N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

These tenets are discussed at length by Vineet Nayar of HCL Technologies, in his book ‘employees first, customers second’ [link] mikemyatt Hi Kavita: Thanks for your comment. Leaders who operate behind a veil of secrecy are only setting themselves up for a rude awakening. should anything be transparent?

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

I plan on circulating your information and just ordered your book. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words Dan, and I hope you enjoy the book. One example from my latest book, Ruthless Focus, is Staples. Go… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Dan Rogers Mike – This is a great post with excellent perspective.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

He is the Senior Pastor at CrossPoint Church , one of the fastest growing churches in the country, is the author of the bestselling book Plan B , and is one of the the most candid, insightful and humble leaders you’ll ever have the opportunity to listen to – we all have a lot to learn from Pete Wilson.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

How did the brick and mortar book stores let Amazon get the jump on them? An important part of effectively using change is to keep our eyes open for opportunities to think and innovate. How did Microsoft not keep Google at bay? Why did American auto-makers lose their once dominant position to their European and Asian counterparts?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

If the issue, circumstance or situation is important enough, and there is enough at stake, people will do what is necessary to open lines of communication and close positional gaps. However if the issue is important enough to create a conflict, then it is surely important enough to resolve.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. It's an open question as to whether they'll be embraced and placed in positions of trust or smothered as a potential embarassment to the rest of the organizational heirarchy.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Should leaders be more open with their feelings? The act of operating in the truest best interest of others is the issue. Bottom line…good leaders are kind, empathetic, compassionate and loving leaders, which enables them to be fair, just and to display a steely resolve when needed. What do you think? Mike Henry Sr.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 2, 2018

” These questions are especially agonizing for mid-career professionals who may be searching for fulfillment while juggling demands at home and intense financial pressures to earn. How should you address a mid-career crisis? Mid-career malaise runs deep. One of the biggest culprits of middle-age career malaise is boredom.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

As you can see, in the same way “No” should be treated as an opening position with the under six set, “I have no idea,” should just be treated as an opening statement when used by those around you. If in-person isn’t possible, tell them a telephone call is necessary.) Can you give me data about what’s been going on?”

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Put simply; the most productive teams have the best leadership. To further my point, you can examine any organization and you’ll consistently find that the the best performing units have the best leadership, and the worst performing units have leadership challenges to overcome.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2018

Transitioning from a military career to the corporate world can be a fraught process for the nearly 360,000 U.S. In addition to networking their way into new professional circles and learning new cultural mores, veterans have to face down the even more fundamental questions: what career will best suit them?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Bottom line…Just because a professor says it’s so, a consultant recommends it, a book has been written on it, or a product has been developed for it doesn’t mean that whatever “ it &# is constitutes the right option for you. As an example, Look at Apple! But Apple does not manufacture them. But manufacturing?

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AUGUST 12, 2010

I have been generally well regarded throughout my career for building extremely effective teams, and what I can share with you is that team building is not about equality at all. It is not too difficult to get your crew all oaring together when these characteristics are firmly in place because they now know which direction to row.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times. This is so true.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

I’m always amazed at those who think all they have to do is launch a blog, create a LinkedIn profile, put up a Twitter page and open a Facebook account and all their business problems will be solved. " Where I think social media gets complex is that it opens the door to so many potential new relationships.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Even though the online social world has opened many opportunistic doors for many people/organizations, we should be mindful of both the virtual and physical worlds. I must say I am happy to be incorrect. This reminds me of the Perez Hilton — will.i.am This reminds me of the Perez Hilton — will.i.am

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

He had a successful career in ministry and was in good churches, but he felt God calling him to this assignment. Peter has been the manager at Mologne since it opened 14 years ago. Tuition, uniforms, books, supplies. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

But many businesswomen are so overwhelmed with running day-to-day operations, there is little or no time to do a good job at casting the net of promotional effort out—whether through community activities, donations, networking events, promotional campaigns, public relations initiatives, or advertising—it is NEVER enough!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Thanks for your reply and for opening this topic up for discussion. Case in point – there was an article in one of Canada's national magazines which pointed out how “there’s likely an “Asian ceiling” at elite U.S. In fact, the report points out how “U.S.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 28, 2015

