N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

This is the time of year where expectations are high, and so is the volume of chatter around the water cooler in anticipation of that great corporate tradition…The year-end bonus. So what’s it going to be this year…a turkey, an extra paid day off, a cash bonus, stock/options/warrants, something creative or nothing at all?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

These were all people who have personally experienced game changers, and some have experienced them many times over. Here’s the thing…most leaders get sucked down into the weeds and they spend too much of their valuable time majoring in the minors. I had been full time in ministry for 15 years and met a minister from Frisco, Texas.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

In fact, when striving to come-up with this list I quickly came to the conclusion that while I attempted to use objective logic in making my assessments, the reality is that a list like this is mostly subjective based upon personal preference. I find myself only agreeing with Seth about 50% of the time, but he makes me think 100% of the time.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

By the way, employee performance and morale at Wal-Mart is near all time lows… Diversity mandates just don’t work… Talent begets talent and blending occurs naturally when good decisions are made for the right reasons. Thanks for your reply and for opening this topic up for discussion. Have a great Thanksgiving Sir.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Public scandals like the BP oil spill and Goldman Sachs’ mortgage securities fraud compromised consumers’ trust in brands, and as a result, consumer loyalty was at an all-time low. The challenge for today’s brands is to adapt to this new real-time environment and the increased call for transparency. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Social Nation : How to Harness the Power of Social Media to Attract Customers, Motivate Employees, and Grow Your Business by Barry Libert It’s time to join Social Nation and prosper! When used wisely, social media really can help you build high-quality professional relationships that will pay off for both parties offline.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2016

After all — this was his meeting, not mine — and I need the points taken off my driving record. Subjects were led to believe they were part of a group discussion about personal problems, in which one participant is struck with an epileptic seizure. Take responsibility for your time. More often than not they will.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Social Nation : How to Harness the Power of Social Media to Attract Customers, Motivate Employees, and Grow Your Business by Barry Libert It’s time to join Social Nation and prosper! StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 2, 2018

Research has repeatedly shown that women are subject to a phenomenon known as the “ likability conundrum.” We often assume that if we work hard, people will notice it over time, or that if we’ve made a transition, it will make intuitive sense to others. Control your narrative.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

If these companies are taking radical action, is it time for you to do the same to counter your own overload? Taking the time to reply now can save you twice the time in the future. Another way to reduce the time you spend on email is to turn off the spigot of incoming messages. What the Experts Say. says Allen.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

When you shop at home, Amazon has an advantage, but by the time you are in the store that advantage may be gone. Amazons entire business is, in fact, being able to compete on the act of shipping in its entirety, including shipping costs borne by customer-time. In many states, Amazon purchases are not subject to sales tax.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

I don’t believe it comes as any great surprise that most leaders spend the overwhelming majority of their time each day in some type of an interpersonal situation. Get specific : Specificity is better than Ambiguity 11 times out of 10: Learn to communicate with clarity. While you can attempt to demand trust it rarely works.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 27, 2015

For example, I can tell you that the United States incarcerates five times as many people as most nations despite having similar crime rates. Or, I can show you this: The immediate, visceral reaction we have to charts like this one, which was created by the Prison Policy Initiative, is no accident. You and Your Team. Persuasion.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. The truth can often times be harsh and difficult to hear, but it is nonetheless the truth. link] mikemyatt Hi David: Thanks for your comment.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

Clearly the topic of “attitude” has been addressed ad-nauseum in many a self-help piece, but this doesn’t mean that it is not worthy of topical consideration for chief executives. People who possess a negative outlook on life are four times more likely to suffer a stroke, heart attack, or be diagnosed with cancer.

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Ask Atma

MAY 20, 2012

This is quite challenging as it either never feels like there is enough time to dedicate to learning or it feels like an unproductive use of available resources. It is important to make it a regular outing, and to really explore intriguing, albeit unrelated subjects as a group. Reduced training time for new employees.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

To find a cure, we will have to reinvent the architecture and ideology of modern management — two topics that aren’t often discussed in boardrooms or business schools. When a company misses the future, the fault invariably lies with a small cadre of seasoned executives who failed to write off their depreciating intellectual capital.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

To find a cure, we will have to reinvent the architecture and ideology of modern management — two topics that aren’t often discussed in boardrooms or business schools. When a company misses the future, the fault invariably lies with a small cadre of seasoned executives who failed to write off their depreciating intellectual capital.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 27, 2015

Virtual meetings don’t have to be seen as a waste of time. This multiyear journey also evolved my thinking on the subject, helping me recognize that virtual is not the enemy of the physical if key rules and processes are maintained and respected. Give each person time on the agenda. Further Reading.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

DECEMBER 28, 2013

That’s why I think it’s always a good idea, especially for those who lead, to conduct something of an attitude inventory from time to time. And, what better time to do it than at the beginning of a New Year? When this happens, the ideas, no matter how good, drift off into the ether.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JANUARY 5, 2013

That’s why I think it’s always a good idea, especially for those who lead, to conduct something of an attitude inventory from time to time. And, what better time to do it than at the beginning of a New Year? When this happens, the ideas, no matter how good, drift off into the ether.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

This chapter puts business events of the last two years into perspective… covering a broader scope of subjects than has been reported and discussed. It is time for fresh thinking, heightened ethical behavior and a shift to a macro focus. Twenty-three companies under investigation have laid off 162,000 workers. Dickens Jr.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

As part of this report, the authors are publishing personal comments on the topic on the Lawfare blog where, since the Apple story broke, many posts have created one of the more thoughtful pictures of the debate available. Spend time on the Lawfare site to get a remarkably well-rounded view of the issues. The tone does not let up.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

In the text that follows I’m going to share my perspective on why I believe the we need to rethink the definition of coaching… I think it’s a healthy thing for all of us to take stock of our profession from time-to-time. Rather it’s about having the time tested experience to make a difference.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 5, 2017

But sometimes certain employees seem to need more than their fair share of your time. “In a 24-7 world, everyone’s time has gotten more crunched,” says Amy Jen Su, managing partner of Paravis Partners and coauthor of Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence. .”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Therefore, I’ve concluded it’s time to take a step back and review the fundamentals. Leaders come in different flavors : There are many different types of leaders, and you will likely encounter all of them over the course of time. Even more we need different strokes for the same folks for different tasks or different times.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 2, 2016

Gary had the full-time command of this, and he finally had a solid lead to follow. The job of a CIA analyst is to pull together all of the evidence and expertise on a given topic and provide an answer to a policy maker’s question. This was a huge breakthrough, borne of single-minded, focused determination.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2014

So here is my admittedly subjective look at the top 10 sustainability stories and themes of the year, with sustainability broadly defined as encompassing people, planet, and profits: 1. is spinning off its fossil fuel-burning assets and choosing to focus on renewables. The bad news — climate change is now. utility sector.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

I’ve never heard anyone speak so fluently on the topic of innovation. A great presenter and story-teller, Joe has complete command of his subject matter and gave the audience actionable instruction on how to create influence. Smart leaders spend more time on creativity than productivity.&#

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