N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. Priority number two is team building and talent management. In most cases the answer is no it’s not…however this is often times exactly how the decision is made.

Entrepreneur 382

Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 382

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The fuel for toxicity is conflict not resolution, ego not humility, self-interest not service above self, gossip & innuendo not truth, social & corporate climbing not team-building, and the list could go on. Those team members who share the same core values will be predisposed to trusting one another at high levels.

Environment 419

Environment Blog Due Diligence Brand 419

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Few things are more critical to your efforts in increasing your revenue growth and corporate sustainability than understanding the value of disruptive innovation. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation? or my personal favorite, “We need to focus on our core business.&#

Business Model 361

Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 361

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2016

In this uncertain environment, including the mounting global economic concerns, a humble mindset will be the only thing that will unlock the most promising business, social and economic innovations. Anyone can innovate if given the opportunity and the support. He provides practical tools to “unleash” the hidden creativity in all of us.

Books 150

Books Leadership Cialdini Govindarajan 150

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

What we’re experiencing today is too much form over substance – leaders lacking in foundation, but replete with social/political savvy. He went on to say, &# it takes no talent to hustle and your team deserves better.&# I think loyalty cost us nothing, yet delivers great reward to a team. I would like to add one.

Blog 412

Blog Leadership Loyalty Self-aware 412

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

These CEOs are overly trusting, and often politically naive. My style was dubbed MBWA (Management By Wandering Around) by one of my team members many years ago and it stuck. I have always been an advocate of leading by being fully engaged, rolling up my sleeves and getting in the trenches with a team.

Blog 417

Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 417

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

As much as it may be politically incorrect to say so, it’s not nearly as much about the team, as it is the leader’s ability to assemble and lead the team. In all but the rarest of circumstances, teams simply don’t function well in the absence of sound leadership. is who they are going to put in charge?

Bottom-up 366

Bottom-up Blog Objective Brand 366

Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

If you were to think of five exceptional leaders in business, politics, journalism, the armed services or of nations, I’m betting that the names which come to mind will be leaders capable of expressing emotion and passion. Names in business like Lee Iacocca, in politics such as Robert F. Emotion Is Integral to Quality Leadership.

Charisma 222

Charisma Leadership CFO Learning-by-Doing 222

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 13, 2020

In politics, the influence of swing voters is well known, especially when the situation is highly partisan, as those with largely entrenched positions tend to cancel each other out, and the decision is swung by those undecided few in the middle ground. ” Pivotal components.

Influence 77

Influence Proposal Politics System 77

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

For those of you not familiar with Kevin, he is a two-time best selling author and the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group , a learning consulting company that has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. Thanks for stopping by. I Think Not.

Leadership 353

Leadership Blog Brand Consultative 353

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? They become efficient and we created an effective team. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? We then teach this method to the others. Thanks for stopping by James.

Efficiency 400

Efficiency Blog Brand Depreciation 400

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

the janitor, night watchman, leadership team, etc., I've actually written a number of posts on effective questioning and here is a link to one that you might enjoy as it uses effective questioning in relation to building better teams: [link]. Great leaders listen to the experts on their own teams! I Think Not.

Blog 420

Blog Brand Consultative Depreciation 420

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. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. The fact is that business is not a static endeavor.

Restructuring 305

Restructuring Blog CEO Brand 305

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Great leaders lead all people under their care, not just those who agree with them. As much as some don’t want to hear this, there is an “I&# in team because teams are comprised of individuals. If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best?

Blog 419

Blog Gordon Follow-up Open-book 419

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

display: none; } 3 Tweets Building a Great Team | Catalyst 2 Tweets Contingency Planning | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth My experience with most executives and [.] It is possible to have both speed and planning so long as planning doesn't turn into "analysis paralysis." I Think Not.

Contingency Plans 360

Contingency Plans Planning Blog Ryan 360

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help even out the uneven. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development.

Blog 313

Blog Brand CEO Consultative 313

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. The iPod pioneered innovative design in the mp3 player vertical with great technical design, outstanding functional design, and is in a class by itself with regard to aesthetic design.

Brand 267

Brand Blog Reputation Parcell 267

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The number of activities a CEO takes on can certainly vary based upon skill sets, stage of corporate maturation, and the talent level of the rest of the executive team. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

CEO 349

CEO Blog Delegation Covey 349

Mills Scofield

DECEMBER 5, 2014

In the case of the former, they typically would want to know why and how could they innovate their current product to regain their position as number one. While it may have mitigated the clients'' losses some of the time, the innovation was inevitably reactive, unscientific, and not robust nor holistic. Fast forward to today.

