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What a Mechanical Shark Can Teach Us About Leadership and Innovation

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Innovation, then, is less about having original ideas than it is about being able to execute those ideas. Henry Ford didn’t have the creative spirit that led to the invention of the automobile, but his innovative leadership resulted in a level of execution rarely matched in the history of manufacturing.

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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

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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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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. This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers. Best wishes Gordon… [link] Principal (le?) Thank you for sharing.

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When to Restructure | N2Growth Blog

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It is my experience that they either lack the personal skill sets, or haven’t built the right executive team to lead change, they just don’t recognize the need for change, or they just don’t care. So why is it that so many CEOs shirk their responsibility, stick their heads in the sand, and avoid making necessary changes?

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The Benefit of Dissenting Opinion | N2Growth Blog

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link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Wow…thanks for the thoughtful comment Gordon. Thanks for sharing Gordon. link] Gordon R. Gordon [link] mikemyatt No worries…I thought that's what you meant. Thanks for the clarification Gordon. susanmazza Gordon, I loved the key points you distilled here!

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