Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

On this 2-year anniversary of Alison’s book take some time to watch this replay of her discussion with Weaving Influence CEO, Becky Robinson. He began his Chick-fil-A career over forty years ago as an hourly team member behind the counter of a local restaurant. However, Mark’s influence has not been limited to chicken.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. One Stanford study revealed that while two-thirds of CEOs say they don’t receive any leadership advice, almost 100% of them want it and welcome executive coaching.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Within the organization, new courses charted by the CEO or Board may have broad implications for effective procurement, and leadership needs to be prepared to respond agilely.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

It’s long been believed that young people tend to suffer most from any recession as the impact is felt hardest by those who are at the start of their careers. Redundancies during this early stage in our careers are especially damaging because it’s the time when we see the biggest growth in our income. What young people want.

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LDRLB

JUNE 12, 2013

These seven questions can help you figure out whether a CEO candidate is truly right for the job. Does the CEO view his position as his right or his privilege? I approach my role as CEO as one of privilege, responsibility and stewardship. Is the CEO shareholder or stakeholder value-creation driven?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? Posted in Uncategorized 7 Responses to “Influencing Creativity and Innovation&# Brian Groves : July 26, 2010 at 2:32 pm Great article and vital info for business leaders of today and tomorrow. I’d love to hear from you. What have you seen work for others?

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This bias was particularly pronounced among less experienced managers, or if the firms were operating in a more uncertain environment with poorer information. For those managers who are influenced by the weather, however, it comes at a clear cost.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

Companies with greater diversity not only have higher retention, but they have higher revenues and operating results, as well as higher brand recognition in their marketplaces. Our focus on innovation in talent is what allows EY people to build meaningful careers with impact.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Rebooting Work by Silicon Valley legend Maynard Webb and Carlye Adler is a sensible look at the changing nature of the workplace and how you can use emerging technologies to take charge of your career. To become a CEO of your own destiny. We may move from frame to frame but we tend to operate in one. Companies are changing too.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 10, 2019

In publicly held companies, the CEO answers to a board and shareholders. For it is when you are tremendous amount of leadership pressure that you’ll be the most vulnerable to succumbing to hubris’ influence and when you are most likely to do harm to yourself and others. Everybody serves somebody. Lenovo, and eBay.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Sadly, the reality is messaging is so impactful that it will often times have a greater impact on your career than your performance. I have witnessed on numerous occasions CEOs with average, or even sub-par performance histories fare well because they possessed great messaging skills.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 26, 2012

I’ve never understood leaders who make heavy investments in personal and professional development early in their careers, who then go on to make only minimal investments in learning once they have reached the C-suite. Forget span of control and think span of influence. Learning and development are lifelong endeavors.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

I cannot even begin to count the number of times I’ve had a CEO tell me that certain immutable business principles just don’t apply to his/her business because, “this business is different.&# Moving on…Believe it or not, CEO is not always synonymous with all knowing business guru.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 13, 2020

Times have changed, and there are fewer people in today's workplace willing to help you understand how the world of work operations.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Operating in excess of that threshold will cause increased stress, lack of attention to detail and errant decisioning. .:) Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

However I believe the more important emotional trait for CEOs and entrepreneurs to gain mastery over is what I call EC or emotional control. I believe that with a loss of your temper you can lose your credibility, your influence, and your ultimately your ability to lead.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Also, a common response is to confuse a sales engine, fulfillment process, operational process, technology platform, or any number of other areas as business models, where this is not the case. Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc., are also not business models.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 23, 2021

Times have changed, and there are fewer people in today's workplace willing to help you understand how the world of work operations.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

This is so much the case that some CEOs will avoid restructuring initiatives at all costs. My question is this…since when have fear and avoidance become prerequisites for success as a CEO? That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 4, 2014

Phil Jackson, the New York Knicks’ new president of basketball operations, is nothing if not audacious. Will Jackson end his career in a blaze of glory or will the Knicks and New York City reduce him to smoldering ashes? And there will be a lesson for CEOs in watching Jackson in action. . Here are some issues to explore.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Some served as heads of businesses that operated across geographies in multiple countries and many continents. As the CEO, he was faced with a dilemma. It was in the early years of my career when we had developed the corporate branding signature line: 'Leadership with Trust.' Because they hold a position? His demeanor is humble.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Over the years I’ve met more than a few CEOs who paid little or no attention to their board of directors, only to find themselves wondering what went wrong as they were being ushered out the door prior to the expiration of their employment agreement. As a CEO, your board can be one of your greatest allies.

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N2Growth Blog

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. As a person that works with CEOs and entrepreneurs on a daily basis I can tell you with great certainty that all leaders are not created equal when it comes to the competency of their decisioning skills. They make bad decisions.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

A CEO’s ability to perform effectively is so closely tied to their ability to form a clearly articulated vision, evangelize the vision and then to execute on their vision, that no real discussion on executive leadership should take place without an emphasis on vision.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Think about it…when was the last time you viewed a negative soundbite of a CEO who was engaged in active listening? Organizations can no longer guarantee work and careers, even if they want to. A key point for all leaders to consider is that it’s impossible to stick your foot in your mouth when it’s closed.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 28, 2016

At UPS, it is common for a car washer or delivery driver to be on a first name basis with the CEO and our other corporate executives. A humble leader doesn't grab for power or a position, rather their influence increases when they serve others first. A humble leader won't flaunt their position or power.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

The focus of these short-sighted bean counters incorrectly place cost savings ahead of the customer experience. In short, most CRM practitioners have traditionally assumed an internal (inside-out), operationally centric approach to customer management and strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

I want to frame my thoughts on the topic of significance by beginning with an excerpt from my book “ Leadership Matters…The CEO Survival Manual “: “By the time you reach the CEO level you should be striving to move beyond success and towards significance.

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HR Digest

MAY 6, 2021

As a prominent influencer of diversity, the Chief People Officer at DoorDash has made a magnificent contribution to paving the way to a culture fit for the industry’s most driven workers. Many of our values are operational in nature; however, execution alone does not drive a winning culture.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.] I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Depending on your role and influence within the organization you may or may not be able to alter the circumstances in which case you have a tough choice to make – do you stay or do you go? link] mikemyatt Hi Mallie: Thanks for your question. Thanks for your characteristic thoughtfulness. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

Great leaders understand the power, influence, and leverage created by relevant messaging. Perhaps more importantly, no relevance erodes influence (real or perceived). The reality is that your messaging will often times have a greater impact on your career than your performance. By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Patricia…I hope this post helps in some way. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

You’ll find confident leaders have broader spheres of influence, attract better talent, engender more confidence, and earn more loyalty and respect than do those that lead with solely with their chutzpa. I think not. While confidence can be mistaken for arrogance, and vice-versa, they are clearly not interchangeable terms. I Think Not.

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