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.”

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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 24, 2022

That’s why we started our Great Giveback Giveaway , where you can GET a complimentary copy of the book during this season of giving, and then GIVE a copy to someone who’s had a positive impact on your career. Question: Why do you believe readers have reacted that way to your book?

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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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Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 29, 2021

That’s why we started our Great Giveback Giveaway , where you can GET a complimentary copy of the book during this season of giving, and then GIVE a copy to someone who’s had a positive impact on your career. Question: Why do you believe readers have reacted that way to your book?

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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. Those busted myths, described more fully later in this post, include: Over 70% of CEOs set their sights on the top job late in their careers. Only 7% graduated from a top university.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 14, 2018

This means people feel “safe” offering different opinions, ideas, suggestions and, as outlined in the research and findings in Jim Collins’ book Good to Great, engaging in “vigorous intellectual debate.” Google research on the core factor fostering high performance teamwork finds that a sense of “psychological safety” is key.

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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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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 28, 2019

A Successful Career is a Marathon. But once you get beyond that stereotype, there are some really encouraging examples of senior people who have enjoyed long careers because they have cultivated a broader set of interests and passions. Dialogue is the mother of both brilliant strategy and great culture.” Lidell, Buchanan. Absolutely.

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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.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, This is a very, very important post. In some circles a lack of empathy is defined as having sociopathic tendencies Thanks for sharing Lori… [link] mikemyatt Hi Deb: Agreed…true strength is born out of love. It addresses one of the most prevalent misconceptions of leadership extremely well.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] 2 Tweets Who’s In Charge? N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Who the * is in charge around here?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

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. No seldom takes you where you want to go. Best, Dan [link] mikemyatt Hi Dan: Thanks for stopping by and sharing your insights.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 27, 2013

I have met with, interviewed, emailed or tweeted with librarians, salespeople, educators, thirteen-year-old kids, marketers, technologists, consultants, business leaders, social entrepreneurs — from countries all over the world — who have an idea, want to go public with it, and, in some cases, build a sustainable enterprise around it.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Invariably, many people will think some of the choices are poor or that the list is incomplete, but I hope it can serve as a start for young business leaders looking for literature to help them chart their careers. Jim Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap.and Others Don't. Marcus Aurelius, The Emperor's Handbook.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Invariably, many people will think some of the choices are poor or that the list is incomplete, but I hope it can serve as a start for young business leaders looking for literature to help them chart their careers. Jim Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap.and Others Don't. Marcus Aurelius, The Emperor's Handbook.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

in the comments below… [link] Dan Collins Mike, I believe leadership is pretty simple – not easy, not common, but simple. I'm not sure Godin's work classifies as leadership…though I do read it every day, it's more for marketing tips and deep thoughts. Great work… [link] davidburkus Good list.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, You must have been sitting in on our meetings here. It transformed my business and career. The game changer for me was the importance of setting an environment that people enjoyed and enhanced their spiritual experience. It took my personal church from a 100 to hundreds and headed to thousands.

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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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

He had a successful career in ministry and was in good churches, but he felt God calling him to this assignment. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. Ted felt God calling him to this.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 5, 2012

I gave a talk at the Canadian Marketing Association in Toronto last week. Leaving the hall, I fell into step with a young marketer. Clearly, this marketer was caught between a rock and hard place. In the words of the young marketer, "the good ideas just sit there.". It is the truth spotted by Collins and Porras.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

You can also consider a business that awakens a massive industry then dominates the market shares globally at the same time, busting misconceptions about the way the food service industry must treat employees. $16 In southeast Michigan – arguably the toughest labor market in the world. UAW wasn’t too happy about that.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

You can also consider a business that awakens a massive industry then dominates the market shares globally at the same time, busting misconceptions about the way the food service industry must treat employees. $16 In southeast Michigan – arguably the toughest labor market in the world. UAW wasn’t too happy about that.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 16, 2018

In other words, what employees saw on a careers site or on their company’s social channels, or what they heard from recruiters, was often inconsistent with what they experienced when they joined the company. They can benefit greatly from assessing the distance between their recruitment marketing and the actual employee experience.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 15, 2012

If you've spent any amount of time in executive retreats or leadership off-sites, you've probably been asked to participate in a familiar evaluation of your career and impact. How did your brand move the needle in a market category? Take twenty minutes," a facilitator will say, "and write your professional obituary. But ultimately.in

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2012

In the meantime, Mitt Romney's Republican opponents seem to be backpedaling on their criticism of his Bain Capital career, in service to the principle that free-market capitalism trumps any petty intramural disputes. It's no accident that Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras is a perennial favorite among business readers.

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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. Jonathan Heng Hi Mike- Consider these topics: - Legacies of Leadership – How the impact of effective leadership inspires the organization to a higher standard (ie. Let me expand.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I had a lot of success early in my career. This has happened several times in my career. link] Dan Collins Mike, Thanks for this. " I recently read Jim Collins' book "How the Mighty Fall" and recognized myself and some of my friends and colleagues in his research. Michael Hyatt : Very much so.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

What distinguishes members of one group from another rarely has anything to do with intellect, wealth, social pedigree, career standing, or other like pursuits…It has everything to do with desire. Best wishes Scott… [link] Dan Collins Mike, Excellent post. Reading transports us to a place beyond ourselves.

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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. There was a lot more common thinking than critical, innovative thinking. Jim was animated, passionate, informative and lucid.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Okay, let me see if I understand this…a good coach doesn’t necessarily need any experience, but if they’re a really good listener, can restate what their client tells them, and ask a few good questions, then they can miraculously lead a client to the ah-ha moment that transforms their life and their career.

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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?

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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. Irrespective the approach 'Intention' breeds 'Transparency' Have a great day!

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Jim Collins, Al Gore, Joseph Stiglitz, Charlene Li, Bill McDermott, Mavin Odum and Luca Majocchi didn’t make my cut – do you think they should have, and/or do you think my list should be reordered? I have to admit that I am surprised you didn't include Jim Collins or Charlene Li.

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