N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

I’ve rarely come across students of military history that don’t have a great command of both strategic thinking and tactical implementation. While not all great business leaders have served in the military, those of you who possess the heart of a warrior understand the advantages you derive from your military bearing and state of mind.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

gutted by the Internet, threatened by electronic books and plagued by inconsistent management - filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, 40 years after Borders started as a used bookstore on South State Street here in Ann Arbor, MI. Email and search are two of the most used and most effective marketing tactics.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. This isn’t rocket science, rather it’s just plain-old, good leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Sad but true…real talent won’t be attracted to, or remain engaged with leaders who operate on fear-based tactics. Leaders who attempt to use command and control tactics without the necessary underpinnings of real leadership principles will simply not do well. Loyalty matters… What say you?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

Those professionals that have self respect, and demonstrate a true respect for others regardless of their station in life, are much more likely to be successful over the long-term than those that use the tactics of disrespect to humiliate and intimidate. I think not.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

While I might spend a bit of time evaluating the most efficient strategy for getting to the other side of said wall, it will ultimately be my focus on the tactical execution of conquering the challenge that will determine my success. A bias toward action is always a better path than falling prey to analysis paralysis.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Continuity should flow from values to vision, mission to strategy, and objectives to tactics to process. Put simply, if you’re going to spend your time and money do it where you get the biggest bang for the buck. Be consistent: Consistency in all things throughout the value chain is critical.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

When you own and operate a business you need to have certain procedures for an efficient and seamless function. Sometimes the difficulty of managing your time makes for a haphazard operation. An inefficient operation results in unproductive activities which often miss the point and worse yet, result in wasted time and wasted resources.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2018

The $100 Startup, the website for the best-selling book of the same name, has a ton of stripped-down resources for entrepreneurs, including a super simplified business plan template. Kudos to Invoiceberry for figuring out this effective lead-gen tactic too! Reflect your goals in the day-to-day operations of your business.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 19, 2015

Organizations rely on their data in order to make critical operational, tactical, and transactional business decisions that significantly affect the survival and livelihood of their company. An organization’s customers, transactions, operations, and reports can all be affected by its data integrity.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author , John has sold more than 18 million books. 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. Oswald Sanders.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Today also happens to be the launch day for Rebel’s new book “ Defying Gravity. &# As a bonus to our readers, I have included a link at the end of this interview that will allow you to purchase Rebel’s book and receive an 80 page workbook for free (today only) on how to defy gravity in your own company.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Then we have to deconstruct our abilities in each area, map a tactical plan to get better and measure our progress. In whatever role we choose to excel, we first must 'know' the inter-connected elements that define competency. Short of this, saying we need to be more disciplined is like shooting at a target in the fog.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

They should be incorporated into integrated solutions that eliminate redundancies, and build in tactical leverage points. It must be actionable through tactical implementation. Evolving : Ideas should contain a road-map for versioning and evolution that is in alignment with other strategic initiatives and the overall corporate mission.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

He reads 100 books each year that are NOT related to his work, he maintains work-life balance as evidenced by the fact that at age 50 he still goes rock climbing at least three times a week, and what really impressed me was his humility. Be willing to change your tactics, but not your core principles.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

All the perks and benefits in the world won’t cause a company to thrive if not governed by sound core values, which have been wrapped into a vision that can be strategically and tactically implemented. I think not, and I’ll explain why. Business should be fun. Culture is important – it is very important.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Almost without fail, this tactic is a trite and clichéd attempt to somehow insinuate that speed in decisioning is a weakness, and that quick decisions are somehow synonymous with reckless decisions. Leadership requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, but rarely does it require perfection.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

The Business Tree : Growth Strategies and Tactics for Surviving and Thriving by Hank Moore Any company or organization is like a tree. Going ‘outside the box’ to shift perceptions enables any company to think, plan and operate in productive new ways. Honor the employees. To read Hank’s complete biography, click here.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

when leaders move on – how do other leaders step up…or not) - Leadership tactics that Engage – How can we raise the level of employee engagement (during these dis-engaged times) Thanks for inviting us to weigh in.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

link] ATIG We must rethink the leadership tactic !!!! " I think if he was a leader he would have stepped up and stopped begging for it. He proved he was a follower by asking others to put him into a higher position. Leaders lead and inspire, they don't beg. link] Looking For Leadership | WORDPRESS! [.] Original post by achira32 [.]

