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Why Businesses Must Grasp Millennial Thinking or Face Economic Calamity

Great Leadership By Dan

Brand loyalty means something. No matter how fickle many people believe Millennials to be, they are extremely brand loyal, Costin says. In fact, 60 percent of Millennials say they almost always stick to brands they currently purchase. Millennials scour the internet to learn about a brand or product before making a purchase.

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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I’ve observed the risk adverse take due diligence one step too far, the greedy negotiate too long, the impulsive jump the gun, and the plodders move to slow. weeklyleader Wharton professor Mike Useem calls it the "Leadership Moment." As the saying goes “timing is everything.&#

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Revealing the Value Often Overlooked in Executive Recruiting – A Look Into the Executive Search Process

N2Growth Blog

To compete as a world-class company, world-class executive leadership is required. And while finding this elite leadership who will take your organization to its desired future state is critical, top-tier candidates probably aren’t going to walk through the front door. Step 1: Discovery and Synthesis. Outcome-driven.

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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The articles should have been written on the topic of poor leadership. Toxic work environments can only exist where a lack of trust and respect are present, and this can only occur in the absence of sound leadership.

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Capital vs. Influence

N2Growth Blog

I recently keynoted at a leadership summit held by a venture capital firm, who in a brilliant move, brought together all their portfolio CEOs for two days of collaboration about what is, and is not working in this economy. Hint: it’s not about the money. . Will I have unfettered access to other CXOs within your portfolio companies? .

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The Rainmaker 'Fab Five' Blog Picks of the Week - A Look Ahead at 2011

Sales Wolf Blog

 Today I would like to shift gears and take a look ahead at what the HR, talent management, and leadership development blogging community sees in store for us in 2011. Erin Schreyer, Authentic Leadership : Could 2011 be the Year of The Incredibles?  Last week I paused for a moment to look back at the year that was 2010.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Crowdfunding Your Company

Steve Farber

Businesses like restaurants and microbreweries–those with strong brand loyalty that can quickly connect to a large crowd of customers and supporters–have been early adopters. So do your due diligence to make sure your organization is ready and that you’re getting advice from people you can trust and who know how it works.

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