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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. While many tend to favor this structure, it is far from perfect as well.

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Efficient vs. Effective | N2Growth Blog

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At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? Bottom line…check your motivations. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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Leadership Interview – Marshall Goldsmith | N2Growth Blog

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I have spent my life studying people and have conducted exhaustive amounts of research which supports my belief that anyone is capable of changing if they have the intrinsic motivation to do so. Among the many things that make leadership more challenging today is the global market in which leaders must compete. I Think Not.

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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. I find everything, in my realm on marketing, I get the best advise and insight from Christ. I really believe that leaders need to tap into people’s desire for significance and purpose. Thanks for stopping by Jennifer.

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How Dumb Is Your Business?

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It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. What's funny is that it really doesn't matter what the motivations are for doing so, the outcomes are rarely good. Here is a simple rule of thumb…the bigger the key man policy the less scalable the company is. I Think Not.

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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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