N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

A leader’s message has a direct impact on their personal and corporate brand equity, how they manage a crisis, marketing initiatives, investor relations, press and public relations, team building and employee engagement, and virtually any other mission critical area of chief executive responsibility.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 1, 2016

Susan graduated from Penn State with a BS in Finance and International Business. Ultimately she became an IT professional and project manager. After 14 years she made a career leap from implementing technology systems to transforming human systems. She believes her “real education” started when she began working.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 18, 2019

It’s something that will change your life, your career, and even your bank balance. Get To Know Your Audience Better. The very first thing that you’ll want to do here, is to make sure that you know your audience incredibly well. Maybe you’re not great at finance or IT? We all know that starting a business is a big deal.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 2, 2010

For some, say children (most likely his primary target audience), Buddy is an elf. It’s essential that your brand be built on key strengths that mirror the needs, wants, desires of your target audiences. What insights have you discovered about your target audiences that are ultimately driving your business?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

The same principles apply to e-marketing: before rolling out a campaign to a large audience, test it on a small one. If so, How to Drive ROI on Direct Mail Guest post by Elizabeth Lombard, manager of postal carrier education, Pitney. The Most Effective Way to Improve Your Marketing We are just past the midpoint of the second quarter.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

But the audience was oh-so quick to grab their phones and tweet/IM/Facebook about what they were watching. In fact, I hope that some in Bill Nye’s audience were attempting to contact emergency services, but I rather suspect that this was not the case for most of them. The audience gasped, and then talked to each other.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 5, 2015

Through my classes, I’ve been forced to question the intentions of authors of primary sources, understand biases present within my readings and even my professor, observe the tone of speakers in context to their audience, and seek out further information to support the claims I make when I write my history papers. These are my passions.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In fact, in some cases the use of buzzwords and business speak can actually demonstrate a better understanding of context, environment, audience, etc. There is no point judging the audience for their reaction, they are where they are. Thanks for sharng Sami. link] Dan Collins Academics like to debate.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

Tell the producers how you are going to be able to help their audience. When drafting your pitch, don’t make it salesy. Make it informative and entertaining. Know the TV’s market. Don’t bore them with how great you are. Watch a couple segments to see what type of topics are covered. Are they looking for health experts?

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 10, 2011

I failed at my first career in banking. I failed at my second career with the phone company. But you'd be surprised at how many of the skills I learned in those careers can be applied to almost any field, including cartooning. Over the years, I've given speeches to hundreds of audiences and enjoyed every minute on stage.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

You need to be able to move flexibly with your audience and growing customer base to introduce them to your brand but on their terms, rather than how you think it should be. This flexibility means you can manage your fleet effectively while saving time and money and gives you the power to drive your business forward and save.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

If you don’t have the time to make blogging a priority the effort will end in frustration for both you and your audience. You Have Someone To Say It To : Make sure that there is a viable audience for your content. link] mikemyatt Hi Jesse: Thanks for your comment. Your concern is a valid one shared by many.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Time Management: As a solo entrepreneur, I find myself toggling between prospecting for new business, meeting with clients, administrative responsibilities, networking, planning, strategizing, and, oh, I almost forgot…actually doing the work! Evaluate how your services are packaged for your specific audiences.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 22, 2011

Use social networking as a powerful way to engage your audience, share your expertise, increase your “validity&# as a provider in your chosen field, and build your community of clients on the web. In my last few posts, I’ve talked about LinkedIn for business (link) , Facebook for business (link) , and social networking in general.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

There are many so-called management gurus in today’s politically correct world who would take great exception to what I’m putting forth in today’s post. How many of you would choose to make an uncompromising stand on your principles and values if you knew the outcome would result in certain death? Thanks Mark. link] Gordon R.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 17, 2010

LinkedIn – you wouldn’t think that artists and other creatives would use this professional social platform, but you’d be surprised at the thousands of us there are – I’ve “met&# some pretty interesting people there – it’s another audience to share your business info with.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 18, 2019

Whether you are interested in reading about financing of upcoming movies for an upcoming entertainment project or you want to learn more about charities in your local area, knowledge is power. You will never feel motivated if you don’t love the career you are pursuing, so it is important make decisions based on your passions.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Thinkers50 – World’s Most Influential Management Thinkers. Called ‘The Academy Awards of Leadership’ by the Economist, Thinkers50 is the world’s most reliable resource for identifying, ranking and sharing the leading management ideas of our age. World authority on project management. Co-author: Predictable Magic.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2012

What do you regret most about your career? I had just finished a guest lecture on business and innovation at Parson's School for Design , and a particularly attentive front-row audience member kicked off question time with the curliest one of the day. Here were the group's top five career regrets: 1. The logical answer?

