But My Business Is Different… | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 9, 2010
Bottom line…Just because a business has a particular advantage doesn’t mean that it can disregard sound business logic. Thanks again for the comment Mark.
Who's In Charge?
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 5, 2010
As much as it may be politically incorrect to say so, it’s not nearly as much about the team, as it is the leader’s ability to assemble and lead the team. If the individuals placed in charge of executing key objectives, deliverables & results are not excellent leaders, you are simply setting yourself up for failure.
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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2010
It’s also important to understand that a toxic culture cannot exist if toxic people are not allowed to take up residence. Bottom line - toxic individuals kill productivity, and if allowed to run unchecked can have a much broader and deeper impact on an organization than one might think.
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Leadership & Initiative Overload | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 23, 2010
The achievement of current goals and objectives free up the time & create the resources to move on to bigger and better things…Trying to do too many things at once will impede progress, dilute effort & energy, add to chaos and lead to burn-out. Bottom line…success equals focus.
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Efficient vs. Effective | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2010
As I’ve said many times before, things don’t always have to boil down to either/or types of decisions – not everything must end-up on the altar of sacrificial decisioning. Bottom line…check your motivations. With the proper perspective and focus it is quite possible to be both efficient and effective. Effective (N2Growth) [.]
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Business Model Architecture | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
MARCH 18, 2010
The bottom line in regard to today’s thoughts on business modeling can be summed up in the following three points: 1.) if you cannot define your business model, then you likely don’t have one. if you don’t have one, create one, and; 3.)
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Discipline & Leadership | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 17, 2010
How many times have you put up with, or overlooked certain weaknesses in people because of their considerable strengths in other areas? The sad thing is they don’t just exist on the golf course… My bottom line is this…real leaders don’t accept mediocrity - they constantly seek improvement. Know the type?
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The Lost Art of Brevity | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
JULY 8, 2010
Bottom line…I’m in awe of those who have mastered the art of brevity, and after looking back at this post I must admit that I still have some work to do… Share and Enjoy: View Comments Anand Very nice article to mention about the brevity – Don't beat around the bush, come to the point.
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382 Loyalty vs. Tenure | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 25, 2010
Tenure Kills Brands : As an organization expands and continues to promote mediocre talent up through the ranks, you’ll notice that growth will eventually slow, quality and customer service suffer, and eventually these negative attributes will be reflected in declining brand equity. Thanks Jason. Mark Oakes Great post, Mike!
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Should CEOs Have Term Limits? | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
JULY 6, 2010
You should know from the outset that I fundamentally disagree with the concept of CEO term limits, and quite frankly I cannot really come up with a valid reason for supporting such a regressive concept. Any such argument in my opinion is rooted either in flawed business logic or politically correct rhetoric (usually one in the same).
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Brand Exposure
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 16, 2011
That said, I have little use for social networking junkies who collect friends/followers/contacts just for the sake of watching the numbers go up, while adding little or no value to their network. We have all been the victim of somebody's saved up tweets-all blasting out at one time. And then the cynic in me emerges.
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You Can't Argue With Crazy | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 29, 2010
If conflict does flare up, you will likely minimize its severity by dealing with it quickly. Bottom line…If you can’t avoid the crazies there is still hope…I sincerely believe productive working relationships can be formed with even the most difficult people where there is a sincere desire/need to do so.
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Confidence vs. Arrogance | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
JULY 26, 2010
In the competitive worlds of business and politics a reserved attitude of humility can often be misinterpreted as a sign of weakness. Bottom-Line… [link] Dr Sarah Morris Great post! Ramzi I think arrogance is a sign of lack of self esteem.
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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
MARCH 31, 2010
As the old saying goes “you only get one chance to make a first impression,&# and often times it is the perception of appearance that determines whether or not you are even afforded the opportunity to get up to bat. The truth is most people when first meeting someone will quickly attempt to size them up. Clogston Hi, Mike.
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Why CEOs have Liberal Arts Degrees
Mills Scofield
MAY 5, 2015
Some of today's top CEOs were history, political science, sociology, chinese and music majors in college. Yet my mind doesn’t light up the same way in microeconomics as it does learning about the overlapping women’s movement, anti-war movement and civil rights movements of the 1960s. They are the norm.
