N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

It is through the accomplishment of current objectives that the victories are won and success is born. Bottom line…success equals focus. Have you bought-off on the myth of multi-tasking, or do you believe in the power of restraint and focus? It's like going to the food bar hungry.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

As odd as it sounds, businesses that are not dependant on smart talent, capital, or technology can scale faster and easier than those businesses burdened with the aforementioned dependencies. The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The more partners, sympathizers, champions, allies, supporters, enablers, influencers, advisers, mentors, friends, and family you have helping you succeed, the faster you will achieve your goals. While I take complete responsibility for all my failures and shortcomings, I take very little credit for my own success.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

While a brand without exposure is not much of a brand, I consistently find that brand exposure is an aspect of brand management that is all too often overlooked as a success metric. If not, then this post is for you. Once a brand is overexposed it becomes commoditized, diluted, and ultimately. will go into decline.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

" If the goal is to get somewhere the mouse is efficiently ineffective. It's at that point that we can appreciate that encouraging efficiency is not as critical as encouraging effectiveness since it's the latter that will ultimately ensure we attain the goals we set out to reach.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Everest before his successful summit in 1953. With strong will, and relentless enthusiasm, he pursued his goal and achieved it. The ability to blow through barriers must become a passion if you want to achieve sustainable success in the business world.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

In fact, your influence quotient will be a much greater determinant of your ultimate success than your “Intelligence Quotient” could ever be. The following fundamental concepts of influence, which if properly understood and implemented, can help anyone become more efficient, productive and successful: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

They need to know where they want to take their people (that comes from having knowledge, goals, and/or beliefs therefore is developed). " Thanks for sharing Sami… Dan Leaders take others to a destination (by definition).

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 26, 2010

I am a technology lover. Our devices and services and technology may allow us to get one more thing done, make one more phone call, connect with one more person, but when are you taking time to put all of that activity into context? When are you reflecting on the success of today and using that as a springboard for your future?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

While I believe bonus structures to be a key component of successful compensation plans, if current employees are generally happy with the existing comp plan and are hitting performance goals there may not be the need to add another layer to the comp plan. While many tend to favor this structure, it is far from perfect as well.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 14, 2011

you can learn more about Heidi at the end of this post) Successful women know only too well that in any male-dominated profession, we often find ourselves at a distinct disadvantage. But in my experience, smart and talented women rarely realize that one of the toughest hurdles they’ll have to overcome to be successful lies within.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

Let me begin clearly stating that it is not my goal to be perceived as a word-basher. The second trend is technology’s recognition of the first trend. In the immortal words of Jack Webb: “The facts ma’am…just the facts.&# First is the time pressure for our attention. Thanks for adding to the discussion Randy.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 31, 2011

They are: Live on purpose Stop procrastinating Conquer technology Beat distractions to cultivate focus Stay organized Stop wasting time Optimize Build stronger relationships Leverage The section about an empty email inbox on pages 69-72 is, in itself, worth the price of the book. It is sometimes surprising and, in those moments, profound.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This vision, if successful, must be underpinned by core ideology and then expressed with clarity and conviction. Best wishes for continued success Sir. It is the vision that defines the end game, and the mission is the road map that will take you there. THANKS FOR THIS GREAT POST.

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N2Growth Blog

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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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

APRIL 22, 2013

Jennifer is recognized world-wide as the “go-to” expert on the power of introverts following the success of her first book The Introverted Leader. Dim the lights, turn off the radio and reduce distractions from technology to get inside your head. Who gets their voice heard in the office? Tip: Prepare on two levels.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Develop your web of influence (key stakeholders, decision makers, influencers, connectors) to assist you in reaching your goal. If you have the goal of sitting in the C-Suite, start by communicating this goal to others and find out how you can get a sponsor to take you under his/her wings and move you up the ranks.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Those professionals that have self respect, and demonstrate a true respect for others regardless of their station in life, are much more likely to be successful over the long-term than those that use the tactics of disrespect to humiliate and intimidate. As such he was able to employ humility and confidence when and as needed.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

