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Unbridled Capitalism

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In the 1987 movie Wall Street , Gordon Gekko, played by Michael Douglas, makes the statement that “Greed is Good”. Their aptitudes lead to careers in making or managing investments, overseeing manufacturing, wholesale or retail businesses, resource development, technology, real estate, and finance/ banking. Related articles.

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First Impressions | N2Growth Blog

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In a perfect world professionals would only be judged solely on their character, skill sets, competencies, and performance. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Thanks for your comment Gordon. Thanks for stopping by Gordon. Clogston Hi, Mike. Once again, you have nailed it.

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The Disconnected Leader | N2Growth Blog

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Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: It sounds as if there is no "disconnect" in your organization. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon. Clogston Mike, once again you have nailed it. We have no private offices. Job requirement determines the size. " Great article.

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Leading Those Who Don't Want To Follow | N2Growth Blog

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When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers.

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When to Restructure | N2Growth Blog

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It is my experience that they either lack the personal skill sets, or haven’t built the right executive team to lead change, they just don’t recognize the need for change, or they just don’t care. So why is it that so many CEOs shirk their responsibility, stick their heads in the sand, and avoid making necessary changes?

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The Benefit of Dissenting Opinion | N2Growth Blog

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link] Gordon R. By understanding and managing the perception of others my managing our own attitudes and acceptance of others even when they don’t agree with us is vital to our ability to expand our own knowledge and skills and to be perceived as a true leader. link] mikemyatt Wow…thanks for the thoughtful comment Gordon.

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The H-1B Visa Debate, Explained

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It is the country’s largest guest worker visa program, and an important channel for high-skilled immigration. It has benefited the tech industry enormously, and other sectors, including health care, science, and finance, have also used it to fill gaps in their workforces. Is There a Shortage of Technical Skills in the U.S.?