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. Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance?

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Although charitable giving is reported to be slightly up for the first nine months of 2010, giving in general is significantly down from prior years and charities are still struggling to stay alive. Just be sure to get a receipt from the charity for the cash, or keep your credit card statement, bank record or other receipt as documentation.

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 21, 2010

Main | Video Book Club: The Discipline of Market Leaders » June 21, 2010 What Am I Supposed To Be Learning From This? A long time ago in a land far away, I worked for a year as a first year associate in a now defunct Wall Street investment bank. Sneaky Peers? It was a stressful, but educational experience. What did I learn?

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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. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley has earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in financial advice … Securities, Investment Banking… Today Blogs Scopulus Business Resources This site is a gateway for business information and resources for business people and professionals in large corporations to small and medium size companies in the UK.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 18, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Has Jim Goodnight Cracked the Code of Corporate Culture? Recently, SAS was named number 1 on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 2010. Unfortunately, most leaders have a blind spot when it comes to these areas.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Nothing signals leadership trouble more than an executive who can’t make decisions. Understanding and implementing the concept of “ actionable leadership &# is a major key to success in becoming a great CEO. However my question to you is this: What is leadership without action? Sound harsh?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 19, 2011

Many people come to me to make a drastic change in their careers. Their tendency has been to jump right back into the same type of career for security purposes only, even if they truly dislike this work. When you look at your bank balance and the bills each month, how do you react? Are You in Career Quicksand?

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Through the blog, I have met with many former career women—from all over the world—who fear they ‘threw it away in their forties’ to become mothers, and can never make it back as the prodigal daughters of business. The transition had a great impact on my personal relationships” she says. “I

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Do you see how meditation might improve your leadership? Posted in Uncategorized 13 Responses to “Why You Should Meditate&# Scott Patchin : October 27, 2010 at 1:26 pm Thanks for sharing your thoughts on meditation. Patrick: October 28, 2010 at 4:40 pm Hey Mary, I like your posts very much! Thanks for the post. Suggestion?

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 21, 2011

Check your aspirations by @ monedays [link] # leadership #LeadChange #. Rainy Day Gratitude Bank: The One Challenge All Leaders Secretly Face – [link] #. Leader Beware: The Perils Of The Ignorance Strategy by @ Starbucker [link] # leadership #perception #. Make a promise to you by @ SusanMazza [link] # goals #career #.

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Roundtable Talk

MAY 27, 2010

Fast Friday with Chris von Baeyer of the Ariel Group → Diary of a mid-career job seeker: 9, 800, 20, 10, 5, 2, 3, 1 Posted on May 27, 2010 by LeaderTalker | 1 Comment Fans of LOST will no doubt recognize the significance numbers can play in shaping lives. with a major bank! Remember, 9, 800, 20, 10, 5, 2, 3, 1.

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Roundtable Talk

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Posted on October 12, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment So, the Globe and Mail is doing a big feature series on why there aren’t more women heading up Canadian corporations and, worse, why other countries are scooping our (apparently meager) female executive talent. Skip to content Home Welcome! And, that’s my rant for today.

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QAspire

JANUARY 24, 2010

He went through a painful process of starting up, getting space on lease and getting some funding from the bank to get some basic equipments. Thanks, Amit By Tanmay Vora , January 25, 2010 @ 7:18 pm Thanks Amit, for stopping by and commenting. He neither had space nor money to start out. Don’t Kill It!

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

As I was driving us home from the government center, I asked Brad to pay attention to where my hands were on the wheel as I banked through turns. OK, by now you’re saying, “Nice story about a dad and his son but what does this have to do with leadership?” That opposite hand was just along for the ride, so to speak. Good question.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JANUARY 21, 2011

Last year I met with Jim Goodnight, SAS Institute’s founder and CEO, to learn more about his leadership and SAS Institute’s culture. Recently, SAS was named number 1 on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 2010. You can read the article I wrote at The Economic Times ‘ website or below.

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LDRLB

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In it, Les reveals 10 books that made him think in 2010. Leadership book review' The other day I watched a video by LDRLB Guest Les McKeown. In lieu of the upcoming holiday season, I thought it might be best to reveal my best picks for holiday reading this season. They will make you think, and rethink how you lead.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2010

As the year draws to a close, I'm reflecting on what I have learned about leadership from my clients. For me, 2010 was the year when I let go of theories and focused on realities, most notably the real challenges of leading in the 21st century. Over the last twelve months, I have seen the best and worst in leadership.

