N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

The problem with the coaching profession is that as a general rule it is a widely held belief (at least by coaches) that a good business coach need not have specific business expertise and experience in the same field as the person receiving the coaching in order to provide quality business coaching services. Ultimately, I agree with Peter.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

I will often read a book in one sitting, have more than a dozen books presently underway on my Kindle, subscribe to online clipping services, use RSS feeds to scour news groups & forums, I devour social content on blogs, podcasts, Twitter, Facebook, various iPhone apps, etc., What All Great Leaders Have In Common | N2Growth Blog [.]

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 13, 2014

An incredible book by Jim Collins — relates how certain companies overcame their obstacles and pushed themselves from being just good companies to the stars of their industry. Here are some basic qualities most leaders use and how to kick each one up a notch to great: Integrity. Good To Great. Do you stand by what you say?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 7, 2011

If you’re a frequent reader of this blog you know from time-to-time I’ll take aim at a sacred cow and pull the trigger. I’ve had issues with some of the concepts contained in Jim Collins book Good To Great since it was first released. By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 11, 2012

With that said, we (at least everyone reading this blog) know that tough times come, and they go. Former US Secretary of State Collin Powell summed it up nicely when he said; “Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty and persistence.”. Achieving success requires a continuation of effort.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Phil Collins – When Peter Gabriel left Genesis in the mid-1970’s, the band auditioned over 400 vocalists before they discovered their drummer already had the voice they needed. Phil Collins asked to be given the mike and a chance. Resume scanners don’t qualify talent. Ball was resolved to prove everyone wrong.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

However different these ten women may be in most respects, all of them share this in common: They had or continue to have a great impact on the quality of life and the standard of living for everyone in the United States. They could also serve as role models if only they received more attention. […].

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Skip Prichard

APRIL 1, 2020

It’s a personal quality and also one that is important for leaders. About two years ago, I wrote a blog post about Ama Marston and Stephanie Marston’s book, Type R: Transformative Resilience for Thriving in a Turbulent World. When counseling someone in a time of adversity try to respond, don’t react.” – Jennifer Collins.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Here’s a quick summary of the top leadership qualities I’ve learned, and outline in my book Building a Winning Business : Leaders: 1. Learning from others who have successfully gone before – people like Jim Collins, Bill George and Patrick Lencioni – can save you time and frustration. Think and act positively. Plan goals.

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Numerous studies show that charisma isn’t a key quality of highly effective leaders. From his good to great research, Jim Collins found humility is a hallmark of the very best leaders. Tomorrow we publish my January blogs in the February issue of The Leader Letter. They often see humility as weakness.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

DECEMBER 14, 2013

Be sure to visit her blog before you finish here. Some time ago, Mary Jo Asmus published a blog post entitled Giving Away Your Gifts. Mary Jo outlined a number of important gifts that leaders can give and then she asked us to think about other qualities that leaders might bring and apply at work. How indeed?

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

” The book Built to Last by Collins and Porras is a favorite. When considering the important qualities of leaders, Chris believes that service — a servant heart and servant actions — are the most important. Chris said it has been the most helpful book for his professional life, an epiphany in fact!

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2015

Leaders transform the quality of their lives’ by becoming aware of authentic choices, and living courageously towards a new more empowering future.” – Grant Wattie. Jim Collins. Indeed, they are incredibly ambitious–but their ambition is first and foremost for the institution, not themselves.” – Jim Collins. By Grant Wattie.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 22, 2010

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full Be Starbucker’s Jukebox, And Win A FREE Trip To SOBCon Colorado by Starbucker on July 22, 2010 It’s no big secret in my SOBCon circles (or any of my friend circles, for that matter) that I like to sing.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JULY 18, 2010

You’re Not the Boss of Me Skip to content Home About Me About This Blog ← Come Back Common Sense…We Need You! Mary Jo outlined a number of important gifts that leaders can give and then she asked us to think about other qualities that leaders might bring and apply at work. Many of you will have heard of Jim Collins.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Hesselbein believes that “in the end it’s the quality and character of the leader that determines the performance.” In the foreword, Jim Collins sums up well the example of Frances Hesselbein: No matter what knocks you down, you get up and go forward. Ask, don’t tell.”

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First Friday Book Synopsis

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Since that time, he has provided leadership for Corporate Communications, Field Operations, and Quality and Customer Satisfaction, and today [.]. In 1978, Mark joined the corporate staff working in the warehouse and mailroom.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Laboring when our physical and cognitive resources are depleted yields low quality work and makes engagement more difficult. Leadership consultant Jim Collins argues that organizations need a “big hairy audacious goal” to achieve great things. Unapologetically restock your energy. Find your next mastery goal.

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