N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Toxic personalities will put a damper on morale, attempt to intimidate and/or manipulate co-workers for personal gain, and can even chase away a company’s best talent. Here are "9 Signs That Your Next Company Cares About Its Employees." link] Donna Svei Great post Mike. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 29, 2011

companies helped to push up growth last quarter. As companies work to rebuild inventories—last quarter, inventory reduction subtracted 3.7 Obviously, more people fell they would be worse off than in the future than they did in the fourth quarter of 2010. Rising exports from U.S. As imports declined, trade added 3.44

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

And life in a company is a very lonely place when everyone is out for themselves (and worrying about their jobs). Who has the mojo in the company. Always have a “Plan B&# waiting in the wings — it might be a number of key contacts, a position that is waiting for you, a company that is just starting out. So what do you do?

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

And that’s all they got from their company. The problem is that you will (not might, will) get overlapping salespeople hawking the same service or product to the same person or company. Unless it’s a new company with new products. Here are the 5 (okay I lied. And that’s a bad thing. This is a big one.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 11, 2011

Oprah Position, Company Address, City/State/Zip Direct Phone Number Email Phil Position, Company Address, City/State/Zip Direct Phone Number Email If I have erred in any way, let me know. No one is selling anything, no one is looking for a job – the result: good business and marketplace conversation! Unported License.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on how to control gossip in the workplace… If what you desire as an executive is to have a healthy, thriving, and productive company, it is essential that you curtail office gossip. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 3, 2010

The recession is over, things are looking up, companies are hiring, executives are coming out from hiding in their offices and cubicles. You need to analyze all of these criteria, and make a decision whether to stay where you are, move to another position, or move to another company. It’s about time. It’s that easy.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 27, 2010

An incredible book by Jim Collins — relates how certain companies overcame their obstacles and pushed themselves from being just good companies to the stars of their industry. Persuasion, Motivation, & Coaching What techniques do you use to get your teams to efficiently execute company strategy? Good To Great.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 6, 2010

What company will I forever speak about with unbridled enthusiasm? What company am I now writing about to all of my readers? But real problems happen in areas where all the competing companies give bad customer service. Universally that is phone companies! Allen Edmonds. Allen Edmonds. Allen Edmonds. Unported License.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Leave your position, same company – Look for lateral positions that better use your talents. Leave your company – You might need fresh air. We/Companies/Positions all change/evolve – what do you want to do now? Modify your job! New people, new responsibilities. Have you worked with clients in slumps?

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 28, 2010

I work with a LOT of companies. Across the entire spectrum of the marketplace, I see three standard rules that make companies successful. home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 3 Ways To Grow Your Business.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Try to stretch yourself and speak about a new, strategic idea that might impact the company. Take steps to make it more challenging, more interesting, more fun. Step out of your comfort zone and ask your boss for more work. Do something that changes your work dynamic — and see if that makes a difference. Stop complaining about the economy.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

How many important people do you know in your company? Outside of your company? If not, you won’t do any better at your next job. Take night classes, read books, surf the web for knowledge. Start watering this lawn. Establish A Contract With Your Team. When Is It Right To Question Authority At Work? Unported License.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Ask yourself this question…Who is more loyal; an employee who has been with the company a long time but is an under-performer, or a less tenured employee who always goes the extra mile and consistently exceeds expectations? the company is not leveraging its true talent base.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 18, 2011

Acquiesce Sometimes for the good of the project and the company (and your job) you have to give in. In addition, let them know subtly this is going to be a one-time event, next time you are going to bring the big guns. Immediately figure out what has to change, who will be impacted, what will have to be shortened, expanded, etc.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL. mikemyatt: RT/mention thx @AMAnet @SmartBrief @Leadersh. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Prior to that, I managed large teams in Fortune 500 companies throughout the nation. home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 How Do You Coach Your Team? I’m a coach. Establish A Contract With Your Team.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

If you’re passionate about something it means you care so much that it hurts…Refusing to surrender, and having the ability to make the tough decision or the needed sacrifice, will allow your company to continue taking ground and will keep the competitive advantage on the side of your enterprise. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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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. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Figure 1: The Interbrand Best 100 Global Brands 2010 A look at two brands’ performances from this year’s table offers insight into how brands can navigate today’s marketplace. Juliano Howard T.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 10, 2011

In Corporate — If you have an idea for a new project at work, run it by some people you trust — talk to mentors outside of your company. One question in the right forum and you get gold from customers. Want to make a move — start talking to people, dip your toe in the water. Reach out to industry insiders and ask their opinion.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? As the founder, can you, or should you, attempt to grow with the company? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

For many companies, employees are expected to complete given tasks or processes because 'that's what we've always done' But if we focus instead on what the purpose is behind our efforts, suddenly it matters less if we're efficient in doing it if it ultimately contributes little to our organization's objectives.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 7, 2010

One thing that gets the new hire to question the efficiency of the company is to drop the ball at this time. Plan Their Day — If your company has an orientation process, great. Also, make sure that everything (and I mean everything) is in place — their desk, supplies, laptop, passwords, systems, software, phone, and paperwork.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? I have witnessed company bonuses work marvelously well, and I have seen them create great animosity and discord. That is the question.

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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. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 2, 2010

If you have to talk business (taking cues from your boss), talk about what the company accomplished and what could be planned for 2011. Don’t Spend All Your Time Gossiping. Keep the talk light and personal (again, interests, hobbies, kids, etc.). Talk future business. You should know when to pull back on the rudder. Unported License.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

You will also be competing to retain talented employees that other companies would like to lure away. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Well actually, no it’s not. If you don’t have direct competition you’ll surely have indirect competition. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Remember that all board members are obligated to make decisions that are in the best interests of the company. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL. All Rights Reserved

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2010

What past decisions are holding the company behind? What areas might take the company to the next level? You also have to be patient to allow the natural flow of the company to run it’s course. Operational - Know how the organization works inside and out. Sit at home and map out your operational chain from start to finish.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

A specific example of this would be that while a company’s business plan may not change for a number of years, the company’s business model consistently evolve, or may even need to be reengineered to insure the execution of its business plan. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Nowhere will you find a better model for servant leadership, vision casting, discipleship, good decisioning, discernment, self-leadership, intentional leadership, crisis management, character based leadership, etc. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 4, 2011

I had a similar experience in buying double sleeping bags online (and will never do business with that company again). Since I downsized following the last two years, I have become more aware (and ultimately taken the complete role) of excellent customer service. In this case, I learned what NOT to do from another e-tailer. Unported License.

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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. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. All Rights Reserved

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I have a Satnav form a company who is ‘obsessed with accuracy’ and whose map has not been updated since July 2006 and also has huge errors in it. I know one that has been hacked and is doing the organisation a huge disservice. The satnav is going back. Well, if it can find its way it us. Establish A Contract With Your Team.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL. mikemyatt: RT/mention thx @AMAnet @SmartBrief @Leadersh. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

If your company is in products, services, or businesses that you wouldn’t enter into if you weren’t in that particular arena today…GET OUT! As a CEO of any company, it's your responsibility to make the tough calls, and not let fear immobilize good decisions. This was a good read and better advice. Our Freedom.

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