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Your Voice of Encouragement

JULY 27, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Lessons about Life from My Family Reunion I come from a big family. Last week 25 of us gathered at the Outer Banks of North Carolina for a sensational family reunion. July 27, 2010 2:41 PM Meredith Bell said. July 27, 2010 3:31 PM blog said. Great post.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2011

Before 2010 is dumped into the dustbin of history — and it was a year when cleaning up after disasters was not just a metaphor — it's worth finding the gems among the trash. Straight-line careers are over-rated. Thus, the leadership ranks must be globally diverse. Surprises are the new normal.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2010

The Relational Leader : A Revolutionary Framework to Engage Your Team (Course Technology PTR, Cengage Learning 2010) by Frank McIntosh The Relational Leader presents a framework to use as a compass point so that you can project a consistent message and methodology to your people. People are the core of this leadership style.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

MARCH 23, 2010

Exploring Shared Leadership → March 23, 2010 · 5:37 pm ↓ Jump to Comments The Importance of Being Purposeful When I first came to Vancouver to take up my new role as a Human Resources Consultant with a major bank, my boss and I agreed that I should go on a road trip and meet with as many corporate banking employees as possible.

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Roundtable Talk

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Leadership is about taking risks… When Christine and her partners launched SCC, most of her banking friends didn’t understand why she was walking away from her “promising career&#. Know when to let go… You can’t be great at everything, including all aspects of leadership.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Umair Haque Blogs Umair Haque On: Global business , Competition , Economy The Irish Banking Crisis: A Parable 4:33 PM Monday November 29, 2010 | Comments () Email Tweet This Post to Facebook Share on LinkedIn Print Once upon a time, there was a country where bankers disappeared. And thats exactly the role that pubs began to play.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Leaders who operate from a platform of good manners and civility know that: Everyone likes to feel acknowledged and important I started my work life in the mailroom of a bank. Reply Derek Irvine, Globoforce November 8, 2010 at 5:19 pm Thanks, Gwyn. The world is watching. Thank you for coming by and for your thoughtful comment.

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Roundtable Talk

AUGUST 9, 2010

Posted on August 9, 2010 by LeaderTalker | 2 Comments Well, this post is one for the bizarro-files. Other than a bizarre (and definitely sad situation for all involved), what’s the leadership takeaway for the rest of us? moravecglobal | August 16, 2010 at 3:57 PM | Loyalty effect? Not you of course. Happy leading!

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Ask any career-oriented woman about her top work-related concerns, and she will likely rank having access to high-quality jobs at desirable companies and having equitable opportunities to advance within those organizations at the top of the list. Prior to joining Peoplefluent in late 2010, Ms. Work-Life Balance is Not a Taboo Phrase.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

How can you change your career? at 6:47 PM Or were you banking on the ‘blessings in disguise’ mantra? How can you change your career? If life and career are too hard, try the world. How can you change your career?&# How can you change your career? This also includes my career.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Jerry Anderson, CCIM We are closing a $4million office building next week as a direct contact from my Twitter tweets about distressed real estate situations and the FDIC taking over banks. Our Sperry Van Ness Commercial Real Estate advisors in Florida are believers. What more proof does one need? EC Sheedy Fascinating!

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Posted by Thornton May on November 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment The classic Harvard Business School case “Otisline (A)” 1 begins with the quote, “… our objective is to go unnoticed.” In the global economy, can analytic practitioners be hugely successful in their careers while going unnoticed?

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 16, 2011

This year my organization decided to give an award for "excellence in leadership," and among the elements of excellence we expect to see in the winner, we're putting one criterion front and center: the nominees' commitment to gender diversity in their leadership ranks. But I'll be expressing my admiration and gratitude to them all.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 28, 2010

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full The Undeniable Value of Professional Skepticism by Starbucker on March 28, 2010 I have this natural tendency to want to trust everybody. Terry cnwright12 April 5, 2010 at 3:51 pm Hi Terry, Thank you for writing this article.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

since 2010. Set up a talent bank and clearinghouse for women and men who want to "on-ramp" their careers after voluntarily off-ramping for childcare, eldercare, or other personal obligations. But when the leadership of teams is homogenous — read: dominated by white males — the risk of trouble soars.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2014

Many employees are encouraged to “just be yourself,” only to find their authenticity — and their career ambitions — constrained by unwritten office rules about appearance, speech, and behavior. If you want to be perceived as leadership material, do you suppress your difference or embrace it?

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You're Not the Boss of Me

MAY 11, 2009

→ May 12, 2009 · 12:55 am ↓ Jump to Comments Taking Charge: When Not to Delegate In leadership, one of the things we are always being reminded of is the importance of delegation, and with good reason. Let’s face it, everyone likes to be popular but leadership is not about popularity. What comes to mind for you?

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

The Conversation Blogs The Conversation Artisans Must Balance the Books 8:12 AM Tuesday November 23, 2010 by Ndubuisi Ekekwe | Comments () Email Tweet This Post to Facebook Share on LinkedIn Print The boy was 11 years old when his father took him to live with a kinsman, a businessman with many shops in Lagos, Nigeria. All rights reserved.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Operations : Approaches problems practically; stands firm on issues, perseveres; maintains a standard of consistency and quality; provides stable leadership and supervision; develops detailed plans and procedures; implements projects in a timely manner; keeps financial records straight. Ive seen this in the organizations where Ive consulted.

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