N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The beauty of N2Growth’s tailored consulting and coaching solutions lies in bridging the gap between current reality and desired outcomes. Through a customized and personalized process, I work closely with my clients to identify their unique needs, tap into their strengths, and overcome any barriers holding them back.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 10, 2015

What held me back from pitching it was the memory of the one beautiful flower it bore the day I received it. Then, those leaders check in periodically to assure all is well, answer questions, or remove barriers. Then, for some odd reason, I thought of David, a long ago boss. 2) Hold accountable and create freedom.

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Tim Milburn

JULY 3, 2014

Related posts: The One Barrier Standing In Your Way. Beautiful Skin Can’t Cover A Rotten Heart. No one can actually motivate someone else, they can only influence the motivation that already exists. Motivation comes from inside of a person. Learn To Lead By Leading.'

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leaderCommunicator

OCTOBER 16, 2014

It''s going to be a beautiful day.". Often the biggest barrier to getting what we want is ourselves. Case in point: we bought some rainy day activities to have in thehouse. Here was the conversation the next day. Avi: "I think it''s going to rain today.". Me: "Avi, it''s perfectly sunny outside. Avi: "Are you sure? Avi: "Can we?".

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 6, 2012

I agree that we’re blessed to live in beautiful surroundings that are thickly wooded and particularly stunning this time of year. This allows you to assist when there is a barrier to their success that you can help with. . “We live in paradise”, my husband Ken likes to say. Look for possibility that you can nurture.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 20, 2013

The Road to Freedom is a Beautiful System. Compassion breaks down barriers among people. Many players I''ve coached didn''t look special on paper, but in the process of creating a role for themselves they grew into formidable champions." Keep Your Eye on the Spirit, Not on the Scoreboard.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The beauty premium. The halo effect also highlights how our physical appearances influence how we’re treated, with beautiful people typically regarded as more capable than their more average looking peers. The following are three unique challenges they are forced to overcome by societal biases.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 7, 2016

Anne Perschel of Germane Consulting submitted Speed & Beauty of Emotional Intelligence Examined. Anne shares, “The speed, beauty and effectiveness of emotional intelligence is exemplified by Ted Kennedy’s announcement, to a mostly black audience, that Martin Luther King had been murdered. Let’s Get Started.

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CEO Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Beautiful weekend in Long Island this weekend. I read a good book on fear in companies - Breaking the Fear Barrier - How Fear Destroys Companies from the Inside Out and What To Do About It by Tom Rieger. Cool and perfect for running. Apparently the weather in Toronto was a bit nasty for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Chesterton, “The most beautiful part of every picture is the frame.” Are you framing constraints as a barrier or boost to your ability to innovative? Despite what our frustrated selves might believe, constraints are a driving force behind finding creative solutions. Art consists of limitation,” said renowned author G.K.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 26, 2023

Brainstorm potential issues by asking for input on the “dumbest things we do around here,” “biggest barriers to reaching our goals,” “major implementation issues we need to address,” “pet peeves,” “dumb rules and forms,” “things that drive you crazy,” or the like.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 21, 2022

However, there is also research to suggest that flexible work can be perceived as a barrier to career advancement, particularly in fields where face time and in-office presence are highly valued.

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LDRLB

MARCH 24, 2014

There are no white boards, no reminders, no work groups, no chilling, nothing to break down the barriers of opposing desires or create mutual intelligibility. Laptops act as electronic barriers. Constants: ugly working spaces are loathed, beautiful spaces are loved. People talk at each other. Tables divide individuals.

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Ron Edmondson

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

This characteristic is actually one of the beauties of newer generations. They enjoy shared workspaces and like the walls being removed from being barriers to interaction with teammates. This has been such a refreshing learning curve for me. Younger leaders enjoy hearing stories of what worked and what didn’t.

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Deming Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

What matters is this scale, with a parallel to an Olympic judging system of 1 to 10, ends with 10 as the highest possible achievement in beauty as well as athleticism. What are the implications of a measurement scale that terminates abruptly? Does CI stop at perfection? Would continuous improvement be a focus of exploration in Utopia?

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Mills Scofield

APRIL 20, 2013

This is a challenge since the high quality zippers and beautiful glass beads we use can’t reliably be found in Cambodia. I am so honored to work with them, share their story, and support the work they are doing, all while adding meaning and beauty to weddings here in the US. And we haven’t left Asia yet!

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

I believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds create a beautiful tapestry that allows us to be more inclusive of others and drive innovation. . I am an authentic leader and I bring my full self to work everyday in hopes of inspiring others to do the same. In 2020 alone, Genentech gave $6.3M

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Building Personal Strength

MAY 30, 2010

Before my wife and I moved to the Texas Hill Country, we lived in Vero Beach, Florida, a small, quiet Atlantic-side barrier island community far from the big city. We had visited there before, and we knew it was beautiful. Our landscaping is finally looking beautiful. I called it “Paradise.” Maybe it wouldn’t happen again.

