Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As leaders, we need to help people shift their mindset to consider the new possibilities for creativity and innovation that remote work brings instead of wishing they were back at the office. Strengthened trust and communication, in turn, are the best way to overcome operational and physical distance. Ensure psychological safety.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

Businesses regularly establish routines in the way they operate, but when problems arise and they’re thrown a curve ball, those routines and competencies may no longer work for the situation managers find themselves in. In turn, this creates space for a resilient workplace culture to flourish and generate sustainable ways of operating.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Also, a common response is to confuse a sales engine, fulfillment process, operational process, technology platform, or any number of other areas as business models, where this is not the case. Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc.,

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

While it’s great to have passionate, well-meaning people at the table, trying to get a definite answer or a solid plan of action from multiple contrasting viewpoints can become a near-impossible uphill climb. There’s no time for poorly-managed conversations when running a business or an organization. It’s confusing, to say the least.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Let me be clear that I’m not talking about form over substance here…They simply understood how to message their shortcomings and flaws, while engendering confidence around their planning for corrective measures to critical spheres of influence. pastortom2022 Great message Mike and your credibility speaks for itself.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. What do great CEOs do when the business model, the strategic plan, and the revenue hurdles don’t seem to be in alignment? They make changes.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? That is the question. In summary, a bonus structure properly conceived and implemented offers many more benefits than downside. I hope these thoughts help.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? 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

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. Innovation, improvements, or these 'Next' Practices should be looked at in all facets of your business value proposition, your core. As an example, Look at Apple!

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The most effective leaders have the best “talk”; a great vision, values, wonderful approaches and plans, and people see talk as more than just words – they see the walk. You’ve heard the phrase: people want to see leaders who will walk their talk. In fact your talk matters little, in comparison to your walk. I Think Not.

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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. I Think Not.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 26, 2016

We, on the other hand considered ourselves polished professionals taking great pride in doing things right – conducting research, analyzing options, composing eloquent brand plans and business proposals. They value innovation and creativity, and are eager to lead strategic change. How to Slay Goliath.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Now that you have your grade in hand, create a plan for consistent and sustainable growth in your leadership ability and review it regularly taking measure of your progress or lack thereof. Leaders who operate behind a veil of secrecy are only setting themselves up for a rude awakening. should anything be transparent? I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

In short, most CRM practitioners have traditionally assumed an internal (inside-out), operationally centric approach to customer management and strategy. The focus of these short-sighted bean counters incorrectly place cost savings ahead of the customer experience.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives. Others include a lack of focus on culture, failure to question assumptions, and poor innovation.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

When you own and operate a business you need to have certain procedures for an efficient and seamless function. Sometimes the difficulty of managing your time makes for a haphazard operation. Plan for the future. When your business has contingency plans for future scenarios you will seldom be caught by surprise.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

Let me be clear that I’m not advocating brand snobbery, just astute brand management based on time tested success principles. Intelligent brands create at least some level of focused planning surrounding the issue of access to prevent overexposure. Once a brand is overexposed it becomes commoditized, diluted, and ultimately.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Then we have to deconstruct our abilities in each area, map a tactical plan to get better and measure our progress. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations. When I said that Vision determines the strategy, I was operating from my own definition of vision (vision= purpose, picture and values). I wouldn't retrofit values after strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Ultimately I see struggles on both secular and spiritual fronts regarding managers and subordinate leaders executing the vision and plans set forth by upper level leaders. I make sure that I am totally prepared to take responsibility for failures of those I manage and serve. Thanks for adding the keen insights Jim. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. I plan on circulating your information and just ordered your book. The churches I had previously worked with operated from the the philosophy this is church, and if people want it they will come. Focus on value creation.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 28, 2020

We’ve hopefully moved on considerably from the Friedmanite maxim that companies only need to return a profit for shareholders, and now accept that they should be respectable members of the communities in which they operate. Now is the time to truly live up to that ideal. Link ideas to actions. To iterate is to lead right now.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

They don’t give because their accountant told them to, or for estate planning purposes, they give to make a difference. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

It is not enough for management to endorse quality programs; they must actively participate. It applies to service industries and manufacturing operations. The 1970′s brought the first wave of strategic planning. Paying attention to quality can realize: Lower operating costs. Faster innovation. Higher sales.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Many a Strategic Plan was written by piecing together song fragments, nostalgic remembrances and movie scenarios, then were aptly converted into contemporary corporate nomenclature. Mistakes, niche orientation and lack of planning lead businesses to failure. Strategic planning, how-to instructions.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

He was on the creative planning team for catalyst, works with leadership development of Chick-Fil-A, and is quarterbacking many projects for well known leaders. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. Jason resides in the Atlanta area and is one of the most outstanding young leaders of today! I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

My question is this: have you taken the time to do the necessary planning? link] mikemyatt Bingo – plan, execute, assess, and adjust. Regardless of where you are in your life and your career, I can promise you one thing; you will consistently be faced with challenges and obstacles along the way. Great post, Joe M. I Think Not.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 27, 2011

As mayor of Rio de Janeiro, I brought this belief to the government and introduced many technological innovations to modernize public management, in spite of skepticism and an incorrect perception about spending on technology. Nowadays, technology is at the core of our urban planning and management of public policies.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

They embrace innovations, while keeping the best traditions. Change is innovative. Innovated It… and Teach You Why. Innovative Then and Now… Still Creating. Apply thinking processes to be truly innovative. Individuals and organizations are more resilient than they tend to believe. by Hank Moore.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The crisis had repercussions that extended well beyond company walls to our community, worldwide employees, customers, competitors, and numerous others. Keysight customers are innovators who win or lose in the market based on being first and best. But we needed to meet immediate needs, too.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

link] Anna Smith “Let the attacks begin” – The number one source for innovation/change is pissed-off people (Tom Peters). Depending on who your customers are, you may find yourself forced to make some kind of plan to hire these individuals – who are, almost by definition, going to be a drain on your company.

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Roundtable Talk

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Jay Woo , CAA South Central Ontario’s Chief Operating Officer offered up this piece of advice: “Stay connected to your front line.” A huge innovation that no other company has. A piece of simple advice, but it’s amazing how few senior leaders walk that talk. He makes up “success&# stories constantly. Just ask Woo.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Business shift from the retail dealer customer service mentality of Firestone shifted to a high-production tire operation. During the years while K-Mart did not plan for change, Target and Wal-Mart did plan, change and established defined marketplace niches. What Causes Crises. Doing Things as We Always Have.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Following are a few tips to help you build influence online: Have a Strategy - If you want to create success and influence using social media you better have a plan. This sounds reasonable enough, but here’s where it gets a bit tougher – the plan isn’t about you. Everything you say is entirely true!

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

My clients hire me not solely on the basis of what I can personally do for them in a vacuum, but rather what the collective influence of my network and resources can accomplish for them when I operate outside of my own personal bubble. link] What’s Your Plan? When we help other, we help ourselves? « UnaDoyle.com [.]

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