N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

If a leader’s primary obligation is for the care and well being of those under their charge, then I would suggest that you cannot be an effective leader over the long-term without love, compassion and empathy. link] Dan Collins Mike, This is a very, very important post.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

He is the author of two best-selling books on the topic: “ The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership ” and “ The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle “ We met in front of a group of students from Hope College’s Center for Faithful Leadership. So why is it not more common?

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

He is the author of two best-selling books on the topic: “ The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership ” and “ The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle “ We met in front of a group of students from Hope College’s Center for Faithful Leadership. So why is it not more common?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

While there were clearly a few moments last week that I found instructionally valuable in terms of creating a game changer ( Nando Parrado ), there weren’t nearly enough of them. A lesson that I learned long ago is that you simply cannot experience sustainable improvement without transformation. link] Wally Bock Fine post, Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. Covey has garnered the loyalty and love of her students, something that she still evokes in my daughters even though they have long since left her classroom. Tuition, uniforms, books, supplies. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. For me, Ms.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2011

In our new book Great by Choice , Jim Collins and I pondered that question. But even so, they led their companies to great long-term financial performance. When Peter Lewis of Progressive, the car insurance company, had the idea of expanding into the safe-driver market, he did not move in one big swoop.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2011

At the end of each visit, I do ask myself whether or not this is an organization I "admire" in the sense that I went to tell other people — readers of my books , visitors to this blog — about what I saw and learned at the company. Is this company a leader in creating leaders up and down its ranks?

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Unlike most rankings, it was based on a systematic analysis of stock-market performance among nearly 2,000 CEOs of the world's largest companies. That's almost 14 years as CEO — a long time, considering that the average CEO tenure for large U.S. Market Capitalization increase during tenure: $341.5 million, a 35.4%

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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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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2011

Barnholt calls it the tyranny of large numbers, explaining that "there's a natural tendency to think in terms of bigger bets as you get to be bigger.". They worked on numerous initiatives in large, growing markets that were adjacent to or somewhat related to HP's existing business. A billion dollars kind of became a mantra.".

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 28, 2019

I spoke with Nick about their research and their book, WILD THINKING: 25 Unconventional Ideas To Grow Your Brand and Your Business. Your book poses thoughtful questions. The book is best approached with an open mind and a degree of humor and humility. What are some of the biggest mistakes leaders make in terms of their brand?

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2011

There is a temptation to speak too long—and lose people's attention and focus—and also to outline a laundry list of issues and policy prescriptions. In the first morning, one of its long-time executives, Charlie Bresler , spoke of the compact between the company and its employees and the mutual obligations it entailed.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

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., Michael Hyatt : I am working on a couple of books, one on leadership and one on productivity, but they are still a ways off. link] Dan Collins Mike, Thanks for this.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

While I long ago reached the conclusion that perception does in fact matter, it may not be for the reasons that you might think. Joe Mascia [link] Dan Collins Mike How do I offer a dissenting opinion to this piece? Great leaders take the time to understand the various constituencies and spheres of influence they come in contact with.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

He is poised to become the leader in this segment of a multi-billion dollar market. But let’s change what we’re asking: Which has the better potential to scale up and create long term value for customers, owners, investors, and employees? Manage the arduously long sales cycle.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

I did a quick Google search for the term business coach and received 116 million returned results – if that doesn’t scare you it should. So I have a question for you, and I want you to be brutally honest with your answer - when you hear the word “ coach &# used outside the world of sports, what’s your gut reaction?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Life-long learning is important in becoming a good leader for each day brings new experiences that put your knowledge, skills, and attitude to a test. link] Dan Collins Thanks Mike. Together, formal and informal learning will help you acquire leadership attitudes, gain leadership insights, and thus further the cycle of learning.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 20, 2010

Don’t let your intellect stand in your way, but rather use it as an asset to develop those around you to their full potential thereby increasing your chances for long-term success. stuck at my present level for so long. How's the book coming? Please share you insights in the comments section below.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2011

The former creates efficiencies and propels markets; the latter drives creativity and innovation. It's when engineering doesn't deliver what marketing said the consumers want. Jim Collins told us many years ago to focus on getting the right people on the bus. Why arrange these terms like this? Then there's talent.

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