N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap? Efficiency and productivity are not found working at or even near capacity. Have a "focused" day.:) I Think Not.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Henry Sr. and Mike Myatt, Michelle. Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.] I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors. All of these traits preclude the advancement of change initiatives and cripple innovation. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Visit this… 2 Tweets Gossip in the Workplace | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Gossip in the Workplace…At first blush the [.] While these articles tended to stir the pot a bit, they were in my opinion mostly missing the mark. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.]

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

As we approach this 4th of July weekend I can’t help but think of our founding fathers and the sacrifices they made when they fought to establish our country’s freedom. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] patriciazell Wow…thanks, Mike! link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Patricia…I hope this post helps in some way. I Think Not.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

The goal of a sound brand exposure strategy should be to increase your demand, which in turn allows you to pick and choose your opportunities, which in turn further increases your demand…the goal is not to seek every opportunity in the marketplace, but to have the right opportunities seeking you. and ATIG, Productivity links.

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JUNE 14, 2010

While much has been written about corporate vision, mission, process, leadership, strategy, branding and a variety of other business practices, it is the engineering of these practices to be disruptive that maximizes opportunities. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Unless you are a very large enterprise it is unlikely that you have the time, money, staffing, or external professional relationships to execute a brand management strategy such as the one outlined above. The preceding description paints the perfect illustration of why branding is one of my favorite topics…It is complex.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

The bottom line in regard to today’s thoughts on business modeling can be summed up in the following three points: 1.) if you cannot define your business model, then you likely don’t have one. if you don’t have one, create one, and; 3.) I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Any well crafted strategy anticipates obstacles and factors in multiple “ what if &# scenarios. display: none; } 3 Tweets Building a Great Team | Catalyst 2 Tweets Contingency Planning | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth My experience with most executives and [.] link] Ryan Marshall Terrific post!

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JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. Productivity links said: n2growth.com: Looking For Leadership: By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Really? Identifying leaders? Have we really degenerated to this point? They are the ones who have earned the trust, loyalty and respect of their co-workers.

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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. link] mikemyatt Hi Meredith: Thanks for your comment and for the endorsement of Kevin. I always appreciate your insights Meredith. Thanks for stopping by. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? So much so, that I have really come to cringe every time I hear the word efficiency. Let me ask you a question – Have you become so efficient that you’ve rendered yourself ineffective?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. The iPod pioneered innovative design in the mp3 player vertical with great technical design, outstanding functional design, and is in a class by itself with regard to aesthetic design. I Think Not.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

MIT Technology Review The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s magazine of innovation promotes “the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society.&# Inc.com Inc. magazine’s offering of information, products, services, and online tools for business or management.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

If your small business plan can move the nation forward, you’re a step closer to winning Uncle Sam’s financing and support. Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston. Ten Best Cities to Stage an Economic Revival Location is the other piece of the stimulus puzzle.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

In this TED video , Sinek explains what he believes to be the reason for Apple’s constant innovations and their repeated successes. We are committed to designing smart marketing strategies – not the flashiest or most complex. It help to get right decision and preparing future business and marketing strategies.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

So much so, that if you don’t think timing is everything - think again. link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Brad…I'm glad you found this post useful. link] Timing is Everything « LAB report [.] I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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Management Excellence

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Fair warning: I take a broad view of management, so my selections will range from leadership to innovation to finance and personal development and beyond. Every Friday, I share three thought-provoking management posts for the week.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

I think not. While confidence can be mistaken for arrogance, and vice-versa, they are clearly not interchangeable terms. I now respond to this quote with "If someone were to lack generosity it would define them as greedy, as would one lacking confidence define them as arrogant. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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JULY 6, 2010

Why would you ever want the person in charge of corporate leadership, vision and strategy to be a lame duck right from the get go? Great CEOs are the glue that provides continuity between vision and strategy. My recommendation is not to hand-cuff or bridle your CEO, rather give the CEO room to lead, maneuver, innovate and succeed.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. link] Scot Herrick Best practices excuse management of really understanding their business and strategy. And what are your strategic goals?

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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. Perhaps the best thing I can share with you about Marshall is that his candor, competency and experience are only equaled by his thoughtfulness and sincerity.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

The best leaders are proactive, strategic listeners. Julia Fernandes Very nice post. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 1, 2023

The cost per employee is half the EU average, and the number of days spent on training is at its lowest since 2011. Work Based Learning Lead, phs group I know more about budgeting, about innovation, about how to manage the finance side of a business, I know more about commerciality and strategy.

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 1, 2023

The cost per employee is half the EU average, and the number of days spent on training is at its lowest since 2011. Work Based Learning Lead, phs I know more about budgeting, about innovation, about how to manage the finance side of a business, I know more about commerciality and strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

That said, it is nonetheless safe to say that CEOs who find a way to focus their efforts on values, vision, mission, strategy, team building, innovation, networking, and branding will be the CEOs who achieve the highest and most sustainable levels of success. Great leaders model the behaviors they expect of others. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions. The problem is that many people tend to immediately tune out anyone who chooses to use them. Differing views are always sought in this forum. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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JULY 8, 2010

I certainly do…but fear not; the lost art of brevity is making a comeback. Over the years I have found that you really can't change anyones wiring until they are committed to being part of the rewiring process. Thanks for adding to the discussion Randy. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

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. Thank you for your post Mike. link] ATIG Have a wonderful Christmas. Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. I really enjoy reading your blog. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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JULY 11, 2010

I don’t do so in an attempt to torture you with redundant thought, but rather because I believe it is a message that is often taken far too lightly by chief executives. Thanks for adding to the conversation. link] Principal (le?) learning » Leadership thinking [.] paramount place of vision [.] I Think Not.

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MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? It will be interesting to see if the next round of Google innovation will be as successful as the beauty of their initial simplicity. I Think Not.

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JUNE 29, 2010

When I first You Can’t Argue With Crazy – n2growth.com 12/31/2008 By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth [ You can't argue [.] Over the years I’ve simply come to the conclusion that many otherwise savvy business people have yet to grasp – you can’t argue with crazy. I Think Not.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. Have they been fudging their research for years? link] mikemyatt Hi Steve: Great catch – I have witnessed the same thing and should not have omitted this from my list.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Section III: Strategy. Great leaders are strategic thinkers who have the ability to translate their vision into an actionable strategy to insure its success. Want to find out? If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. How to create lasting influence – a post that shows influence is probably more than just about numbers and who clicks [.] I Think Not.

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