N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Today, they provide strategic insights, drive innovation, and enhance organizational resilience, playing a crucial role in guiding companies toward sustainable success. Technological Innovations Impacting Risk Management New technologies are reshaping risk management, introducing promising opportunities and significant challenges.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2024

The transition towards renewable energy sources has become a global imperative. Renewable energy systems, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, are at the forefront of this movement. The financial predictability offered by renewable energy translates into a lower risk for investors and more stable long-term investments.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 22, 2025

With a clear strategy, inspiring leadership, and aligned sales, powerful leaders understand that true competitive advantage doesn't come from innovation alone but belongs to companies that use their sales organization to add and create value. I nspiration : Demonstrate passion and energy.

Competitive Advantage 73

Competitive Advantage Leadership Energy Micromanagement 73

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. Smart leaders avoid make-work and focus their energy on high impact initiatives, which may include a needed restructuring. I Think Not.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

If your small business plan can move the nation forward, you’re a step closer to winning Uncle Sam’s financing and support. Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston. Partner with local R&D brainpower to start your own clean-energy venture.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

The time, energy, and cost associated with acquiring a customer are substantial, the benefits of retaining customers are considerable, and the costs associated with customer churn are significant. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside. If you believe the hype, social media will immediately solve all your problems and require no time, energy or effort on your part. As I said above, your yield usually directly correlates to your efforts.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

There was a lot more common thinking than critical, innovative thinking. Following are a few of the ideas Carlos shared yesterday: Dreaming BIG and dreaming small take the same amount of energy – why not dream BIG? Carlos was passionate, on-point, and as you might have guessed consistent in his messaging. I Think Not.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Drawing on data from nearly 12,000 households, they examined how income, home energy efficiency, size, and tenure status influenced energy spending. Energy issues The study found that for each 1 increase in income, heating expenditure rose by just one-tenth of a penny. Home size was also a factor.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If opposing views are worth the time and energy to debate, then they are worth a legitimate effort to gain alignment on perspective and resolution on position. In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture. Thank you for sharing Mike! I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Do you have boundless energy or mesmerizing charisma? Walt Disney, one of the greatest creative talents and true innovators of our time realized the value of action when he said: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.&# Do you have great vision? Are you a master of strategy? I Think Not.

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LDRLB

JANUARY 14, 2013

It’s usually an individual endeavor focused on fitness, friendships, or finances. When it comes to business, great things can also happen when we apply the catalytic energy of the New Year to our teams and organizations. Breakthrough innovation isn’t much different; there are no maps for uncharted territory.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

It’s like shadow-boxing against something that isn’t real; wasting energy on controlling the imaginary damage, instead of addressing the real problem. Stephanie Skryzowski of 100 Degrees Consulting provided How to Create a Monthly Finance Routine. Braden Kelley provided Using Intuition to Drive Innovation Success.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

but they expend far more energy intentionally searching for opportunity, but not just any opportunity – a game changer. If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. What’s interesting is that the best leaders proactively focus on looking for game changers.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Creative Construction : The DNA of Sustained Innovation by Gary P. Pisano (PublicAffairs, 2019) The conventional wisdom is that only disruptive, nimble startups can innovate; once a business gets bigger and more complex corporate arteriosclerosis sets in. There's a better way. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

If opposing views are worth the time and energy to debate, then they are worth a legitimate effort to gain alignment on perspective and resolution on position. It seems that in today’s world many people have lost the ability to disagree with someone, yet still respect them. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For much of the last few years, startups have been able to get by on an ample supply of venture capital finance, with self-sufficiency scarcely warranting a mention. The nature of the year was reflected in the type of startups that were floating, with energy companies taking three of the top four spots.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2010

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? I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 9, 2019

What about in your finances, or in your relationships? Laura Schroeder of Working Girl contributed Alchemy: The Secret to Leading Innovative Teams. Karin writes: “There’s no faster way to suck the energy out of your culture than passive-aggressive behavior. Shelley asks: “Have you been hit by a storm?

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

With a clear strategy, inspiring leadership, and aligned sales, powerful leaders understand that true competitive advantage doesn't come from innovation alone but belongs to companies that use their sales organization to add and create value. I nspiration : Demonstrate passion and energy.

Competitive Advantage 131

Competitive Advantage Leadership Energy Micromanagement 131

Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As the world grapples with waste management challenges, the city of Houston stands as a beacon of innovation. Sustainable Solutions: Beyond the Here and Now Embracing Technological Innovations The role of technology in shaping sustainable biomedical waste management cannot be overstated. The era of isolated efforts is over.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Now, as a recent report from the European Innovation Council suggests, the concern has moved from creating to keeping unicorns. This was then followed by concerns around the pandemic, with access to finance some way further down the list of concerns.

