First Friday Book Synopsis

DECEMBER 8, 2013

I hope that at least a few of these recent posts will be of interest to you: BOOK REVIEWS Manage Your Day-to-Day: Build Your Routine, Find Your Focus, and Sharpen Your Creative Mind Jocelyn Glei, Editor Innovating Analytics: Word of Mouth Index- Use the Next Generation of Net Promoter to Increase Sales and Drive Results […].

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Six Disciplines

APRIL 27, 2011

What makes Six Disciplines for Excellence different from other business improvement books? ”We interrupt our coverage of meaningless business books to review a book that made the cut: Six Disciplines for Excellence by Gary Harpst. ” (Sam Decker, Decker Marketing). “But the book doesn't stop there!

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 4, 2018

The CEO Next Door is the new book that offers career advice for everyone who aspires to rise in their organization and achieve their full potential. The book is co-authored by Elena L. What’s surprising is that relentless reliability turns out to be the most powerful behavior. They adapt boldly. Botelho and Kim R.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 27, 2010

home about rich our team news our fans services executive coach business coach speaking inspire media knowledge books affiliates contact Rich Gee Group 203.500.2421 Why Your Good Leadership Isn’t Great. recent posts 3 Tips To Take More Powerful Notes During Meetings. Good To Great. How To Pick Yourself Up After You Fail.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

In Good to Great, Jim Collins writes, “Those who build great companies understand that the ultimate throttle on growth for any great company is not markets, or technology, or competition, or products. It is one thing above all others: the ability to get and keep enough of the right people.” THE LEADERSHIP GAP.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

This was one of the longest human survival accounts in history and was later made into the book Miracle in the Andes and then into the movie Alive. Joseph Grenny - Joe spoke about the need for, and power of influence. A recognized expert on strategy and innovation he is also the author of seven books.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 21, 2009

Recently I decided to re-read (actually listened to) to the classic business book Good To Great by Jim Collins where he discusses, among other things, the value of people. Collins makes an important distinction with regard to the people in an organization: you need to get the right people.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 14, 2018

It is not the absolute number of neurons that determines intelligence; it is the number of dendritic connections between neurons that determines overall processing power and intelligence. Using Power Questions. Power questions enhance learning and improve performance. This makes sense if you understand brain physiology.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection.

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The Empowered Buisness

JANUARY 26, 2016

That is the magic and power of questions! BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal , a concept introduced by Jim Collins in his book, “Built to Last.” A bigger, bolder, more powerful outcome than goals with a target timeframe of 10 – 30 years from now. Missing emerging market trends and opportunities.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? Contrast this with the fact that CEOs of Fortune 500 companies read an average of four to five books a month. Even more impressive is that some of the most successful leaders throughout history were known to read one book every single day.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, I would particularly like someone to address the popularity of "politically correct" leadership. link] mikemyatt Hi Joe: Powerful topic to be sure. Let me expand. Would Churchill, Patton or their ilk have flourished in leadership today? " Joe Mascia [link] mikemyatt Thanks Debbie.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

As Chairman and CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers, the largest Christian publishing company in the world, and the seventh largest trade book publishing company in the U.S., Michael Hyatt : I am working on a couple of books, one on leadership and one on productivity, but they are still a ways off. link] Dan Collins Mike, Thanks for this.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I have live video above, and in the text that follows I’ll share my opinions on the best and the worst of WBF Day 1… Jim Collins kicked-off the day with everything you would expect from him. Never confuse power with leadership. More power! There was a lot more common thinking than critical, innovative thinking.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

Jim Collins did a good job of addressing this as have you in prior posts. Mission Share and Enjoy: View Comments Oarabile Thats a gud advice Mike and keep the good work up and empower you generation Mark Oakes Good post, Mike Ah… the 'Vision' Thing … the underpinning of great things to come. link] Principal (le?)

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. Related Post: Keeping it Simple Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Dan Collins Excellent – Simple, Scalable and Succinct Advice. Here is a simple rule of thumb…the bigger the key man policy the less scalable the company is.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Satisfaction, pride and confidence are powerful motivators and sustainers of activity and effort. These goals have been labeled by Jim Collins (and others) as a BHAG – a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal. And the better news is that most, if not all of them, will work (if you do the work needed to make them work).