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Those professionals that have self respect, and demonstrate a true respect for others regardless of their station in life, are much more likely to be successful over the long-term than those that use the tactics of disrespect to humiliate and intimidate.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

While it is sometimes necessary to “Shock and Awe” this tactic should be reserved as a last resort. Use great questions, humor, stories, analogies, relevant data, and where needed, bold statements to help connect and engender the confidence and trust that it takes for people to want to engage.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

This book provides a practical guide for capturing valuable knowledge, skills, and experience so it can be shared among employees of all the generations in the workplace. How do your organization’s strategic and operational goals inform what work roles will be needed in the future? What are your employees’ retirement plans?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 17, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, As someone who gets pitched quite a bit by coaches, solution providers and would be sages on everything from sales tactics, process improvement, to business strategy I echo your sentiments. I find this especially true when coaches work with executives in operations. Here is my bottom line take.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

It is the responsibility of executive leadership to set the tone for great teamwork by putting forth a clearly articulated vision, and then aligning every aspect of strategic and tactical decisioning with said vision. Note: your book isn't handy so I hope I haven't botched the idea I took away.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

The Business Tree : Growth Strategies and Tactics for Surviving and Thriving by Hank Moore Any company or organization is like a tree. Tactics deemed as ’standard operating procedure’ for some companies were exposed and ridiculed by others. This book states the case for more of a macro-focused approach to management.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 2, 2012

The Business Tree : Growth Strategies and Tactics for Surviving and Thriving. Their work is off-the-shelf, conforms to an established mode of operation, contains original thought and draws precedents from experience. (17 The Big Picture of Business – The Book of Acronyms. It’s lonely at the top. by Hank Moore.

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Miles Anthony Smith

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In spite of being a small agency, they manage to have a blog read by over 25,000 people monthly, a weekly podcast series, e-books, e-learning classes, surveys, and more. Some companies haven’t used an agency because they believe no one knows their product and the reason for operating in their space as well as they do.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

That said, the way to minimize the impact of discrimination is not through bureaucratic mandates or by playing the diversity card – these tactics increase the diversity gap and heighten resentment. universities to ensure the student population base remains “white” instead of being overrun by high-performing Asian students.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2015

Take, for example, Clara, an HR specialist who was promoted a level above her boss to become her company’s director of operations. The new assignment meant managing people who had been her superiors and overseeing functions, like finance, in which she had no expertise. Still, she persisted, adjusting her tactics along the way.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 27, 2012

MBA students are dutifully taught finance, strategy and operations as if revenue appeared by magic and salespeople were at best a necessary evil. Sullivan has read numerous sales books and attended conferences, but says most provide no more than a brief sugar high. Your authentic self will always, eventually, come out.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Different operational skills. If you are great at the finances, an early-stage Excel ninja partner probably isn't be the top priority. which quickly gained acclaim as an Amazon.com Number 1 Bestselling Internet book. Diversity on your founding team will give you strength. Similar work habits.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 24, 2017

Organizational politics refers to a variety of activities associated with the use of influence tactics to improve personal or organizational interests. At the other end of this dimension is the broader context, where politics operates at the organizational level. So what is it? These can evolve into group-level behaviors.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 1, 2018

We have written extensively on shareholder activism , and one of us coauthored a study in the Journal of Finance showing that, on average, activists produce value for targeted companies. One popular view of activists is that they are short-term, cut-and-run operators who are looking for a quick profit.

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