N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

You see, buzzwords are birthed from the necessity of human beings to simplify the complex…they are in fact very useful in describing, informing, and educating. In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions.

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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. By definition 'best practice' is something codified by someone else. Therefor by definition it is not unique or likely to generate any competitive advantage.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2021

For instance, German research suggests that entrepreneurship is most definitely a skill that can be learned, and the researchers argue that action-oriented training can enable us to unlock any entrepreneurial potential within us. It’s a narrative that portrays great entrepreneurs as being born rather than made. Talent shortages.

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CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. She sends’em abroad on her own affairs, From the second she opens her eyes— One million Hows, two million Wheres, And seven million Whys! About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., John Sullivan FORA.tv

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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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CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. She sends’em abroad on her own affairs, From the second she opens her eyes— One million Hows, two million Wheres, And seven million Whys! About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Cohen Full Bio Exceptional Leadership • Leadership [link] Alan Arnett so your definition of leadership is that people will do anything for short periods of time so long as its pre-scripted and they are paid accordingly? Alberto Dotras from Spain suggested that we all watch this clip. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

You’re definitely right about the problems that an unbalanced perspective can cause in all areas of one’s life. Actually, the core ZTPI isn’t new, it’s been going for over 25 years and so has a good longitudinal pedigree as well. There have also been cross-cultural studies to validate it in many other countries.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Great leaders intrinsically understand that team building catalyzes collaboration, creates both disruptive and incremental innovation, facilitates a certainty of execution, and is one of the key foundational elements associated with creating a dynamic corporate culture.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees. Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. Have a great Thanksgiving Sir.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 28, 2011

Given that there is no way I can presume to give you a definitive list of ways to use your five minutes. Read an uplifting or educational book or blog post (you have access to them on your phones, Kindles, etc.) Our days are made up of all of those five minute choices. Choose to use those five minutes. Refocus your efforts.

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CO2

JANUARY 20, 2011

IDEO has contributed to some of the most innovative solutions for some of the biggest brands in the world. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

JANUARY 15, 2011

“It is my desire to inspire people of all ages and social demographics to think about leadership on a broad level, contemplate what it means to them and what individual impact they can have when it comes to leading,&# says Nohria. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

JULY 20, 2010

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

OCTOBER 29, 2010

By Robert Strohmeyer , PCWorld Apr 25, 2010 8:00 pm You know all about Google’s smorgasbord of Web tools, but have you tried Measy, Topicfire, or Yammer? Here are 52 phenomenally cool Web services that you may not have heard of, but definitely need to try. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

OCTOBER 13, 2010

About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

AUGUST 6, 2010

Be innovative. He held up a sign which said: “I am blind, please help.&# There were only a few coins in the hat. The second sign told people that they were so lucky that they were not blind. Should we be surprised that the second sign was more effective? Moral of the Story: Be thankful for what you have. Be creative. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

AUGUST 17, 2010

Vivian Schiller CEO of NPR at the Aspen Institute 2010 gives insights into the importance of New Literacy. Interview with Charlie Firestone and Vivian who is the CEO of NPR. We are faced with a tsunami of information. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

He helps lift these teams that deliver us innovation in food, medicine and technology reach new levels by building their leadership capacity. Gary Cohen on right) Steve Boehlke presented his views on leadership yesterday at CO2 Partners, eat the book Leadership Series. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

JANUARY 21, 2011

It may be that we really do not have the free will that we think we do. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Kona shares the starkly different definitions of ‘basic needs’ between the USA and Haiti and how it affects her productivity and impact…a lesson for us all! I began traveling to Haiti as a volunteer in 2007 and moved here in 2010 to launch an organization called GOALS. Mostly this has to do with living in Haiti.

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CO2

OCTOBER 23, 2010

A farmer had only one horse. One day, his horse ran away. All the neighbors came by saying, “I’m so sorry. Sometimes it is difficult to see it. Sometimes it is difficult to see it. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

OCTOBER 23, 2010

A farmer had only one horse. One day, his horse ran away. All the neighbors came by saying, “I’m so sorry. Sometimes it is difficult to see it. Sometimes it is difficult to see it. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

AUGUST 16, 2010

To me this is not a topic of debate – he was a little man who was psychologically disturbed who new how to lie, and coerce people to do what he wanted to do through fear and symbolism. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

OCTOBER 8, 2010

When working with clients I so often hear, “This is what got us to be this successful.&# And “this&# is some habit that most people would define as not very attractive. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

OCTOBER 8, 2010

When working with clients I so often hear, “This is what got us to be this successful.&# And “this&# is some habit that most people would define as not very attractive. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

AUGUST 1, 2010

The devaluing of questions can be attributed, in large part, to our educational system. During the first and second industrial revolution, when our educational system was designed, we trained our children to be factory workers. Anything the worker needed to know beyond that education could be learned on the job, from the manager.

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CO2

JULY 8, 2010

It was a good reminder of a technology I tested out a while back called Prezi.com and did not have the patience to use it in one of my presentations. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

AUGUST 2, 2010

About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

OCTOBER 29, 2010

By Robert Strohmeyer , PCWorld Apr 25, 2010 8:00 pm You know all about Google’s smorgasbord of Web tools, but have you tried Measy, Topicfire, or Yammer? Here are 52 phenomenally cool Web services that you may not have heard of, but definitely need to try. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

OCTOBER 15, 2010

Innovation and real change come from asking. Yes, we want confident leaders, but not know-it-alls. We want great question-askers, who aren’t afraid to reveal vulnerability and gaps in their knowledge. We want to be asked for our opinion, not told what to do. President Obama, ask us questions before you make a decision. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

JANUARY 23, 2011

Where has time gone. I remember when I was at the beginning of my career and calling on AARP as a direct marketer to do their work. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

OCTOBER 13, 2010

About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

JULY 21, 2010

2) Ability to create a sustainable competitive solution to the above problem. 3) Passion and drive to make the business work operationally. 4) Leadership to build the team and keep them motivated and productive. 5) Financial acumen to understand funding requirements, cash flow, and marketing. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2011

B usiness Model Generation caught my eye in a book store in December – It is rare I find myself in book stores anymore given how many books are sent to me as a blogger and my preference in reading on Kindle or IPad. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

JANUARY 16, 2011

If you ask the wrong questions you will likely end up with the wrong answer. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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CO2

JANUARY 17, 2011

It is interesting to me that we use innuendo when it comes to firing people. John Sullivan FORA.tv

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