HR Digest

JANUARY 17, 2020

Did you leave on good terms from your previous office? A reference from your last job or company goes a long way in reassuring the interviewer of your performance and skills. A long commute. Maybe inordinately long hours. Long overdue promotion. Work is not challenging enough or you see no career advancement.

Flextime 119

Flextime Long-term Ethics Reputation 119

QAspire

MAY 7, 2017

Our workplace conversations today are dominated by topics like increasing globalization, economic uncertainties, automation, disruptive innovations, social technologies, generational shifts, mobility, people analytics, gig economy and such.

Learning-by-Doing 195

Learning-by-Doing Disruptive Innovation Brand Long-term 195

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Nothing can claim more tainted professional reputations, destroyed friendships, and polluted corporate cultures than gossip. If you want to be a long-term survivor in business I would suggest that you not participate in gossip and get rid of those that do.

Blog 419

Blog Reputation Participative Brand 419

N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

As odd as it sounds, businesses that are not dependant on smart talent, capital, or technology can scale faster and easier than those businesses burdened with the aforementioned dependencies. Talent is clearly a plus as long as it is a value add and not a business requirement.

Business Model 295

Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 295

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 287

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Ask yourself this question…Who is more loyal; an employee who has been with the company a long time but is an under-performer, or a less tenured employee who always goes the extra mile and consistently exceeds expectations? You see tenure is not synonymous with loyalty, but rather is more often a measure of compliance and survival.

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Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 418

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

In today’ post I’ll share my thoughts on the value of learning to become a humble leader… It’s been said that life is a long lesson in humility. As a leader, the sooner you come to grips with your humility the better leader you’ll become.

Blog 419

Blog Leadership Servant Leader Long-term 419

N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

Regardless of whether or not they have served in the military, today’s business leaders would be well served to possess the characteristics of a warrior in their pursuit to achieve sustainable growth and long-term success.

Brand 299

Brand Depreciation Blog Politics 299

N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

While confidence can be mistaken for arrogance, and vice-versa, they are clearly not interchangeable terms. I think not. When you think of yourself as a leader do you view yourself as having the quiet confidence of David or the boastful arrogance of Goliath?

Blog 403

Blog Loyalty Long-term Brand 403

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

In fact, more likely is the case that the opportunity will completely evaporate if you wait too long to seize it. I’ve observed the risk adverse take due diligence one step too far, the greedy negotiate too long, the impulsive jump the gun, and the plodders move to slow. Most opportunities are rarely seen as opportunities.

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Blog Leadership Self-aware Crisis 394

HR Digest

MARCH 23, 2023

This could include severance packages, job search assistance, or career counseling services. Offer any support or resources that the company can provide to help the employee during the transition, such as severance packages or career counseling services. The tone of the layoff letter should be respectful and professional.

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Letter Politics Restructuring Sample 98

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Sidebar : This post was inspired by a conversation I had last month Mark Oakes ( @MarkOOakes ) about the historical origin of the term&# Plan B.&# Great planning (so long as it's not overdone) actually catalyzes velocity. Thanks for shedding light on a topic that has far too long remained in the dark!

Contingency Plans 302

Contingency Plans Planning Blog Ryan 302

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Many times it is simply because companies have been doing the same things, in the same ways, and for the same reasons for so long, that they struggle with the concept of change. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation?

Business Model 300

Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 300

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Long story short; if a leader receives a vote of non-confidence from their subordinates…game over. Only those leaders who can quickly recognize and adapt their methods to the situation at hand will be successful over the long haul. Any leader is only as good as his or her team’s desire to be led by them.

Blog 420

Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

I really don’t have a problem with increasing efficiency so long as the tail doesn’t start wagging the dog. Clearly this endeavor will take time, and may not yield immediate results, but the payoff organizationally, relationally, culturally, and in terms of future contribution can be huge. Bottom line…check your motivations.

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Efficiency Blog Brand Depreciation 344

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The sad fact is that many business people are absolutists in that they only see things in terms of rights and wrongs. Thinking in terms of “ my way &# is right and therefore “ other ways &# are wrong is the basis for polarizing any relationship, which quickly results in converting discussions into power struggles.

Blog 405

Blog Gordon Follow-up Open-book 405

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Our unit was experiencing its first inspection by a Sargeant Major whose reputation definitely preceded him…It took him all of about 3 seconds ask “who the * is in charge around here?&# No one remains a leader long without being competent. People will not long support someone who's going nowhere.

Bottom-up 305

Bottom-up Blog Objective Brand 305

HR Digest

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Earning stacks of money, starting a family, and going on expensive vacations are goals that we can all probably relate to but they are not the right answer when asked about career goal examples. Some are short-term, meant for immediate action and achievement. Some are short-term, meant for immediate action and achievement.

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Examples Goal Career Short-term 52

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

If a leader’s primary obligation is for the care and well being of those under their charge, then I would suggest that you cannot be an effective leader over the long-term without love, compassion and empathy. It’s as if such an act would tarnish their reputation forever by making them appear weak.

