The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Over the last few decades, innovation activity has become concentrated in clusters or ecosystems, where finance, academia, industry and entrepreneurs rub shoulders to allow the free flow of ideas. In Madrid, for instance, the #VenceAlVirus (‘Beat the Virus’), explored solutions in areas such as community, employment, and of course health.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

MIT Technology Review The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s magazine of innovation promotes “the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society.&# Author Insider Author Insider is a listing of published author’s and books. Inc.com Inc.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Today also happens to be the launch day for Rebel’s new book “ Defying Gravity. &# As a bonus to our readers, I have included a link at the end of this interview that will allow you to purchase Rebel’s book and receive an 80 page workbook for free (today only) on how to defy gravity in your own company.

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Open-book Greenleaf Blog Marketing 272

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll examine the power of disruption as a key business driver… Disruptive business models focus on creating, disintermediating, refining, reengineering or optimizing a product/service, role/function/practice, category, market, sector, or industry. When was the last time you entered a new market?

Business Model 361

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Mercer knows 60 commands that include turning on lights and opening doors. Shea‘s first book began as several entries in her diary that her mother Megan discovered. But getting a book to market and then publicizing it is no easy task; especially with no extra money to support this venture.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 18, 2011

The steps she took next to bring her chocolates to a larger market would bring her great success over the course of the next decade. Katrina followed that initial success by branching out of her apartment and opening a retail store in Chicago just two-months after her chocolates launched in Neiman Marcus. Katrina didn’t give up.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They are voracious learners always looking for better methods, different approaches, enhanced efficiencies, better technology and increased velocity. These tenets are discussed at length by Vineet Nayar of HCL Technologies, in his book ‘employees first, customers second’ [link] mikemyatt Hi Kavita: Thanks for your comment.

Blog 366

Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 366

Women on Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The research and interviews I conducted for the book, The Connectors , suggests that introverts are better connectors than extroverts when they actively engage. Doing so will ensure that you make all the right connections, and it will help to alleviate all that pre-party social anxiety. The reason?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? Contrast this with the fact that CEOs of Fortune 500 companies read an average of four to five books a month. Even more impressive is that some of the most successful leaders throughout history were known to read one book every single day.

Blog 419

Blog Open-book Library Learning-by-Doing 419

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection.

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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.

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Blog Leadership Brand Crisis Management 360

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. Your post are always eye-opening. Opening up all your senses. Would love to teach my staff this lesson with your permission. I would like to add one. I think loyalty cost us nothing, yet delivers great reward to a team. link] Deon Newbronner Fab post.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

My need to be liked helps me deliver tough messages in a way that allows people to open up and listen. He thanked me and asked me when we could talk again. Its OK to want to be liked–it might even help in some cases. About the author Susan Finerty is a consultant, blogger and aspiring writer.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2010

That means he’s open and eager to serve. Are your customers feeling good about your product or service? Are they telling others? Do they enjoy interacting with your business? Buddy says, “I just like to smile, smiling’s my favorite.” How often does your company go the extra mile? Do you make it easy for your customer to do business with you?

Brand 215

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Blogging since 2002, being actively involved in digital marketing since the early 90′s, and being online since the days of the ARPANET I have a bit of history with most things digital. Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside.

Media 382

Media Blog Tools Influence 382

Women on Business

DECEMBER 17, 2010

I take it as a marketing given that a business should be utilizing internet Social Media opportunities if – and this is a big IF – that business has a desire to be known farther afield than its own geographical neighborhood. Having a Page for my business on Facebook made sense for my marketing plan. But Oh My Gosh!

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Which markets, partners, clients, or other opportunities can add significant value to our business? Do you have the necessary resources (financial, technology, talent, infrastructure, etc.) " My days in technology have taught me that you frequently have to ask "why" up to 5 times before you REALLY get the answer.

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Team Building Blog Team CEO 284

Strategy Driven

JULY 13, 2011

We talked extensively in this book about how accounting profits or profit growth as a sole performance metric doesn’t lead to value creation. Value: The Four Cornerstones of Corporate Finance by Tim Koller. Discusses the four foundational principles of corporate finance.

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ROIC Balanced Scorecard Metrics McKinsey 62

Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Give yourself the breathing room to be open to new opportunities, experiences and people. Are you going after the book of business that’s right for you? Many of my medical group clients, assume “expensive advertising” when they hear the term “marketing.” When asked “how do you market your practice?”

