N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

While the emotional distress associated with gossip can be dealt with fairly easily, the political discord that can erupt in an organization can be nothing short of disastrous. I have watched many a well intentioned executive get sucked into gossip in an attempt to help, only to pay a big price down the road for their error in judgment.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the last 5 years, there has been a tsunami of change driven by the COVID pandemic, regional wars, divisive politics and inflation. Walmart wants customers to know them for low prices, Singapore Airlines customers know them for customer connectivity, Apple customers perceive innovation and Fed Ex customers expect speed.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service. must all reflect high standards of quality.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Rarely will you come across a static opportunity in the sense that it will stand idle and wait for you to act…Significant opportunities are not only scarce, but they typically operate on the principal of diminishing returns. So much so, that if you don’t think timing is everything - think again.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

A leader’s view on competition will not only reveal a lot about their beliefs on current and future market trends, but also on innovation, branding, talent management, supply chain issues, constituency management, capital markets, and customer facing. Do your R&D and innovation programs evaluate the competitive landscape?

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HR Digest

JANUARY 12, 2024

It is a crucible where tradition and innovation clash, forging a new paradigm in workforce dynamics. The year demands that the pulse of innovation beats strongest within the corridors of a dynamic and future-focused HR strategy. The architects of this revolution are the bold and forward-thinking leaders in human resources.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. The iPod pioneered innovative design in the mp3 player vertical with great technical design, outstanding functional design, and is in a class by itself with regard to aesthetic design. I Think Not.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 1, 2011

Every single innovation conversation I've had recently with business unit leaders, product managers and/or marketing executives invariably focuses on the importance of partnership and collaboration with their best suppliers and vendors. If anything, they wish their suppliers came forward with even more actionable and innovative ideas.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 10, 2024

Join us in this cover story celebration of Liz Ryan, a change driver of the decade, as she unveils the secrets to creating workplaces where authenticity, trust, and innovation thrive. We cannot assume that because someone implemented what was the best practice in the 1940s or 1960s, but it’s still the way we should be operating today.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

But Everything has a price, there is no smoke without fire!!!! Leaders who operate behind a veil of secrecy are only setting themselves up for a rude awakening. Ambiguity in communication offers opaque expectations maybe we have to think more and more about its paradox. should anything be transparent? I always appreciate your insights.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. Sad but true…real talent won’t be attracted to, or remain engaged with leaders who operate on fear-based tactics. Remember that respect is earned, and fear is imposed.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

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? I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Application of design thinking to help solve myriad problems that are not typically associated with design is illuminated in a new book through vignettes drawn from such diverse realms as politics and society, business, health and science, law, and writing. POLITICS AND SOCIETY. Expanding the politics of civic engagement.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

A blog can serve educational, social, business, philanthropic, political or any number of other agendas so long as a clear value add is present. The big thing for me is I know when I add something to my life and work, there's a price to pay – time wise! Something has to be subtracted. We only have so much time.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

While both require sacrifice, success comes at a great price and is often based upon the compromise of values. 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? I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 20, 2010

Winning an argument isn’t particularly difficult, but it may come at a very expensive price. 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? Thanks for sharing Elliot.

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CO2

OCTOBER 29, 2010

This short three page white paper does a wonderful job of helping you with a pricing strategy based on how people really behave. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. The Retail Theory of Relativity.

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CO2

OCTOBER 29, 2010

This short three page white paper does a wonderful job of helping you with a pricing strategy based on how people really behave. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. The Retail Theory of Relativity.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 8, 2016

politics is not merely the inevitable result of our free-market system; it is also a consequence of the choices our business leaders make. consumers and certainly fueled some of the frustration that drives the current political climate in America. Nor are they entirely innocent. The growing economic inequality that polarizes U.S.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 7, 2012

And it is strangling both US competitiveness, and the ability for US firms to innovate. The corruption to which I am referring is the phenomenon of money in politics. Former congressman and CIA director Leon Panetta described it as "legalized bribery"; something which has just "become part of the culture of how this place operates.".

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CO2

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Thus in the long run, the exchange rate between two countries should move towards the rate that equalizes the prices of an identical basket of goods and services in each country. Our “basket&# is a McDonald&# s Big Mac, which is produced in about 120 countries. About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc.,

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

But because true leaders are motivated by loving concern than a desire for personal glory, they are willing to pay the price.&# - Eugene B. Serves their best interests, and in doing so will not always be popular, may not always impress. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Any number of franchised coaching offerings can be purchased at affordable prices, numerous affliliations with the hot coaching brand de-jure are available for the asking, or if all else fails coaches can just go it alone as a solo practitioner – the more the merrier right? Ultimately, I agree with Peter. Its about results. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Here’s the cold hard truth…if you cheat your family to invest into your career, you and your loved ones will pay a very heavy price. All the rest of this stuff is just politics and money." I can't help but think it was an expensive price to pay, so I too need to check myself on this one given the recurring message!

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2011

There are several ways to generate Revenue Streams: Asset sale, Usage fee, Subscription fee, Lending/Renting/Leasing, Licensing, Brokerage fees, Advertising and corresponding Pricing Mechanisms) Key Resources – Key resources are the assets required to offer and deliver the previously described elements.

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CO2

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Thus in the long run, the exchange rate between two countries should move towards the rate that equalizes the prices of an identical basket of goods and services in each country. Our “basket&# is a McDonald&# s Big Mac, which is produced in about 120 countries. About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc.,

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

What I remember in the following months were American Flags everywhere, political solidarity, and a rebirth of national pride. I hope your inspiring and heartfelt thoughts cause others to reflect on the great price that has been, and is continuing to be paid to protect our freedom. There was so much fear and uncertainty. I Think Not.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 19, 2011

After five years of heady growth in Peru, many experts say the country's economy will slow down sharply in the future because of political uncertainty. Unlike other countries in Latin America, such as Mexico, Peruvians have learnt to innovate on shoestring budgets. HDS charges fairly low prices.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 4, 2012

As the editor of the journal Innovations , I'm asked with some regularity, "So, what is innovation anyhow? But one thing is for sure: If you're not pissing someone off, it's probably not innovation.". But one thing is for sure: If you're not pissing someone off, it's probably not innovation.". How would you."?

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CO2

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant.

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CO2

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 31, 2015

These stock buybacks have come under criticism as a bad investment – the argument being that companies sitting on record amounts of cash ought to invest in innovation, salaries, or at least dividends, rather than pumping up their own stock price through buybacks. That exceeds its operating income of $52.5 Not so fast.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 26, 2016

Operating margins for firms publicly listed in the US show a substantial and sustained rise. Firms engage in political “rent seeking”—lobbying for regulations that provide them sheltered markets—rather than competing on innovation. So which is it — political rent seeking or cutting-edge investments?

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2016

But few governments appear to have the money or the political will to foot the up-front costs to prevent or fight fragmentation. Investors from hedge funds to insurance companies are operating in an environment of low yields, near-zero interest rates, and a glut of savings. Innovation in Cities. Insight Center.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 17, 2010

Before I go any further, today’s rant should not be construed as a call for elitism, but rather a call for authenticity, innovation and professionalism. As leadership advisors and coaches we counsel our clients on the need for change and innovation, but have we become the proverbial shoe maker without shoes?

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CO2

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Before this as part of the consideration it was simply we can serve both – the issue is that if you do not become world best you are constantly facing competitive pressures to commodities your pricing. About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against?

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