N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on how to control gossip in the workplace… If what you desire as an executive is to have a healthy, thriving, and productive company, it is essential that you curtail office gossip.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

In fact, I hold Marshall in such high professional regard that he is one of only three other coaches that I’ll refer people to if I’m unable to meet their needs. Mike Myatt : What do you see as the biggest stumbling block for leaders: Marshall Goldsmith : One word – ego.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

While most C-level execs have a general idea of what I’m referring to, it is also quite clear that most can’t even begin to define it, much less articulate the specific constructs of a sound business model.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

There has been no shortage of information published on the topic of Emotional IQ or what’s referred to as EQ in recent years. I have witnessed otherwise savvy executives place the need for emotional security and superiority ahead of achieving their mission (not that they always understood this at the time).

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 24, 2010

I’m not referring to the passing of our own family members, friends and coworkers, but the tragic deaths of the celebrities, socialites and business moguls that we’ve known and loved (or not).

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the often misunderstood value of influence… Let me be clear…when I mention influence I’m not referring to manipulation, elaborate schemes, or other forms of skulduggery. Influence is built upon making others successful : This is often times referred to as the law of reciprocity. Trust Matters….

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

The “ right &# answer seemed quite obvious to me, but in reading the respondent’s (100 hiring managers, executives and HR types) answers I was truly amazed at what I saw…It is no wonder that companies struggle with talent management when they hire based on the “ wrong &# evaluation metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

There is so much unethical behavior (what I refer to as situational ethics) at the executive level that continues to create an us versus them environment. The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Kevin Excellent summary.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., I’ve never been a fan of what I refer to as “make-work” disciplines. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. only to fail in miserable fashion.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

As I stated above, having an underexposed brand, or what I like to refer to as having a brand in stealth mode, means that you really don’t have much of a brand. Whether you’re assessing the strength of a personal or corporate brand, finding the appropriate level of brand exposure is key to sustainable growth in brand equity.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

When you claim your profile, you may also link to that profile in places like your blog, company website, or other places you’ll need some references. The benefit of maintaining and managing your own account is that you claim your identity and no one else can pretend to be you and/or invite others based on your name.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 24, 2012

In any industry, selling to a C-level executive buyer is often a cause for celebration. Senior executive customers tend to have larger budgets, are less price sensitive and more focused on value. These basic actions are what generate genuine enthusiasm from a customer, and without that, you don't have a real reference.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

What I like to refer as “positional gaps&# are best closed by listening to all sides, finding common ground and then letting the principle of doing the right thing guide the process. Respecting the right to differ while being productive is a concept that all successful executives and entrepreneurs master. Thank you for sharing.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 22, 2011

People also self-select, meaning they are ready to move forward with us when they contact us, either because someone else referred them, they like what they see on our site, or they’ve come to our business from one of the other channels we use like our blogs, Twitter accounts, or Facebook profiles.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

I couldn’t disagree more…In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on what I refer to as the fallacy of no. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative. The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Even though I will from time-to-time slip and refer to something as “Best Practices&# I am attempting to extricate that phrase from my vocabulary. I am not referring to things like accounting best practices but to business strategy, marketing approaches, etc. Never copy or follow slavishly – seek new ground and own it.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 5, 2016

Let me begin this post with a personal confession: Although I’ve talked with many managers about career transitions over the years, I’ve never had a career transition myself until now. All things considered (interests, age, health, finances), early 2016 seemed like the right time.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

It’s easy to be confused about how to grow in your career. These from/to statements are real examples from successful executives who made tremendous progress once their needs were made this clear. A personal experience map shows which experiences you want to acquire in the next two to five years to grow your career.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Technology has exploded, giving us instant access to information and knowledge, and it all moves and changes so fast that some of what Boomers have learned during their careers may be obsolete.

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Chris Brady

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Excellence in practice, preparation, commitment, effort, attitude, relationships, goal setting, execution, measurement, analysis, improvement, and persistence produces excellence in results.    Are you dreaming of excellent outcomes in your life, career, business, marriage, home, church, or art? excellence!

