Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 14, 2018

Guest post from Robert (Dusty) Staub : “Perhaps the only sustainable competitive advantage is increasing your ability to learn faster than your competition.” - Arie de Geus, former head of Strategic Planning, Shell Oil Company Are you getting the best results from the people–the embedded collective intelligence–in your organization?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection.

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The Empowered Buisness

JANUARY 26, 2016

That is the magic and power of questions! BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal , a concept introduced by Jim Collins in his book, “Built to Last.” It is one of the characteristics that distinguishes great companies from mediocre ones. Defining your leadership or company goals is the easy part. What’s at stake …. …

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

The truth is that great companies are those which can thrive and prosper in the absence of sophistication. If your company’s long-term business plan requires the acquisition, or retention of the uber employee then your business not only has a risk management issue, but it is likely not scalable.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? As the founder, can you, or should you, attempt to grow with the company? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it?

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 12, 2016

Self-promoting divas and power-hoarding executives destroy organizational trust. In “ Good to Great ”, Jim Collins lamented the trend of boards that become “enamored with charismatic CEOs,” a tendency that, he concluded, was “most damaging” for “the long-term health of companies.”

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

Jim Collins did a good job of addressing this as have you in prior posts. Mission Share and Enjoy: View Comments Oarabile Thats a gud advice Mike and keep the good work up and empower you generation Mark Oakes Good post, Mike Ah… the 'Vision' Thing … the underpinning of great things to come. link] Principal (le?)

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Six Disciplines

APRIL 27, 2011

” (Sam Decker, Decker Marketing). Therefore, there is also a Six Disciplines company that was established to help companies long-term get established and maintain using this methodology.” “However, the power of this book is in how it integrates these time tested, common sense ideas into a useful whole.”

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, Your posts and insights are truly very high value. I've found that defining what something is without explaining what it is not often doesn't tell the whole story. By addressing both sides of an issue you help to remove the ambiguity surrounding said issue. Best wishes for continued success Ben.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Read on and find out… People who attempt to lead out of self-serving motivations or misplaced intentions are not really leading – they are pursuing power, glory and status. link] Dan Collins Mike, This is a very, very important post. This is the antithesis of true leadership. Just look at how many comments you generated.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

He is the author of two best-selling books on the topic: “ The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership ” and “ The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle “ We met in front of a group of students from Hope College’s Center for Faithful Leadership. So why is it not more common?

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

He is the author of two best-selling books on the topic: “ The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership ” and “ The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle “ We met in front of a group of students from Hope College’s Center for Faithful Leadership. So why is it not more common?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The ability to say no, can show that you truly understand the system that you work in, know the capabilities, the growth opportunities, and take a strong stand in leading your team where you, your staff, and your company need them to go. Ultimately we all want to say yes. There is no arguing, reasoning, memos, crying etc.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

blog comments powered by Disqus Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer N2growth Author/Moderator Facebook Twitter LinkedIn You Tube Blog Feed Favorite Posts Dont Negotiate.Facilitate Leadership and Opportunity Leadership & Political Correctness How To Make Great Leadership Decisions Buzzwords Arent All Bad Success vs. Thanks for sharing.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 25, 2012

The foundational material — mission and values — of a company can be critical to the overall success of the organization – but they’re often forgotten. Whether or not goals are met entirely, movement toward them develops teamwork and is valuable to the company. Create corporate mission & values that employees are aligned with.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Real game changers understand the power of people and relationships, and they embody this in both their construction and implementation. link] Dan Collins Mike, You must have been sitting in on our meetings here. and people mean relationships. If you forget the people, you cannot have a game changer. It was a game changer!

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

in the comments below… [link] Dan Collins Mike, I believe leadership is pretty simple – not easy, not common, but simple. I would nominate Miki Saxon's MAPping Company Success here though: [link] Posts are usually short, concise and speak much in few words. I'm honored to be in such tremendous company!

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2012

That's why I've begun to encourage senior leaders of companies, executives who run business units or departments, even mid-level managers who are responsible for a specific brand, to step back and take time (probably much longer than twenty minutes) and write their organization's obituary. What legacy did your company leave in its industry?

