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What a Mechanical Shark Can Teach Us About Leadership and Innovation

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As I watched the documentary, I was struck by how closely the story mirrored case studies from the business world, and how perfectly it illustrated the points I try to emphasize in the leadership and innovation class I teach at MIT. In fact, an original, revolutionary vision isn’t innovation at all (and it certainly isn’t leadership).

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Leadership Matters

N2Growth Blog

Gordon Berridge: Our readers, with mining knowledge, will be will be familiar with the name Sam Walsh and Rio Tinto, but to provide a complete sketch of your background, would you please share a brief summary of your career history? I have been extremely fortunate to have had a very varied career. On with the interview.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

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You know the issue of sequestered executives is a real problem when it’s main-stream enough to be made into a prime-time Reality TV show. Great leaders champion from the front…they are not disengaged invisible executives. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Gordon R. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

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If you happen to be someone who makes a great first impression, but cannot execute and/or deliver up to expectations you are just setting yourself up for failure and your clients will be even more frustrated than if they had never engaged you to begin with. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. Thanks for stopping by Gordon.

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Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

N2Growth Blog

In today’s post I’ll share two events which occurred over the past week that inspired me to write about why I believe all business executives can learn valuable leadership lessons from those in uniform. link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: Thanks for your well wishes Gordon. Thanks Mark.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

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In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture. Respecting the right to differ while being productive is a concept that all successful executives and entrepreneurs master. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. I know I am still working on it.

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When to Restructure | N2Growth Blog

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If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. Dov Gordon [link] mikemyatt Hi Dov: As with other endeavors, poorly conceived or unneeded restructuring efforts will not end well.