Blog 404

Blog Leadership Brand Reputation 404

Miles Anthony Smith

MAY 2, 2018

Matt Sweetwood, branding expert, defines personal branding as: " Personal branding is the practice of people marketing themselves and their careers as brands -- the ongoing process of establishing a prescribed image or impression in the mind of others about an individual." Your personal brand is the mark you leave on the world.

Brand 68

Brand Examples Career Godin 68

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. An organization's purpose often changes over time as advances in technology, changes in customer demands/preferences, etc. impact the competitive arena.

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Blog Mission Statement Tactics Objective 334

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

Long-term experience will either validate or invalidate first impressions.That said, it's the first impression that buys you the privilege of having the chance to be in the game to begin with. Thanks for highlighting that thought in your comment.

Blog 312

Blog Gordon Brand Media 312

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2016

Organizational purpose, vision, quality of life, ethics, long-term growth. You employ state-of-the-art technology and are in the vanguard of your industry. You offer a promising career and future for people with ideas and talent. You maintain a well-earned reputation and are awake to company obligations.

Leadership 50

Leadership Benchmarking Learning-by-Doing Ethics 50

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 18, 2012

Risk management is critical for business decisions — but may not be healthy for making decisions about your career. In fact, if you want your career to take off, you may need to do the opposite of what risk managers try to do: Instead of focusing on how to reduce risks, you may need to embrace and enhance them.

Career 16

Career Risk Management Long-term Learning-by-Doing 16

N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me. They could not be more wrong - I’m here to tell you that strength and compassion are not mutually exclusive terms. The strongest leaders are in fact the most compassionate leaders.

Leadership 284

Leadership Gordon Blog Brand 284

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

With each major advancement in technology, communications, or business practice we find ourselves yet again at this all too familiar precipice. Forget all the buzzwords and acronyms, social media is about meeting your constituencies where they are – in a setting of their choosing, and communicating with them on their terms.

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Media Blog Tools Influence 318

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Do you ever wonder how the term “Politically Correct&# evolved from an obscure catch-phrase that was once used to label those who would not take a controversial position to the dominant mind-set of the day in our society? They are admirable qualities so long as they don’t take precedence over, ignore, or contradict truth.

Politics 311

Politics Blog Leadership Diversity 311

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. Covey has garnered the loyalty and love of her students, something that she still evokes in my daughters even though they have long since left her classroom. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here.

Blog 290

Blog Covey Learning-by-Doing Video 290

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

As long as your vision remains in alignment with God's will for your church I would encourage as much creativity and innovation as you muster up. If all the focus is on cost effective provision of services as opposed to innovation around the development of better services a manufacturer will soon find themselves obsolete.

Blog 293

Blog Outsourcing Competitive Advantage Innovation 293

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

While there were clearly a few moments last week that I found instructionally valuable in terms of creating a game changer ( Nando Parrado ), there weren’t nearly enough of them. A lesson that I learned long ago is that you simply cannot experience sustainable improvement without transformation.

Blog 315

Blog Media Open-book Learning-by-Doing 315

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Angry words leave a long trail. For professionals, this can mean branching out into new fields while falling behind in the latest knowledge in the field that made their reputation. A technology company tacked on acquisitions without integration, which made acquired companies happy. Adding without subtracting.

Career 13

Career Company Bureaucracy Long-term 13

Strategy Driven

MAY 25, 2011

Unusually Excellent is a back-to-basics reference book that offers both seasoned and aspiring leaders a framework for understanding and a guide for applying the battle-tested fundamentals of leadership at every stage of their careers. But as long as you are fair, as long as you do what you say consistently, you will still be trusted.

Company 62

Company Venture Capitalist Film Reputation 62

Strategy Driven

MAY 25, 2011

Unusually Excellent is a back-to-basics reference book that offers both seasoned and aspiring leaders a framework for understanding and a guide for applying the battle-tested fundamentals of leadership at every stage of their careers. But as long as you are fair, as long as you do what you say consistently, you will still be trusted.

Company 50

Company Venture Capitalist Film Reputation 50

Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 7, 2014

For people to commit, especially over the long term, they need to have confidence that a company is well-led, heading in the right direction, and well-positioned to deliver products and services they know customers want. A single voice can undermine a company’s reputation. That battle is playing out on many different fronts.

Reputation 252

Reputation Chief Executive Officer Globalization Motivation 252

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Schools can’t continue to deliver an expensive credential that is not seen as delivering a viable path to a career—no matter what the long-term value. But any strategy to counter the public’s negative perceptions with long-term data and rational arguments is doomed to fail.

Skills 10

Skills Education Long-term Career 10

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Today’s super-fast technology cues traders’ fight-or-flight responses, leading them to make snap decisions that do not account for the probability of disastrous future events. In the past, reputation was an effective tool to police bad financial behavior. Deliberative speed bumps can slow down snap decisions.

Banking 8

Banking Reputation Long-term Short-term 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 3, 2013

In the broader world, economic, demographic, and technological changes are forcing us all to cope with change whether we want to or not. You shouldn't set your career path in stone, or else you'll be tremendously vulnerable to external events beyond your control. So how do you embrace change, while still standing for something?

Ethics 16

Ethics Reputation Trends Short-term 16