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Efficient vs. Effective | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

So much so, that I have really come to cringe every time I hear the word efficiency. It’s not really that there is anything wrong with becoming more efficient, but what I find is that far too many executives major in the minors when it comes to efficiency. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know?

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Leaders vs. Managers

Great Leadership By Dan

In this second installment, Jim offers his take on the difference between managers and leaders. I've always thought the "leader vs. manager" debate was kind of useless, and I wrote an early post about it here. Note: today, 10/28/2011, is the 4 year anniversary of Great Leadership. Leaders vs. Managers.

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How To Build Immunity To Burnout In The Workplace

Eric Jacobson

Raise your hand if you have ever experienced burnout during your career? More specifically, Wiens’ research shows that professionals who exhibit a high degree of emotional intelligence ( EI ) have the ability to clearly perceive, understand, and productively manage emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Managing yourself.

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4 Ways to Promote Productivity

Lead Change Blog

If the management of the organization is one that employs an autocratic style of leadership, they will not involve the employees in the goal making process. The type of leadership used has an immense effect on the efficiency of the communication process in the organization. Let go of all unnecessary things from your past careers.

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3 Factors That Make Costco America’s Best Employer

Michael Lee Stallard

I’ve spoken with Jim Sinegal, Costco’s co-founder and CEO from 1983 to 2011, and interacted with Ryan Watkins, a young Costco warehouse manager across the country in Oregon. In this culture, most people feel controlled by one of more of the following: autocratic leaders, micro-management, too many rules and/or bureaucracy.

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Gray Versus Green: Who Makes the Better Start-Up CEO?

N2Growth Blog

” said venture capitalist Vinod Khosla in 2011. While there are arguments to both sides of the early career versus experienced CEOs, when considering the less fully developed prefrontal cortexes of younger CEOs, we assert the following trait comparison. People over 45 basically die in terms of new ideas.”

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My WSJ Article: Are You In A Slump At Work?

Rich Gee Group

In that case, a career change can be the answer.&# Change The Game: Stay in your position – Ask for increased responsibilities, brainstorm new ideas and efficiencies. If you want to subscribe to the WSJ – just click here – it’s the best resource you can buy to help you with your career! Modify your job!

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