Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The venerable “Dean of Personal Development,&# Earl Nightingale , put it in these terms: “Success can be defined as the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.&# The mind, in much the same way, will return either success or failure depending on what we have planted. In other words, you become what you think about.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 22, 2019

Innovation Capital. And one of the most overlooked reasons for entrepreneurial failure is innovation capital. That’s why I enjoyed talking with Jeff Dyer who, along with Nathan Furr and Curtis Lefrandt, wrote a new book, Innovation Capital: How to Compete and Win Like the World’s Innovative Leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Few things are more critical to your efforts in increasing your revenue growth and corporate sustainability than understanding the value of disruptive innovation. The most successful companies incorporate disruptive thinking into all of their business and management practices to gain distinctive competitive value propositions.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

That said, it is nonetheless safe to say that CEOs who find a way to focus their efforts on values, vision, mission, strategy, team building, innovation, networking, and branding will be the CEOs who achieve the highest and most sustainable levels of success.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? A great example of this would be carving out time in your already too busy schedule to mentor someone in your organization with great potential.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

The act of trusting others and trusting yourself is vital success. The book has 11 pages of reviews by 65 well-known, successful people. Trust tethers us to others with whom we can achieve success. Covey , success « Book Review: The Pursuit of Something Better Keeping the best » Like Be the first to like this post.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 26, 2009

I have highlighted specific examples of how companies treat their customers — for the whole world to read no less! My experiences with these companies highlight the importance of having solid customer service. They illustrate the significance of showing leadership in improving customer service.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

In fact, gossip seriously undermines each one of the aforementioned success metrics by propagating inaccurate information. As always, I welcome your comments below – I be particularly interested in any examples of effective methods you’ve used to curtail gossip. When you take part in gossip you do none of these things.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Fortunately there are a huge amount of resources out there that can help you become a more successful leader. No matter how much pressure you feel as a leader, always make sure you think positive and visualize success. Making sure your employees understand what’s expected of them is your first step toward success. Be innovative.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

While a brand without exposure is not much of a brand, I consistently find that brand exposure is an aspect of brand management that is all too often overlooked as a success metric. Let me offer just a few examples to help connect the dots: Recording artists that release too many CDs over too short of a time period hurt their own appeal.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 18, 2009

In his post Ten Simple Rules , Greg provides ten rules (actually 12 with his two bonus rules) to being a successful employee. Filed under: Knowledge , Leadership , Learning Tagged: | employee , Greg Strouse , success « Personal branding Taking chances » Like Be the first to like this post.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Just because someone says something doesn’t mean it’s true…Moreover just because “Company A&# had success with a certain initiative doesn’t mean that “Company B&# can plug-and-play the same process and expect the same outcome. Okay, my question is this: What constitutes best practices in this situation?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

Let me give you a great example…It is not at all uncommon for an executive to tell me that his/her business doesn’t really have any competition. Well actually, no it’s not. All business (for profit or not) provide goods, services, or intellectual property/capital to a market (or markets) for some form of consideration.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Over the years I have observed countless examples of people who jeopardize their future to satisfy an emotional need, when what they should have done was protect their future by exhibiting control over their emotions.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Mike Myatt : Can you cite any specific examples of individuals whom you believe constitute great examples of leadership? Marshall Goldsmith : While I could offer many examples, three individuals come to mind: General (Ret.)

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

Probably the greatest example of the power of brevity comes from what is widely considered to be the greatest speech in American history: “The Gettysburg Address.&# Contrast Lincoln’s brilliant example of the power of brevity with the keynote speech that day.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

Great contrasting examples of confidence vs. arrogance as it applies to leadership would be the quiet confidence of World War II Generals’ Omar Bradley and Dwight Eisenhower vs. the often outrageous arrogance of Generals’ George Patton and Douglas MacArthur.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Here’s an example…Even in this day and age, it is still not that uncommon to find large corporations and government agencies with IT silos built upon mainframe computing solutions. Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? Both scalable and non-scalable businesses can achieve growth and sustainable success. I've found that simplicity enables success, where complexity often times serves as a barrier.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). Here are just some examples for you to consider: Do you say you care about your people, your organization and your Customers? How does your walk prove it?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

While I could cite many examples of what I just described, a particularly good one is the use of the phrase “social media.” In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions. Bottom line…While I can appreciate eloquent and detailed word pictures, they are not always needed.