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2011

I think he has moments of greatness but often misses important opportunities — and by that I mean opportunities to build and wield his power. It only stands to reason when you consider that power arises in social interactions, and most interactions involve speech. It was inspiring.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

The first is a young salesman in our company. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. I soon discovered the power and passion behind this phenomenal young woman, for Maggie had only returned home to New Jersey to make money to continue her dream. but you’ll not find that here.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Some years ago, at a former company, I began noticing a curious series of events. My manager and team practiced an egalitarian decision-making process in which we would meet, discuss everything from content marketing campaigns to social media tactics, and collectively come up with strategies to move forward with. ” 7.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

More than 190 member countries committed to “eliminate poverty in all its forms everywhere” by 2030, together with 16 other “big, hairy, audacious goals” — to use Jim Collins’ memorable phrase. Realizing the Sustainable Development Goals will improve the environment for doing business and building markets.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 6, 2011

Then I went to work for Nabisco following the Barbarians at the Gate leveraged buyout fiasco, and had to help rebuild the company. Every month, I have dinner with two of the top people in any field — finance, marketing, I.T., We have built other capabilities within our company to do our own talent scouting, as well.).

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 28, 2011

In it, MBAs were asked to choose the best R&D investment strategy for a case company; then, they were shown how that strategy played out (disappointingly). When the same person responsible for the disappointing first strategy was given the power to decide the next move, it was much more likely that they would choose to stay the course.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2011

Ned Barnholt is the former CEO of Agilent Technologies, the measurement company, and these days he's one of the more respected executives in Silicon Valley. To launch HP's big new businesses, the company's managers took rigorously logical steps. But they only looked at opportunities in what were already billion dollar markets.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 3, 2016

Unease is rippling through financial markets, and a sense of anxiety has overtaken society. ” I’ve just finished writing a book about companies in pretty ordinary settings (banks, hospitals, even a parking garage) that have won big by doing truly extraordinary things. The signature of mediocrity is chronic inconsistency.”

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 27, 2013

These people don''t seek power over others and they''re not motivated by the prospect of achieving great wealth. Jim Collins has created a long-lasting enterprise supported by the sale of books and media, as well as fees for consulting, speaking engagements, and workshops. Idea entrepreneurs are popping up everywhere.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I have live video above, and in the text that follows I’ll share my opinions on the best and the worst of WBF Day 1… Jim Collins kicked-off the day with everything you would expect from him. Never confuse power with leadership. Companies are made of people, so dreams matter. More power! awinash Thanks Mike!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, I would particularly like someone to address the popularity of "politically correct" leadership. link] mikemyatt Hi Joe: Powerful topic to be sure. Let me expand. Would Churchill, Patton or their ilk have flourished in leadership today? Thanks for sharing Dan. Thanks for sharing Debbie.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

The word comes from the Greek and means extreme pride and arrogance, generally indicating a loss of connection to reality brought about when those in power vastly overestimate their capabilities. Organizations need people who get marketing, including self-marketing, to flourish and prosper.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2013

I just tell them, 'Please make something great,'" says Liam Collins, who oversees the Los Angeles facility, told the paper. "We What does it mean for your company and industry? For a materials company, it meant going out on maintenance calls with a huge public utility. We provide the space, equipment and expertise.

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The Empowered Buisness

DECEMBER 2, 2013

7 Secrets to Creating a Vision That Pulls Your Company Forward. Most business leaders are preparing for an executive off-site to define their company’s future direction for the new year. Why Most Company Visions Get an “F”: The Big 3. Powerful visions grab and motivate people toward your desired future. The company?

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N2Growth Blog

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., It has raised the visibility of our company and given me the opportunity to shape how people perceive us. link] Dan Collins Mike, Thanks for this.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Contrast this with the fact that CEOs of Fortune 500 companies read an average of four to five books a month. With the plethora of reading material on the market today it is not a simple thing to make sure that you’re covering all the bases in a time efficient fashion. Best wishes Scott… [link] Dan Collins Mike, Excellent post.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Joe Mascia [link] Dan Collins Mike How do I offer a dissenting opinion to this piece? You said, “Understanding and respecting others perceptions is such a critical part of being an effective leader that absent this ability I truly believe you cannot be effective in a leadership role.” Great stuff Mike! Ego drives and Ego destroys.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 7, 2011

The company is a major start up success story coming out of the University of Waterloo’s computer science program during the 1980s. RIM created its industry and through strong market leadership built a world class brand. The company is at a critical leadership crossroad. Their stock price has dropped off a cliff this year.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

He is poised to become the leader in this segment of a multi-billion dollar market. Like it or not, the reality (in supply chains, as elsewhere) is that power is asymmetrical – large customers typically have more clout than you do, and they know it. I am no longer limited by geography.”

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