N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

When you think of Apple you immediate think of a company that has built a strong brand around quality design. Largely due to the iPod’s strong integrated design qualities it is the dominant brand in its class, commands a pricing premium, and has developed an extremely loyal and satisfied customer base.

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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? Our Freedom.

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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. That took me sometime to understand properly… it was such a good reply from an experienced person.

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QAspire

OCTOBER 31, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Thoughts on Project Leadership and Choices I love project management as a subject not only because it gets so much work done, but also because project management manifests how people operate. Are you the right example for your team to follow? Have a Great Monday! Thanks Tanmay.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

For example, I’m a visionary leader. Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. We all have certain God-given gifts. I see the big picture. Thank you for your post Mike. link] ATIG Have a wonderful Christmas.

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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.” Tools like email, instant messaging, texting, blogging and micro-blogging are all examples of shortening our communications to leverage speed and time to our advantage. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Sad but true…real talent won’t be attracted to, or remain engaged with leaders who operate on fear-based tactics. If your organization is not thriving and growing, then the first thing that should occur is a long look in the mirror…Begin your triage by first evaluating your leadership qualities or the lack thereof.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 27, 2010

Not in the traditional sense that those of us who work in the corporate world may think, but nonetheless he is an example for us. Evaluate the quality of your relationships today, act on improving those that need to be better, and put a plan in place to sustain those that are already great. What shape are they in today?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

If what you’re seeking is lasting relationships, long-term success, and a better quality of life (in and out of the workplace) then you’ll be well served to forgo the pompous acts of the arrogant, and substitute the humility and quiet confidence displayed by true leaders. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Let’s use an example of a common problem that most businesses face at some point in their lifecycle (if not at multiple points) which is needing to implement a certain application or toolset to automate an existing manual process. As an example, Look at Apple! And what are your strategic goals? – I would argue; Not much.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Post frequency is an often debated topic, but how often you post isn’t as important as meeting whatever commitment you make, and doing so with quality content. You are a great example of someone cultivating community around your blog by responding personally to all comments. link] Peter Hi Mike, Thank you for another fine post.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 27, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 5 Responses to “7 Ways to Enjoy Others at Work&# Monica Diaz : June 28, 2010 at 1:18 pm Great point, Mary Jo! Our team was very focused and hard-working but also enjoyed each other very much and it made a HUGE difference in the quality and scope of our work. We were productive to no end! Best to you.

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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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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio 12 Steps to Task Achievement in Teams Tuesday, December 07th, 2010 Posted by: mike 3 circles image = TM John Adair (1) Leading & Working in teams 3 areas of focus are necessary; Task : the need to accomplish the common task or solve a problem. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

They reward the best leaders for the work they do knowing that an example will be set for the rest. Posted in Uncategorized 5 Responses to “A Joy to Coach&# Patrick: November 17, 2010 at 3:34 pm “They prepare&# is my favorite part of being good leaders. Where did the time go?). Do you see yourself as a joy to coach?

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 22, 2010

For example an individual who has specialized talent in one area and is producing great work, gets promoted. This promotion has no or very limited training, skill development, mentoring, coaching, etc… The person at this level fails miserably because the lack of cognitive ability, requisite tasks, and ability to operate in a managerial level.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

If you examine the most effective teams in the real world you’ll find numerous examples which support the thoughts being espoused in this text. Good parents have the same qualities as servant leaders – they are committed, focused, loving, caring, empathetic, and are present without losing sight of the future. Our Freedom.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2012

If you've had a bad experience with an operational improvement effort (like Six Sigma or Business Reengineering), or if you haven't given it much attention lately, you should take a fresh look. Continuous improvement and quality have become part of the management lexicon. But improvement has improved. But improvement has improved.

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Deming Institute

JUNE 30, 2020

In one of his conversations found on YouTube and posted on January 11, 2010 (the year following his death), Dr. Ackoff provides the following insight about leaders doing the “right and wrong” things in the systems they lead: Peter Drucker said “There’s a difference between doing things right and doing the right thing.” 2010, January).

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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.

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Your Voice of Encouragement

JUNE 28, 2010

skip to main | skip to sidebar Monday, June 28, 2010 Perseverance - Be the One Who’s Still in the Game When the going gets tough, youll wonder if its worth it. However as we persevere we must let go of the things that weren't a success, not hold them do us as examples of our failure. July 7, 2010 10:10 PM Meredith Bell said.

