The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 28, 2022

Famous research from Stanford’s Nicholas Bloom illustrates the difficulties we face in keeping the wheels of innovation turning. Bloom illustrates that while we’re spending more on research and innovation than ever before, we’re getting diminishing returns for that investment. Engines of creation. A different picture.

Entrepreneur 96

Entrepreneur Venture Capitalist Mass Marketing Globalization 96

Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 19, 2014

” Mike Krzyzewski, head men’s basketball coach at Duke University and the 2010 NCAA champs, calls it “a practical yet powerful book.” ” Mike Krzyzewski, head men’s basketball coach at Duke University and the 2010 NCAA champs, calls it “a practical yet powerful book.” Life is good.

Mentor 127

Mentor Govindarajan Management Handbook 127

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Brian Dodd on Leadership Mike, Thanks for the reply. Kevin and I have been in touch and I will definitely stay linked in with him. I would love to get your insights on site and content. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Blog 310

Blog Leadership Depreciation Brand 310

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Also, a common response is to confuse a sales engine, fulfillment process, operational process, technology platform, or any number of other areas as business models, where this is not the case. Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc., are also not business models.

Business Model 269

Business Model Blog Brand Depreciation 269

CO2

JANUARY 17, 2011

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Pink Demos Dr. John Sullivan FORA.tv

Executive Coaching 68

Executive Coaching Blog Execution Power 68

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

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. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. The fact is that business is not a static endeavor. I Think Not.

Restructuring 288

Restructuring Blog CEO Brand 288

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 13, 2011

Powered by WordPress. Before walking into the operations team meetings, and shooting off ideas that I think would be easy for the other directors. All rights reserved. Steve spoke up and was very supportive of the changes.” “So YES…I should do that more often!” “Do Do what more often?”

Wireless 108

Wireless Team Building Operations Learning-by-Doing 108

CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Pink Demos Dr. John Sullivan FORA.tv

Innovation 79

Innovation Management Executive Coaching Strategic Planning 79

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

People tend to operate and behave in the world, based on what they believe to be true. So, if we want to communicate successfully, influence, or lead them, we must operate based on their perceptions. Let me take this idea one step further. their perceptions).

Workshop 192

Workshop Mentor Video Blog 192

CO2

DECEMBER 24, 2010

They have been studying over the past decade innovation within established organizations. In the process they have compiled perhaps the most extensive library of innovation case studies in the world. If you are struggling with innovation in your organization this is a must read. There is just one little problem.

Innovation 74

Innovation Execution Executive Coaching Govindarajan 74

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO.

Entrepreneur 325

Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 325

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The Medium “is&# the Message : People that fall into this camp believe that the medium will do the work for them…They believe in the reach and power of the medium to overcome any flaws in the message. It takes a blending of approach to craft the right message and this will not happen when operating in a vacuum.

Blog 290

Blog Audience Brand Influence 290

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 28, 2011

Powered by WordPress. Design by 12GrainStudio Expectations + Capabilities = Judgment Friday, January 28th, 2011 Posted by: mike Expectations: Your perception, anticipation and interpretation of what work should be completed and the level of competency that should be present in order to complete the work. All rights reserved.

Team Building 116

Team Building Learning-by-Doing Retail Training 116

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Smart leaders will do everything in their power to keep a decreae in velocity from becoming a self imposed adversary due to a lack of contingency planning. As told by Mark, the story goes like this: Baron Von Bismark was tasked with unifying the axis powers in WW1. Speed is your friend and should be leveraged to your advantage.

Contingency Plans 306

Contingency Plans Planning Blog Ryan 306

N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

In today’s post I’ll describe the power that resides with the truly confident, as contrasted with self-destructive characteristics that plague the arrogant… When you think of a true leader do you envision someone who displays a quiet confidence or a blatant arrogance? [link] rashmin I agree with what you are saying !!

Blog 410

Blog Loyalty Long-term Brand 410

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Rarely will you come across a static opportunity in the sense that it will stand idle and wait for you to act…Significant opportunities are not only scarce, but they typically operate on the principal of diminishing returns. I think I have understood the power of good timing, but have not used it enough strategically.

Blog 403

Blog Leadership Self-aware Crisis 403

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Few things are more critical to your efforts in increasing your revenue growth and corporate sustainability than understanding the value of disruptive innovation. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation? or my personal favorite, “We need to focus on our core business.&#

Business Model 305

Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 305

N2Growth Blog

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. Walking into these organizations is often like traveling back in time 20 years.

