N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

The best definition I’ve found for gossip is: “Gossip is talking about a situation with somebody who is neither a part of the solution or a part of the problem.” Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org. You are definitely not alone…Thanks for sharing Ron. Unfortunately, there are organizations that are toxic from the top down; where senior-most management pays lip service to the tenets of leadership, but acts in ways bordering on the malevolent.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

Give me real leaders who possess courage, vision, and a bias toward action, and spare me the timidity of mediocre managers posing as leaders. 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.

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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? That is the question. In summary, a bonus structure properly conceived and implemented offers many more benefits than downside.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

The following tips will help to more effective handle conflicts in the workplace: Define Acceptable Behavior : You know what they say about assuming…Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in avoiding conflict. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

i.e. Will my employees ever respect/lean on an assistant manager rather than the manager? Mike Myatt wrote one of the best definitions of influence I have seen. David Mcdaniels I know that having the highest authority creates the highest level of influence, but is it possible to duplicate that level of influence in others?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

The most successful companies incorporate disruptive thinking into all of their business and management practices to gain distinctive competitive value propositions. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Social and societal stigmas are definitely in play when it comes to love and leadership. The act of operating in the truest best interest of others is the issue. While today’s post is a bit more kumbaya than most, please don’t check out on me because you perceive this topic too gooey and gushy to be relevant. Mike Henry Sr.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Sure, great leaders never lose sight of their core business, they pay attention to managing risk, etc., By definition game changers happen, they exist, they have life. What’s interesting is that the best leaders proactively focus on looking for game changers.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

link] Dan Collins Buzzwords are definitely not trite. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I have actually witnessed on many occasions extremely eloquent and very appropriate uses of quite common catch phrases. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Moreover if they decide to develop the application should this be done internally with existing staff, or outsourced, and if outsourced will it be done domestically or offshore and who will manage the process. Oh, and what about development methodology?

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APRIL 14, 2010

Home About Overview News Careers Contact Blog Services Branding/Identity Executive Search Leadership Development Overview CEO Coaching Executive Peer Groups Strategic Growth Consulting Innovation Management Personal Branding Reputation Management Social Media Consulting Pro Bono Services Clients Intermidiaries Downloads Blog Contactus N2growth Home (..)

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Isn’t this a lovely (although archaic) definition of the word “inspire&# ? Posted in Uncategorized 19 Responses to “How to Inspire Others&# Jarek Mlodzinski: November 21, 2010 at 9:29 pm I agree! I will use your questions in a excercise with my management team. to infuse (breath, life, etc.) by into ).

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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. It definitely didn’t in my case. What lacked was a clear focus on leadership within a theological context.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in containing the crazies. 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.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? Define Acceptable Behavior : You know what they say about assuming…Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in avoiding conflict.

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CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. 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. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009).

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Posted on August 31st, 2010 by admin in Leadership By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth “Who the * is in charge around here?&# Our unit was experiencing its first inspection by a Sargeant Major whose reputation definitely preceded him…It took him all of about 3 seconds ask “who the * is in charge around here?

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JANUARY 6, 2011

I have found that the most common reasons people tend to cite in support of using no are as follows: It helps to keep them from wasting time; It somehow manages risk; It builds character, and; It helps them focus by not biting off more than they can chew. Eroarea lui NU in management:[link] [.]

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance? My hope in authoring this post is to have you adjust your thinking when it comes to the definition of success. Let me ask you to spend a few minutes and mull over the following questions: Do you understand the difference between success and significance?

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

A critical part of the talent management life-cycle is leadership development. A timid or passive person is by definition not action oriented. If your mentoring and training programs don’t focus on the development of action oriented leaders then you are simply breeding obselesence, and utlimately…failure.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

November 8th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus One of the definitions of the word reflection is “the bending or folding back of a part upon itself&#. Learning to “go with the gut&# provides a definite advantage for leaders in fast moving organization. Jake Nady : November 8, 2010 at 3:23 pm I agree.

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CO2

SEPTEMBER 17, 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. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009). Technology and its role in travel 2.0 John Sullivan FORA.tv

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’m also sorry to say that others – your manager in particular – may not notice your potential for greater things either. You can’t expect your manager to know what you want for your career over the long or short haul. I definitely agree with the points you’ve made. Ask her to provide input and direction.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Although there may be special learning needs for this group (just like there might be special learning needs for first line supervisors or middle managers) – when those at the top of the organization deny or hide their learning behind a wall of invincibility, it can create a dilemma – or damage – in the rest of the organization.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 12 Responses to “It’s Not About Perfection&# Yathi Yatheepan: October 6, 2010 at 5:41 pm Hi Mary, Thanks for another interesting post. Patrick: October 6, 2010 at 8:43 pm Hello Mary, Could I add some my personal advises in here? Monica Diaz : October 7, 2010 at 12:01 am Great tips! Don’t you?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

I forget who it was, but some researcher determined that a person can really only manage relationships with about 150 people. Then we look for tools and systems to manage those relationships and expand our capacity for more relationships, and they can add an additional layer of complexity.

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CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. 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. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009).

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CO2

SEPTEMBER 13, 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. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009). Technology and its role in travel 2.0 John Sullivan FORA.tv

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 11 Responses to “Lost and Found: Great Fullness&# Yathi Yatheepan: November 24, 2010 at 1:55 pm Hi Mary, My most favorite lost and founds: Lost: worrying about what others think. Miller : November 24, 2010 at 4:01 pm Mary Jo, Our “lost and found&# departments look fairly similar. Found: myself.

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CO2

OCTOBER 12, 2010

When we got to the definition we started to struggle because we realized that the company kept bumping up against this value in excess. Sometimes, because it is a true operating value. An operating value is something we do without thinking about it. Too Much Innovation? In renewing their values this year we hit a speed bump.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 6 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: The Inspiration of Questions&# Carina Funk : September 5, 2010 at 4:42 pm Hello Mary Jo, Your blogs always seem to brighten my day. Sincerely, Carina Mary Jo Asmus : September 5, 2010 at 5:08 pm Hi Carina – thank you for your very kind words and encouragement.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 12, 2010

That’s one definition of leadership. It’s definitely a definition of class. It wasn’t about him, it was about the work and facilitating the work of others. So, what’s your take? Any other lessons to be learned from the LeBron drama? Better yet, how about sharing your nominations for classy leaders?

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JANUARY 19, 2011

Mike Figliuolo is the Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, LLC. Meng: January 23, 2011 at 4:00 am Right now I am just a graduate student and definitely not in a leader position. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services.

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CO2

AUGUST 1, 2010

Anything the worker needed to know beyond that education could be learned on the job, from the manager. In turn, the manager was responsible for mentoring, coaching, or developing those employees that showed interest, ability, and tenacity. He or she is asking questions. I’m enjoying it. Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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