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Preview Thursday: Conversations Worth Having

Lead Change Blog

Conversations have two dimensions: appreciative-depreciative and inquiry-statement. The first dimension describes the nature of our conversations as either appreciative–adding value–or depreciative–devaluing. Depreciative Conversations. They are depreciative in nature. Appreciative Conversations.

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The Best Leadership Books of 2016

Leading Blog

Creating meaning, teaching, empathy, self control, creativity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to define consequences, will be indispensable skills to prosper in the future. Anyone can innovate if given the opportunity and the support. He provides practical tools to “unleash” the hidden creativity in all of us.

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Leadership & Initiative Overload | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap? I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Design Matters

N2Growth Blog

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. The iPod pioneered innovative design in the mp3 player vertical with great technical design, outstanding functional design, and is in a class by itself with regard to aesthetic design. I Think Not.

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Loyalty vs. Tenure | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors. All of these traits preclude the advancement of change initiatives and cripple innovation. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name. I Think Not.

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The Downside of Best Practices | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Labeling something as Best Practices is not a substitute for wisdom, discernment, discretion, subject matter expertise, intellect, creativity or any of the other qualities I value in an advisor. Innovation, improvements, or these 'Next' Practices should be looked at in all facets of your business value proposition, your core.

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How to Build a Brand | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Innovate: Your brand will have at best a limited shelf life if a culture of innovation doesn’t pervade your business. 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?

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