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Vision and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Put simply, I believe that leadership absent vision is a train-wreck waiting to happen. Jim Collins did a good job of addressing this as have you in prior posts. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that you simply cannot decouple the two without causing an organizational implosion. Vision is often misunderstood.

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Love and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I believe the fear of public misperceptions have trained many people to completely avoid outward displays of compassion. link] Dan Collins Mike, This is a very, very important post. Social and societal stigmas are definitely in play when it comes to love and leadership. It’s as if it has been socialized out of them over time.

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The Fallacy of No | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

link] Dan Collins Mike, If there is one characteristic I admire in leaders and respect in you it is the willingness to state in no uncertain terms (sorry for the play on words) their stance. If no is the ultimate outcome, then options and discussion are a great place for leadership training. No seldom takes you where you want to go.

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Top Leaders of 2010 | N2Growth Blog

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He trained for and completed his first triathlon and has his sights firmly set on doing an ironman. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. I've seen him work with other leaders and provide training that not only equips us to coach and lead others – but to also help our own selves grow.

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Innovating the Toyota, and YouTube, Way

Harvard Business Review

I just tell them, 'Please make something great,'" says Liam Collins, who oversees the Los Angeles facility, told the paper. "We Toyota was prepared to educate and train its suppliers to embrace lean production and lean experimentation techniques and insights. We provide the space, equipment and expertise. They provide the talent.".

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What Businesses Need to Know About Sustainable Development Goals

Harvard Business Review

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. billion impressions on Twitter and Instagram and was the top trending topic in the U.S. during the assembly.

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Leadership & Influence Summit | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

link] Dan Collins Mike, I would particularly like someone to address the popularity of "politically correct" leadership. Too often, people are either promoted or end up in the top position without the training, experience, and character that allow for effective management and strategic vision. Let me expand.

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