Mike Cardus

JANUARY 3, 2011

Powered by WordPress. Monday, January 03rd, 2011 Posted by: mike The planning process starts when an individual is assigned a task, either by themself , by their manager , or on request from some other authorized person. That individual must then construct and traverse a pathway which is sufficient to achieve the goal.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 17, 2011

Powered by WordPress. Monday, January 17th, 2011 Posted by: mike Is experience enough? These expectations create a Folkloric Construct of belief, because our brains are essentially lazy. The team and collective brains are creating new folkloric constructs of reality. All rights reserved.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

When it comes to the construction of messaging, I have found that people will tend to fall into one of the four following groups. The Medium “is&# the Message : People that fall into this camp believe that the medium will do the work for them…They believe in the reach and power of the medium to overcome any flaws in the message.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Lafley - The former Chairman and CEO of Proctor & Gamble gave a clinic on innovation. I’ve never heard anyone speak so fluently on the topic of innovation. Joseph Grenny - Joe spoke about the need for, and power of influence. Joseph Grenny - Joe spoke about the need for, and power of influence.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

While most C-level execs have a general idea of what I’m referring to, it is also quite clear that most can’t even begin to define it, much less articulate the specific constructs of a sound business model. The bottom line in regard to today’s thoughts on business modeling can be summed up in the following three points: 1.)

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Powered by WordPress. All rights reserved. A key principle of this project is to empower the community within the Musoma area in a manner that will help to strengthen the health and vitality of the region.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Innate, raw intelligence while certainly something to be prized, is much more common and much less powerful than real influence. Not only is true influence not difficult to acquire, but it is also sustainable when you understand the proper constructs. Mike Myatt wrote one of the best definitions of influence I have seen. I Think Not.

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Powered by WordPress. All rights reserved. Design by 12GrainStudio Ideal Conditions Have NO Friction. Leaders NEED FRICTION. Tuesday, November 02nd, 2010 Posted by: mike Reading & Researching Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations attempting to explore language and the meaning of words.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 10, 2010

He holds degrees in Theology, Construction and Design, and a Masters in Business Administration. My life also gives testament to the power of purposeful abandonment. In addition, he speaks and consults on leadership and social media. Why am I introducing him here? Purposeful abandonment opened the door to a richer, fuller life.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

These CEOs can often go undiscovered for great lengths of time before their poorly constructed vision bubbles-up to the surface, by which time it is often too late to repair the damage. The good news is that CEOs without vision will take care of themselves in short order, as they simply won’t survive for long. link] Principal (le?)

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Powered by WordPress. All rights reserved. Design by 12GrainStudio Team Building & Leadership Process for a Retail Operation; New Product Launch Saturday, November 27th, 2010 Posted by: mike Team Building & Leadership process that was created for a retail organization that was preparing for a new product launch. .

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 3, 2019

New financial innovations enabled both historic global economic growth and cascading global financial failures. Humans have been able to organize large numbers of people into a common mission and execute amazing things, from conquering armies to astonishing constructions project like the pyramids.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

However increasing your personal brand equity is good for adding value to your company’s brand, leveraging your earning power, and improving your job security and/or marketability. I'm in total agreement with you that personal brands constructed properly are both beneficial to the individual and add value to the corporate brand.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I now own two small construction companies, I believe this industry could actually change to commission//Salary. However I took great care of the team I had on my own outside of their quarterly bonus. I personally dont feel bonuses work to promote a good work ethic. An idividual either has it or doesnt. Happy Holidays. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Opposing positions, competitive tensions, power struggles, ego, pride, jealousy, performance discrepancies, compensation issues, just someone having a bad day, etc. If only we could learn the art of dealing with conflict in a collaborative and constructive way, I am sure that organisations would be transformed. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. Real game changers understand the power of people and relationships, and they embody this in both their construction and implementation. If it’s not really meaningful, it’s not a game changer so why do it?

