N2Growth Blog

JUNE 15, 2013

'By Patricia Lenkov , Chair, Executive Search, N2growth. Dell Computer and the story of its potentially going private have occupied many a news column of late. In the most recent turn of events, Blackstone Group withdrew its bid for the company after making the determination that Dell’s future and the PC industry looks bleak. Throughout all this I cannot help but ask what seems to be a fundamental underlying question about this company, and that is, who should lead Dell going forward?

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 15, 2013

'Guest post by Lindsay Traiman. Leadership plays a vital role in every company. To have a successful business, it is important that every team member is prepared to step up and lead when necessary. Forbes.com defines leadership as “a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal.” By encouraging others to lead, you can more easily achieve company goals and create a nurturing, supportive work environment.

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Leadership Freak

JUNE 15, 2013

'Image source Life grows cold when you feel alone. Find someone who keeps you warm. Relationships make or break us. Everyone grows, develops, and succeeds in the context of relationship. Why alone: Feeling alone comes from choosing the cold. Devaluing the centrality of relationships. Refusing to help or support others. Stop expecting everyone to adapt […].

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Jason Womack

JUNE 15, 2013

'Hello there from Canon City, Colorado. It is officially the 7th Day of the Ride the Rockies bicycle tour. After posting this entry for you to read, I''m riding to Colorado Springs. Here is what I experienced yesterday as I stopped at an aid station to have some equipment replaced. Today''s challenge, after you click that link and read the post, ask yourself, "Where can I make things easier?".

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JUNE 15, 2013

'Leon M. Hielkema has more than 15 years of international experience in developing, executing, and evaluating strategic change projects. He has successfully coached many internal professionals over the years and is a featured speaker and trainer. His book, Strategic Management SPOMP, was awarded finalist in the “Best New Business Book” category of the 2012 USA […].

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 15, 2013

'This post, from 2010, is about how easy it is to make assumptions; how doing so can get us into trouble and how being aware of our thought processes can help us avoid some of the more unpleasant consequences that come from leaping to conclusions. The other day, while at the supermarket, I was reminded of how easy it is to make assumptions about people.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2013

'I’ve seen this shared a dozen times or more now…all my friends have posted it by now… But, in case you missed it… Classic. The post It’s Not About The Nail… appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Focus on the Family, John 3:16 Commercial. Witnessing to Family and Friends. I Missed the Party, Because I’m an Introvert.

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Ron Edmondson

JUNE 15, 2013

'We are in a crisis of men these days. Godly men are in shorter supply. Do a quick Google search and you quickly find some of the ramifications of absentee fatherhood on our society. As a fellow dad, I want to use this Father’s Day to challenge my male readers. This is for you fathers and fathers-to-be. Here are 5 critical needs for dads: Shape up – “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child.

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