It was at this precise moment that I came to understand that the most important factor in determining whether or not something will be successful is who is charged with the responsibility for making it happen. The most important decision a leader can make with regard to any implementation, initiative, project, objective, goal, task, etc.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Wally is a writer, speaker, and consultant who specializes in learning and sharing how leadership and strategy combine to create successful companies. His passions are leadership, marketing, personal development and the way people and organizations use processes and technology to improve results.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

If you approach problematic relationships from the perspective of taking the action that will help others best achieve their goals, you will find few obstacles will stand in your way with regard to resolving conflict. Thanks for commenting and best wishes for continued success.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

The opportunity to be a part of a team that works together toward a common goal. If sitting on a board is one of your goals, it is important to learn how to communicate your value and to network strategically so others know what you can bring to the table. The opportunity to build relationships that will bring you business.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

In today’s post I’ll bust a few myths, reveal an evil secret or two, and share with you what you need to know in order to be successful with social media… Understanding the Context Let me cut right to the chase - business is fluid. Spare me the complex charts & diagrams, and the trite commentary from the latest guru.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Be proactive; take action Sometimes our biggest obstacle to success is ourselves! Address personal fears, listen to your own instincts and intuition, and start believing in yourself to have the tenacity and drive to see your goal of business ownership actualize. Offer support to others with similar goals of business ownership.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

While successful leaders share many common traits, all great leaders have one thing in common – they are not only adept at earning the loyalty of those they lead, but they also recognize that loyalty is a two-way street, and as such give their loyalty in return. Leadership and loyalty go hand-in-hand.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

While being motivated solely by conquest may allow you to achieve a stated goal or objective, the cost will be great. It is love for those you lead that allows for right thinking, proper perspective, and pure motivations. A leader whose focus is on serving others will find it difficult to wander off course. I admire this.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

In reality, Culture does not Trump Strategy, rather they work together to enhance the success of one another. My point was never to trivialize the importance of culture as it is a major key to creating sustainable success in any organization. This is why I took the time to author today’s post. What say you?

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 6, 2014

Counter-intuitively, many successful entrepreneurs didn’t start with a compelling vision, a wow idea or indeed a workable business plan. They run app companies, consultancies, clinics and sprawling technology corporations. I call them the Xceptionalists because their success came from the xceptional execution of an ordinary idea.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Put simply, leaders cannot be successful being guided by fear and hesitation. That's why leaders need to recognize that seeking perfection is an exercise in futility as it's a goal that only they can relate to, if not hard to quantify. As a leader you must quickly be able to assess risk and make timely decisions.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Most companies can claim an element of success in some aspect of CRM proficiency such as sales force automation, database marketing, development of a knowledgebase, etc., As most of you know I am a huge fan of well conceived CRM initiatives. That said, I have rarely witnessed CRM implemented to its full potential.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 28, 2010

As we approach a new year and an opportunity for that fresh start, look no further than inside yourself to keep a resolution, start a new habit, break an old one, be a better person, achieve new business goals, find a job, etc. Business - Business- Business. Successful accomplishment of. I wish you all the best and much success!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The goal of a leader is not to clone him/herself, but to harness individual strenghts for the greater good of the team and for the overall benefit of the organization. By way of contrast, it is difficult to build rapport if you are driven by an agenda that the other party sees as being a threat to their success or security.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

If you approach conflict from the perspective of taking the action that will help others best achieve their goals you will find few obstacles will stand in your way with regard to resolving conflict. The way to avoid conflict is to help those around you achieve their objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Following are a few tips to help you build influence online: Have a Strategy - If you want to create success and influence using social media you better have a plan. To be successful in creating social media influence your efforts need to be centered around others.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The goal of any leader or individual should be to continue growing to the point where they can say 'Yes' more often than not and deliver on that 'Yes' When they can do that Trust will flourish and we'll stem the current time… one delivered promise at a time. I couldn’t disagree more…&# – Read article [.]

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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.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 9, 2010

is on Steve’s team as she carries the ball toward the goal line with Do Feelings Have a Place in Business ? Miki Saxon of MAPping Company Success reminds us that managers need to mind their unconscious reactions in order to have creativity flourish in its splendor in Fostering Creativity. and ponder The Pride Paradox.

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