N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service. Be very, very smart.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 1, 2011

Leadership. Old Brands. by John • August 1, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. I realize I’ve been around a long time whenever I reminisce about the brands I was associated with in my early career. Line extensions, even on healthy brands, are seldom the answer to sales and profit challenges.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2010

How endearing is your brand to your customers? What do you your customers believe and understand about your brand? What do you your customers believe and understand about your brand? Let’s use “Buddy the Elf” as an example for the four steps to brand building. What does your brand stand for? Does it fill a need?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. In my opinion the practice of leadership identification is simply based upon flawed business logic, and it is make-work in the purest form.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 8, 2010

How endearing is your brand to your customers? What do you your customers believe and understand about your brand? Using “Buddy the Elf” as an example for the four steps to brand building, this week we’ll discuss steps three and four: developing brand identification and meaning, and developing relationships with customers.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Brand New Resources for New and Longtime Leaders by Kevin Eikenberry on October 18, 2010 in Leadership , Learning In early 2011 my next book, co-authored with Guy Harris, will be published.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) opened-up voting for The Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 yesterday , and the N2growth blog was one of 11 blogs nominated for the award. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Leadership. Brand Surgery – excerpts from my Marketing Magazine article. by John • February 5, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. Now my accountant, my lawyer, my portfolio manager and even my neighbour talk to me about brands. In the CEO Afterlife.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

Successories Motivational Products Talent Managment Magazine Testing and Assessments - An Employers Guide to Good Practices Testing and Assessments - DOL The Rainmaker Group - Possibility Maximization An amazing group of people commited to making a difference in the world they live - one soul, one organization, one Customer Experience at a time.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. 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). Most would call it work.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 20, 2011

Hope all is well RT @ edjvt : Taking Another Look at Leadership and Change [link] vía @ TanveerNaseer # leadership # When Fear Stifles Initiative [link] # leadership #communication # People Do Things for Their Reasons, not Your Reasons [link] # leadership # Thanks! Appreciate that. RT @ atomdatcom : Thanks!

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 10, 2011

Leadership. Green Company, Red Products, Black Ink. by John • July 10, 2011 • Leadership , Strategy • 0 Comments. The Houweling’s brand is expanding its distribution amongst grocers who value quality and sustainability. Formerlife: CEO of Jacobs Suchard (Nabob, Kraft), Strategy/Branding Consultant.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 11, 2011

Here’s a compliation of some of the articles/tweets I shared on Twitter this week: Honoured to have 2 of my blog pieces included on the Governor General’s “Canadian Leadership Conference&# reference page [link] #. RT @ alblixt : Branding is about who you are, not just what you say. link] # leadership #culture #.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

weeklyleader Wharton professor Mike Useem calls it the "Leadership Moment." " I believe that it's really one of the most significant keys to leadership. Take advantage of the moment to exercise leadership and you will rise above the rest. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The most productive leaders I know have the ability to be extremely nice, very civil and always polite while maintaining the ability to be direct, focused, and candid. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

A CEO’s ability to perform effectively is so closely tied to their ability to form a clearly articulated vision, evangelize the vision and then to execute on their vision, that no real discussion on executive leadership should take place without an emphasis on vision.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 15, 2011

link] # leadership # Leadership Caffeine: Making Time to Glimpse the Future and Re-Think by @ artpetty [link] # leadership # 5 In-Your-Face Business Lessons from PR Legend Michael Levine [link] # Thanks Sarah! link] # RT @ ToolboxforHR : What characteristics do you look for in candidates for leadership development?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should.

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 15, 2011

link] # leadership #. Leadership Caffeine: Making Time to Glimpse the Future and Re-Think by @ artpetty [link] # leadership #. RT @ MrsDurbs : A Springtime Reminder on Leadership, Communication, and Collaboration [link] via @TanveerNaseer > a lesson from the skies #. How to fail by Seth Godin [link] # productivity #.

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Tanveer Naseer

JUNE 11, 2013

For the Cherokee Nation and most organizations and governments, the greatest adversity is lack of leadership and the greatest opportunity, of course, is to develop leadership, in other words, to get some “horses and fishes.” Leadership defined The dictionary defines “lead” as “to take or conduct on the way”.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. Of course subordinating one's ego to more productive traits never hurts.:)

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. Thanks in advance for sharing… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] It was C.S. link] Ovidiu What a GREAT article!

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 17, 2011

Leadership. by John • April 18, 2011 • Branding , Marketing • 0 Comments. Here’s a rather fascinating little anecdote about a very famous global brand, Toblerone. Anxious to learn as much as possible about this unique brand, I sent a Brand Manager to Switzerland to interview those in the know.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 1, 2011

RT @ gestiodelcanvi : How To Build Your Team For Success [link] # coaching #leadership # Thanks David! link] # leadership # *RT @ RunMoreMiles : Have you focused on developing a successful you? link] # leadership #vision # Merci Kim! Leadership | [link] # Thanks! by @ artpetty [link] # feedback #communication # Thanks!

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

Leadership. by John • November 20, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Michael Jackson , the theme to “Billie Jean” and a phenomenal blend of marketing and entertainment drove the Pepsi brand to the pinnacle of contemporary culture. November 21, 2011 at 5:08 am.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Marshall Goldsmith : I don’t specifically work in the area of strategy or leadership, but my work often affects those areas as what I do is help people change behavior. Mike Myatt : What’s been the most rewarding aspect of your work in the leadership field? My business has 3 primary aspects: I write, speak and coach.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. His leadership is remarkable! And I agree 100% that leaders everywhere need to find ways to motivate people that go beyond money and benefits. Thanks so much for your comment Bridget.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the value of loyalty as it relates to leadership. If relationships are the currency of leadership, it is important for leaders to note that loyalty serves as the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Leadership and loyalty go hand-in-hand.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

When I first posed this question to a group of women executives who have joined to attend our “ WELL: Women Executive Leadership Learning ” program in March, they stayed traditional, talking about what they thought the men in the dark suits would find of interest. They discussed profit and loss margins, product development and the like.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2011

Leadership. by John • December 11, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 1 Comment. The means to that end is quickly slashing sku’s and product lines to reduce inventories. Secondly, he innovated with blockbuster products iMac and iPod. In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Leadership. by John • September 26, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership • 3 Comments. September 28, 2011 at 8:40 am. October 1, 2011 at 10:15 am. That’s why new product research is often highly misleading. Same with complaints about existing products/services. Leadership.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Leadership. by John • November 13, 2011 • Branding , Life , Marketing • 5 Comments. The last and final display offers the brand pay-off. His Product is entertainment. November 14, 2011 at 8:59 am. November 15, 2011 at 7:47 am. November 19, 2011 at 11:09 am. In the CEO Afterlife.

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Miles Anthony Smith

MAY 2, 2018

Uncover Effective, Expert Personal Brand Statement Examples​ What do Rand Fishkin, Charlie Puth, and Martha Stewart all have in common? They are all killer personal brand examples. While many equate strong personal branding only to powerful leadership, there's a lot more that goes into crafting a personal brand statement.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

And as women, we can learn a great deal about how we behave in the work world; not to imitate our male counterparts, to align with them in positive, productive ways. Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa. Bold Leadership There are so many words to describe leadership and almost. Governor’s Conference for Women.

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