N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. There has been no shortage of information published on the topic of Emotional IQ or what’s referred to as EQ in recent years.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

While intelligence and good fortune are certainly both valuable traits to possess, neither of these traits holds a candle to having a great sense of timing…Luck is a hit or miss proposition, and we’ve all known many a brilliant underachiever. I’ve often heard people quip that they would rather be lucky than smart.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

As we rapidly approach Q4, it is my most sincere hope that you will take pause for a bit of reflective thinking – I would ask that you ponder the following question: “Am I so busy that I’ve lost the ability to be as productive as I need to be? Fiction : multitasking accomplishes more than focused effort.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

While this caused a tense moment, he appears to be okay now. However what incensed me was how the crowd reacted. Witnesses noted the crowd did nothing, they did not come to his aid, and they were of no help to Bill whatsoever. But the audience was oh-so quick to grab their phones and tweet/IM/Facebook about what they were watching.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

As much as you may wish it wasn’t so, as a CEO you’re really only as good as your last decision. They make bad decisions. And in some cases they compound bad decision upon bad decision. The truth is that even leaders who don’t fail make bad decisions from time-to-time.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Frequent readers of this blog can find a veritable plethora of tips on becoming a better and more effective leader. The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Put another way, not all leaders are created equal.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. It will find you whether you look for it (good idea – more later) or not. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Putting one’s head in the sand and hoping that conflict will pass you by is not the most effective methodology for problem solving.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

What is it? Everyone knows you’re a lousy leader if you can’t make decisions. Sound harsh? Perhaps so, but that doesn’t mean it’s not the truth. Nothing signals leadership trouble more than an executive who can’t make decisions. The path toward any accomplishment worthy of note begins with the first step.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Share and Enjoy: View Comments Jane Yesterday I spoke with 5 men from Ireland that are here in the US. I was in the Marine Corps stationed on the West Coast, and I was up ironing my uniform and turned on the news. Thanks in advance for your participation. They asked if we have a National day of mourning for September 11th.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

There seems to be way too much focus on “ me” and not enough focus on “ we” in today’s world. One of the things I tend to value most is loyalty. In fact, there are few things I loathe more than gravy trainers, fare weather friends, gossips and others that display a lack of loyalty. Leadership and loyalty go hand-in-hand.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

I was casually reading the results of a survey on the topic of hiring methodologies last weekend when one particular survey question really caught my attention: “When considering a new hire, what is the one characteristic or attribute of the candidate that would most influence your hiring decision?&#

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The Practical Leader

JANUARY 10, 2024

Should we look to this new year with dread or hope? Are people less kind, less honest, and less good? Based on the daily news deluge, our amygdala (the primitive part of our brain triggering emotional responses such as fear and anxiety) answers with a big YES to many — if not most — of these questions.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it? Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job? As the founder, can you, or should you, attempt to grow with the company?

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

From “hands-on” execution and metrics to “hands-off” strategic decisions and measures, here are 4 shifts to navigate. News Flash! Some leaders empower new leaders by giving them a greater challenge. It’s a good approach if the emerging leader has the gifts, talents, and savvy to handle it alone. Shift from “Me” to “We”.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 16, 2020

Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. The good news is, success is all around you.”. Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. In other words, success is finding a horse to ride. But it’s not easy.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I hope this post is a game changer for you… As most of you know, I spent last week at the World Business Forum in New York. It’s what I call a “ Game Changer. ” A game changer is that ah-ha moment that creates an extreme, disruptive advantage or improvement.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The problem is that many people tend to immediately tune out anyone who chooses to use them. The vitriol is so intense that many have taken to trivializing anyone who utters these buzzwords as an incompetent, uneducated, and completely inferior corporate citizen.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those leaders who always seem to have the right thing to say? Contrast this with the feelings you have when you hear an awful sound-bite that makes a leader look either uninformed or unintelligent.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

I was recently asked the following question: “What is the difference between CRM and CEM, or is there any difference between the two?&# In a previous post I addressed the practice of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in fairly great detail. I believe it is the experience (or promise thereof) that creates and sustains a relationship.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 3, 2023

It is here that Johnny meets his mentor, RG. B ECOMING teachable and action-oriented clears the way for success. It also sets the stage for The Shortcut by four-time luge Olympian Ruben Gonzalez. The Shortcut is a business fable full of critical life principles. Wanting him to succeed, his boss directs him to the Olympian Café.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In today’s post I’ll take a look at the well intentioned but often misguided practice of year-end bonuses… Here’s a question – do bonuses work? That is the question. There is a tremendous amount of conflicting data as to whether or not incentive compensation in any form is an effective motivation tool.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Why do I blog? Why do people blog? I blog because it helps me see my thoughts. One such connection I made during my blogging journey was with my friend and mentor, Rajesh Setty. He is one of those who has, through his writing, taught me some very important lessons in my blogging journey since 2006. - – - – -.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Marshall has authored 30 books (most recently: What Got You Here Won’t Get You There and MOJO ) as well as a plethora of other published material, and his services are in such high demand that his waiting list for new coaching clients has more than an 8 month backlog.

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N2Growth Blog

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. As a leader your “Influence Quotient” is the IQ you need to pay attention to.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus. In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality. The gist of the argument seems to be that for teams to be productive, employees have to feel “empowered&# by having an equal voice.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 29, 2010

  Working in a stress inducing, soul sucking environment is never good for one's life expectancy over the long haul.)   When someone brings you bad news, let them know through your spoken language, your body language, your tone of voice that you can't handle the truth. Most of the time they're not. . 

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The good news is [.] Watch a free video lesson from Joe on new leader rookie mistakes and download a complimentary mind map here: 60 Rookie Mistakes New Leaders Make (And That You Can Avoid). But failure happens to all of us. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees. Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service. Be very, very smart.

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

A few years ago, around the time my book, Overworked and Overwhelmed was launched, I wrote a series of blog posts under the theme of Mindful Mondays. On this Monday before Election Day in the United States, it feels like a good theme to return to for a week. Endorphins – These create good feelings in your body.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 28, 2021

You want to accelerate your development as a leader in your organization and think having a mentor to guide you could be a really good thing. You may be right about that but it can often be hard to find a good mentor. And, the good news is that peer coaching is free and widely available. So, first, what’s the difference?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

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Next Level Blog

JUNE 7, 2022

Here it is verbatim: One of my questions leading into the summer is any tips/guidance for how to bounce back if your travels take your routines out of sync. (i.e., traveling/road trips, attending big family events with food/drink outside normal routine, not able to get normal physical routine in). Business travel is picking up.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 7, 2019

Lisa Kohn of Thoughtful Leaders Blog contributed Silent and listen have a lot in common besides six letters. Lisa Kohn from The Thoughtful Leaders Blog shares how practicing silence can invite others to step into the conversation more, build a stronger connection – and often, a shared understanding – with the people around you.

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