N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted. Be self-aware. Have a great day Sir.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

True self-confidence is reflected in a person’s deeds and actions, and not in their ability to boast. I would much rather listen to the self-deprecating humor of a confident person making fun of themselves than the mean spirited attacks of an arrogant person waged at someone else’s expense.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 14, 2010

Good times often puff us up and develop hubris i n our character (i.e., Tough times, on the other hand, as hard as they may be, are opportunities to develop the humility we need to thrive over the long-term. 2 Comments so far Jack Dean on August 14th, 2010 That was great, Mike. As human beings, we are imperfect.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

How many times over the years have you witnessed otherwise savvy professionals self-destruct because they wouldn’t engage out of a fear of conflict? The only thing worse than what I’ve just described is leadership that doesn’t recognize it and/or does nothing about it.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Talking to anyone else wouldn’t resolve the issue, it would merely be self serving indulgence at someone else’s expense. In fact, it is my opinion that the worst form of gossip is conducted under the guise of seeking advice or counsel. Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.]

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 9, 2010

To have self-awareness at this level is to know what I believe in, what I value, and what deeply motivates me. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. It is to know what I live for and, perhaps, even what I would die for.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 17, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit What Are “Sustainable Values&# ? Michael Lee Stallard on May 17th, 2010 Hi Kare, What’s so interesting about the behaviors that support “sustainable values&# is the quantity and variety.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 21, 2010

3 Comments so far Cristin on October 21st, 2010 Thank you! Mohammed Al-Zaki on October 22nd, 2010 Thanks Michael for the online presentation and this book. Michael Lee Stallard on October 23rd, 2010 Cristin and Mohammed, You’re welcome. I loved the webinar – a lot of great information! I appreciate your efforts.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 30, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Vince Lombardi on Broadway? Like America during the post-World War II period, Lombardi had supreme self-confidence and a driving passion to win in life. Lombardi needed to dominate everyone in his presence. why is everyone smiling?

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 24, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Leadership Lagniappe by Kevin Eikenberry on August 24, 2010 in Decision Making , Leadership Lagniappe (pronounced LAN-yap ). Reply Kevin Eikenberry August 24, 2010 at 9:56 am Great addition David!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 13, 2010

My initial reaction to these comments was curiosity at their surprise that working on themselves would develop them as leaders (it’s what I’ve helped leaders with for a long time, after all). Developing into the kind of person who can successfully lead the change you want to see happen is indulgent and selfish.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe The Leadership Walk by Kevin Eikenberry on September 6, 2010 in Leadership , Learning We are all on a walk. Do you say you believe that your people can develop, grow and have tremendous potential?

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 17, 2011

The truth is, while there are people with super-high self images related to their expertise and knowledge, many more people don’t have a healthy, valid confidence, understanding or awareness of their own skills, knowledge, expertise and brilliance. What skills have you developed? What are your experiences?

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 17, 2011

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (1978) Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Walk The Talk The Dash, The Race, and Management, Training and Development Resources Workforce Management: information on employment law, human resource development and human resource management.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

They take responsibility for their own development. They aren’t waiting for anyone to hand them leadership development on a silver platter. These organizations create the kind of environment that supports leadership development. They know that developing employees is part of their job.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 5, 2010

December 10, 2010 at 10:54 am Mary Jo, Well said and great timing. Mary Jo Asmus : December 10, 2010 at 11:06 am Thanks Mike. Dan McCarthy : December 10, 2010 at 11:30 am Mary Jo – This is great! Mary Jo Asmus : December 10, 2010 at 11:47 am Dan, I’m glad it will be helpful! Excellent points.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 21, 2010

So take five and enjoy the inspirational quotes and reflect on the questions that follow. “Extraordinary learning depends on my ability to listen to what is going on around me, including extending my awareness beyond its present limits. What practices will you put in place to extend your awareness beyond its present limits?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 21, 2010

Developing staff is as important as the bottom line. Their organizations don’t balk at allocating resources to develop a pipeline of leaders. Posted in Uncategorized 5 Responses to “The Day 360′s Are Obsolete&# Karen Wright : July 21, 2010 at 2:19 pm Nice one. What will you see when 360’s are obsolete?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 6 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Starting From What Is&# Christian Fey : September 23, 2010 at 5:32 pm Understanding the way things currently are is indeed the most critical step of any new beginning. Ellen Weber : September 24, 2010 at 10:30 am Thanks Mary Jo! Thank you for the reminder!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

by thecoachingconnection on July 15, 2010 This was reprinted below in its entirely by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth, who originally [.] The fixes for this are very simple: Easier alignment of interests and needs and greater awareness of emotional triggers. link] QUIT YELLING « The Coaching Connection, LLC [.]

