In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Jacobs Suchard Directors expected me to run their North American operation as an entrepreneurial enterprise, and as long as the returns were favorable, they assumed I was doing just that. Envision Google without innovators, or Zappos cutting corners on customer service. I wasn’t surprised in the least. Some do it well.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. So the real question is this…how does a CEO get to the point of being so disconnected from operations that he or she just doesn’t have a clue? " Great article.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Great leaders can communicate effectively across mediums, constituencies, and environments. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions. In fact, in some cases the use of buzzwords and business speak can actually demonstrate a better understanding of context, environment, audience, etc. Thanks for sharng Sami. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Leaders who don’t deal with conflict will eventually watch their good talent walk out the door in search of a healthier and safer work environment. Closing gaps becomes much easier when you can position differences as non-adversarial and operate within a framework of trust. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

Place a leader into any environment and their impact will be immediately recognized. They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. How can we re-ignite leadership potential in people who have not had great role models or the encouragement/nurturing environment to flex their leadership muscles? I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

The Environment : What should be obvious, but what is often overlooked, is the importance of having your board members look forward to the meeting. If you conduct yourself professionally, and let your board members be white knights, the down-stream communications that follow your meeting will advance your cause as opposed to undermine it.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. They don’t lurk in the shadow-lands of the ethereal and esoteric, they become reality. I was so impressed with the detail in every service and the great way they set the environment they wanted. Focus on value creation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I believe that leaders should also be able to create an environment of trust wherein employees feel empowered. Leaders who operate behind a veil of secrecy are only setting themselves up for a rude awakening. Perhaps results should be filled out someone other than the leader. Kavita Great article. should anything be transparent?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Believe me Mike, we must create a environment for any things and we have always some limitations. It will be much easier for us to install the new habit with peoples how have the good experiments. These techniques need THE EXPERIENCE and when the opportunity are here, we have little interval of time to seize it. Thank you for your post Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Gwyn Teatro Mike , so many view kindness, empathy, compassion and love as elements foreign to business environments and strong leadership. The act of operating in the truest best interest of others is the issue. Thanks for sharing Dan. You have clearly demonstrated that nothing could be further from the truth. Mike Henry Sr.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

One of a leader’s most important functions is to create an environment where trust and loyalty are the rule and not the exception. Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. Remember that respect is earned, and fear is imposed. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

At the same time I personally feel its a long way to go to see the environment what has been discussed in the article. 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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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

From my perspective the issue isn't that struggles exist regarding subordinate leaders executing the vision and plans set forth by upper level leadership, for this is certainly a struggle in many environments. Rather the real question should be why such struggles exist in some organizations and not in others. while others fail to do so?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 27, 2018

There will be less time spent on completing mundane tasks offline and more chances for you to innovate and outperform your competition. When you move more of your business processes online, you’ll also be able to get in touch with the right people and update or download necessary files within seconds. A Website & Blog.

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CO2

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant.

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CO2

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Great leaders intrinsically understand that team building catalyzes collaboration, creates both disruptive and incremental innovation, facilitates a certainty of execution, and is one of the key foundational elements associated with creating a dynamic corporate culture. silence) … great then lets move forward. That's consensus."

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

He lives everyday in a dangerous environment. 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? but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. I appreciate it.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

The simple truth is that lowering standards is never a good thing in any environment. link] Anna Smith “Let the attacks begin” – The number one source for innovation/change is pissed-off people (Tom Peters). A sense of entitlement is not a substitute for work ethic and a desire to achieve. LeRoyD Amen!

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 30, 2018

IBM has transformed itself many times since its inception in the late 19th century and is on a continuous journey of innovation and transformation to help clients win in their ever-changing markets. Download this podcast. Because large enterprises’ business operations live in software. Angelia Herrin, host.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2011

Innovators who build platforms face a difficult set of trade-offs. Perhaps the best example of such a complementary supplier is the app developer that provides software programs that you might download on an iPhone or iPad, just like Coke and Huggies supply products that make supermarkets valuable. We know how that ended up.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 31, 2017

Before 1999 “performance” had a simple, unidimensional definition for health care leaders and their boards: It was shorthand for the CFO’s financial report, summarizing operating margins. How the most innovative providers are creating value. Insight Center. The Leading Edge of Health Care. Sponsored by Optum.

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CO2

JUNE 29, 2010

It is very important for leaders wanting to create Self-Starters to articulate a clear vision, values and set of goals for their teams, as this type operates by seeking forgiveness rather than permission. Brown-Nosers constantly check in with their leaders and operate by seeking permission, rather than forgiveness.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

Not only do they read the environment well, but they possess the uncanny ability to adapt their messaging to said environment without missing a beat. " If you, or anyone else is interest in reading about those they can download my report filled with specific client case studies at [link]. I Think Not.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Download this podcast. To have that kind of environment where people can be their authentic self, you need to create an inclusive culture. So we believe that companies need to consider how inclusive leadership, as well as the broader principles of diversity and inclusion fit within the organization, innovation strategy and processes.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 8, 2015

How, then, are innovative providers redesigning care so that, despite financial pain in the short term, they achieve long-range success? In the current fee-for-service environment, Intermountain obtains those long-term savings for the minority of patients for whom it is the payer, but other payers reap the rewards for most patients.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 12, 2018

Download this podcast. Head of the Consumer Technology Association but he’s also written a lot about innovation. It’s very difficult for humans to operate. Walter Isaacson, host. Let me introduce Gary Shapiro, a long-time friend of mine. To consumer robots like the Roomba.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

How about a discussion on what leaders can do to inspire cultural innovation. What do leaders dop to provide a safe environment for people to explore, test, try, fail, learn, review, try again etc. You make an excellent case for cultural innovation and leadership. Create a work environment where we feel safe. Thanks Mark.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 10, 2012

The proliferation of cheap bandwidth is making it easier than ever to consume media via download instead through the purchase of a physical good. It could even focus more of its operations on the last-minute needs customers have for which no delivery network is fast enough, growing its automatic kiosk network.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Here’s the bottom line: How can you possibly justify not communicating with your key constituents, stakeholders, and influencers in an environment of their choosing, where they are actively having conversations in real time? In the post-recession, post-mass media environment, it's all in play. News Flash: you can’t.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 9, 2015

This online tool allows any individual to create a mobile application for uploading to any operating system including Android, Apple, BlackBerry, and Windows. The app is available to be downloaded from a Widget, thus can reside on one’s desktop in order to be readily available to send or receive updates. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 10, 2015

Who is in charge of rethinking your company’s entire business model and operations? How well do you expect this defense to hold up against an overseas rival that provides free software in the form of a downloadable mobile app? Please consider the environment before and after printing this article. What does it do differently?

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 24, 2015

In a business environment that is changing faster and becoming more uncertain and complex almost by the day, it’s never been more important to choose the right approach to strategy. Five Strategy Environments. Your environment dictates your approach to strategy. Should you aim to be big or fast?

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 29, 2017

What has escaped attention is that the device burst into a sector long insulated from the slightest threat of disruptive innovation. That environment welcomed new ideas, including those springing from a secret research project decades later in California. “Natural monopoly” was jettisoned as the operative assumption.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 23, 2015

If the health care industry followed suit, the impact on the quality and cost of care, the patient’s experience, and innovation could be enormous. Ultimately, this type of innovation serves the end customer — creating better functionality and experience for the user.

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