N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Humility also happens to be the surest sign of authenticity in someone who claims to be a servant leader. Is it possible to be a leader without being humble? The truth of the matter is that few things have inspired and motivated me over the years like the quiet confidence and humility of great leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

While the following may not be politically correct, I believe it nonetheless represents the truth - it also takes guts to be a leader. A leader’s greatest responsibility is not for his/her own glory, but it is for the well being of those whose care has been entrusted to them.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

In the public arena, we vote for our leaders (this may provide the most obvious connection to our responsibility for bad leadership): In this case, we might ignore bad past behavior before we cast our vote. We may be snowed by the public relations machine that “markets” a poor leader. Worse yet, we may not vote for anyone.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

I have found that highly productive executives and companies clearly understand the value, leverage, efficiency, and economies of scale that are generated by assembling highly focused, motivated, and productive teams. They are simply meant to foster a spirit of cooperation. Parenting (done well) and leadership have much in common.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 24, 2010

Entrepreneurs who are highly motivated to be successful often put themselves last when it comes to down time, relaxation, exercise and living a healthy lifestyle. When this happens they aren’t motivated to update their headshots, create video marketing or present themselves as speakers. Energy levels are also affected.

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