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Drinking the Talent Kool-Aid | N2Growth Blog

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They all speak of the quality of their talent as a key success metric…in fact, many of them will emphatically state that talent is their single biggest competitive advantage. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Rarely do I speak with an executive who hasn’t drunk the talent messaging Kool-Aid.

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Should CEOs Have Term Limits? | N2Growth Blog

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The basic flaw in most arguments in support of CEO term limits stems from a belief that tenure is somehow a very relevant metric, and that there is some mystical optimum time to serve. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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Workplace Gossip | N2Growth Blog

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In fact, gossip seriously undermines each one of the aforementioned success metrics by propagating inaccurate information. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. When you take part in gossip you do none of these things. At its core, gossip is the highest form of disloyalty, and it is far from innocent or idle.

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Bonus or No Bonus? | N2Growth Blog

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They must be relevant, meaningful, in alignment with cultural values, and tied to the right set of metrics. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. My experience is that bonuses are absolutely effective given this caveat: they must be structured and implemented properly. Our Freedom.

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Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog

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I think many in leadership get to choose the metric they use to measure, and they seem to always choose the one that makes them look good. That said, your observation about the need to measure the "right" metrics is an astute one. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. link] davidburkus Great exam.

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Loyalty vs. Tenure | N2Growth Blog

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I want metrics that mirror experience. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Tenure is too qualitative. I agree that loyalty is critical. It is a symbiotic relationship where corporate and individual Vision dovetails Have a great week!! Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

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In today’s post I’ll take a look at timing as key success metric… As the verse from the old Kenny Rogers song goes “you have to know when to hold em and know when to fold em.&# mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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