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What Don Draper and Gordon Gekko Have to Teach Us

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This past weekend, Gordon Gekko was back in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps. The secret, as Don says, is to have a great name, look fantastic in a suit, look fantastic in casual wear, be uncannily successful at your job and blow people away anytime you say anything. Both Draper and Gekko are consumed with their careers.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

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In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment Gordon. Thanks for stopping by Gordon. Clogston Hi, Mike. Once again, you have nailed it.

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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. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon. Best wishes for continued success Marlyn. Clogston Mike, once again you have nailed it. We have no private offices.

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Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

N2Growth Blog

Commitment, passion, attention to detail, discipline, service above self, honor, integrity, perseverance, compassion, the ability to both lead and follow, to execute with precision, and the ability to adapt, improvise, and overcome are representative traits possessed by successful military leaders. link] Gordon R. Thanks Mark.

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When to Restructure | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

My question is this…since when have fear and avoidance become prerequisites for success as a CEO? If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. The fact is that business is not a static endeavor.

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

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By way of contrast, it is difficult to build rapport if you are driven by an agenda that the other party sees as being a threat to their success or security. Respecting the right to differ while being productive is a concept that all successful executives and entrepreneurs master. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R.

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Worn out at Work? Twelve Common Workplace Behaviors that Drain Everyone’s Energy – and How to Purge Them in 2011, part 2 of 2

Strategy Driven

Soup : A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture by Jon Gordon. Soup , an inspirational business fable, shares a recipe for success filled with the essential ingredients to build a winning team and create a culture of greatness. You’ll set your entire team up for success and ensure that your clients get the service they deserve.

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