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Leadership Matters

N2Growth Blog

Since taking up the CEO seat at Rio Tinto Sam has steered the business through a torrid industry downturn and firmly positioned them for new growth. Sam Walsh: I graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Melbourne University and started my career in the Automotive Industry at General Motors in Australia in 1972.

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

N2Growth Blog

I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization. Anyone who has ever been in a leadership position has had to deal with the inevitable tough relationship that causes more than its fair share of brain damage.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Disingenuous and insincere positioning may get your foot in the door, but when the door slams into your backside as your engagement or relationship blows-up, don’t say I didn’t warn you… Thoughts? Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment Gordon. Clogston Hi, Mike.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

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Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: It sounds as if there is no "disconnect" in your organization. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon.

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Memorial Day Leadership Lessons

N2Growth Blog

I strongly recommend to all business leaders that they learn to develop a command presence, and lead from a committed and passionate position of strength through service. link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: Thanks for your well wishes Gordon. Thanks Mark. They are greatly appreciated.

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The Benefit of Dissenting Opinion | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Do you dig-in your heels and prepare to defend your position to the death, all the while not really caring about how many casualties are incurred in the process? Most importantly, do you genuinely engage in pursuit of the truth, or do you just wax eloquent in an attempt to justify your opinion or position?

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Remembering Andy Grove, the Teacher

Harvard Business Review

I later read that Gordon Moore had said that was as likely to be adhered to as the 55-mile-per-hour speed limit. (As As usual, and luckily for Stanford, Gordon was right.). At that time, the belief was that Andy intended to retire as CEO of Intel when he reached the ripe age of 55, only a few years hence.

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