N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect. In my opinion the practice of leadership identification is simply based upon flawed business logic, and it is make-work in the purest form.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). Most would call it work.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) opened-up voting for The Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 yesterday , and the N2growth blog was one of 11 blogs nominated for the award. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

Have you bought-off on the myth of multi-tasking, or do you believe in the power of restraint and focus? Bottom line…success equals focus. Sound-off in the comments below… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] mikemyatt Your most welcome Sai…I'm glad the information was of benefit. Have a "focused" day.:)

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

weeklyleader Wharton professor Mike Useem calls it the "Leadership Moment." " I believe that it's really one of the most significant keys to leadership. Take advantage of the moment to exercise leadership and you will rise above the rest. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. The prior are often footnotes.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced. I think it’s a great question.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. Thanks in advance for sharing… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] It was C.S. link] Ovidiu What a GREAT article!

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JANUARY 18, 2011

While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude. What made this presentation so powerful was it was more than just an act put on for the benefit of the attendees, it was completely authentic and the audience knew it.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

However in reflecting upon my presentations and client engagements, I’ve noticed that it’s not an infrequent occurrence to find that even the most savvy executives misconstrue certain basic leadership ideas. Some individuals openly seek out positions of leadership, while leadership is thrust upon others.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 16, 2024

Today’s post is by Chris Dyer, author of The Power of Company Culture ( CLICK HERE to get your copy). Back in 2008-2009, when we were all struggling with the great recession of our age, I was also struggling with my company culture. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline. Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Leadership requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, but rarely does it require perfection. Leadership requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, but rarely does it require perfection. While leadership doesn’t require being perfect, it does require doing what is needed and necessary.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Thanks and I hope you enjoy the summit… Share and Enjoy: View Comments pinto philip Topic : Next Generation leadership -> How has leadership evolved with changing times , how has the styles changed , why is servant leadership more relevant in todays world. Sounds like an interesting event and line up.

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JULY 11, 2010

A CEO’s ability to perform effectively is so closely tied to their ability to form a clearly articulated vision, evangelize the vision and then to execute on their vision, that no real discussion on executive leadership should take place without an emphasis on vision.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. And, emotional intelligence has been linked to successful leadership (just did a paper on this for a university class).

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JUNE 17, 2010

In further pondering this dichotomy an interesting thought came to mind – If I could genetically engineer the perfect leadership gene what qualities and characteristics would constitute the architecture of leadership DNA?

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. His leadership is remarkable! And I agree 100% that leaders everywhere need to find ways to motivate people that go beyond money and benefits. Thanks so much for your comment Bridget.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the value of loyalty as it relates to leadership. If relationships are the currency of leadership, it is important for leaders to note that loyalty serves as the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Leadership and loyalty go hand-in-hand.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Michael’s track record of leadership has stood the test of time. Mike Myatt : Has your leadership style changed over the years, and if so, how? Humble, authentic leaders who really understand their craft are equally scarce. I didn’t wait on others if I thought something needed to be done. I took initiative.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

By Sylvia Lafair Picture yourself in Davos Switzerland at the annual gathering of the world’s rich and powerful. Yet, we still need to use our innate power to keep moving forward. Related posts: Leadership Strategies: 3 Rules for Ruling your Business All entrepreneurs are smart and quick, and love taking risks.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Marshall Goldsmith : I don’t specifically work in the area of strategy or leadership, but my work often affects those areas as what I do is help people change behavior. Mike Myatt : What’s been the most rewarding aspect of your work in the leadership field? My business has 3 primary aspects: I write, speak and coach.

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Home / Powerful Questions / Powerful Question #2. Powerful Question #2. What’s one of the richest leadership development experiences you’ve ever had and how has it helped shape your leadership ability? View the rest of the Powerful Questions series by clicking here. In Powerful Questions.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

John is probably one of the world’s best known and most respected authors and speakers on the subject of leadership. In fact, three of his books (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, Developing the Leader Within You , and The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader) have sold more than one million copies each.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Posts from Top Leadership Bloggers Published by Michael Lee Stallard on October 9, 2010 04:47 pm under employee engagement Check out this sampling of posts from top leadership bloggers as part of a leadership carnival hosted by Mary Jo Asmus.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

In the masculine model of success, power and prestige take precedence, compassion, and long term consequences are secondary. I believe that as women, we have a major task to help combine the power of the masculine with the caring of the feminine. Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa. Think about our world at this time.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Filed under: Team Building , Trust , Integrity , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | crucial conversations , Communication , influence , power « Guest Post: Talk is Cheap! The presentation was great and I want to share a few of the key discussion points (in my own words and subject to my personal biases).

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

From the 2008 global financial crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing, devastating effects of war and conflict, real leadership is required to navigate these challenging times. What is VUCA Leadership? If businesses are to get through difficult experiences, strong leadership is essential.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

As a veteran and lifelong student of leadership I have always found Memorial Day weekend to be one of the most meaningful and significant of all holidays. While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me.

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JULY 1, 2010

professing leadership acumen and expertise that it can be tough to distinguish between the posers and the players. professing leadership acumen and expertise that it can be tough to distinguish between the posers and the players. Maxwell ( @johncmaxwell ).

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

After taking a couple days to mull it over I’ve decided to select a few presentations that will be most relevant to the themes I typically write and speak about i.e. leadership, connection, employee engagement, productivity and innovation. Below are brief descriptions of several presentations from the conference. We reporters like I.F.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

These are all valid and important ways to measure leadership, and many others exist. However, the true — and more telling — measure of leadership is long-term and cannot easily be seen. Leadership is best measured by what you leave behind. The theme for this post came from a talk by David A.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

In the end, leadership that adopts politically correct behavior and thinking places themselves and their organizations at great peril. Leadership is about telling the truth with courage, candor, honesty… and empathy. It has become more important to “do things right&# rather than to “do the right things.&#

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 8, 2010

Eric Hoffer Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. Filed under: Leadership , Knowledge , Learning , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | persistence , Learning , loyalty « Creating value Social media summit » Like Be the first to like this post. Great leaders are learners. They read voraciously.

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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Don’t like the term Power? The book doesn’t talk about a wringing-your-hands-in-delight power grab, but more about political skill and savvy. It’s a word that may attract or repel you. This book will help you define it, and in a great blend of academic analysis and practical observations help you gain more of it.

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