N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Ask yourself this question…Who is more loyal; an employee who has been with the company a long time but is an under-performer, or a less tenured employee who always goes the extra mile and consistently exceeds expectations? or implying that it is unlikely to have high performance if most people stick around for a long time?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

There comes a time, however, when an extra hand is needed to get something done and I don’t want to hire someone long-term or for a lot of money. Since they don’t typically end up as long-term employees, you shouldn’t have to spend a lot of time training the person for the job. Enter an intern!

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

If you want to be a long-term survivor in business I would suggest that you not participate in gossip and get rid of those that do. I have watched many a well intentioned executive get sucked into gossip in an attempt to help, only to pay a big price down the road for their error in judgment.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Talent is clearly a plus as long as it is a value add and not a business requirement. If your company’s long-term business plan requires the acquisition, or retention of the uber employee then your business not only has a risk management issue, but it is likely not scalable. Thanks for sharing Todd.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

In the masculine model of success, power and prestige take precedence, compassion, and long term consequences are secondary. The essential message is that when masculine energy and compassion are divided from one another, tragedy is inevitable. Think about our world at this time. It is not that one is better than the other.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

In fact, more likely is the case that the opportunity will completely evaporate if you wait too long to seize it. I’ve observed the risk adverse take due diligence one step too far, the greedy negotiate too long, the impulsive jump the gun, and the plodders move to slow. As the saying goes “timing is everything.&#

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

I really don’t have a problem with increasing efficiency so long as the tail doesn’t start wagging the dog. Clearly this endeavor will take time, and may not yield immediate results, but the payoff organizationally, relationally, culturally, and in terms of future contribution can be huge. Bottom line…check your motivations.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Long story short; if a leader receives a vote of non-confidence from their subordinates…game over. Only those leaders who can quickly recognize and adapt their methods to the situation at hand will be successful over the long haul. Any leader is only as good as his or her team’s desire to be led by them.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Yes, a good product may encourage sporadic customers but a good relationship will establish long-term, loyal customers. If you do not love it then do not sell it! Sell relationships not just a service or product.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

We all do it and yet, if we can think in terms of the food we put in our mouths we can make changes faster and deeper. Women Leadership Lessons and Tackling Tension Long plane rides often bring me fresh ideas, or at. Most of us say the same things over and over and over without giving it much thought.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Many times it is simply because companies have been doing the same things, in the same ways, and for the same reasons for so long, that they struggle with the concept of change. 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.”

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Women on Business

JANUARY 26, 2011

There are many nutrients that we need on a daily basis to keep our bodies running efficiently ona a daily basis, not to mention long-term. Fish, in particular, has long been associated with being an excellent brain boosting food. Protein is known to keep you satisfied for longer periods of time.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Baby steps work just as well as long as you keep to a reasonable timeframe. Whatever you consider the “monkey on your back,” just know that you’re better off in the long run by letting it go and taking some new risks…and don’t even think about looking back! You don’t have to rip off the band-aid and do it all at one time.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

He then proceeded to communicate in no uncertain terms that he wasn’t nearly as concerned about the faults he would find, as he was about how our leader (guess who?) No one remains a leader long without being competent. People will not long support someone who's going nowhere. link] Mike Henry Sr. Great reminder Mike.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The sad fact is that many business people are absolutists in that they only see things in terms of rights and wrongs. Thinking in terms of “ my way &# is right and therefore “ other ways &# are wrong is the basis for polarizing any relationship, which quickly results in converting discussions into power struggles.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

Long-term experience will either validate or invalidate first impressions.That said, it's the first impression that buys you the privilege of having the chance to be in the game to begin with. Thanks for highlighting that thought in your comment.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 26, 2011

– Martha Beck Not long ago, my career had been dedicated to sales, mentoring, coaching and leading an exceptional sales force. However, they will rock even louder on my terms as an entrepreneur and professional coach. I longed to spend my days being left alone by the “powers that be&#.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

The reason this is such a great question is that I’ve witnessed far too many executives confuse vision and mission in terms of both definition and application. It's also important to very clearly define our terms when working in an organization for the reason MPFriedman describes above.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 24, 2010