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

He is the author of two best-selling books on the topic: “ The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership ” and “ The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle “ We met in front of a group of students from Hope College’s Center for Faithful Leadership.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

He is the author of two best-selling books on the topic: “ The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership ” and “ The World’s Most Powerful Leadership Principle “ We met in front of a group of students from Hope College’s Center for Faithful Leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, Your posts and insights are truly very high value. I've found that defining what something is without explaining what it is not often doesn't tell the whole story. By addressing both sides of an issue you help to remove the ambiguity surrounding said issue. Best wishes for continued success Ben.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Thanks for the post, Larry Bruce (@pcmguy) [link] Dan Collins Not bad Mikey – nothing could add to that one. I encourage u and other investors to work make the founder understand their role and way it’s important for them to play it. link] Mike Myatt Thanks Dan…Have a great weekend Sir. WORDPRESS! [.]

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Read on and find out… People who attempt to lead out of self-serving motivations or misplaced intentions are not really leading – they are pursuing power, glory and status. link] Dan Collins Mike, This is a very, very important post. This is the antithesis of true leadership. Just look at how many comments you generated.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 12, 2016

Self-promoting divas and power-hoarding executives destroy organizational trust. In “ Good to Great ”, Jim Collins lamented the trend of boards that become “enamored with charismatic CEOs,” a tendency that, he concluded, was “most damaging” for “the long-term health of companies.”

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Despite the claims of those that support certification, I do not believe those with certification will be paid more than those without it and I do not believe the market will be fooled into believing that certification is a substitute for experience and wisdom. As you say, it is not about the coach.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

Bottom line…saying yes because you have no backbone is no better or no worse than saying no because you're on a power trip. link] Dan Collins Mike, If there is one characteristic I admire in leaders and respect in you it is the willingness to state in no uncertain terms (sorry for the play on words) their stance.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

blog comments powered by Disqus Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer N2growth Author/Moderator Facebook Twitter LinkedIn You Tube Blog Feed Favorite Posts Dont Negotiate.Facilitate Leadership and Opportunity Leadership & Political Correctness How To Make Great Leadership Decisions Buzzwords Arent All Bad Success vs. Thanks for sharing.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Real game changers understand the power of people and relationships, and they embody this in both their construction and implementation. I plan on circulating your information and just ordered your book. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words Dan, and I hope you enjoy the book. and people mean relationships.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 20, 2010

M [link] Dan Collins Mike, I have really enjoyed your posts for some time but I must say this has got to be one of the best. How's the book coming? Irrespective the approach 'Intention' breeds 'Transparency' Have a great day! " Thanks for sharing the keen observations. Thanks for sharing Elliot.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

link] Dan Collins Thanks Mike. link] mikemyatt Hi Tom: Thanks for your comment as well as the editorial perspective. I've taken your counsel and added your thoughts to the writing calendar. Thanks for stopping by Tom. – What are the traits of a leader – what is leadership? Thanks for stopping by Jim.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 7, 2011

RIM created its industry and through strong market leadership built a world class brand. I am also eagerly awaiting Amazon’s release of the Kindle for PlayBook so I can use it to read the e-books that I am currently reading on my Kindle for PC and Blackberry Torch. Their stock price has dropped off a cliff this year.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 25, 2012

Some of the following thinking and exercises were inspired by an article called Building Your Company’s Vision , by Collins and Porras, the authors of Built to Last. In February of 2012 Bruce published his first book Front Line Heroes: How to Battle the Business Tsunami by Developing Performance Oriented Cultures.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

I tend to agree with most of Michael’s positions (except when he left my book off his list) and find his business logic to be solidly grounded. in the comments below… [link] Dan Collins Mike, I believe leadership is pretty simple – not easy, not common, but simple. You can follow Michael on Twitter @LeadershipNow.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Joe Mascia [link] Dan Collins Mike How do I offer a dissenting opinion to this piece? You said, “Understanding and respecting others perceptions is such a critical part of being an effective leader that absent this ability I truly believe you cannot be effective in a leadership role.” Great stuff Mike! Ego drives and Ego destroys.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. I soon discovered the power and passion behind this phenomenal young woman, for Maggie had only returned home to New Jersey to make money to continue her dream. Tuition, uniforms, books, supplies. But as you can imagine, that would easily require a book.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 27, 2011

I think he has moments of greatness but often misses important opportunities — and by that I mean opportunities to build and wield his power. It only stands to reason when you consider that power arises in social interactions, and most interactions involve speech. Jeffrey Pfeffer is the Thomas D.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

He is poised to become the leader in this segment of a multi-billion dollar market. Like it or not, the reality (in supply chains, as elsewhere) is that power is asymmetrical – large customers typically have more clout than you do, and they know it. I am no longer limited by geography.”

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 22, 2018

My manager and team practiced an egalitarian decision-making process in which we would meet, discuss everything from content marketing campaigns to social media tactics, and collectively come up with strategies to move forward with. Some years ago, at a former company, I began noticing a curious series of events. ” 7.

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