N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

The best definition I’ve found for gossip is: “Gossip is talking about a situation with somebody who is neither a part of the solution or a part of the problem.” They would take the position that gossip is just part of human nature, and that gossip will always exist in any type of environment where social dynamics are present.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Are you approachable, positive, affable, trustworthy, a person of character and integrity, or are you someone who is standoffish, pessimistic and generally not to be trusted? link] mikemyatt Well said Greg – as with most things in life, maintaining a balance creates a positive outcome.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in containing the crazies. Understanding the WIIFM Factor : Understanding the other person’s WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) position is critical. If conflict does flare up, you will likely minimize its severity by dealing with it quickly.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 13, 2011

When I read that definition, I sat back and tried to count the many masks of me…it’s enlightening to see who I have become and how I protected when that survival instinct kicked in. The amount of energy it takes to be a positive character over a negative one is the same, so why are there so many witches and grim reaper’s lingering around?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

As a CEO you have the ability to influence positive changes, and to make contributions well beyond those who have not been afforded the same opportunities, and it would be nothing short of tragic for you not to clearly understand this. Is the pursuit of success or significance driving your quest in 2011?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

Leadership DNA aside, I recently crafted my definition of leadership. Habecker “Doing the same thing over and over, yet expecting different results, is the definition of crazy.&# - Unknown “Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. see “Leadership DNA“) [.] Mark Oakes Good post, Mike!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Opposing positions, competitive tensions, power struggles, ego, pride, jealousy, performance discrepancies, compensation issues, just someone having a bad day, etc. Case in point…have you ever witnessed an employee throw a fit of rage and resign their position in the heat of the moment? So, what creates conflict in the workplace?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. Goal: Take that hill – Objectives: taking out the bunkers, machine gun nests, and other fortified positions that stand in your way of taking the hill.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

WRONG …The simple truth of the matter is that the time needed to attain performance goals varies depending among other things the age, size and competitive positioning of the company, the industry, sector and vertical, etc. Granted, they are private, not public – however the picture is definitely created for you.

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Chris Brady

JANUARY 18, 2011

Allow me to posit that fun is the by-product of a number of other correct factors all being in place at the same time. It is at this point we might enjoy looking at the official definition (taken from Webster's, definition #2) Fun: a mood for finding or making amusement. It's a mood! Well that explains a lot!

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Women on Business

JANUARY 8, 2011

How, then, do I maintain a robust network of people who continue to like and care for me, as well as a list of referrers who literally feed me by sending me leads, partnership opportunities, writing positions, and paid gigs? I keep on message, I network, and I make my network work , for me and for others. I invite you to do the same!

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

The fact that character and integrity showed as poorly as they did in the survey, is proof positive for why the corporate workplace struggles with talent management. I don't know anyone who hasn't made a bad hire, but it should definitely be the exception and not the rule. I agree with your conclusions and thanks for sharing.

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Chris Brady

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

A constant stream of “no’s&# is not a positive sign, it’s a warning sign that needs to be heeded. But a leader has to be able to grow other leaders, no matter what their title and position. It means you’re not teaching, mentoring, communicating, or leading.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

In other words, this is definitely a discussion to which you want to RSVP. As you can see, in the same way “No” should be treated as an opening position with the under six set, “I have no idea,” should just be treated as an opening statement when used by those around you. FYI: under these circumstances, don’t mess around with email.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Whether paid work or a volunteer role within a church, placing people in positions where they can maximize their strengths, know that they are truly valued and that they play a significant role in fulfilling the vision will go a long way towards preventing burn out and loosing incentive. It definitely didn’t in my case.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Our unit was experiencing its first inspection by a Sargeant Major whose reputation definitely preceded him…It took him all of about 3 seconds ask “who the * is in charge around here?&# link] mikemyatt Well said – your comment offers both sound thinking and sage counsel Susan.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

By definition game changers happen, they exist, they have life. By definition, a game changer causes change. Would you agree that a game changer by definition is not incremental? The longer we consider it the more it fits that definition you just outlined. If you forget the people, you cannot have a game changer.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 19, 2011

Money is a very positive asset because it gives me freedom.” The definition of abundance is a degree of plentifulness, affluence and fullness. “Money is a wonderful expression of energy.” Money gives me a sense of freedom and choice.” Money helps me to help others.” It is a word that mirrors an energy of growth and limitless living.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You can follow Seth on Twitter @ThisIsSethsBlog Alexa Rank : 4,876 Google Page Rank : 7 PostRank Leadership Score : N/A Number of Posts in last 30 days : 35 TwitterGrader Score : 100 The Management Experts : If you’re looking for a positive spin on leadership then look no further than Phil Gerbyshak. ronedmondson Thanks Mike!

