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Bonus or No Bonus? | N2Growth Blog

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So what’s it going to be this year…a turkey, an extra paid day off, a cash bonus, stock/options/warrants, something creative or nothing at all? It is very typical that in this type of environment that the controversy shifts from company vs. employees, to employee vs. employee.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

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Unresolved conflict often results in a loss of productivity, stifles creativity, and creates barriers to cooperation. Leaders who don’t deal with conflict will eventually watch their good talent walk out the door in search of a healthier and safer work environment. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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The Downside of Best Practices | N2Growth Blog

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Labeling something as Best Practices is not a substitute for wisdom, discernment, discretion, subject matter expertise, intellect, creativity or any of the other qualities I value in an advisor. Their core is the design and the idea, the operating system, plus the network environment such as iTunes. But Apple does not manufacture them.

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Love and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

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It is emphathy that enables leaders to understand both their teams and their customers, and foster an atmosphere of greater creativity and problem-solving. Gwyn Teatro Mike , so many view kindness, empathy, compassion and love as elements foreign to business environments and strong leadership. Deb Costello I love this post!

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The Big Picture of Business – Business Success Checklist

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Strategic Plan includes provisions for refinancing, equity and debt financing. Finance charges are negotiated. Creative collaborator-vendor plan is annually updated, with realistic, measurable goals. Creative business practices are most welcome here. Please consider the environment before and after printing this article.

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Leadership & Loyalty | N2Growth Blog

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One of a leader’s most important functions is to create an environment where trust and loyalty are the rule and not the exception. Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. Remember that respect is earned, and fear is imposed.

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Why Consensus Kills Team Building | N2Growth Blog

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This in turn leads to a very focused, coordinated, and ultimately a very passionate work environment. Yet, I have noticed some of the most creative people I know are poor spellers and therefore might not make the top grade in an MBA. People come to the team with a variety of gifts and talents, which are very different.

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