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Roundtable Talk

AUGUST 5, 2010

Using materials provided by our colleagues at Coaching Ourselves , our lively group of mid-career leaders explored the topic of politics in organizations and reinforced my own view that “playing the game” is a daily reality in organizations… and may even spill over into your personal life. Whether you’re aware of it or not.

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Roundtable Talk

MARCH 17, 2010

It doesn’t matter if you’re in HR, finance, IT, marketing… these new buddies will be everywhere. " 12 hours ago #adweekcdn #genesimmons lesson in what can go wrong with interactive audience participation. And, if you’re running an organization that has multiple interests, watch out.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

For example, as a designer/writer, my skills are not well applied to bookkeeping or financial management. To test service, put yourself in the shoes of your audience’s experience. Many career-enhancing activities can develop from carefully chosen volunteer-based projects. We can leverage each other’s expertise.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 18, 2022

The CV vs resume debate is prevalent among job seekers and hiring managers. There’s no doubt that career and resume writing have changed drastically over the past few decades. A resume shouldn’t exceed two pages unless you have multiple career experiences to highlight. Hiring managers aren’t stupid.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 20, 2021

It can be easier said than done to start your own business; however, if you are interested in the healthcare sector, it could be a beneficial career option that you may never have thought about before. Marketing proposal – The strategies and methods that will be used to market your business and how your target audience will find you.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 13, 2013

When they had finished, the great man himself, who had been sitting at a table in the audience eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, walked to the front of the room. The thing he created in 1974 was Vanguard , now the world’s third-biggest manager of other people’s money , with more than $2.2 So I’ll stick with Bogle.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 18, 2011

Knowing and communicating your career goals is challenging for even the most ambitious and focused person. In today's work world, careers take numerous twists and turns and the future is often murky. You have to clarify for yourself what you aspire to do with your career before you can communicate it confidently to others.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 29, 2010

Nor do I have to convince leaders to develop new competencies: experience taught them that self-awareness, being able to deal with ambiguity, manage continual change, devolve leadership, and coach their people and are critical to their survival. Over the last twelve months, I have seen the best and worst in leadership.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 9, 2013

You’ve definitely given me some food for thought about my career trajectory, and how to use branding to my advantage,” an executive at a management consulting firm wrote. In my book Reinventing You , I feature finance author Ramit Sethi, who used the technique successfully and has blogged about how to do it.)

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 5, 2014

LPs pay VCs like asset managers, not investors. This fixed 2% fee structure creates the incentive to accumulate and manage more assets. Investors have perpetuated a compensation structure where VCs can generate significant personal income over their career, even when they make no money for their LPs. Finance Venture capital'

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Miles Anthony Smith

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Home-based businesses are a great way for busy people to take more control of their careers , but starting your own business can be intimidating. Term loans , SBA loans , lines of credit and invoice financing are just a few of the options available to small business owners. As a startup, your finances will likely be very thin as is.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 24, 2012

It's great career development for them.". Audiences (and prospective buyers) will get the message that your firm is an important part of their success. To Build a Great Sales Team, You Need a Great Manager. How to Succeed at Key Account Management. "So I'm willing to do what I can to help you grow your customer base.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

Co-writer TODD ROBBINS (“Dark Deceptions&# ) stars as the audience’s storytelling guide on an evening exploring death, darkness, and deception. Magician, comedian and dark arts expert TELLER (Penn & Teller), is the director and other co-writer.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Now that Bill will probably never speak to me again, here are the few gems that he passed along to the audience: Get better every day you live. Fear is dead as a management tool. In a world where everything is connected, anything is possible. Leaders make the news, they don’t report it. The best idea should win.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 7, 2020

A 2016 report from the International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity estimates that 30 percent of young adults will not graduate from secondary school with the skills they need to hold most jobs in the digital world. A growing number of business leaders see the value of upskilling, but there’s much to be done.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

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. People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. People with bad attitudes have a 50% higher divorce rate. https://www.managers.org.uk/practical-support/management-community/blogs/why-are-ceos-rarely-fired

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Ask them if they apply much else from else from economics in their actual business careers, and you’re likely to hear “not much.”. Economists and finance. Only the one I assert in my book Trillion Dollar Economists , that business managers may want to pay a bit more attention to the scribbling of academic economists.

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