of course, as you pointed out, relying on one question won't help you figure out how to navigate around obstacles that inevitably will appear in your path toward that defined true north. link] mikemyatt Agreed – I think Dan's question is a great one for your suggested purpose of finding "true north.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Of course, there were some great books such as those by Morton Hansen, Amy Edmondson, and Ron Ricci. Having the right people with the right skills work on a project can allow more experimentation and speed up the process. In 2009, the recession was in full swing. There was little written about it. Nurture safety and trust.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

That insight changed my perspective on leadership and set the course for my career as a leader and teacher of leadership. Always operate from the belief that you can always grow and get better as a leader and as a person. Oswald Sanders. That’s where I first read that leadership is influence. John Maxwell : You never arrive.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 31, 2015

A still from my May 2009 ‘state of the business’ video. The experience also was fitting given my state of mind at that time back in 2009. We had worked hard to get our operations in order and build a great team. Doing this gave me a chance to see things in a different way. I could let it go now and that felt good.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Of course, there is always the problem of room temperature. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. A quiet room will promote their creative abilities, and open the space for conversation. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

link] Del Williams I don't think online is to blame, but poor people skills. Of course, back in the 60s people stood around and watched a woman get raped and murdered, and they did nothing. What if it was college kids fresh off of a NOLS course? This generation is weak in many ways. The worst part was that 30% have none.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The Hult Prize was launched in 2009 by serial entrepreneur Ahmad Ashkar and taps into the Hult family vision to open the world up through education. This desire to find people willing to try and make the world a better place is evident in a growing number of courses and programs designed to encourage and support social change.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

My friend Becky Robinson of LeaderTalk suggested I write about a recent experience; she was insightful to do so since I found that it has great relevancy to the struggle all leaders have with taking risks and questioning their beliefs in order to learn new skills. As I was learning new theories and practicing new skills, I struggled.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 20, 2010

Many of the other gifts you mention are of course part of the whole notion of humility so I run the risk of being a bit redundant here. Thank you for the addition – curiosity is of course a gift that leaders can give to others. Thanks for the reminder. thank you for the kind words. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

And of course you are right. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. You just may catch an ally, supporter, or friend (flies). I personally would rather eliminate the flies than catch them. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

I’m not sure I’ve fully captured the effect that Dr. Jackson’s interpersonal skills and upbeat attitude had a profound effect on patients and staff. Mary Jo Asmus : November 10, 2010 at 7:24 pm Bret, of course you are right. All of the information he provided was given in a positive way, without rushing.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

The churches I had previously worked with operated from the the philosophy this is church, and if people want it they will come. I look at incremental improvements as a necessary part of day-to-day operations, and a necessary component of keeping things current. Many a skilled leader has fallen prey to this circumstance.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

The impact of her lack of leadership and management skills resulted in a tremendous amount of mistrust, uncertainty and poor moral. I refer, of course, to what must have been the unsatisfactory board of directors. Any manager or supervisor that showed any leadership or aggressiveness was immediately dismissed.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

I have a coworker who is burnt out and (appears to be trying to get himself fired) he has limited education and skills and is dragging the morale down with him. Of course, our leadership will be built automatically during this process. to infuse (breath, life, etc.) by breathing (usually fol. by into ). to breathe into or upon.

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Building Personal Strength

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010 People Skills and Personal Strengths - The Bottom Line Im in a "bottom-line" mood right now. Can you operate weapons? People skills. There are several dozen specific people skills. And of course thats the case with many people. Kind of a "no-BS" mood. The bottom line. Is it the military?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Leaders who operate in this mode lose their peers in no time flat. The ability to identify and articulate a common aim, and to continue to align oneself and others with that shared aim, is one of the most valuable skills a leader can develop. They over focus on short term results and under focus on relationships.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Of course this is why the Apsotle Paul writes that a leader should lead their home well as it's a reflection of how they will lead the church. Now both my sons are doing the tough balancing act, but their priorities are keeping their leadership skills sharp – leading family and companies.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 2, 2011

And of course we’re usually doubly blind: to that characteristic, and to the reality that we’re blind about it. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. You hit the bottom-line message on the nail! All Rights Reserved.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 11, 2010

Ask and keep track It’s a simple concept to respect others enough to ask them what they want and then to follow through and give it to them (within reason, of course). Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. What rewards motivate you?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 17, 2010

Consultant training directs the completion of certain skills assessments and a line of questioning that is designed to result in a predictable product; A great leader. More over to acquire leadership skills is not about one event, it is a long process. Broadly speaking… The first leverages the Socratic method of questioning.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I immediately thought, “Of course!&# Ricky Medina: October 31, 2010 at 3:45 pm Great questions Mary Jo, Listening is a skill that is difficult to master. I think it is what makes someone a better person if they can conquer better communication skills. Watch and listen to how people react. Thanks for your note.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Of course, most people think they are managing with humility and openness but, at the end of the day, they guard their opinions and style fiercely. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Thank you for providing such a forum.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

But not every operation at the airport runs with the country’s trademark efficiency. If you want your organization to operate like a Swiss watch, all the pieces need to click. When Checklist Manefesto was published in 2009, he followed its philosophy exactly. You don’t go to bed without completing the list.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Great leaders are like a sponge when it comes to the acquisition of knowledge, the development of new skill sets, and the constant refinement of existing competencies. Who would follow a person who's thoughts and skills are out dated. To the person, the best leaders I know are prolific readers. It fuels creativity to succeed.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

And I (of course) agree about the importance of relationships. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. The dorm, we stayed, was not that great place to do meditation. After that never tried resuming meditation. I should try.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Be willing to change course when necessary. 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 be doing? What will it feel like? Envision yourself doing your best. What does that look like? Progress is measured one step at a time.

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