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?

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2010

 Numerous forecasting models are based off economic indicators like the Consumer Confidence Index and it is critical that you follow and understand how these leading indicators relate to your organization's operations. I really like how The Conference Board takes a high level approach to monitoring the business climate.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I remember I cried when the camera caught the first glimpse of the chutes on the command module opening and the crew members made radio contact with mission control as they floated down to the ocean recovery zone. Accept Help:   The rescue operation appears to have been a model of private and public sector cooperation and coordination.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 5, 2010

So pour yourself a glass of eggnog, settle into the season and open the presents at her site, Get Your Leadership Big On ! Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Posted in Uncategorized Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 27, 2010

It relieves stress and allows us to be more open to others. When we are more open, we have a much better chance of enjoying our followers. Enjoying the process makes you open to more creative solutions and enjoying the people makes you open to new avenues of collaboration and discovery! Block out time to wander around.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 26, 2011

The greatest leaders are confident but they recognize that they are also not too good, too big, too rich, too powerful to be open to the views and perspective of others all aimed at self-improvement and organizational improvement. Modest leaders see fiscal and operational constraints as safeguards—not hindrances.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

OCTOBER 6, 2011

How NET PROMOTER Companies Thrive in a Customer-Driven World Fred Reichheld with Rob Markey Harvard Business Review Press (2011) Here is an open-source system whose “engine” can drive profitable growth This is a revised and expanded second edition of a book published in 2006. The Ultimate Question 2.0:

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

If the issue, circumstance, or situation is important enough, and there is enough at stake, people will do what is necessary to open lines of communication and close positional gaps. The methodology laid out in her book 'Fierce Conversations' is SUPERB! If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Thanks again.

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Eric Jacobson

JUNE 21, 2023

In my blog posting today, Debbie answers the following questions: Question : In the newly released book, The Experience Mindset , author Tiffani Bova recommends that when companies are attempting to keep up with relentless demands of customers, that they don’t favor the customer experience (CX) over the employee experience. Why or why not?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Additionally, Marc Ian Barasch’s book called “ The Compassionate Life: Walking the Path of Kindness &# (or it’s predecessor, “ Field Notes on A Compassionate Life: A Search for the Soul of Kindness “) are my favorites on compassion, with lots of examples of how people – and animals(!)

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Next Level Blog

JULY 23, 2010

Main | Business Travel Divas Turn Themselves In » July 23, 2010 Fear Kills In case you didnt see it, a report in the New York Times earlier this week offers a stark example of what can happen when the culture of an organization discourages open and honest dialogue. This week, they regretted it. Having trouble reading this image?

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CO2

JANUARY 24, 2011

RSS Feed Schedule a Call Free E-Book Assessment Test Coffee Schedule Coaching Lunch About Us CO2 Story Our Approach Our Successes Our Executive Coaches Gary B. 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.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 12, 2010

Apparently, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert thought the same thing because it wasn’t long before he had posted a scathing open letter to the Cavs’ fans on the team’s official web site. Subscribe to Blog Updates via Email or RSS Chart Your Course in 2011 with a Life GPS® Interactive Program Details Here Join me for the.

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 28, 2010

Main | Video Book Club: A Sense of Urgency » June 28, 2010 Three Lessons from the Longest Serving Senator Senator Robert C. Leaders are more effective when they build mastery in their operating realm. Be Open to Growth:   Byrd grew and expanded his point of view over the years. One was the Senate. View an alternate.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. I think you’ve given the best reasons yet for hiring an executive coach. Nice to have someone else do that. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? However this will rarely happen if lines of communication do not remain open. Trust, leads to a willingness to be open to: new opportunities; new collaborations; new strategies; new ideas, and; new attitudes.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Using it In the military, operatives are used to gain “intel&# on what the enemy is thinking, doing or planning. Once you put the messages on the table you open up the other person (or the team) to share what else you haven’t yet heard. Let’s get started. Ask about it. Address it. Talk about what you are hearing.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Going off site has the psychological advantage of distance from the daily work too, encouraging minds to be open and more creative. A quiet room will promote their creative abilities, and open the space for conversation. Of course, there is always the problem of room temperature. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Your post are always eye-opening. Opening up all your senses. I think loyalty cost us nothing, yet delivers great reward to a team. Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. link] mikemyatt Hi Tom: Thanks for the comment and no need to ask permission. I think loyalty is a great addition to the list.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The practice of being with the way things are allows us to alight in a place of openness, where “the truth” readies us for the next step, and the sky opens up.” From The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander. As you consider what you must communicate, can you begin with what is, even when it is unpleasant?