Conventional thinking has suggested that leadership positions go to those who aggressively plan their careers with a keen eye for building the right skills to reach top jobs. “We were Abelson-Frankel, yet operated as two separate agencies.” Others believe that leaders are born, not made.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 12, 2021

If you are even a casual reader of this site, you know that I am passionate about reading and books. Though we usually feature non-fiction on this site, I am often found lost in a book of fiction and most often thrillers. It’s one of those books that pulls you in and somehow sticks to your fingers, refusing to let you put it down.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

If the opening paragraph caused you to wince, then the text that follows is written just for you. Let me be blunt – you won’t earn anyone’s respect, at least not the respect of anyone who matters if your concern for career success overshadows your concern for the well-being of your family.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

How many times during the course of your career have you witnessed executives and entrepreneurs who desperately need help, but either don’t recognize it, or worse yet, make it virtually impossible for someone to help them?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? Contrast this with the fact that CEOs of Fortune 500 companies read an average of four to five books a month. Even more impressive is that some of the most successful leaders throughout history were known to read one book every single day.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2011

As research for an upcoming book with Harvard Business Review Press, my colleagues and I have been interviewing entrepreneurs and business builders about the factors that drive success. We talked to David Lawee , vice president of corporate development at Google, about how he got to where he is and the role that luck has played in his career.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Today also happens to be the launch day for Rebel’s new book “ Defying Gravity. &# As a bonus to our readers, I have included a link at the end of this interview that will allow you to purchase Rebel’s book and receive an 80 page workbook for free (today only) on how to defy gravity in your own company.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

The answer is that you’ll have reached the point where your interactions with others consistently use the following 10 principles: Speak not with a forked tongue : In most cases people just won’t open up those they don’t trust. Open dialogs with those that confront you, challenge you, stretch you, and develop you.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

However this will rarely happen if lines of communication do not remain open, and this in turn requires that candid, effective communication be maintained through a mutual respect and rapport. Here’s my premise – few things benefit leaders in the ways that dissenting opinions do.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 18, 2013

"While I have always considered myself sensitive to and effective on gender issues in the workplace," writes Cisco CEO John Chambers in a leaked email , "my eyes were opened in new ways and I feel a renewed sense of urgency to make the progress we haven't made in the last decade.". Reading a book may not quite do it. Sell the "why."

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

That's why I think it's good to have a few questions on hand to help define your direction, but then keep your eyes and ears open to figure out what other questions you will need to ask as you move forward to keep you on course to that true north revealed by answering Dan's question. I suggest a book titled.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

As Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the largest Christian publishing company in the world, and the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S., I had a lot of success early in my career. This has happened several times in my career. Michael’s track record of leadership has stood the test of time.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

They do not vacillate with the swings and trends of "popular opinion" This, along with an open mind to listen, learn from and entertain the possibility of equally valid, dissenting views is what makes great leaders. But they do believe and stand up for what they believe in. They attempt to change through their example.

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JUNE 17, 2010

It made me sit down and think… Just yesterday I attended the opening of the second Columba 1400 Leadership Centre here in Scotland. " [link] mikemyatt Great catch Anna – Humor is something we could all use more of in our lives… [link] mikemyatt There is great wisdom in understanding the power of brevity.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Okay, let me see if I understand this…a good coach doesn’t necessarily need any experience, but if they’re a really good listener, can restate what their client tells them, and ask a few good questions, then they can miraculously lead a client to the ah-ha moment that transforms their life and their career.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ve compiled a short list of 5 things you thought you already knew about leadership, but may not be putting into practice. Leaders come in different flavors : There are many different types of leaders, and you will likely encounter all of them over the course of time.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 28, 2016

It took years for Apple to gain traction despite offering what critics consider to be a superior operating system. Remember the DVD (and later book) juggernaut called The Secret ? It began as a small direct sales operation, with no plan for national distribution. Then, there is 50 Shades of Grey. A disaster is cloaked as a win.

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