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Kevin Eikenberry

JANUARY 3, 2011

Here are a couple ways to do that: Remove barriers – now and in the future. Keep people thinking about and talking about not just the change but that beautiful desired destination. Once you have these factors in your favor it is infinitely easier to communicate a vision – because it is now their vision.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

I've found that simplicity enables success, where complexity often times serves as a barrier. It will be interesting to see if the next round of Google innovation will be as successful as the beauty of their initial simplicity. Thanks for sharing Dan.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Through plus-size beauty pageants ad conventions that I founded, I created an opportunity for hundreds of other women to achieve dreams like those I, myself, had accomplished. I have lived it time and time again. And I didn’t stop there.

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Building Personal Strength

MARCH 31, 2010

To penetrate the barriers of separateness, the same kind of compassion that's extended to strangers is important for acquaintances, friendships and more intimate relationships. They also produce their own image on men's souls, and a beautiful image it is." - Blaise Pascal, French scientist (1623-1662) Generosity. Sharing the real you.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 14, 2018

This characteristic is actually one of the beauties of newer generations. They enjoy shared workspaces and like the walls being removed from being barriers to interaction with teammates. This has been such a refreshing learning curve for me. Younger leaders enjoy hearing stories of what worked and what didn’t.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

After all, if you can apply someone else’s theory in a vacuum it lowers the barrier to entry doesn’t it? AAPL) the iPod, iPad & iPhone are cherished as innovative and beautiful products. That compilation of tasks that go from time sheet to paycheck? – I would argue; Not much. As an example, Look at Apple!

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Leading Blog

APRIL 9, 2021

The beautiful thing about trust is that it will help you through a crisis even if you start to build it the day things go off the rails. It’s tempting to focus on barriers, but the only thing that matters in a crisis is what you can control, not what you can’t. Trust is your most important asset amidst crisis and change.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2012

You probably think that the barriers to innovation are negative elements of your organization — that is, the wrong people, behaviors, and processes. But the most subtle and pernicious barriers to innovation may be the seemingly positive myths about what has made your organization successful. The Biggest Obstacle to Innovation?

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

If you turn your back to the audience to look at your slides, you put up a physical and psychological barrier. Use your physical expression to its fullest by: Peeling yourself away from your slides. As much as you can, keep your eyes on the audience. Let people see your face. Opening up your posture.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 26, 2016

Break down physical barriers. The beauty of the planet we inhabit is that each and every one of us is different. Prove that you’re a good listener by having regular chats with staff and, when you spot someone acting grumpily, ask for a quiet, gentle word away from everyone else. Are those walls and partitions really required?

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The new principal’s predecessor shared with the new principal little about the staff or the barriers to greatness but offered strong advice: “Take real good care of my precious teachers.” The faculty meeting on the first day of school painted the picture clearly. It must be built first.”.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Instead, I will counter with “if we go in that direction, here are the barriers I see to that decision.” The good news is that I’m finding that many companies are making small strides in encouraging their leadership to take care of themselves. And whe leadership models it, perhaps it will catch on with others too.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

DECEMBER 6, 2022

While it might look beautiful from a distance, it will always be beyond your grasp. Mental Barriers: What’s Holding You Back? If you believe folks like you don’t stand a chance, it may discourage you from trying — making failure a self-fulfilling prophecy. Compare yourself with others? Think you’re better?

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 8, 2013

It''s doubtful that those in the upper echelons of the massive consumer packaged goods companies are going to care about this, or that Sephora and Walmart see this as a competitive threat, but the barriers to entry for someone to start and market a new business continue to be lowered.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2016

“Connected Cities exists to break down cost and complexity barriers, so cities know how to invest in efficiency and sustainability,” says Vladi Shunturov, president and co-founder of Lucid. For many communities, the greatest barrier to becoming a Smart City is cost. A Solid Foundation for Financing.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 5, 2016

This focus on function, for instance, may result in recent sales being stored in different systems from historical sales, thus presenting an immediate barrier to boosting sales through personal product recommendation. To remove the barriers of silos, a progressive, pragmatic approach is most effective. Using data costs money.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2018

Michelangelo approached the craft of sculpting with the humble conviction that a unique and beautiful piece of art already existed within the stone, and his job was only to release it. Romano Cagnoni/Getty Images. We think the best mentors approach their art in the same way.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 18, 2013

The beauty of the holidays is that for a little while, nearly every consumer becomes a highly engaged, heavy shopper – even if they usually avoid shopping. Often these have a barrier to trial—be it an upfront investment or the worry of starting a subscription and forgetting to cancel it. Gifting is a great way to overcome this hurdle.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

One big barrier to implementation is the incessant noise around big data from consultants, vendors, and the media. In fact, the beauty (and the horror, to some people) of big data is that you don’t know where it’s going to take you. The din leaves many, if not most, CXOs confused and intimidated.

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