N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Contrary to popular folklore, it’s important to note that nice guys & gals don’t finish last. While many people immediately conjure-up an image of the ever so confident, bombastic extrovert without an ounce of humility as the picture of what constitutes a real leader, nothing could be further from the truth.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Business Cards: In a world of digital connections, a tangible business card remains a powerful tool. A card inspired by Kare's design philosophy might include an icon or logo that's both playful and professional, leaving a lasting impression. Day-to-Day Correspondence: Emails, memos, and letters are more than mere words.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Perhaps, but I’ll let you be the judge. Complicating matters further, I believe few successful people actually make the transition to significance, but every person of significance is successful.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Blog Post ). The Power of Pressure : Why Pressure Isn't the Problem, It's the Solution by Dane Jensen (Collins, 2021) What’s the most pressure you’ve ever been under? Blog Post ). He’s written countless emails to his family, telling them how much he loves them, just in case those were the last words of his they’d ever read.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

The best leaders are proactive, strategic listeners. They recognize that knowledge and wisdom are not gained by talking, but by listening. Take a moment and reflect back on any great leader that comes to mind…you’ll find that they are very adept at reading between the lines.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline. I want you to envision a golfer who is long off the tee - the grip it and rip it type who can out drive anyone on the range, yet never wins a round because of their pathetic short game.

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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. The longer you wait to seize the opportunity the smaller the return typically is.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Here’s the list: Looking back at last year, what are you proudest of? What’s on the short list of words that best describes that picture? The power comes in asking them, giving yourself space to reflect on the answers, and creating a roadmap for how you want to approach your year as a senior leader. Challenged by?

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QAspire

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Courage manifests itself in action, belief and words – or as Bill describes – Try Courage, Trust Courage and Tell Courage. TRY Courage is the courage of first attempts or as Seth Godin asks “When was the last time you did something for the first time?”.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

It’s important to understand that vision statements are design oriented, while mission statements are execution oriented. In fact, it is the corporate vision that should determine its mission. The vision is bigger picture and future oriented, while the mission is more immediately focused on the present.

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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. My experience with most executives & entrepreneurs is that they are totally committed to and focused on success.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

link] Sai Bharadwaj Good to know you & this blog. 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. link] QUIT YELLING « The Coaching Connection, LLC [.]

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Innate, raw intelligence while certainly something to be prized, is much more common and much less powerful than real influence. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

So much so, that I have really come to cringe every time I hear the word efficiency. It’s not really that there is anything wrong with becoming more efficient, but what I find is that far too many executives major in the minors when it comes to efficiency. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

I have observed other reports where people have been attacked, injured, or were otherwise in need of help but didn’t receive it because bystanders would simply rather standby than help. Even scarier is when the ambiguous and ethereal become your reality. It’s perfectly fine to spend time in the virtual world if you recognize it as such.

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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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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). After the publication of their first book, Extreme Ownership , many people latched on to the aggressive implications of the word “extreme” and missed the more nuanced balance that a leader must have. Blog Post ). What Happens Now?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

So rather than share my usual content, I want to encourage you to offer condolences to families of all those who lost their lives on 9/11, to our fallen heroes who have lost their lives since that day, and/or to send well wishes to our veterans or active duty service members. We need to be reminded of the pain thousands of families are experiencing.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 2, 2024

As a leader, your words have the power to inspire, motivate, and drive change. A concise message is more likely to stick in your audience’s minds and make a lasting impact. A credible message will earn your audience’s trust and make your words more persuasive. Remember, clarity trumps complexity.

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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.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 17, 2020

John Tierney and Roy Baumeister (the first researcher to identify the negativity effect) describe the phenomenon well in The Power of Bad : We’re devastated by a word of criticism but unmoved by a shower of praise. B AD gets into our head and it stays there leaving very little room for the good in our lives.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Want to find out? If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you’re game to test your leadership ability read on to take the exam… The examination is broken down into 10 sections, each worth 10 points. On with the exam… Section I: Character.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

The simple truth of the matter is that you can have your cake and it eat too if you’re willing to hold-out for the right person. It simply isn’t necessary to compromise on core values to get talent.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

I can sum-up my feeling on this in one word… ridiculous. I can sum-up my feeling on this in one word… ridiculous. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Pete is reaching people through not only speaking but through videos, blogs, websites and other social media outlets. He is easy to talk to and relate to! His leadership is remarkable! We are living in a new era of technology and understanding and Pete has his finger on the pulse of how to relate/reach individuals.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

JULY 4, 2023

You live with honor and integrity, stay true to your beliefs and values, and your word is as good as a contract. You never know when you’re creating a spark that will last forever. You set high standards, make good choices, and accept responsibility for your actions. I call them superstars. It’s FREE.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Last night, I spent some time with Popeyes CEO Cheryl Bachelder’s manuscript of Dare to Serve: How to Drive Superior Results by Serving Others. I instantly began to feel myself energized and inspired by her words and story. Books, blogs, tweets: what inspires and fuels you? Look for it in March 2015.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

David Moser of Decisive Blog writes The Power of “And” in Leadership Communication. A subtle shift in communication – just using the word “and” – is all it takes to move forward with positive energy. Diana Peterson-More shared Words Matter: Make Communications Reflect Intentions. Communication.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Dan McCarthy posted a collection of top blog posts on leadership that included a post I wrote. posted at Business Wisdom: Words to Manage By , saying, “Part of executive development is recognizing the development that has already occurred.” d Like to Have posted at Jesse lyn Stoner Blog. ” John R.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Top 10 Blog Highlights from 2012. Top 10 Blog Highlights from 2012. As I mentioned earlier this week, 2012 has been a wonderful year for the Thoughts for the Everyday Leader blog with visitors from 57 different countries. Powerful Question #1. I particularly liked the last one on the three leadership questions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

I have been delighted with the dialogue and debate spurred by last Saturday’s post on Recognition Power Words, also recognized on Wally Bock’s 3 Star Leadership Blog this week. All week, people have continued to vigorously contribute and comment on the question and post on various LinkedIn groups.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

David Grossman of The Grossman Group provided Get a Sneak Peek of My New Book – Heart First: Lasting Leader Lessons from a Year that Changed Everything. Diana Peterson-More shared The Power of Apology: It’s Not If, Rather How. Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! Communication. Access it here.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Books like Helping People Change and The Power of Bad , have the power to change forever how we work with others and address the things that hold us back. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). People don’t experience our intentions; they experience our behavior. Grace looks at the bigger picture.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

From the comments submitted I’ll pick a winner who will receive a $500 dollar check, an Amazon Kindle, and a video interview to be hosted on this blog (anyone wishing to add to the prize package please send me an email). but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

We don’t just aim to find a candidate with an impressive resume; our goal is to find a leader with the right skills, experience, and cultural fit to make a lasting impact from day one. N2Growth offers a powerful alternative. This flexibility is particularly valuable as leadership needs can shift rapidly and unexpectedly.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The last statement is the only observation. Using this language is a powerful way to deliver a message to others without making them wrong. When speaking, we all have a responsibility to package our thoughts in words that can be received easily. This, however, is a false dichotomy. You’re late, again.”. “We Be Respectful.

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Lead from Within

MAY 10, 2023

In conclusion, leadership notes of appreciation are a simple but powerful way to recognize and value the hard work of your team. Whether they are long or short, personalized or generic, these notes can have a lasting impact on morale and motivation. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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