CO2

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Too Much Innovation? I have the privilege recently to work with a technology company that has one of their three core values as innovative. Are we too innovative? And at times it costs us money chasing down innovation at a cost of operational excellence. In renewing their values this year we hit a speed bump.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. link] ATIG Dear Mike, "I've found that 90% of problems companies have on-line are created by management, not technology" David Segal Why not E-leader ( participative) for better decision making to do the right thing ? Thanks, Sami impassioned Hi Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. Priority number two is team building and talent management. In most cases the answer is no it’s not…however this is often times exactly how the decision is made.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

He went on to say, &# it takes no talent to hustle and your team deserves better.&# I think loyalty cost us nothing, yet delivers great reward to a team. From my perspective, there cannot be a true sense of team without the existence of loyalty. Where there is no team there is no need for a leader.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

the janitor, night watchman, leadership team, etc., I've actually written a number of posts on effective questioning and here is a link to one that you might enjoy as it uses effective questioning in relation to building better teams: [link]. Great leaders listen to the experts on their own teams! I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? They become efficient and we created an effective team. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? We then teach this method to the others. Thanks for stopping by James.

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HR Digest

JUNE 15, 2023

On any fair day, the balancing act performed by the unsung heroes of a company – the human resources team (HR) , is quite overwhelming. Interweaving between a podcast and a web radio show, the Happy Hour podcast was launched in 2009. The podcast is renowned for its lively conversations that challenge myths and thoughts.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. Either way they lose…Great leaders value the opinions of their team whether or not said views happen to be in concurrence with their own beliefs.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

My style was dubbed MBWA (Management By Wandering Around) by one of my team members many years ago and it stuck. I have always been an advocate of leading by being fully engaged, rolling up my sleeves and getting in the trenches with a team. Like yourself, I have long been an advocate of being highly visible and engaged.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

For those of you not familiar with Kevin, he is a two-time best selling author and the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group , a learning consulting company that has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Section IX: Team Building. Great leaders create great teams throughout the entire value chain. They are voracious learners always looking for better methods, different approaches, enhanced efficiencies, better technology and increased velocity. They are not afraid of change and growth in fact they tend to relish it.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Any leader is only as good as his or her team’s desire to be led by them. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

As much as it may be politically incorrect to say so, it’s not nearly as much about the team, as it is the leader’s ability to assemble and lead the team. In all but the rarest of circumstances, teams simply don’t function well in the absence of sound leadership. is who they are going to put in charge?

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CO2

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Too Much Innovation? I have the privilege recently to work with a technology company that has one of their three core values as innovative. Are we too innovative? And at times it costs us money chasing down innovation at a cost of operational excellence. In renewing their values this year we hit a speed bump.

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CO2

DECEMBER 24, 2010

They have been studying over the past decade innovation within established organizations. In the process they have compiled perhaps the most extensive library of innovation case studies in the world. If you are struggling with innovation in your organization this is a must read. There is just one little problem.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. The fact is that business is not a static endeavor.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

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. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

display: none; } 3 Tweets Building a Great Team | Catalyst 2 Tweets Contingency Planning | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth My experience with most executives and [.] It is possible to have both speed and planning so long as planning doesn't turn into "analysis paralysis." I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Often it has been seen in many places I have worked that so called leaders (not all though) don't show humility in their work, and doesn't respect the members in the team. He said that servant leader will consider the priorities of his "followers" or team, first. Especially from a leadership coaching standpoint.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

While HR teams complete workforce planning, they will keep an eye on auditing current talent capabilities and anticipate future skills, assuring survival and growth, rather than extinction. If you don’t solve the skills riddle with agility, curiosity, and smart technology capabilities, your organization could fade from existence.”

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CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009). Technology and its role in travel 2.0 About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. It means your vision is not understood, your team is not aligned and your talent is not performing up to par. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. As a leader your “Influence Quotient” is the IQ you need to pay attention to. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Great leaders lead all people under their care, not just those who agree with them. As much as some don’t want to hear this, there is an “I&# in team because teams are comprised of individuals. If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best?

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. The iPod pioneered innovative design in the mp3 player vertical with great technical design, outstanding functional design, and is in a class by itself with regard to aesthetic design.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

However I took great care of the team I had on my own outside of their quarterly bonus. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help even out the uneven. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development.

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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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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? I have the maximum number of Facebook friends allowed ( please join my fan page instead ).

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Treat your brand as an asset not an afterthought: If building brand equity is not a key strategic focus for your executive team don’t be surprised if your brand remains in stealth mode. Innovate: Your brand will have at best a limited shelf life if a culture of innovation doesn’t pervade your business. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

It is emphathy that enables leaders to understand both their teams and their customers, and foster an atmosphere of greater creativity and problem-solving. Lori Meyer Thank you so much for this post. You mentioned a key word — empathy, a critical characteristic of a strong leader. Deb Costello I love this post! I Think Not.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

They focus on this marketing campaign or that new technology, and lose track of what’s most important. Work with the sales team; understand how they sell your products. Provide clear direction: One of the key directives for products managers is to provide clear direction to the engineering/development teams.

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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

JULY 6, 2010

They also seek the advice and counsel of their board and executive team in addition to a plethora of outside advisers. My recommendation is not to hand-cuff or bridle your CEO, rather give the CEO room to lead, maneuver, innovate and succeed. Great CEOs are the glue that provides continuity between vision and strategy. If not why not?

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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 1, 2010

A leader’s message has a direct impact on their personal and corporate brand equity, how they manage a crisis, marketing initiatives, investor relations, press and public relations, team building and employee engagement, and virtually any other mission critical area of chief executive responsibility. I Think Not.

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