Loyalty 419

Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 419

Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Powered by WordPress. All rights reserved. Design by 12GrainStudio Positive Illusion an Elbow to the Crotch of Your Dogmatic Leadership & Team Building Tuesday, July 06th, 2010 Posted by: mike image from Grand Illusions THE IMAGE ABOVE IS NOT MOVING!

Team Building 114

Team Building Case Study Learning-by-Doing Training 114

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

CEO 287

CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 287

CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Pink Demos Dr. John Sullivan FORA.tv

Innovation 60

Innovation Management Executive Coaching Strategic Planning 60

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

A recent paper shows that there are over 10 million such people operating in the European Union, but whereas many such people are highly educated, the paper argues that they often suffer from poor working conditions and institutional support that is simply not geared for this modern form of work.

Career 109

Career Diversity Trends Long-term 109

N2Growth Blog

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. So the real question is this…how does a CEO get to the point of being so disconnected from operations that he or she just doesn’t have a clue? " Great article.

Blog 401

Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 401

N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

Probably the greatest example of the power of brevity comes from what is widely considered to be the greatest speech in American history: “The Gettysburg Address.&# Contrast Lincoln’s brilliant example of the power of brevity with the keynote speech that day. Don’t underestimate the power of brevity.

Blog 325

Blog Brand Influence Trends 325

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Bullies are not interested in becoming leaders, they are interested in acquiring power. It's reassuring to know I'm not alone. Ron [link] mikemyatt Hi Ron: Thanks for the comment and the kind words. To place a bully in a position of leadership is to consent to the abuse of those over whom the bully will control through intimidation.

Environment 419

Environment Blog Due Diligence Brand 419

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. Share and Enjoy: View Comments bfpower Well said, Mike.

CEO 298

CEO Blog Delegation Covey 298

Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Powered by WordPress. When working to achieve the task the following 12 areas of focus will create the necessary analysis and clarity to improve the way the team operates. All rights reserved. Individual needs should be met along with the group and task needs. Purpose : Am I clear what the task is?

Team 145

Team Team Building Objective Learning-by-Doing 145

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Even solid world class institutions like the University of California Berkeley under the leadership of Chancellor Birgeneau & Provost Breslauer are firing employees, staff, faculty and part-time lecturers through “Operational Excellence (OE) initiative”: last year 600 were fired, this year 300. Julia Fernandes Very nice post.

Blog 419

Blog Brand Consultative Depreciation 419

CEO Blog

JANUARY 28, 2011

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Friday, January 28, 2011 5 Leadership Styles that Work A guest post by Art Gould Recipes for Success: 5 Different Leadership Styles That All Work! Art Gould is a division manager with Self Storage Company, which operates a group of websites, including a Nashville self-storage locator.

Blog 230

Blog CEO Leadership Styles Leadership 230

N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

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. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Brand 302

Brand Depreciation Blog Politics 302

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

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. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Blog 419

Blog Reputation Participative Brand 419

Mills Scofield

JANUARY 14, 2014

” The morning prayers of the local population could be heard echoing through the loudspeakers outside the large 25-foot concrete T-walls topped with barbed wire that surround our compound, a Forward Operating Base within an Afghan Air Force base. The name scribbled in the “From” section of the label was not one I recognized.

Emotional Intelligence 150

Emotional Intelligence Participative Short-term Letter 150

Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Powered by WordPress. Related posts: How to Select the Right Project Team Members Eliminating Negative to Increase Positive Team Building & Leadership Process for a Retail Operation; New Product Launch Before the Promotion He Was Nice & Had Potential. All rights reserved. Have you considered these possible interests? ?

Project 109

Project Six Sigma Team Building How To 109

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Innovate: Your brand will have at best a limited shelf life if a culture of innovation doesn’t pervade your business. Continuity should flow from values to vision, mission to strategy, and objectives to tactics to process. Mixed messaging or practices has killed many a brand. It's interesting to read about build a brand.

Brand 271

Brand Blog How To Public Relations 271

Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 27, 2010

Powered by WordPress. The team building program is in conjunction with the Exponent Leadership Process that the Operations teams is involved in with me. For the operations team to explain the process and necessary support needed from the staff for a successful implementation of the Mission : Vision : Values. All rights reserved.

Team Building 76

Team Building Team Creativity Training 76

N2Growth Blog

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? If your company can’t be operated by mere mortals, you need to reexamine your business logic. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Business Model 298

Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 298

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

They understand the power of, and necessity for contextual leadership. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives.

Blog 420

Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420