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Chris Brady

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Posted by: Dorothy Hendricks | December 14, 2010 at 12:53 AM Chris, What an awesome post. Posted by: Cathy - Team Rascals | December 14, 2010 at 12:54 AM Chris: Thanks so much for sharing this. Posted by: Phyllis Hoff | December 14, 2010 at 08:18 AM Love it! I turned, amidst the crowd, to discern why. I had to share on facebook!

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

One half of building business is supplying quality products or services; the other half is skill in building relationships. For example, as a designer/writer, my skills are not well applied to bookkeeping or financial management. For long-term relationship-building, be sure that your values and those of your clients mesh.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 7, 2010

It's a common assumption that offering more features or developing high-quality products and services is expensive, and that the products of these labors can command premiums. The higher the premium, the more consumers are likely to associate quality with the offering. Operating such restaurants is expensive.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

This speaks to the dangers of clinging to, and operating from, narrow perspectives. I believe the goal for leaders in this century is to widen the lens of their thinking by challenging not only their own assumptions but also the beliefs and biases on which their organizations operate. It can get pretty complex.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 12, 2010

You’re Not the Boss of Me Skip to content Home About Me About This Blog ← Successful leadership ~ The Story of a Man The Comfort Zone… It Isn’t Always Dangerous → June 13, 2010 · 3:00 am ↓ Jump to Comments Communication… Two Good Things About Yesterday. Take elocution lessons for example.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Part IV of the MOC requirements addresses physician competence in quality improvement. Most physicians complete quality-improvement projects individually by completing modules provided by the specialty certification boards to collect, analyze, and improve quality on subsets of 25 to 50 patients. Develop standards for QIPs.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

MAY 30, 2010

Successful leadership ~ The Story of a Man → May 31, 2010 · 4:14 am ↓ Jump to Comments Getting Culture Right Earlier last week, I viewed a video, a parody actually, called Office Space: Meeting The Bobs. Reply Gwyn Teatro June 1, 2010 at 9:22 pm Thanks Landon! And you’re right, courage is often the key.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 24, 2010

My best friend Diane has a grandson, for example, living in Madison, Wisconsin, and year after year, I exhaust myself trying to figure out what he might really want for Christmas. But almost all of these are family businesses, operated by a husband and wife and several hired hands. Take its Apache Attack series, for example.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Guest post by Dave Yarin: It was April 2010, and a Fortune 500 CEO would utter one of the most ill advised yet memorable lines in corporate history. Before the 2010 disaster, Hayward was described as "unassuming and modest." NPR.org – "Before Gulf Spill, BP CEO Tony Hayward Won Praise" – by Jim Zarroli – June 17, 2010 2.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Hoping to alleviate their concerns, this article also provides concrete examples of how sustainability benefits the bottom line. This can disrupt a firm’s ability to operate on schedule and budget. ” Improving risk management.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

In fact, three of his books (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You , and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader) have sold more than one million copies each. Mike Myatt : What’s the best and worst example of leadership you’ve observed in recent times? John Maxwell : You never arrive.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2018

health care costs too much, the quality is uneven, and too many people can’t get the care they need. In that brutal environment, a handful of private Indian hospitals, led by compassionate doctors, have found innovative ways to drive down health care costs to unimaginable levels while maintaining high quality.

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Rajesh Setty

DECEMBER 14, 2011

There are plenty of people sharing their ideas and thoughts on the Internet, for example, but that doesn’t mean anyone is listening. A quality book lends sufficient credibility to the author in ways that – as long as these relationships are nurtured over time — prompt key influencers to help promote it.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

After all, if the stage is not solid and the systems that make it work, faulty, the quality of the end product is often less than ideal. For me, creating fluency means building and operating systems that are unimpeded by interests that do not serve the raison d’être of the organization. Thats nonsense; in fact, the opposite is true.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 24, 2011

What did 2010 look like for you and your company? OnPoint Consulting’s 2010 Execution Gap Maker Round-Up… Execution Gap Maker #1: BP (Need I say more?) BP provides a devastating example of what can happen when this isn’t the case. Did you struggle to regain your post-recession footing? Were employees engaged and focused?

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