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Success vs. Significance | N2Growth Blog

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The politician makes promises and is motivated by pride, ego, notoriety and personal success. The statesman keeps commitments, is motivated by service above and beyond self, and by making a lasting difference. The typical politician spews tired rhetoric while lining their pockets, and has little hope for becoming significant.

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Bonus or No Bonus? | N2Growth Blog

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There is a tremendous amount of conflicting data as to whether or not incentive compensation in any form is an effective motivation tool. I have witnessed bonuses motivate the correct behaviors and I’ve watched them motivate abhorrent behavior. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Happy Holidays.

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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

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Those team members who share a commonality of core values will automatically assume “best intentions” in one another vs. assuming “worst intentions” or “motives/agendas.” mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Those team members who share the same core values will be predisposed to trusting one another at high levels.

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Leadership Interview: Pete Wilson | N2Growth Blog

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And I agree 100% that leaders everywhere need to find ways to motivate people that go beyond money and benefits. We are living in a new era of technology and understanding and Pete has his finger on the pulse of how to relate/reach individuals. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Thanks for stopping by Scott.

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Love and Leadership | N2Growth Blog

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Read on and find out… People who attempt to lead out of self-serving motivations or misplaced intentions are not really leading – they are pursuing power, glory and status. It is love for those you lead that allows for right thinking, proper perspective, and pure motivations. This is the antithesis of true leadership.

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Efficient vs. Effective | N2Growth Blog

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Bottom line…check your motivations. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Clearly this endeavor will take time, and may not yield immediate results, but the payoff organizationally, relationally, culturally, and in terms of future contribution can be huge. Effective (N2Growth) [.] Our Freedom.

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Confidence vs. Arrogance | N2Growth Blog

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The truth of the matter is that few things have inspired and motivated me over the years like the quiet confidence and humility of great leaders. A wise man once said when the purpose of a thing is no known abuse is inevitable which might be the case if you don't know the purpose of confidence and how to apply it. Our Freedom.

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