N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

The goal of a sound brand exposure strategy should be to increase your demand, which in turn allows you to pick and choose your opportunities, which in turn further increases your demand…the goal is not to seek every opportunity in the marketplace, but to have the right opportunities seeking you. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations. A goal is a specific target and the objectives are the attainment components/benchmarks/hurdles which will lead you toward achieving said goal. I like Mike's framework.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

Let me begin clearly stating that it is not my goal to be perceived as a word-basher. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. In the immortal words of Jack Webb: “The facts ma’am…just the facts.&# In today’s post I’ll look at the benefits associated with the resurgence of brevity.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Their goal is often what can the customer do for them versus what they can do for the customer. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. The focus of these short-sighted bean counters incorrectly place cost savings ahead of the customer experience. link] Kelly Ketelboeter Hi Mike, Fantastic post! Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance? My goal is to simply help them leverage their success into becoming significant individuals over the course of our dealings. The politician in pursuit of his/her goal will live in infamy or insignificance. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

True influence is rarely built upon the backs of others, but rather by helping others achieve their goals. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. While this principle will not always pan out, in my experience it has held true across the overwhelming majority of my interactions through the years. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

If you approach problematic relationships from the perspective of taking the action that will help others best achieve their goals, you will find few obstacles will stand in your way with regard to resolving conflict. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

While being motivated solely by conquest may allow you to achieve a stated goal or objective, the cost will be great. The act of operating in the truest best interest of others is the issue. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Thanks for the astute observations Mark. Mike Henry Sr. Thanks for the great post.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

If you approach conflict from the perspective of taking the action that will help others best achieve their goals you will find few obstacles will stand in your way with regard to resolving conflict. Closing gaps becomes much easier when you can position differences as non-adversarial and operate within a framework of trust.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

He had a CEO of his own ego that kept him focused on the larger goals and visions – those that exceeded self-interest. link] mikemyatt Hi Stan: Just having the goal of becoming more humble is a great start. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. i would really like to be more humble. thank you very much.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

The most important decision a leader can make with regard to any implementation, initiative, project, objective, goal, task, etc. And many young leaders lose focus on the team goal and focus on either being popular with their team or following the rules. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? The goal of a leader is not to clone him/herself, but to harness individual strenghts for the greater good of the team and for the overall benefit of the organization. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Sad but true…real talent won’t be attracted to, or remain engaged with leaders who operate on fear-based tactics. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Poor Performance : Leaders who have the respect of their team will outperform those that don’t. link] mikemyatt Hi Joel: Thanks for your comment.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

And what are your strategic goals? Their core is the design and the idea, the operating system, plus the network environment such as iTunes. We have found that looking at best practices for insight but pursuing excellence in customer value delivery as the goal makes the most sense and yields the best results. But manufacturing?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

However the goal is not to do it quickly, it's to do it well. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. That said, they'll still likely require some editing for context and topics of a sensitive nature. Here's the thing, blogging takes time…it is a commitment. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The goal of any leader or individual should be to continue growing to the point where they can say 'Yes' more often than not and deliver on that 'Yes' When they can do that Trust will flourish and we'll stem the current time… one delivered promise at a time. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

" My goal is to use the tools to help people engage their world, not disengage. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I'm reminded of the Edmund Burke quote, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." I want to help us check in, and be more productive when we do.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

What are you so busy doing that you don’t have time to build better relationships with precisely those individuals and groups who can help you achieve your goals and objectives? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

You deserve input – but that done not mean that 100% agreement is the goal. Consensus isn’t the goal. I particularly liked: "Consensus isn't the goal. And I think the relevant term is “team” A team is a group of people working toward a common goal. Good input is. Good input is."

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

I have no doubt he will achieve that goal. In other words, instead of viewing this as something to be kept under her control, she reaches out the parents to help participate in succeeding to reach a goal they both share – of helping their child learn how to read. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2017

Interestingly, all these intrusions into business operations typically do not come from the Kremlin but from local officials who seem eager to gain the Kremlin’s favor amid instances of elevated international tensions. This environment is altering how multinational firms operate in the country and market their products.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The more partners, sympathizers, champions, allies, supporters, enablers, influencers, advisers, mentors, friends, and family you have helping you succeed, the faster you will achieve your goals. Make your goals known to those that can help you is of special importance I believe. For the share your goal.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Case in point is Wal-Mart CEO, Lee Scott, who is so concerned with diversity mandates that Wal-Mart officers are held financially accountable by tying officer incentive bonuses to achieving diversity goals. Employers frequently ask about diversity training but, when asked about their goals, they don't really have one. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

They need to know where they want to take their people (that comes from having knowledge, goals, and/or beliefs therefore is developed). mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. " Thanks for sharing Sami… Dan Leaders take others to a destination (by definition). Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

With strong will, and relentless enthusiasm, he pursued his goal and achieved it. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. People who lauded the praises of his triumphant ascent said, “You’ve conquered the mountain,&# and Sir Hillary said, “No, I’ve conquered myself.&# Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

Your goal is to weed out the superfluous and to make your words count. While you can accomplish this by being disingenuous, that is not the goal. When you truly focus more on what you leave behind than what you take away you will have accomplished the goal. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2010

Always operate from the belief that you can always grow and get better as a leader and as a person. I also understand all the more why your hierarchy works compared to other ones that place, say goals, first. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. John Maxwell : You never arrive. Leaders are learners.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

The good news is, your new commitment to listening will help you achieve your goal of producing better content. link] Social Influence Measurement – Tools, Resources & Commentary | Digital Marketing Blog // Digital Operative [.] mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Best wishes Justino.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Here, for example, are the company’s net income and cash flow over the past decade: The difference between the top and bottom lines here is mostly about investments in buildings, machines, and other things, which are written down over time in the income statement but ignored in calculating operating cash flow.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

The problem with many sales organizations is that they still operate with the same principles and techniques they were using in the 60′s, 70’s and 80’s. Isn't it amazing how the "sophistication" of the sales process has so polluted the real goal of serving the customer? Thanks for sharing your perspective Scott.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 8, 2017

During the past decade, business analytics platforms have evolved from supporting IT and finance functions to enabling business users across the enterprise. Lower maintenance costs more than compensated for the higher depreciation costs, they said. But many firms find themselves struggling to take advantage of its promise.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Bottom line…good advisors make things happen and get things done at the behest of their clients for the purpose of enabling the accomplishment of anything ranging from a single task to a lifelong goal. I find this especially true when coaches work with executives in operations. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

I’ve only just learnt recently about effectively breaking down vision -> mission -> objectives -> goals -> strategy -> tactics Looking at this, I’d see that culture is at the bottom here – underneath strategy. 3) Employees become united together behind these commonly understood goals.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

That's why leaders need to recognize that seeking perfection is an exercise in futility as it's a goal that only they can relate to, if not hard to quantify. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Leadership requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, but rarely does it require perfection.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2013

Instead of buying batteries, consumers would buy subscriptions for miles (just as mobile-phone operators sell subscriptions to minutes). Better Place would then use these multi-year contracts to finance its infrastructure investments and battery depreciation.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 17, 2010

Their reasons may include commitment of time, insufficient dedication to the organization's goals, desire for low profile, and many others. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL.

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