Stage-Gate 128

Stage-Gate Productivity Products Innovation 128

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Any leader is only as good as his or her team’s desire to be led by them. 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.

Blog 420

Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Any such argument in my opinion is rooted either in flawed business logic or politically correct rhetoric (usually one in the same). They also seek the advice and counsel of their board and executive team in addition to a plethora of outside advisers. Great CEOs are the glue that provides continuity between vision and strategy.

CEO 305

CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 305

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Before you know it the herd mentality of the legions of politically correct consultants and advisers use said practice area as a platform to be evangelized, and the necessity of common sense and the reality of what actually works often times gets thrown out the window as a trade-off for promotional gain. And what are your strategic goals?

Blog 334

Blog Outsourcing Competitive Advantage Innovation 334

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Treat your brand as an asset not an afterthought: If building brand equity is not a key strategic focus for your executive team don’t be surprised if your brand remains in stealth mode. Innovate: Your brand will have at best a limited shelf life if a culture of innovation doesn’t pervade your business. I Think Not.

Brand 271

Brand Blog How To Public Relations 271

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. As a leader your “Influence Quotient” is the IQ you need to pay attention to. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Influence 375

Influence Blog How To Brand 375

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. Over time, many fear-based leaders unknowingly train their team to think: “Why even try if there is no upside? Remember that respect is earned, and fear is imposed.

Loyalty 417

Loyalty Blog Leadership Brand 417

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Often it has been seen in many places I have worked that so called leaders (not all though) don't show humility in their work, and doesn't respect the members in the team. He said that servant leader will consider the priorities of his "followers" or team, first. Especially from a leadership coaching standpoint.

Blog 419

Blog Leadership Servant Leader Long-term 419

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. They're the ones on behalf of the team who step up and do a faceplant with an oncoming tomato. They are the ones who have earned the trust, loyalty and respect of their co-workers. They are the ones people turn to when things get tough. Thanks for sharing your thoughts Tom.

Leadership 419

Leadership Blog Consultative Brand 419

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. It means your vision is not understood, your team is not aligned and your talent is not performing up to par. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

Blog 385

Blog Learning-by-Doing Bottom-up Brand 385

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 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? Thanks for sharing this information. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Blog 326

Blog Survey Talent Management Brand 326

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

However I took great care of the team I had on my own outside of their quarterly bonus. 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? Happy Holidays. I Think Not.

Blog 382

Blog Metrics Brand CEO 382

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Section IX: Team Building. Great leaders create great teams throughout the entire value chain. 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.

Blog 366

Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 366

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 24, 2017

Even Streiff ended up concluding that it was the political nature of Airbus that prevented it from becoming an integrated company. In short, he became the unintended victim trapped by what the Financial Times called “byzantine organizational politics.” However, the reality is that politics is normal. So what is it?

Politics 14

Politics Bureaucracy Long-term Short-term 14

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

A leader’s message has a direct impact on their personal and corporate brand equity, how they manage a crisis, marketing initiatives, investor relations, press and public relations, team building and employee engagement, and virtually any other mission critical area of chief executive responsibility. I Think Not.

Blog 320

Blog Audience Brand Influence 320

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

It is emphathy that enables leaders to understand both their teams and their customers, and foster an atmosphere of greater creativity and problem-solving. Lori Meyer Thank you so much for this post. You mentioned a key word — empathy, a critical characteristic of a strong leader. Deb Costello I love this post! I admire this.

Blog 419

Blog Leadership Brand Reputation 419

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help avoid conflicts. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development. I Think Not.

Blog 419

Blog Fashion Brand Self-aware 419

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2020

For years now, huge corporations such as British Aerospace Engineering and Raytheon have completely dominated the market and swooped in to poach promising innovators. The asymmetrical aspects of America’s security, as well as the growing threat of flashpoints with China and Russia , require constant innovation at a quick pace.

Innovation 127

Innovation Software Industry Politics 127

The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 20, 2019

The team developed three financial options to help support a intergovernmental biodiversity financing mechanism. At the international level, there are political goals, but the implementation of conservation policies is a national task. “Human well-being depends on ecological life support.

Environment 40

Environment Globalization Policies Incentives 40