N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing. Mike coined the phrase “next practices” as an alternative to best practices, and it epitomizes N2Growth’s innovative approach to every aspect of business development.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? Which hat, or hats do you wear?

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 21, 2022

Marketing automation is undoubtedly an excellent way to streamline your marketing operations. If you’re like most business owners, you’re always looking for ways to save money and optimize your operations. It saves you crucial time, money, and makes your work efficient.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2020

If you are going to go it alone, or even you risk having a partner, you will probably need funding for your business. You are going to have to get a business plan together, and you could seek an operator that will help you in this endeavor. There are many business structures, and these may change as your business develops.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 1, 2018

Businesses operate at a pace such that they grab for help wherever it is available. There are many demands upon entrepreneurs and senior management of companies. The need exists for comprehensive business ideas and growth strategies. Website consulting. Internal Management. Mid-managers and supervisors.

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The Empowered Buisness

JUNE 16, 2015

The following article — Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning — was written by Gabriel Najera — Founder, Najera Consulting Group. Najera Consulting. Your business has very limited resources in terms of people, time and money to devote to a more comprehensive strategic planning process.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2011

What a sad commentary on the state of equity markets, since it’s the best way for an investor to manage the risk surrounding their investment. How many professional advisers and consultants do you have on retainer, or on staff that I can leverage for my firm?

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

Long before I got interested in HR, I spent 25 years in sales, marketing, business development, and product management. And I’ve watched so many companies fall apart when their leadership does not listen, ignores employees, or simply does not operate in a holistic, developmental way.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 7, 2012

As small business owners we routinely perform tasks that larger companies would associate with assistants and receptionists. I answer phones, research client questions as well as conduct meetings and business development. As owners we are frequently so busy keeping the doors open, we really don’t know how the company operates.

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Ruth King has a passion for helping business achieve that lasting financial success. She started the Women’s Entrepreneurial Center and the Decatur, Georgia branch of the Small Business Development Center. Imagine what would happen if every business were profitable. She has appeared on numerous TV and radio stations.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

When you own and operate a business you need to have certain procedures for an efficient and seamless function. Sometimes the difficulty of managing your time makes for a haphazard operation. Utilization of industry consultants or technical specialists. Development of core business supplier relationships.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 19, 2016

Exciting new ideas are presented and discussed at association meetings, executive mastermind groups, as well as outside industry consulting groups. Unfortunately, approximately 80% of executives do not believe in the power of continuous learning and either suffer significant plateaus in their career and/or inertia in their business.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 19, 2017

My interest in titles and the effect it has on the title-holder as well as the direct environment was triggered some years ago during a consultation with my physician. ” She apparently operated in an environment where her role was defined by her title, which commanded respect, expertise and positioning of her patients.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Thinkers50 – World’s Most Influential Management Thinkers. Called ‘The Academy Awards of Leadership’ by the Economist, Thinkers50 is the world’s most reliable resource for identifying, ranking and sharing the leading management ideas of our age. World authority on project management. Co-author: Predictable Magic.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Business must be receptive–not combative–to differing opinions. We must learn to benefit from change management, not to become victims of it. Corporate Responsibility relates to every stage in the evolution of a business, leadership development, mentoring and creative ways of doing business.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2016

This ladder holds true for managers and employees within the organization, as well as outside consultants brought in. When all succeed, then profitability is much higher and more sustained than under the Hard Nose management style. Managers and employees begin seeing themselves as leaders and grow steadily into those roles.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 7, 2018

She was the model for executive assistants and office managers everywhere. Back characters on TV shows included restaurant and bar operators, where the stars went top relax. Great executives know the value of crediting support figures for the business success. Think as a manager, not as a worker. Be mentored by others.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 10, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: A Meaningful Enterprise » A Good Bye with Humanity August 10th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus How often as a leader do you have someone in your circle of influence (manager, peer, direct report, maybe even a customer or consultant) that leaves your organization? Fairly often, I’ll bet.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Bret Simmons takes us into sudden death overtime as we reflect on the importance of self management in leaders: Prudence: An Undervalued Virtue of Leadership. Gwyn Teatro of You’re Not The Boss of Me plays quarterback as she leads discussion of the next play in the huddle with Managing and Leading….Lessons is hiring.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 31, 2010

This book highlights Paul’s significant experience in a 40-year career of managing people and as a well-respected consultant to managers and their organizations across the globe. He is President of Midwest Consulting Group , based in Kalamazoo Michigan. What are the 8 skills?