In the years leading up to 2010, estate planners believed that an estate tax-free 2010 would never happen, but Congress never got its act together long enough to change the law. So at least in the short term, we have a solution to the estate tax dilemma.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Long-term investments plan is annually updated, with realistic, measurable goals. Strategic Plan includes provisions for refinancing, equity and debt financing. Finance charges are negotiated. Public relations plan is annually updated, with realistic, measurable goals. Each product-service is budgeted.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

I wonder if we'll see a difference in terms of how younger generations approach perfectionism & failure, given digital fluency. And you sure as heck won't be leading anyone for very long, much less a company of any size. The best leaders recognize the difference between doing their best and striving for perfection.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

If a leader’s primary obligation is for the care and well being of those under their charge, then I would suggest that you cannot be an effective leader over the long-term without love, compassion and empathy. In fact, some of the toughest leaders I know are the most compassionate leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 20, 2010

Don’t let your intellect stand in your way, but rather use it as an asset to develop those around you to their full potential thereby increasing your chances for long-term success. stuck at my present level for so long. Is your experience similar to, or different than what I’ve shared above?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 1, 2010

Get it done and get it done now is a real challenge that may not set up organizations for long term success. professing leadership acumen and expertise that it can be tough to distinguish between the posers and the players. Two, working globally stretches human abilities to adapt to different cultures and different situations.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

The HP Board of Directors has to be focused on prevention and good business practices to build a long term strategy. Having a reactive board is not good enough for a company as recognizable as HP. that focuses on customers and innovation. HP Has Decreasing Product Quality.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me. They could not be more wrong - I’m here to tell you that strength and compassion are not mutually exclusive terms. The strongest leaders are in fact the most compassionate leaders.

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Miles Anthony Smith

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

It has a lower cost-per-lead-acquisition than paid traffic when viewed over the long-term (2+ years). Neil Patel Neil provides constant value to his readers through amazing long-form content with tons of strategy built into every post. You must commit to the long-run and be willing to experiment, measure, and adjust as needed.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

For example, we might call a long-term customer on the day his annual report is due, and take it personally when he doesn’t have the bandwidth to give us feedback on our new product offering, or we might take rejection personally when a new sales call tells us it’s not a good time, not knowing that he’s late for his anniversary dinner.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

I did a quick Google search for the term business coach and received 116 million returned results – if that doesn’t scare you it should. That workshop in coaching skills is a long way from the world of the factory floor. Probably the same as mine - not so good. Ultimately, I agree with Peter. Its about results.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Life-long learning is important in becoming a good leader for each day brings new experiences that put your knowledge, skills, and attitude to a test. Most articles speak on team work but when dealing with concept of leadership they speak only in terms of individual , But yours for the first time is thought provoking.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

I think coming to terms with both errors in thinking is crucial to long-term success as a leader. " I recently read Jim Collins' book "How the Mighty Fall" and recognized myself and some of my friends and colleagues in his research. And we can't do it alone. Thanks for sharing your insights.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Forget all the buzzwords and acronyms, social media is about meeting your constituencies where they are – in a setting of their choosing, and communicating with them on their terms. Your comment got me thinking, which grew long enough to warrant a blog post: [link]. link] Allan W. link] Allan W.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

It’s also a reminder that leadership, ultimately, is a spiritual practice (whether or not one chooses to put it in religious terms). After having two of my companies colapse around me within a ten year period, I spent a long long time wallowing in it…blaming everything but myself for my circumstances.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Do you ever wonder how the term “Politically Correct&# evolved from an obscure catch-phrase that was once used to label those who would not take a controversial position to the dominant mind-set of the day in our society? They are admirable qualities so long as they don’t take precedence over, ignore, or contradict truth.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

While I long ago reached the conclusion that perception does in fact matter, it may not be for the reasons that you might think. Excellent points Mike and we do need to take a very serious look in the mirror in terms of our own relationship with dissent. I think the reticence of people to [.]

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Remember that most people will go to great lengths to help someone who has been of assistance to them. Publish quality content that adds value – what you produce in terms of content will be become synonymous with your online reputation. So long, [link] mikemyatt Hi Justino: Thanks for your comment. Long road ahead.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

As long as your vision remains in alignment with God's will for your church I would encourage as much creativity and innovation as you muster up. If all the focus is on cost effective provision of services as opposed to innovation around the development of better services a manufacturer will soon find themselves obsolete.

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