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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&#. The act of reflecting can us to become aware of our past actions in order to impact the future in a positive way. Jake Nady : November 8, 2010 at 3:23 pm I agree.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I have consistently espoused the value of walking the floor, dropping in for meetings on an impromptu basis, proactively engaging key stakeholders, and any number of other items that focus on raising your awareness. Let there be light! link] Steve Farber I'd add one more, Mike: The Frightened CEO.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied.&# You may have ideas about what the future looks like – a future with them using or developing new skills, or behaving in new ways. Labeling and Assumptions First, a definition. According to Dictionary.com , complacent is “pleased, esp.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 12 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Respect&# Jake Nady : September 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm At first, so obvious, but these reminders are necessary. Chuck Yorke : October 1, 2010 at 11:58 am So true, and it does need to be demonstrated on a regular basis. Chuck, you’re welcome! Have a great week.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Ted (not his real name) has developed a small, pocket-sized, laminated card that describes his values and has given the card to all of the employees of his company. This shared practice also helps maintain awareness of and reinforce the importance of Ted’s values. Live Your Values Daily It is said that values are caught not taught.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 21, 2010

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (1978) Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Walk The Talk The Dash, The Race, and Management, Training and Development Resources Workforce Management: information on employment law, human resource development and human resource management.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll share two a few tips on deciding which tasks, and to whom, the art of delegation should apply… As a CEO it is critical to develop a keen understanding of your value to the enterprise, and to further develop an awareness of activities that are dilutive to said value. Our Freedom.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 2, 2011

As an executive coach, I interpret 360′s and self-assessments for my clients as part of the coaching process. Although they are often aware of their strengths and weaknesses, it isn’t unusual for someone to be surprised by something new they discover in the feedback process. to internalize your blind spots.

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Kevin Eikenberry

AUGUST 30, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Ten Ways to Make a Great First Impression by Kevin Eikenberry on August 30, 2010 in Customer Relationships , Leadership , Learning , Relationships We all meet new people, in all phases of our lives. Be confident.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

If I owned that jewelry store I would encourage everyone on the staff to be intentional about developing heart, soul, mind and strength. Heart and soul are important because developing relationship excellence is necessary to sustain task excellence. Mind and strength are important because we compete based on the excellence of our work.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2010

  That’s teaching me to be less self-critical, more patient and to pay attention to what’s working.    Leadership lesson learned?   Still, I’m enjoying the process of developing new skills and increased flexibility.    Leadership lesson learned?   True statement. 

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

I want to be clear that I’m not advocating for form over substance, extreme self-indulgence, narcissism, or masking insecurity by the trappings you surround yourself with. link] theesuite Be comfortable in your own skin and aware of your surroundings – I'm on board with that. Well done, Mike. Keep them coming.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Lack of Feedback : If as a leader you don’t subject yourself to a 360 review process, then you are not earnestly looking for personal growth and development opportunities. There seems to be way too much focus on “ me” and not enough focus on “ we” in today’s world. The boss will never go for that.&#

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JULY 27, 2010

Reeve chose to dedicate the rest of his life to being a positive force, raising funds and awareness for spinal cord injuries. Grossman : July 28, 2010 at 5:47 pm Great exercise, Mary Jo. Mary Jo Asmus : July 28, 2010 at 8:28 pm Kevin, so true that business and personal are integrated. Your niece sounds very special.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Have you even been aware that you’ve been creating the weather? If you’re interested in becoming a more effective leadership meteorologist, here are a few things to pay attention to: Your Energy Level:   Just like the sun, your energy probably has the biggest impact on the weather.   Warm front or cold front?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Sheila Murray Bethel Are you aware of the words you use? Posted in Uncategorized 15 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: The Words You Use&# Patrick: October 28, 2010 at 4:13 pm Yeah, I am aware of using my words all the time but I still have some problems on them. What do you notice about the impact your words create?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Having an awareness of the values that motivate you are key to the kind of leadership that will impact you and others in a positive way. Jenny Yathi Yatheepan: September 29, 2010 at 8:09 pm Mary, This is another interesting post which I enjoyed reading. I should check with my colleagues.

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