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

In-house strategy and consulting groups are growing in popularity , supplementing and increasingly winning business from traditional consulting firms such as McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group and Bain & Company. We decided to cap the group’s size at 30 consultants. Set objectives and size.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 21, 2010

when I see that we no longer need to use 360’s in our organizations because: There are no toxic managers. Our successful organizations are filled with the right kind of leaders; those who are brilliant but balanced with attention to both the business and the people side too. 360’s are a featured item in the Leadership Museum.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 29, 2010

By saying “no”, you free up your time for the things that are most important: creating an inspiring vision, coaching and developing others, being available to those who need your guidance. Set an example for self-care and managing priorities. Be courageous; what are you willing to say “no” to? Thanks for sharing!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

We know it isn’t enough to simply add creativity to a list of values your organization espouses or to bring in consultants who get staff keyed up about innovating. When employees feel truly involved in the company collaboration becomes the norm and the divide between managers and staff melts naturally.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 19, 2011

Mike Figliuolo is the Managing Director of thoughtLEADERS, LLC. He has been a tank platoon leader, a McKinsey consultant, a senior executive, and now runs thoughtLEADERS – a leadership development and training firm. Make it a New Year’s Resolution to identify and groom your replacement.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 28, 2010

About the Author Kathryn Ullrich, author of Getting to the Top : Strategies for Career Success , heads Kathryn Ullrich Associates, a Silicon Valley executive search firm, and Alumni Career Services for UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. To read Kathryn’s complete biography, click here.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 31, 2015

If you're looking to conduct cross-continent business, know that you can, but the task is not easy. Managing one location has it's own challenges like keeping up with all of your departments including Human Resources, sales, marketing and the like. The best advice I can give you is to keep your global business connected.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2013

” Marketing can sometimes slip through the cracks given the constant and pressing demands of sales, client service, and internal operations. However, under-investing in marketing is short-sighted, and this article will explain how “smart marketing” can be a key driver of business growth. About the Author.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 21, 2013

In order to see the future more clearly, it''s almost always helpful to look back — and this certainly goes for IT and its ever-increasing impact on operations, and ultimately on competitive advantage. ERP systems, RFID , knowledge management, business intelligence) have washed over organizations.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Despite the media coverage of Boomers and how a tidal wave of retirements could impact business, many senior managers are kicking the can down the road, putting off the job of creating a system and process for capturing knowledge. Manager can avoid this by taking some steps now to prepare for the day when key workers leave.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Many believe that when they request feedback from their staff, peers, and manager that they will hear the unvarnished truth about their performance; seldom does that happen. I think there are so many of us that avoid the slightest bit at confrontation with management. I wish I’d consulted with you on THAT post title.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Sachin: October 18, 2010 at 4:40 pm Hi Mary, Asking for help is important for managers and employees. Derak Berreyesa: October 18, 2010 at 7:03 pm I think sometimes a manager can have a little to much pride and then find themselves stuck when there is something they don’t know how to do. We just need to ask.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 7, 2018

Last year I decided it was time to shake things up at our investment management company. The most common transgression is procrastination, in failing to charge the next generation of managers with more responsibility. I had taken one step toward this two years ago, when I named one partner president and another chief operating officer.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

This speaks to the dangers of clinging to, and operating from, narrow perspectives. I believe the goal for leaders in this century is to widen the lens of their thinking by challenging not only their own assumptions but also the beliefs and biases on which their organizations operate. How they manage conflict.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JANUARY 27, 2009

As a “boss&# your job shifts from what it was before and becomes leadership and management. Leading and managing operate in partnership with each other. Management is about control. Something to think about: In my new role, what activities do I manage? So here’s the thing. They are not the same.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 6, 2012

Critical topics include leadership development of executives, mindset changes in the evolution from manager to executive to leader, executive mentoring, insights into how top professionals evolve, plateaus of professional accomplishment, developing a winning work ethic, lifelong learning and the accrual of business wisdom.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Work closely with the show’s management. The process of strategizing your exhibit relates directly to your company’s promotional and business development philosophy. Most attendees go to the shows in response to invitations to visit specific exhibitors. Notify your trade media that you will participate.

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