Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 14, 2018

Here is where you can gain a great competitive edge that is sustainable and also leads to more innovative and effective ways of getting things done. The status quo and old ways of thinking are the enemy of higher order processing, innovation and increased performance. Most executives and employees do the exact opposite.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions. link] Dan Collins Academics like to debate. link] Dan Collins Buzzwords are definitely not trite. Thanks for sharng Sami. The best argument in the world will always lose to a two by four.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Sure, it’s your business, your idea, your net worth at risk and certainly nobody else will work as hard as you will, but is this really the right way to evaluate who should be the chief executive? Which hat, or hats do you wear?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

I don’t do so in an attempt to torture you with redundant thought, but rather because I believe it is a message that is often taken far too lightly by chief executives. I would love to hear your thoughts and observations in the comments section below. Don’t be shy – jump right in… Related Post : Vision vs.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2015

Innovation Advocate. Contact: caduhigg@gmail 9 43,800 5,107 9,706 Clayton Christensen Innovation, Leadership Professor at Harvard Business School. Tweets with occasional assistance from the Fellows at the Forum for Growth & Innovation. 37 103,000 2,813 132,141 Guy Kawasaki Innovation, Leadership Mantra: I empower people.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

While most executives that have reached the C-suite level understand the importance of scaling via delegation, far too many CEOs struggle with the effective implementation of the concept. The simple truth is that all great leaders are highly skilled in matters of delegation.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

The only exceptions I’ve witnessed that contradict my observations mentioned above are situations where a purpose-aligned execution based on the desire to give selflessly in service exists. However, even in these circumstances personal leadership is still at the forefront of the success.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 21, 2009

Recently I decided to re-read (actually listened to) to the classic business book Good To Great by Jim Collins where he discusses, among other things, the value of people. Collins makes an important distinction with regard to the people in an organization: you need to get the right people.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Related Post: Keeping it Simple Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Dan Collins Excellent – Simple, Scalable and Succinct Advice. It will be interesting to see if the next round of Google innovation will be as successful as the beauty of their initial simplicity. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. 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. If it’s not really meaningful, it’s not a game changer so why do it?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, This is a very, very important post. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 6, 2010

These goals have been labeled by Jim Collins (and others) as a BHAG – a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal. Kevin :) Susan Young: Funny - I just added this to m Poul Andreassen: I should add this book in my s Poul Andreassen: Helpful lessons on leadership Kevin Eikenberry: You are welcome Valerie!Kevi

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 12, 2016

Self-promoting divas and power-hoarding executives destroy organizational trust. In “ Good to Great ”, Jim Collins lamented the trend of boards that become “enamored with charismatic CEOs,” a tendency that, he concluded, was “most damaging” for “the long-term health of companies.”

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. link] Dan Collins Mike, If there is one characteristic I admire in leaders and respect in you it is the willingness to state in no uncertain terms (sorry for the play on words) their stance. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Nadia Guevera serves as the executive director. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. Tuition, uniforms, books, supplies. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. To learn more about Jason check him out @ [link] Mike Henry Sr.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

I tend to agree with most of Michael’s positions (except when he left my book off his list) and find his business logic to be solidly grounded. in the comments below… [link] Dan Collins Mike, I believe leadership is pretty simple – not easy, not common, but simple. You can follow Michael on Twitter @LeadershipNow.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2013

As global innovators, however, they share a remarkable core value and best practice: they invest in the innovative capabilities of their suppliers. I just tell them, 'Please make something great,'" says Liam Collins, who oversees the Los Angeles facility, told the paper. "We We provide the space, equipment and expertise.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Compliance is crucial for pharmaceutical makers such as Abbott and Amgen – a “ Form 483 ” warning from an FDA inspector can shut down a drug facility in an instant and even land top executives in jail. In fact, advanced payments may be just the kind of proof that banks or equity investors need to open their pocket books.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? Contrast this with the fact that CEOs of Fortune 500 companies read an average of four to five books a month. Even more impressive is that some of the most successful leaders throughout history were known to read one book every single day.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

How about a discussion on what leaders can do to inspire cultural innovation. You make an excellent case for cultural innovation and leadership. link] Dan Collins Mike, I would particularly like someone to address the popularity of "politically correct" leadership. Sounds like an interesting event and line up.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Chief Executives who actively engage in social media also find themselves in the minority among their peers. As Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the largest Christian publishing company in the world, and the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S., Don’t ask for names!)

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

There was a lot more common thinking than critical, innovative thinking. I have live video above, and in the text that follows I’ll share my opinions on the best and the worst of WBF Day 1… Jim Collins kicked-off the day with everything you would expect from him. Jim was animated, passionate, informative and lucid.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2011

Ned Barnholt is the former CEO of Agilent Technologies, the measurement company, and these days he's one of the more respected executives in Silicon Valley. They executed on their plans well. Peter Sims is the author of the forthcoming book Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries. But they still failed.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2011

When Jim Collins and I studied who won big in highly uncertain industries, we found that those leaders — including Bill Gates, Andy Grove, and Herb Kelleher — had much in common with Amundsen, while their peers shared traits with Scott (see our book Great by Choice ). He even titled his book Only the Paranoid Survive.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Joe Mascia [link] Dan Collins Mike How do I offer a dissenting opinion to this piece? Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? Great stuff Mike! I Think Not.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Yes, we have scores of books, articles, and studies that warn us of the perils of hubris. Jim Collins had a lot to say about CEOs he saw demonstrating modesty and leading quietly, not charismatically , in his 2001 bestseller Good to Great. Executive search firms and hiring committees beware.). Second, get a coach.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2011

The former creates efficiencies and propels markets; the latter drives creativity and innovation. Jim Collins told us many years ago to focus on getting the right people on the bus. That's why I put such a focus on building cultures that fuel innovation. Nilofer Merchant is a corporate advisor and speaker on innovation methods.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Which traits actually differentiate CEOs from other executives? We validated the trends we discovered in another global sample of 700 CEOs produced by our partners at Hogan and subsequently compared these CEOs to the non-CEO executives in our proprietary database of 9,000 senior leaders. They’re self-promoting. team building.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, As someone who gets pitched quite a bit by coaches, solution providers and would be sages on everything from sales tactics, process improvement, to business strategy I echo your sentiments. I find this especially true when coaches work with executives in operations. As you say, it is not about the coach.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

However in reflecting upon my presentations and client engagements, I’ve noticed that it’s not an infrequent occurrence to find that even the most savvy executives misconstrue certain basic leadership ideas. link] Dan Collins Thanks Mike. Therefore, I’ve concluded it’s time to take a step back and review the fundamentals. I Think Not.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

M [link] Dan Collins Mike, I have really enjoyed your posts for some time but I must say this has got to be one of the best. How's the book coming? Irrespective the approach 'Intention' breeds 'Transparency' Have a great day! " Thanks for sharing the keen observations. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

This was one of the longest human survival accounts in history and was later made into the book Miracle in the Andes and then into the movie Alive. Lafley - The former Chairman and CEO of Proctor & Gamble gave a clinic on innovation. I’ve never heard anyone speak so fluently on the topic of innovation.

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