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Why CEOs have Liberal Arts Degrees
Mills Scofield
MAY 5, 2015
Some of today's top CEOs were history, political science, sociology, chinese and music majors in college. Yet my mind doesn’t light up the same way in microeconomics as it does learning about the overlapping women’s movement, anti-war movement and civil rights movements of the 1960s. They are the norm.
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70 How To Create Lasting Influence | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2010
Bottom line…Don’t manipulate for personal gain, rather facilitate for mutual benefit. It's sad that many potential leaders look past this and end up frustrated when they can't get people to act, little do they know they haven't developed trust. Thanks for stopping by David. link] Charles Hey Mike, you hit it right on.
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Trent Henry on Building Tomorrow’s Leaders
HR Digest
APRIL 9, 2024
EY People Pulse surveys have told us that, on average, people now want to spend up to 1-2 days more remotely than they did prior to the pandemic, so we’re committed to offering flexible models. Recently, the world has seen heightened social, political and economic tensions, along with seismic shifts in the labour market.
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52 When to Restructure | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 3, 2011
The bottom line is this…Bleeding is not a healthy thing. Current or anticipated changes in market conditions that will adversely impact your business model. Obsolescence of intellectual property, products, services, solutions, or competitive value propositions.
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305 The Fallacy of No | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 6, 2011
No is not all it’s cracked-up to be…Still don’t believe me? It means your vision is not understood, your team is not aligned and your talent is not performing up to par. Bottom line…Yes is not a sign of weakness – it’s a sign of intelligent leadership. It is you who have made assumptions.
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Looking For Leadership
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 10, 2011
Bottom line…the way you identify leaders is not through psychological profiling or some miraculous transformative process. They're the ones on behalf of the team who step up and do a faceplant with an oncoming tomato. You bring up some great points about leadership and responsibility. angelabisignano Good post Mike!
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Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust
Skip Prichard
JUNE 16, 2020
There is an old saying I remember hearing when I was growing up in Taiwan: Spilled water is hard to regain. Being able to relate to others, find commonalities, and work toward a common goal are all wrapped up in how each person understands and protects the face of others. “Don’t be a frog living at the bottom of a well.”
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111 Is Higher Education Too Expensive for the Middle Class?
Coaching Tip
NOVEMBER 29, 2011
Born as the West was emerging from the trauma of the Second World War, graduating from university as hostility to the Vietnam draft plunged campuses into turmoil and helped to spawn the counter culture, the “ Baby Boomers” have been shaped by turbulent social and political change. Can only the Wealthy Can Afford College Today?
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Buzzwords Aren't All Bad | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Bottom line…While I can appreciate eloquent and detailed word pictures, they are not always needed. In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions.
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Bonus or No Bonus? | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 29, 2010
I believe that it can actually be both, but that decision lies solely with the employer, and is not really up to the employee no matter how much they might feel it is. Is a year-end bonus a right of entitlement or a privilege to be earned? The structures of corporate bonuses are as varied as there are numbers of entities. Happy Holidays.
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Love and Leadership | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2010
While many people immediately conjure-up an image of the ever so tough, bombastic extrovert without an ounce of compassion as the picture of what constitutes a real leader, nothing could be further from the truth. Of the legions of not so great leaders you’ve encountered over the years, how many of them were absent of these qualities?
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419 8 Traits of Ineffective Leaders | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2010
Bottom line…unproven leaders come with a high risk premium. Bottom line – leaders who build a static business doom themselves to failure. Someone who has consistently experienced success in leadership roles has a much better chance of success than someone who has not.
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420 Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2010
If a conflict does flair up, you will likely minimize its severity by dealing with it quickly. The bottom line is that people matter, and but for people organizations don’t exist. If as a leader you’re not up to this task, then you should rethink your decision to lead. Great article. Keep them coming.
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419 Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 11, 2010
From my perspective, the issues surrounding conflict resolution can be best summed-up in three words…&# Deal With It. &# While you can try and avoid conflict (bad idea), you cannot escape conflict…The fact of the matter is that conflict in the workplace is unavoidable. Keep it up. Thanks for sharing Elliot.
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Disruptive Business Models | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 14, 2010
Bottom line…don’t be the CEO who causes your management team to continually say “the boss won’t go for that one.&# Keep up the good work Mark [link] mikemyatt Brilliant commentary Mark. If you lead from the front by inspiring change, innovation, and disruption your business will surely prosper.