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio Hard Skill, Soft Skill–Team Building Activity Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 Posted by: mike Hard Skill, Soft Skill Purchase the E-Book: How to Lead Awesome Team-Building Programs Did you ever wonder “How does one lead AWESOME team-building programs? All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

  Since new members of the House will be up for reelection in two years, they’re operating on a similar time frame. Earlier this year, a colleague shared a book with me called Setting Course , that’s produced by the Congressional Management Foundation.    There’s a lot of sound advice there.  View an alternate.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 14, 2010

As you enter the plane, immediately scan the overhead compartment area for open doors and space. Of course there are so many more rules not even shared about getting to the airport, what seats we book, type of plane and the list goes on. You can spot them easily. Stow them immediately before someone else takes your spot. Click Here.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

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. If in-person isn’t possible, tell them a telephone call is necessary.) Can you give me data about what’s been going on?”

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

It's an open question as to whether they'll be embraced and placed in positions of trust or smothered as a potential embarassment to the rest of the organizational heirarchy. Identifying leaders? Have we really degenerated to this point?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 8, 2010

I also believe some of the senior leaders open their world to more strategic thinking, which I thought was lacking. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. It made the complacent senior staff members become more active managers.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2011

RSS Feed Schedule a Call Free E-Book Assessment Test Coffee Schedule Coaching Lunch About Us CO2 Story Our Approach Our Successes Our Executive Coaches Gary B. I think it was the graphic design of the book that first caught my eye. I could see there was something new about this book and how the authors thought about business models.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

These tenets are discussed at length by Vineet Nayar of HCL Technologies, in his book ‘employees first, customers second’ [link] mikemyatt Hi Kavita: Thanks for your comment. Leaders who operate behind a veil of secrecy are only setting themselves up for a rude awakening. should anything be transparent?

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

  Admiral Allen was the opening keynote speaker at Government Executive’s Excellence in Government Conference.  Leverage Experience:   Once an operating rhythm was established, Allen and his team ended each day with a meeting with Gulf Coast state and local officials to review progress and plan the next day’s efforts.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I plan on circulating your information and just ordered your book. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words Dan, and I hope you enjoy the book. One example from my latest book, Ruthless Focus, is Staples. Go… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Dan Rogers Mike – This is a great post with excellent perspective.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

I find sometimes when that’s what I believe, by simply having an open conversation with the person I think has done me wrong, I can be surprised. So I would encourage people to think the best of the situation, go in with an open mind, and determine the truth. That said, I didn’t just fall off a turnip truck.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 22, 2010

Be open to what you discover. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Ask them to help you understand how you can make the unpleasant news bearable. These things will lessen the fallout. Are they valid? I bought it.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Should leaders be more open with their feelings? The act of operating in the truest best interest of others is the issue. Bottom line…good leaders are kind, empathetic, compassionate and loving leaders, which enables them to be fair, just and to display a steely resolve when needed. What do you think? Mike Henry Sr.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 13, 2010

Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Three Ways To Restore Optimism at Work | Reflections for Personal and Business Development : June 16, 2010 at 3:21 am [.] Developing Positive Leadership Habits (aspire-cs.com) [.]

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Open arms to change, but don’t let go of your values. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great relationship. Spend some time alone every day. Live a good, honourable life.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

How did the brick and mortar book stores let Amazon get the jump on them? An important part of effectively using change is to keep our eyes open for opportunities to think and innovate. How did Microsoft not keep Google at bay? Why did American auto-makers lose their once dominant position to their European and Asian counterparts?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 15, 2010

they don’t directly report to you; you cannot count on your staff to be completely open). Ask those you trust to give honest, open feedback. Keep your ears open. You’ll have a much better chance of getting feedback if you stay open to others. Open your heart as well as your ears. Ask for feedback.

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