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APRIL 27, 2016

In many ways, there is no longer a need to make a compelling case for business blogging in 2016. After all, there are a myriad of statistics which support this practice, with businesses that commit to regular blogging known to generate 67% more leads than those that do not. Can you lead through your Content?

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APRIL 25, 2010

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures. So, what’s wrong with tenure you ask?

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

The question is not whether these opportunities exist, but rather what will you do with them when they cross your path. As you approach each day I would challenge you to consistently evaluate the landscape and seize the opportunities that come your way.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. A key point for all leaders to consider is that it’s impossible to stick your foot in your mouth when it’s closed. They have the uncanny ability to understand what is not said, witnessed, or heard.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

As a leader, do you command the loyalty of those around you because of your title, or have you earned it by gaining their trust and respect? your employees won’t give you their best, and; 2.) I think it’s important for leaders to do a gut check and take note of the difference between fear based loyalty and trust based loyalty.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

As a leader, the sooner you come to grips with your humility the better leader you’ll become. True self-confidence is reflected in a person’s deeds and actions, and not in their ability to boast. It was C.S.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Whether consciously, or unconsciously, they will make quick value judgments in an effort to assess your credibility and flesh out your agenda. In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted. He went on to say, &# it takes no talent to hustle and your team deserves better.&# I don’t ever remember dogging-it again.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job? Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive?

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Complicating matters further, I believe few successful people actually make the transition to significance, but every person of significance is successful. Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance? Is the pursuit of success or significance driving your quest in 2011?

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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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DECEMBER 17, 2010

While subjecting yourself to the rigor of discipline is not easy, it is essential if you want to maximize your effectiveness as a leader. Are you disciplined in all facets of your life or just those which come more easily to you? The good news for those willing to do the work is you can have your cake and eat it too.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

As much as you may wish it wasn’t so, as a CEO you’re really only as good as your last decision. Making sound decisions is a skill set that needs to be developed like any other. Nothing will test your metal as CEO more than your ability to make decisions. That said, nobody is immune to bad decisioning.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 30, 2019

I love in-person networking events. I’ve been to hundreds over the years, but it’s only been within the last few months that I’ve realised the importance of the personal brand at such events. Now, I concentrate on developing a personal brand which makes every networking event appearance 100% worthwhile.

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JULY 26, 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. I would much rather listen to the self-deprecating humor of a confident person making fun of themselves than the mean spirited attacks of an arrogant person waged at someone else’s expense.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Do your sophisticated screening processes do such a great job of filtering that blind you to new opportunities and critical information? Here’s the thing – if your desk is so clean you don’t have anything to work on then you might be focusing on the wrong thing…it might be time to make a bit of a mess.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

If you take what follows to heart, it might just change your world. If you’re not committed, passionate and intentional in your focus on something besides yourself, you might be in a leadership role, but you’re not a leader. David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?

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APRIL 5, 2010

Speed is your friend and should be leveraged to your advantage. In most cases your wins won’t put you out of business, but your losses most certainly can. My experience with most executives & entrepreneurs is that they are totally committed to and focused on success.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

The ability to recognize conflict, understand the nature of conflict, and to be able to bring swift and fair resolution to conflict will serve you well as a leader – the inability to do so may well be your downfall. Developing effective conflict resolution skill sets are an essential component of a building a sustainable business model.

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JULY 11, 2010

It should be clear by now that I believe your vision or lack thereof will shape your destiny as a CEO. I don’t do so in an attempt to torture you with redundant thought, but rather because I believe it is a message that is often taken far too lightly by chief executives.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap? Resist the temptation to just advance a broad number of disparate initiatives, and alternatively focus your efforts on the completion of a few high impact objectives. Efficiency and productivity are not found working at or even near capacity.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

After all, being in touch with your emotions, as well as being in tune with the emotions of others is an important trait for any leader to possess. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

While much has been written about corporate vision, mission, process, leadership, strategy, branding and a variety of other business practices, it is the engineering of these practices to be disruptive that maximizes opportunities. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation?

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AUGUST 22, 2010

I have consistently espoused the value of walking the floor, dropping in for meetings on an impromptu basis, proactively engaging key stakeholders, and any number of other items that focus on raising your awareness. Even in the worst of times they believe nothing to be insurmountable.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. As a leader your “Influence Quotient” is the IQ you need to pay attention to.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

Quite to the contrary; there are few things that require as much fluidity as effectively growing revenue, increasing profit and driving brand equity. They don’t sit idly by and watch the business lose market share, suffer margin erosion, see their competitive value propositions vaporize, or watch their brand go into decline.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

As a CEO, your board can be one of your greatest allies. Conversely, and just as easily, they can be a significant contributor to your undoing resulting in an early and unnecessary demise. In today’s post I’ll deal with a skill set that all successful CEOs excel at…managing board relations.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll share two a few tips on deciding which tasks, and to whom, the art of delegation should apply… As a CEO it is critical to develop a keen understanding of your value to the enterprise, and to further develop an awareness of activities that are dilutive to said value.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

If you suffer from analysis paralysis, procrastination, timidity, a lack of courage or confidence, being indecisive, or being in over your head, there is trouble looming. The only thing that gives you more control over your time is to make good decisions and to teach those whom you lead to do the same.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” Does it make you feel like your contributions and opinions are valued?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Here are a selection of tweets from September 2021 that you don't want to miss: The Person I Drive Craziest in Leadership by @RonEdmondson. Are You Investing in a Growth Experience or Entertainment for Your Team Members? 6 Questions to Determine if Your Strategy is Old or Obsolete by @gavin_adams. Got a Problem? by @artpetty.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

My message today is a simple one - refining your communications skill is well worth the effort. Don’t be the person known for rambling on, be the person known for being articulate and to the point. Emails, voicemails, instant messages, text messages, blogs, Tweets, Facebook updates, etc.,

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Frequent readers of this blog can find a veritable plethora of tips on becoming a better and more effective leader. As the old saying goes, if you’re not taking care of your customers, someone else will be more than happy to. Put another way, not all leaders are created equal.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

As an example, the marketing assistant who receives a comparatively small bonus when contrasted to that of a sales person feels that his/her contribution is minimized and feels treated unfairly. It is very typical that in this type of environment that the controversy shifts from company vs. employees, to employee vs. employee.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

I use it personally and my company has a social media practice area which offers social media services to our clients. Even scarier is when the ambiguous and ethereal become your reality. Are your online relationships adding value to your personal and professional life or harming them?

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

In the business world, as a chief executive officer or entrepreneur, corporate messaging is the key to both your personal and professional positioning strategy. Sadly, the reality is messaging is so impactful that it will often times have a greater impact on your career than your performance.

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APRIL 14, 2010

I was casually reading the results of a survey on the topic of hiring methodologies last weekend when one particular survey question really caught my attention: “When considering a new hire, what is the one characteristic or attribute of the candidate that would most influence your hiring decision?&#

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