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Leadership Interview: Pete Wilson | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2010
Bottom line – If you’re a leader then you need to watch this interview. Thanks for stopping by Scott.
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360 To Blog or Not to Blog?
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2010
The premise of his piece is that the landscape of the Blogosphere is changing radically, and that as such many “A-Listers” have either quit, or are contemplating giving-up their blogging endeavors. A blog can serve educational, social, business, philanthropic, political or any number of other agendas so long as a clear value add is present.
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345 Why Consensus Kills Team Building | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 12, 2010
In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality. I can sum-up my feeling on this in one word… ridiculous. Bottom Line : Show me any team created of equals and I’ll show you a team that will never reach its full potential… What say you?
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The Downside of Best Practices | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 16, 2010
Before you know it the herd mentality of the legions of politically correct consultants and advisers use said practice area as a platform to be evangelized, and the necessity of common sense and the reality of what actually works often times gets thrown out the window as a trade-off for promotional gain. But manufacturing?
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Freedom for Leg Jigglers
Chris Brady
FEBRUARY 12, 2010
Up and down, up and down, and the result of his mindless entertainment was that my seat-back tray was bouncing around like a dog in the back of a pickup truck coming home from church on a dirt road. There were more polite ways to say it, of course, but there were also some funnier ones, too. They make it up as they go!
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Leadership & Loyalty | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Bottom line…what is rightfully earned and freely given (loyalty, trust, and respect) will always outlast what is imprudently acquired for the wrong reasons (the bully tactics of fear-based control). [.]
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A Force For Good
Chris Brady
APRIL 22, 2010
Thebottom lip was quivering, anger and frustration were bubbling up, crying hadobviously been taking place, and the fight to maintain composure was about tobe lost. And my son didn't lookmuch better, either! Obviously,this was a moment for the wisdom and strength of Dad. So much for the wisdom of Dad!
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124 Get Your Boss Out of Your Bedroom
Harvard Business Review
MARCH 2, 2012
Thanks to our current, bizarre political moment, companies now find themselves awkwardly thrust into the middle of a debate over their employees' most private lives. I've been following the unfolding uproar over warehouse conditions, for instance, for some of America's largest online retailers. But this doesn't just apply to low-wage jobs.
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Dinosaurs, Big Consulting Firms and Disruptive Innovation
N2Growth Blog
JUNE 24, 2014
Due to poor service and escalating fees from large banks, clients are now looking for alternatives to big banking and thus the rise in FX houses, private financing and the fast growing phenomenon of crowd-funding. GLOBAL CONSULTING & DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION.
Why Chinese Firms' Cross-Border Deals Fall Apart
Harvard Business Review
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Chinese companies are relatively new to the M&A game, governments in many target markets are quick to detect a political agenda, Chinese companies sometimes struggle to obtain financing or face unexpected political opposition at home, and many acquiring Chinese firms operate in particularly dynamic — and volatile — global markets.
Drinking the Talent Kool-Aid | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 16, 2010
Bottom line…if you have high employee turnover (see “ Cutting Employee Churn “), a fractured corporate culture, a lack of leadership development and mentoring programs, regressive compensation programs, and a lack of C-level focus on talent then talent cannot be your biggest asset.
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The Dangers of Digital Protectionism
Harvard Business Review
AUGUST 30, 2018
While proposing that a copy of most types of personal data be kept on servers within India, the bill leaves it up to the government to decide which data cannot be transferred out of India at all. India’s finance ministry has proposed such an approach to the central bank.
The Pursuit of Happiness
Chris Brady
NOVEMBER 30, 2010
Like a pyramid with the most essential elements such as food, air, water, rest and sleep at the bottom, once those needs are met the next level is safety, including shelter, security, protection, and stability. Whenever I am serving, giving, and loving, I end up feeling happy. Joy fills you up! But I have found it to be true.
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125 Will You Be Writing Off Your Investment in Egypt?
Harvard Business Review
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
With political upheaval roiling the streets of Cairo, the first concern of top management in many multinationals is to get their employees and their families out of Egypt safely. Foreign subsidiaries can expect local sales to fall and distribution channels to come to a halt, with depressing consequences for the bottom line.
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