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Vision vs. Mission | N2Growth Blog

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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. Vision statements, as implied in the construction of the phraseology itself, put forth a statement of envisioned future.

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How To Create Lasting Influence | N2Growth Blog

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Not only is true influence not difficult to acquire, but it is also sustainable when you understand the proper constructs. Mike Myatt wrote one of the best definitions of influence I have seen. I hope you find these posts of value as well, and thanks again for stopping by. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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Game Changers | N2Growth Blog

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If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. By definition game changers happen, they exist, they have life. By definition, a game changer causes change. Would you agree that a game changer by definition is not incremental? Focus on value creation.

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Bonus or No Bonus? | N2Growth Blog

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I wonder what you think about this idea… [link] mikemyatt Hi Deb: Sounds like a cop-out to me…However to be fair, I clearly don't have enough information on the situation at your company to render a definitive opinion. In summary, a bonus structure properly conceived and implemented offers many more benefits than downside.

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Dealing with Conflict | N2Growth Blog

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The following tips will help to more effective handle conflicts in the workplace: Define Acceptable Behavior : You know what they say about assuming…Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in avoiding conflict. This is such a common problem for executives that I coach. I Think Not.

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Why Preventing Disruption in 2017 Is Harder Than It Was When Christensen Coined the Term

Harvard Business Review

Yet, despite the fact that all of our guests across our 18 sessions (and counting) have embraced these truths, the average result of such commitments to innovation seems to have been tenuous. But the corporate innovators we’ve talked to all know that. They’ve read Christensen’s book The Innovator’s Dilemma.

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The Best Entrepreneurs Are Missionaries, Not Mercenaries

Harvard Business Review

The definition of an entrepreneur, Doerr likes to say, is someone who “does more than anyone thinks possible with less than anyone thinks possible.” DPR Construction, for example, is a deeply thoughtful, highly progressive force in an often troubled, slow-to-change industry. So are you a missionary or a mercenary?