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

Towards the end of 2011, he was diagnosed with inoperable esophageal cancer. Our compadres would pile into our cramped room to offer praise or constructive criticism. This human powered b t filter was a handy and powerful tool. But even artists have to eat, and the fuel of commerce and industry is innovation and novelty.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Vision statements, as implied in the construction of the phraseology itself, put forth a statement of envisioned future. So hear's the big learning: never assume we're meaning the same thing when we use similar words, or risk constructing a Tower of Babel! Thanks for presenting this concept so well. Great post! I Think Not.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 7, 2011

We all know innovation has its own language conventions, rich with revolutions , evolutions , ecosystems , and more. Innovators, after all, are trying to communicate the promise of something that may not exist yet, and sometimes that requires some optimistic adornment. We wanted to learn more.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 5, 2014

Something reassuring happened Monday after EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy unveiled the Obama administration’s proposed Clean Power Plan , arguably the most important step the U.S. Renewables are growing faster than any other kindof of power generation, with more solar panels installed in the U.S.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Don’t get me wrong, recognizing the value of participating in the most powerful medium on the planet by getting in the game is a good thing, but it’s an even better thing when coupled with a plan. Let me say this as clearly as I can…a ready, fire, aim approach will rarely find the target. Social Media Influence [.]

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Without that rigor, organizations miss opportunities, waste resources, and end up pursuing innovation initiatives that aren't aligned with their strategies. How many times have you seen an innovation program deliver a seemingly breakthrough result only to find that it can't be implemented or it addresses the wrong problem?

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 19, 2012

The innovation game is changing. In industries ranging from consumer electronics to construction and from media to mining, the firms seizing the lead are those that can best align ecosystems of offers and partners. The big difference is that the eReader market of 2007 was an open field; the tablet market of 2011 had a dominant giant.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2015

Rather than having stores in shopping centers, retailers will construct massive warehouses and home-deliver products directly. A Texas A&M study forecasts that by 2020 Americans will spend 45 hours per year tied up in traffic (compared to 38 hours in 2011). Those massive warehouses are much easier to automate.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2014

The weapons being brandished are devilishly constructed patents; the rules of engagement the arcane procedures of federal courts. And the havoc being wreaked — in higher prices, banned devices, and stifled innovation — is laying waste to the industry landscape. Motorola (owned by Google since 2011) is suing and being sued by everyone.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2014

But as Apple’s profits multiplied from 2004 through 2011, it was clear that, as you now call it, “ return of capital ” to shareholders was not a pressing priority for Mr. Jobs. I agree and ask you to consider what public shareholders and stock buybacks have to do with innovation at Apple. Social innovation. Employee incentives.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 11, 2013

We all have a stake in the infrastructure surrounding us — the roads, buildings, power lines, and telephone networks that we rely on daily. Smart grids could help the United States avoid $2-$6 billion a year in power infrastructure costs. The many agencies involved in various kinds of infrastructure (roads, power, water, etc.)

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 23, 2011

For a number of reasons, the size, complexity scale and symmetry of risk are vastly different in 2011 than 1991. In particular, an increase in asymmetrical risks requires a reevaluation of key issues from farmland to financial instruments, from nuclear power to the nation-state.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 1, 2015

As Levie put it, “in this industry, people already think they have innovated if they have painted a grey wall green.” Yet they are luxurious, with a power shower, high quality bedding, and in-room tablets that control free movies, internet, and personalized mood-settings. ” They two men were plotting to change that.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 26, 2017

“I think we have a shot at building the best office building in the world” were the words Steve Jobs used to describe Apple’s new headquarters in 2011. The grand vision at the heart of his last project is now being unveiled as Apple finalizes construction on Apple Park. Innovation in structural systems.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 11, 2013

The outlook is only marginally better for endowments , with returns on their invested capital hovering around 5 percent—as they did in 2011. When presented with a surprising idea, smart organizations will bravely listen, because what comes next might just be game-changing innovation. percent lower than its value in 2007.

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CO2

JUNE 29, 2010

Leaders used to have all the power in these hierarchical relationships, but this is no longer the reality facing many organizations. This followership type also helps to improve their leaders’ performance, as they will voice opinions prior to and provide constructive feedback after bad decisions. What is your followership style?

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 21, 2010

Saturday, August 21, 2010 Lots Of Lessons From Post-it Notes There are lots of lessons tied to those canary yellow squares, called Post-it Notes -- how ideas and innovations can come from anyone on your team at any time. Think how powerful it can be to include all your employees in problem solving and to use all the approaches!

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