N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

Jim Collins did a good job of addressing this as have you in prior posts. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? Vision is often misunderstood. I Think Not.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

Should the traits mentioned above be more formally cultivated in leadership development programs? And there’s no professional development without personal development… In this case, I suspect those leaders who find it difficult to express their compassion publicly could do so with some developmental work.

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APRIL 5, 2010

Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] If your practices for promotion and your ability to assess and develop leadership capability as people move through your structure (especially "up the ladder") you are likely to keep making the same mistake. What say you???

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 6, 2010

These goals have been labeled by Jim Collins (and others) as a BHAG – a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal. To be more specific, for each goal, consider setting a range of targets like this: Target A – This is a perfect world scenario, I/we absolutely want it goal. Target B – This is a big, but potentially believable goal.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 12, 2016

In “ Good to Great ”, Jim Collins lamented the trend of boards that become “enamored with charismatic CEOs,” a tendency that, he concluded, was “most damaging” for “the long-term health of companies.” These disasters have affected popular attitudes toward our entire system of free market capitalism.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. link] Dan Collins Mike, You must have been sitting in on our meetings here. Incremental improvements are good business, while disruptive innovation is great business – a game changer. Focus on value creation.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Alexa Rank : 251,748 Google Page Rank : 5 PostRank Leadership Score : 18 Number of Posts in last 30 days : 30 TwitterGrader Score : 100 All Things Workplace : This blog offers opinions and general information on leadership and leadership development by Steve Roesler. Steve’s insights are thoughtful and always spot-on.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

More than 190 member countries committed to “eliminate poverty in all its forms everywhere” by 2030, together with 16 other “big, hairy, audacious goals” — to use Jim Collins’ memorable phrase. Realizing the Sustainable Development Goals will improve the environment for doing business and building markets.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2013

As global innovators, however, they share a remarkable core value and best practice: they invest in the innovative capabilities of their suppliers. I just tell them, 'Please make something great,'" says Liam Collins, who oversees the Los Angeles facility, told the paper. "We We provide the space, equipment and expertise.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

He was on the creative planning team for catalyst, works with leadership development of Chick-Fil-A, and is quarterbacking many projects for well known leaders. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. I Think Not.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Jim Collins had a lot to say about CEOs he saw demonstrating modesty and leading quietly, not charismatically , in his 2001 bestseller Good to Great. Yet the attribute of humility seems to be neglected in leadership development programs. Organizations need people who get marketing, including self-marketing, to flourish and prosper.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

“We have to disrupt ourselves before the market does.” Established enterprises need to innovate to keep pace with the more nimble, smaller startups. Take the example of Beth, Director of e-Commerce & Digital Innovation at a company I’ll refer to as Acme, a 20-year-old, global enterprise. ” Wrong.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2011

The innovation research identifies the tyranny of large numbers as a common (and vexing) problem for leaders as companies grow, well documented by Harvard Business School Professor Clayton Christensen in The Innovators Solution , Jim Collins in How the Mighty Fall , and by Scott Anthony on this blog.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

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

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

How about a discussion on what leaders can do to inspire cultural innovation. You make an excellent case for cultural innovation and leadership. link] Dan Collins Mike, I would particularly like someone to address the popularity of "politically correct" leadership. Sounds like an interesting event and line up.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 12, 2016

We know from biology that DNA contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, function, and reproduce. The language of ecosystems redefined our understanding of competition by viewing markets has habitats. One of its most successful marketing campaigns was “Let’s Build a Smarter Planet.”

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

As an advisor to CEOs, there is little doubt that I’m passionate about personal and professional development, and there is one simple reason why – it works. Great leaders are like a sponge when it comes to the acquisition of knowledge, the development of new skill sets, and the constant refinement of existing competencies.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Your comment about the ability to develop as a leader by gleaning insights via social media from other leaders whom you've never met gives validity to three things: 1.) that other leaders looking to develop and improve will grow as a result of their efforts. link] Dan Collins Mike, Thanks for this. Thank You Sir.

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

If you don’t engage those who hold dissenting opinions and viewpoints in candid and open discussions you will struggle in developing to your true intellectual potential. Joe Mascia [link] Dan Collins Mike How do I offer a dissenting opinion to this piece? Great stuff Mike! Perhaps by entering the absurd. I Think Not.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Reading has a host of benefits for those who wish to occupy positions of leadership and develop into more relaxed, empathetic, and well-rounded people. Jim Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap.and Others Don't. Richard Tedlow, Giants of Enterprise: Seven Business Innovators and the Empires They Built.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

He is poised to become the leader in this segment of a multi-billion dollar market. Global supply chains can cut across many “cultures”: national, industry, technology, market segment, and more. This was the situation facing Collins Consulting , a Chicago area provider of contingent staffing services.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2015

For many years, private-sector providers and other business interests have responded to a combination of patients’ actual needs and market opportunities while trying to optimize earnings. Population-driven innovation. ” Large public systems have a leg up because they have been confronting this challenge for years.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Reading has a host of benefits for those who wish to occupy positions of leadership and develop into more relaxed, empathetic, and well-rounded people. Jim Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap.and Others Don't. Richard Tedlow, Giants of Enterprise: Seven Business Innovators and the Empires They Built.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In today’s rapidly changing markets, with digital disruption looming over every business, this question has never been more important. Others may benefit from a quieter approach, from a leader who can build relationships without appearing too “salesy” and who can avoid spooking relevant markets.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Despite the claims of those that support certification, I do not believe those with certification will be paid more than those without it and I do not believe the market will be fooled into believing that certification is a substitute for experience and wisdom. As you say, it is not about the coach. Client's do not want a coach.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Recruiting in today’s ultra-competitive job market is tough and success can often hinge on the team that you already have in place. When I started building WATTx , an innovation lab for smart climate solutions in the Internet of Things (IoT) space six months ago, I quickly came to this exact realization.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Leadership is a process or journey of becoming : Although certain people are clearly born with innate leadership qualities, without the right environment and exposure, they may fail to develop their full potential. You do not simply just become a leader one moment, and then cease to need learning & development in the next moment.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Don’t let your intellect stand in your way, but rather use it as an asset to develop those around you to their full potential thereby increasing your chances for long-term success. 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. I Think Not.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 20, 2011

The former creates efficiencies and propels markets; the latter drives creativity and innovation. It's when engineering doesn't deliver what marketing said the consumers want. Jim Collins told us many years ago to focus on getting the right people on the bus. Failure today happens between the boxes. Then there's talent.

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

Lafley - The former Chairman and CEO of Proctor & Gamble gave a clinic on innovation. I’ve never heard anyone speak so fluently on the topic of innovation. A recognized expert on strategy and innovation he is also the author of seven books. Just about every statement that passed his lips was quotable.

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