Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Debbie Laskey has 15 years of marketing experience and an MBA Degree. She developed her marketing expertise while working in the high-tech industry, the Consumer Marketing Department at Disneyland Paris in France, the non-profit arena, and the insurance industry. Marketing options are greater than ever before.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Nando is an exceptional human being whose philosophy can be boiled down into two of the quotes given in his presentation: “ I fought so hard for life that I decided to have a life &# & “ life is success.&# My favorite thought by Renee was: “ Success rests on pushing the creativity frontier.

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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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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll share two a few tips on deciding which tasks, and to whom, the art of delegation should apply… As a CEO it is critical to develop a keen understanding of your value to the enterprise, and to further develop an awareness of activities that are dilutive to said value.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

Jim Collins did a good job of addressing this as have you in prior posts. link] Bridget Haymond I agree completely that vision is the underpinning of any successful venture, be it corporate or personal. Vision is often misunderstood. Thanks for sharing Mark.

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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. Some of the nuggets that Jim did disseminate were as follows: Success that translates in hubris leads to failure.

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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. After reviewing all the comments, I decided to talk on how to lead effectively when dealing with the collision of cross generational cultures within an organizational setting. Let me expand.

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Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 6, 2010

When you align your goals with your purpose, mission or big why, you set yourself up for greater success. These goals have been labeled by Jim Collins (and others) as a BHAG – a Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal. I wish you great success. By using these tools you are on the way to that success!

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

It was at this precise moment that I came to understand that the most important factor in determining whether or not something will be successful is who is charged with the responsibility for making it happen. However, even in these circumstances personal leadership is still at the forefront of the success. What say you???

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I had a lot of success early in my career. Fortunately, I experienced some stunning failures soon after my string of successes. 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.) They humbled me.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. Both scalable and non-scalable businesses can achieve growth and sustainable success. I've found that simplicity enables success, where complexity often times serves as a barrier.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

I believe great leaders will mentor and coach subordinates for the purpose of identifying and developing other great leaders. Thanks for the post, Larry Bruce (@pcmguy) [link] Dan Collins Not bad Mikey – nothing could add to that one. link] Mike Myatt Thanks Dan…Have a great weekend Sir. Original post by leadershipcoach [.]

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The Empowered Buisness

JANUARY 26, 2016

These (or comparable) questions can make the difference between a successful 2016 and a disappointing one. BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal , a concept introduced by Jim Collins in his book, “Built to Last.” To learn how to develop and test your BHAG, refer to Collin’s book, Built to Last. Let’s dig in!

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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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Even more impressive is that some of the most successful leaders throughout history were known to read one book every single day. Abraham Lincoln who only had one year of formal education credited his appetite for reading with his success. Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? Do I have your attention yet?

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The Empowered Buisness

DECEMBER 2, 2013

While passion, specificity and commitment are all prerequisites for a successful vision, your leadership and organizational capabilities must be at the necessary level to drive it. Example 1: “To be the most successful computer company in the world at delivering the best customer experience in markets we serve.”.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 20, 2010

In today’s post I’ll share the keys to leveraging your intellectual assets as opposed to having your intelligence serve as a barrier to your success… While leadership intelligence doesn’t have to be an oxymoron, it certainly can be. Is your intellect standing in the way of your success?

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N2Growth Blog

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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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.” Great leaders help people get to a yes - in other words, they teach them how not to receive a no.

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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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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

You see, the most important item to understand is that success as a leader has very little to do with your perception, but rather it has everything to do with the perception of others. Regardless, you are probably not destined for success in leadership. When it comes to authentic, transparent discourse, motivations matter.

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The Practical Leader

JULY 7, 2011

The company is a major start up success story coming out of the University of Waterloo’s computer science program during the 1980s. RIM created its industry and through strong market leadership built a world class brand. Let’s hope they choose the leadership and culture road that leads upward to greater success!

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 28, 2019

We worked with philosophers at The School of Life to develop a set of questions capable of helping people to uncover deeper truths about their organizations, their brands and their own professional motivations: questions like, “Which of your brand’s flaws have you learned to ignore?” A Successful Career is a Marathon. Lidell, Buchanan.

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The Practical Leader

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

He shows that the most successful organizations create fanatical loyalty that goes way beyond reason to highly charged emotional connections. Herb is featured, along with many frontline employees, in an inspiring 15 minute video we’ve been using for years when working with Clients on leadership and culture development.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I listened to esteemed business school professors, two Nobel laureates, bestselling authors, and some of the world’s most successful CEOs. Thanks for laying out key success factors. The lie = success is about doing/being the best you can be. Success will come if you pursue excellence. Adjustments or adjournment.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 25, 2012

The foundational material — mission and values — of a company can be critical to the overall success of the organization – but they’re often forgotten. Whether or not goals are met entirely, movement toward them develops teamwork and is valuable to the company. Create corporate mission & values that employees are aligned with.

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N2Growth Blog

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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Fame is equated with success, and being self-referential has become the norm. 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.

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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. Success is a function of Purpose, Talent, with a Culture accelerant.

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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. 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.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Then joining and remaining on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For list, Zappos.com’s motto is “We’re a service company and we just happen to sell shoes”, achieved these results and more behind their successful servant leadership. Servant leadership has proven successful and has a positive impact for the long term, time and again.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Then joining and remaining on Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For list, Zappos.com’s motto is “We’re a service company and we just happen to sell shoes”, achieved these results and more behind their successful servant leadership. Servant leadership has proven successful and has a positive impact for the long term, time and again.

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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. Here is some advice on how to tap into supply chains for successful scale-up: Reveal more than is comfortable. Global supply chains can cut across many “cultures”: national, industry, technology, market segment, and more.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

And, most important, which attributes separate successful CEOs from other CEOs? There is a great deal of conjecture and mythology about CEOs and the attributes that define their success. In today’s rapidly changing markets, with digital disruption looming over every business, this question has never been more important.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Instead, the appointment of a new CEO from within Microsoft’s ranks is evidence of a healthy succession process, says Joseph Bower, professor at Harvard Business School. The board should be developing insiders,” he argues, and the fact that Microsoft has done so is a signal that it is succeeding at the succession process.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 3, 2016

Unease is rippling through financial markets, and a sense of anxiety has overtaken society. The most successful leaders and organizations think differently from everyone else (see above). Management guru Jim Collins puts it this way: “The signature of mediocrity is not an unwillingness to change.

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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. And by making little bets.

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