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What Don Draper and Gordon Gekko Have to Teach Us

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Over the past four years, Mad Men , with its lead character, advertising exec Don Draper, has become more and more popular as evidenced by ratings, buzz and marketing tie-ins. This past weekend, Gordon Gekko was back in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. It was number one at the box office. It's a time machine. It goes backwards.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

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Even the most discerning people make value judgments at the subconscious level as it’s only human nature to use the power of observation in an attempt to validate perception. I actually prefer to play to the middle in that I am neither understated nor overstated, but I am comfortable with who I am and my approach to the market.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

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Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: It sounds as if there is no "disconnect" in your organization. Being in touch with those whom you work with and/or lead is a powerful asset to those who use it. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon. We have no private offices.

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When to Restructure | N2Growth Blog

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They don’t sit idly by and watch the business lose market share, suffer margin erosion, see their competitive value propositions vaporize, or watch their brand go into decline. Current or anticipated changes in market conditions that will adversely impact your business model. They make changes.

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Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

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link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: Thanks for your well wishes Gordon. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me. Thanks Mark. All Rights Reserved

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

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Thinking in terms of “ my way &# is right and therefore “ other ways &# are wrong is the basis for polarizing any relationship, which quickly results in converting discussions into power struggles. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. Please share your thoughts and observations in the comments section below.

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Five Lessons from 2010 Worth Repeating — Without Repeating 2010

Harvard Business Review

Before 2010 is dumped into the dustbin of history — and it was a year when cleaning up after disasters was not just a metaphor — it's worth finding the gems among the trash. Power goes to the connectors , a 2009 lesson. 2010 will soon seem like ancient history, but these lessons will endure. It also takes dedication.

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