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

I can't tell you how many times I work with executives and leaders who are more worried about being safe and politically correct than they are about doing the right thing for the business. I liked your reference to fallacy that the truth can somehow be hidden – it cannot. Thanks for sharing Mark.

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Leading with Trust

MARCH 20, 2022

Brock is a Channel Partner with The Ken Blanchard Companies, an executive leadership coach, servant leader, and a man of integrity. However, the decisions we make as leaders, executives and people in general, are often complex and don’t fit in a right-versus-wrong box. However, I refer to them as moral values.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

I will onshore, offshore, outsource, insource, or execute whatever business strategy I implement without regard for diversity. Do you really want to financially incentivize your executives to make hiring decisions that place a greater value upon diversity mandates than qualifications? Gwyn Teatro Hi Mike, Thank you for your response.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2010

One of the most memorable moments was listening to an executive of a British bank rescued by the government, who told his audience that the economic crisis had been a breakthrough moment in his career. One day, it will form the basis of a masters in finance, and you should all grasp this opportunity to learn with open hands."

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2015

According to the first study, a survey of 1,195 executives, nearly half of those who had ascended to top-level positions in their firms said they were unable to align colleagues around the goals they set out in the new role, while more than a third admitted that they had failed to meet those initial objectives. Of course not.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

I have interviewed over 100 CEOs, C-suite executives, middle managers, and shop floor workers in more than 25 companies across the world to understand why most companies fail to embed sustainability in their business models and, also, what drives success among the handful that do. billion, prompting them to revisit the goal.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

’” In my firm’s work with and analysis of more than 1,000 senior executives around the world, we’ve found that this description is only half right. After a time, the selfless behavior that made them successful in their early careers ends up impairing their long-term productivity, effectiveness, and well-being.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

At age 41, I am where I want to be in my career: running my own sales-training business, with enough clients lined up that I can probably live comfortably for the next several years. This whole idea of learning from younger employees, sometimes referred to as “reverse mentoring,” can create tricky dynamics.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Not only do great CEOs understand how to recruit a top executive team, but they also understand how to build cohesion among team members through collaboration while addressing specific situational and contextual needs. And I can assure you that any CEO who views him/herself as an army of one will fail.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 1, 2010

In fact, while these three individuals wouldn’t necessarily refer to themselves as such, I believe it’s vey fair to call them thought leaders on the subject of leadership. I do this through my work as an executive coach, teaching as a leadership educator, and writing my columns and books.

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HR Digest

MAY 6, 2024

Automation also reduces the risk of errors and ensures consistency in the execution of HR processes. These features enable organizations to set goals, track progress, and evaluate employee performance, providing valuable insights for career development, succession planning, and talent management. What is an HRIS?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Clearly the topic of “attitude” has been addressed ad-nauseum in many a self-help piece, but this doesn’t mean that it is not worthy of topical consideration for chief executives. Do you have difficulty attracting and retaining tier-one executive talent ? People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover.

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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. I had a lot of success early in my career. I refer to this as receiving “the gift of ears.” Additionally, two executive coaches, who have helped provide objective feedback and input. Michael Hyatt : Very much so.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

” An idea is certainly a promising start, but executing it while holding down a busy fulltime job is undoubtedly a challenge. How to Stay Stuck in the Wrong Career. The biggest mistake people make when trying to change careers is delaying the first step until they have settled on a destination. ” Further Reading.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 6, 2016

He led the finance team. There was a brief rush of vindication when she heard that the newly appointed head of HR—a seasoned executive brought in to provide “adult supervision” to the growing start-up—was instituting an anti-fraternization policy. It was true: Brad wasn’t her boss.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 25, 2011

Others have referred to the workplace meeting as the “black hole.&# For most, it’s one to eight hours, but a hardy 11 percent of men (men are far more meeting-prone than women) somehow survive 13 or more hours of meetings a week.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

For what it's worth, I'm a big fan of all three leaders cited in your comment and appreciate your reference. The real question is do they happen by design or default, and is the outcome positive or negative? Thanks for sharing Joe. link] mikemyatt Thanks to everyone for their contributions.

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