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Why did American auto-makers lose their once dominant position to their European and Asian counterparts? Albert Einstein said it best when he noted “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result each time.&# Why didn’t IBM see Dell coming?

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Chris Brady

JUNE 24, 2010

  Not once was she known to recant from her stand on the issues or pullback from her unpopular positions of morality and service.   Undeterred by such prominent figures positioned opposite her politically,Mother Teresa was unafraid and unashamed to state her position defiantly. in February1997.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

A timid or passive person is by definition not action oriented. Far too often people end up rising the ladder only to find them in position for which they are ill prepared. A critical part of the talent management life-cycle is leadership development. This is one of the dimensions people are often ill prepared.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

I have actually come to cringe every time I hear a so called expert use the phrase in an authoritarian manner as a justification for the position they happen to be evangelizing. By definition 'best practice' is something codified by someone else.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Dorothy Dalton Hi Mike – I totally agree with you that it’s imperative that the best candidates should be selected for any position or activity regardless of gender, race or creed. While I expect, in the end, we will come to the “agree to disagree” position, I would like to add a couple of additional thoughts.

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Chris Brady

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Some call it Passive Aggressive behavior, but when one reads the clinical definitions and professional opinions associated with that term, it doesn't quite fit what I'm discussing here. Rare is the team or organization that doesn't have at least one in a position of influence. Extended families are tough that way!

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Do you ever wonder how the term “Politically Correct&# evolved from an obscure catch-phrase that was once used to label those who would not take a controversial position to the dominant mind-set of the day in our society? Your definition of PC = being governed by public opinion. As usual your writing is dense.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

A lack of clarity, the presence of ambiguity, obviously flawed business logic, or constantly shifting priorities/positions are the death of many a venture. However CEOs that implement a well thought out and clearly articulated vision, create a sense of stability and a bond of trust amongst the ranks. You have a decision maker with advisors.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Profit-seeking businesses have surely created more wealth than and brought at least as much positive social change over the past couple of centuries as philanthropists and governments. As Andrew Haldane and Richard Davies of the Bank of England documented in 2011 , “[c]apital market myopia is real. It may be rising.”

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 27, 2013

The largest businesses are able to secure financing with relative ease and on strong terms, including historically low interest rates. Without capital, small businesses are not in a position to increase employment. In 2011, Vice President Biden and former U.S. Finance Hiring Small/medium business'

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Turn setbacks into development opportunities by asking positive questions such as: What are the positives surrounding this situation? After all, our definition of what constitutes a "obstacle" is purely a function of what we have individually 'chosen' to believe and accept as true. What can I learn from it?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

If we’re to be honest with ourselves, as opposed to defending a particular position to suit our needs, we’ve all known born leaders…They are those affable individuals that posses charisma and presence combined with the ability to make good decisions that people have flocked to since an early age.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 6, 2012

These are some of the most salient issues of campaign finance facing CEOs and boards of directors as the nation heads into what will certainly be a bitter election year, with both houses of Congress and the Presidency up for grabs. Should we support generally moderate candidates who can compromise on major structural issues facing the U.S.,

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John Maxwell : Definitely in the home. Anytime a leader starts to think that the position, the influence, or the benefits are for them, they’ve got things upside-down. I've read many of his books, currently in Talent is Never Enough, with Leadership Gold in the next up position. My father is a great leader.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

In today’s post I’ll address the importance of positioning yourself to be helped… If your pride, ego, arrogance, ignorance, the way you were raised or any other excuse (yes I did say excuse) keeps you from asking for help, it is precisely those traits that will keep you from maximizing your potential.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. This is a relatively new client, but I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt his positivity sets the tone for the entire organization and has produced incredible results.

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