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Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Perhaps you understand… I decided, since I have such awesome Twitter followers…and most people have an idea of what they think successful leadership looks like…that I’d put the subject to the test. I simply asked: What does successful leadership require? Successful leadership requires __.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 10, 2009

Achieving business success seems highly complex at face value. However, the principles that lead to success are not necessarily complex or difficult. However, the principles that lead to success are not necessarily complex or difficult. Products: Compelling products (or services) create success. People come first.&#

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 11, 2009

As you move up the ladder of success the number of positions decreases and the pressure to succeed increases. In fact, most successful people freely admit they achieved their success with the help of others. In fact, most successful people freely admit they achieved their success with the help of others.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 13, 2009

Too many leaders fail to provide opportunities for their team members to achieve things they might never have believed they were capable of achieving. .&# Filed under: Leadership , Trust Tagged: | Art Petty , growth , opportunities , talent « Addressing the cause Leadership lessons » Like Be the first to like this post.

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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?&# This normally occurs in crisis/emergency/volunteer situations – for an example of this please read Wally Bock’s excellent post yesterday.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

For example, I’m a visionary leader. Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline. We all have certain God-given gifts. I see the big picture. Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success. If not, it should…The overly slick professional always makes me want to grab my wallet and run… Let me be transparent and use my personal situation as an example.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 2, 2022

Generation Z is the generation born between 1996 and 2010. For example: They are very resourceful and can figure out how to do things independently. They are also very innovative and come up with new ideas. With the right tools and support, this generation has the potential to be extremely successful. What do you think?

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio 7 Ingratiating Behaviors for Success. Monday, November 29th, 2010 Posted by: mike The first time I was terminated from a job my father shared some advice that I still believe and use to this day. For example, you can ask, “How were you able to close that deal so successfully?” All rights reserved.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Best wishes for continued success Marlyn. moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers. Marlyn~ [link] mikemyatt Thanks for the comment Marlyn. Have they been fudging their research for years?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. I agree that actions speak louder than words and lead by example is a great way to generate committed followers. I can easily use Moses as an example. They are the ones who have earned the trust, loyalty and respect of their co-workers. Thanks, Sami impassioned Hi Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

His hard work and diligence is evident in both his commitment and the success of his ministry. Pete makes some really great points throughout the interview and I think you highlighted a few of my favorites. The rate of change today sets the stage and a parallel mandate for leaders that they MUST lead themselves first.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. The iPod pioneered innovative design in the mp3 player vertical with great technical design, outstanding functional design, and is in a class by itself with regard to aesthetic design.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

One of my favorite examples of what I described in the paragraph above is the weak leader who cannot deal with subordinates who use emotional deceit as a weapon of destruction. Conflict rarely resolves itself…In fact, conflict normally escalates if not dealt with proactively and properly.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

Take, with kids for example. Take, our friends as a second example. Tagged as: encouragement { 2 comments… read them below or add one } Tim September 21, 2010 at 5:10 pm Absolutely Kevin. Reply Julie-Ann September 22, 2010 at 9:49 am Your piece couldn’t be better! We know that if they keep at it they will succeed.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Choosing leaders The authors examined 193 private equity (PE)-backed companies valued at $1 billion or more, a figure comparable to mid-sized public firms in the S&P 400 Index, that were acquired between 2010 and 2016. Paying off The advantages of appointing an external CEO for private equity firms are clear, the research suggests.

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