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Press Release Entrepreneur Long-term Ethics 127

Strategy Driven

AUGUST 9, 2024

Reduces Stress and Anxiety Entrepreneurship, as great as it is, comes with its fair share of stressors, from managing finances to meeting deadlines. Enhances Physical Health and Energy Levels Though it might seem paradoxical, expending energy through exercise actually increases overall energy levels.

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Entrepreneur Stress Chemicals Sharpe 92

Mills Scofield

MARCH 3, 2015

In the Venture Capital world we call this financing risk – putting good money after bad on the hope that at some point, Einstein’s Law of Insanity* will be wrong and the salvage mission becomes a successful rescue mission. Put your energy, time and resources into opportunities for growth, into potential launch missions.

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Finance Cost Energy Innovation 70

Mills Scofield

MARCH 3, 2015

In the Venture Capital world we call this financing risk – putting good money after bad on the hope that at some point, Einstein’s Law of Insanity* will be wrong and the salvage mission becomes a successful rescue mission. Put your energy, time and resources into opportunities for growth, into potential launch missions.

Finance 70

Finance Cost Energy Innovation 70

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 16, 2023

According to UNCTAD’s Technology and Innovation Report 2023 , there is a risk of increased economic inequality as developed countries are likely to benefit the most from green technologies, including artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and electric vehicles.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 15, 2024

As the demand for eBikes rises, tech startups play a pivotal role in driving innovation and expanding the market. Innovation in eBike Design Tech startups are leading the charge in eBike design innovation, creating models that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.

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Chart Your Course

JANUARY 13, 2017

The finance department is your business foundation so you need it to be one that you can trust. Your best sales team will find energy from your enthusiasm and creativity. One of the issues that tech innovators find is the mad-genius paradox. Your CFO should be Captain America with the emotional range of a rock.

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Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Finance is different from sales, R&D is different from quality, and so on. Let’s talk about the four forces: vision, interests, habits, and innovation. That’s where innovation comes in. You need to channel positive energy into ways of working that, day in and day out, reflect and reinforce your culture. Innovation.

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Succession Environment Learning-by-Doing Innovation 139

The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Much of modern work revolves around teams, so it stands to reason that an enormous amount of time and energy is spent on ensuring that teams work effectively together. New research from Binghamton University suggests that raising the stakes might be the most effective way of securing team cohesion.

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Microfinance Team Finance Reference 105

HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

People are living longer with more access to medical care and innovations and progress in medicine. The responsibility can range from just shopping for essentials to arranging doctor’s appointments, providing transportation, taking care of finances and medicines or even a full-fledged role of assisting in their daily tasks. In the U.S.

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Absenteeism Policies Cost Human Resources 105

The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

While the finances of employees may seem like none of an employer’s business, new research from the University of Pittsburgh suggests it is perhaps something employers should pay attention to. The last few years have seen a renewed focus on poverty, and especially on poverty for people who are in work.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Team dynamics The study surveyed over 140,000 alumni from Stanford University, resulting in a dataset of more than 1,000 entrepreneurs who founded ventures across 19 industries from 1960 to 2011, ranging from agriculture to energy and utilities.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The path to success can be fraught with challenges between managing finances, inspiring teams, and staying ahead of the competition. Unearth Your Strengths and Weaknesses By objectively examining your skills and gaps, a coach helps you understand where to focus your energy. Entrepreneurship isn’t a walk in the park.

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Entrepreneur Power Leadership Finance 78

Ron Edmondson

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Where we place our greatest energies. As with most churches in need of revitalization, our finances had been struggling for several years. Thankfully we had good people in charges of our finances and they had held the church together through very difficult times. Church Revitalization Innovation Leadership Ministry'

Micromanagement 80

Micromanagement Long-term Finance Bureaucracy 80

Mills Scofield

MARCH 3, 2015

In the Venture Capital world we call this financing risk – putting good money after bad on the hope that at some point, Einstein’s Law of Insanity* will be wrong and the salvage mission becomes a successful rescue mission. Put your energy, time and resources into opportunities for growth, into potential launch missions.

Finance 70

Finance Cost Energy Resources 70

HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

Robinson recently received its World Finance Sustainability Awards 2022. Through a combination of efficiency projects and the use of renewable energy, we are on pace to reach our carbon emissions goal ahead of schedule. The HR Digest: C. Within C.H. Robinson, we are focused on reducing the emissions from our own carbon footprint.

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