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Women on Business

JANUARY 14, 2011

We did it because we knew we that we were ‘in the right,’ so to speak—that we had the skills, the knowledge, and the passion necessary for opening up an online retail business. Luck is only a part of the equation, though, as I would like to tell others who are also interested in trying their hand at opening online retail businesses.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 5, 2011

Perhaps it will open up a door for mentoring or coaching or other resources for you. You never know until you ask. In 2010, make this a resolution. Ask for what you want and need. “No” No” is not always a definitive “no”.

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Press Release Discount PR Performance Review 113

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

If you’re a CEO with clouded vision and desire to change the view from the top it is critical that you maintain open lines of communication through a variety of channels and feedback loops. Everyone sits in open cubicles which are all roughly the same size. All good leaders maintain a connection and rapport with both line and staff.

Blog 417

Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 417

Strategy Driven

JULY 31, 2015

Managing one location has it's own challenges like keeping up with all of your departments including Human Resources, sales, marketing and the like. The right software will unite your workforce whether they are in finance, distribution or manufacturing so that everyone is up-to-date on all processes. Remain flexible for growth.

Tips 50

Tips Globalization Compliance Competitive Advantage 50

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

link] ATIG Dear Mike, "I've found that 90% of problems companies have on-line are created by management, not technology" David Segal Why not E-leader ( participative) for better decision making to do the right thing ? We must slow down the technology speed and its consequences. Thanks, Sami impassioned Hi Mike.

Leadership 419

Leadership Blog Consultative Brand 419

Strategy Driven

MARCH 28, 2016

A market that wants a great product (Product-Market Fit). A well formulated Go-To-Market Strategy. And that means marginal products can outsell superior ones — just look at Microsoft vs. As for distribution, “smart marketing” can turn faulty launch distribution planning into buzz-worthy spin and drive more sales.

Productivity 50

Productivity Products Marketing Strategy Budgeting 50

Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

Yet, women are making a mark, and it is important to keep the dialogue open and exciting. We talked about the behavior patterns in my book “ Don’t Bring It to Work ” and especially the one that is all too familiar to women, the pleaser. Think about it, in 30 years we’ve only moved 10%.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 9, 2011

It is highly unlikely that any group is going to solely side with one key member. So, decide upfront what you can and cannot live with and be willing to own that openly. Acknowledge your biggest opponent. There is one is every group; the person that just seems to oppose you at every turn. Be prepared for that and acknowledge it.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

As the importance of open and honest leadership continues to dominate the media spotlight, I find myself reflecting on how vital relationships are to building a positive working environment, and how important it is for all managers and leaders to develop this skill. How can AI and future technology aid, rather than impair, inclusion?

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Policies Article Skills Learning-by-Doing 121

HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Am I open to exploring new industries and roles, or do I want to stick to this specific job description? An honest open review of your abilities and interests can thus help you assess what career goals may be right for you. For example, a marketing professional might benefit from courses in psychology 2.

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Examples Goal Career Short-term 52

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

As a digital marketing consultant, I've been praising the promise of these new technologies, but I also have been learning more and more about the negative side effects of our increasing use of digital. Recently I spoke to a group of high-school marketing educators about the current state of social media marketing.

Media 419

Media Blog Audience Ryan 419

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Related Post : The Leadership Vacuum Share and Enjoy: View Comments John Mike, I believe you are correct in that the key 'qualification' for being effective at helping others is experience and of course that is a word open to considerable interpretation. I would like to open the door and let another elephant into the room.

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Blog Mentor Advice Brand 385

Women on Business

JANUARY 23, 2011

They will feel like you value their input, and take it into consideration when making decisions. As the CEO you have final say, but your employees can provide thoughts that you may have overlooked, which can actually add to your business plans.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

If the issue, circumstance or situation is important enough, and there is enough at stake, people will do what is necessary to open lines of communication and close positional gaps. However if the issue is important enough to create a conflict, then it is surely important enough to resolve.

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Blog Brand CEO Consultative 313

Women on Business

JANUARY 8, 2011

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

If the issue, circumstance, or situation is important enough, and there is enough at stake, people will do what is necessary to open lines of communication and close positional gaps. The methodology laid out in her book 'Fierce Conversations' is SUPERB! Love your articel and the suggestions within it. Thanks again.

Blog 419

Blog Fashion Brand Self-aware 419

Women on Business

JANUARY 7, 2011

Sally Helgesen’s “Web of Inclusion&# states: “A postindustrial organization requires integrated and organic organizations which focus on nurturing good relationships…where lines of communication are multiplicitous, open, and diffuse&#.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

When you ask for help you are also opening that channel for others – channel to ask for help. As a leader its important to open that door to others be it your coworkers, other leaders or anyone in your org for that matter or anyone in your life. The one additional benefit I see with asking help. For the share your goal.

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Blog Brand Influence Open-book 415