First Friday Book Synopsis

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Bob''s blog entries "Moore''s Law" and the Second Machine Age and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies Big Bang Disruption: Strategy in the Age of Devastating Innovation Larry Downes Geoffrey Moore Crossing the Chasm (3rd Edition): Marketing and Selling Disruptive Products to Mainstream Customers Gordon Moore Electronics magazine "Cramming (..)

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 19, 2022

It’s nearly a decade since Northwestern’s Robert Gordon pondered whether sclerotic innovation was causing the death of economic growth as we had come to know it. Indeed, in Dynamism , Edmund Phelps argues that imported innovation contributes more to a country’s productivity than native innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

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 Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2015

You Win in the Locker Room First : The 7 C's to Build a Winning Team in Business, Sports, and Life by Jon Gordon and Mike Smith Jon Gordon and NFL coach Mike Smith describe how to transform a mediocre team into a winning one. It is important for the questions it raises. Blog Post ). How does Google balance creativity and structure?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

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. I agree fully that, at least on a subconscious if not conscious level we are constantly judging and being judged.

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Coaching Tip

MARCH 23, 2014

Economic progress is the product of successful habits--and there is no better teacher than a little adversity. Sources: John Steele Gordon: Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic Power. Hirschman jamestown john steele gordon mohawk tribe new york sir william johnson united states virginia' Related articles.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: Thanks for your well wishes Gordon. Thanks Mark. Clogston As a former Marine with 9 years of active duty I read your post and felt more than just a little of the pride and respect that I know you have for your son. They are greatly appreciated.

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Leadership Gordon Blog Brand 284

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

It is absolutely possible to build very productive relationships with even the most adversarial of individuals. Respecting the right to differ while being productive is a concept that all successful executives and entrepreneurs master. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Gordon R. Best wishes Gordon… [link] Principal (le?)

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Strategy Driven

MAY 12, 2018

This show is also great for getting to grips with supply chain management as well as the basics of product design. Gordon Ramsey Kitchen Nightmares. In this reality TV series, Gordon Ramsey takes his foul mouth and flaring temper to various restaurants that are struggling to stay afloat. The Profit.

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Coaching Tip

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

They know our value better than others since they have received a measurable ROI from our products and services. Success is all about building relationships. Once you''ve done the groundwork to earn someone''s trust and friendship , don''t waste that effort by neglecting to stay in touch. . Sources: Joanne S.

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Social Capital Gordon Self-aware Human Capital 113

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

Obsolescence of intellectual property, products, services, solutions, or competitive value propositions. If your company is in products, services, or businesses that you wouldn’t enter into if you weren’t in that particular arena today…GET OUT! The bottom line is this…Bleeding is not a healthy thing.

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Restructuring Blog CEO Brand 288

Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 27, 2016

Whether they are fighting to lose weight, be the best American models, race around the world, or cook a dish worthy of Gordon Ramsey’s standards, there is nothing more captivating, inspirational, and entertaining than being a part of someone’s journey to success. With three books published , her work focuses on goal setting and productivity.

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Skip Prichard

AUGUST 2, 2019

And they are comfortable using rapid design cycles to prototype and test products/services in the market, rather than depending on traditional marketing analysis. 7 Steps to Problem Solving. 1: Define the problem. 2: Disaggregate. 3: Prioritize. 4: Workplan. 5: Analyze. 6: Synthesize. How will AI impact the bulletproof approach?

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Disaggregation McKinsey Skills Gordon 79

LDRLB

JUNE 30, 2011

My colleague Dr. Gordon Self has developed a Mission Discernment Tool for use within Covenant Health (Disclaimer: I also work for Covenant Health). Do we invest in this new service/product? The fault is not in the mission statement itself, but in the discernment of the mission and utilization of the mission in decision-making.

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Your Voice of Encouragement

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Posted by Meredith Bell at 10:11 AM Labels: assumptions , beliefs , influence behavior , Personal Stories 6comments: Dov Gordon | The Alchemist Entrepreneur said. Dov Gordon October 3, 2010 9:16 AM Meredith Bell said. October 3, 2010 3:10 PM Dov Gordon | The Alchemist Entrepreneur said. Hi Meredith, Good story.

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LDRLB

JUNE 30, 2011

My colleague Dr. Gordon Self has developed a Mission Discernment Tool for use within Covenant Health (Disclaimer: I also work for Covenant Health). Do we invest in this new service/product? The fault is not in the mission statement itself, but in the discernment of the mission and utilization of the mission in decision-making.

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Strategic Planning Planning Mission Statement Gordon 90

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 11, 2017

It is most often attributed to the Marshall Field’s Department Store (which later became Macy’s), and Harry Gordon Selfridge who worked for Field at the turn of the 20th century and later founded Selfridges , a high-end department store. This saying has been used for years on end.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

When employees, coworkers, or supervisors have to spend their time tracking you down for clarification, rather than getting the communication from you that they need, productivity falls and creativity is stifled. Soup : A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture by Jon Gordon. DON’T: Allow disorganization to impede productivity.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

When employees, coworkers, or supervisors have to spend their time tracking you down for clarification, rather than getting the communication from you that they need, productivity falls and creativity is stifled. Soup : A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture by Jon Gordon. DON’T: Allow disorganization to impede productivity.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Soup : A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture by Jon Gordon Soup , an inspirational business fable, shares a recipe for success filled with the essential ingredients to build a winning team and create a culture of greatness. They are like a cancer inside your organization, creating resentment and generating more work for everyone else.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 27, 2019

Remind your prospect that you’re there to introduce and provide education on products that are built to help their business grow. If there was a particularly successful venture that you’re aware of in the past that your product assisted with, remind them of it. Connect with Sean Gordon on LinkedIn. About the Author.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

link] Gordon R. link] mikemyatt Wow…thanks for the thoughtful comment Gordon. Thanks for sharing Gordon. link] Gordon R. Gordon [link] mikemyatt No worries…I thought that's what you meant. Thanks for the clarification Gordon. susanmazza Gordon, I loved the key points you distilled here!

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 14, 2016

Gordon, an economist at Northwestern University, has recently published an important new book, The Rise and Fall of American Growth , which argues that the U.S. Such a development would surely meet Gordon’s criteria for robust innovation — the impact of the transporter on our society and economy would be staggering.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 15, 2014

Yet, the change happened, because they relied on their so-called “production capacity allocation rule”. Yet, the change happened, because they relied on their so-called “production capacity allocation rule”. So I suggested to Gordon that we go through the revolving door, come back in, and just do it ourselves.”

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 14, 2015

productions were “Cast Your Fate to the Wind” by Shelby Flint, “Love or Let Me Be Lonely” by the Friends of Distinction, “Black Pearl” by Sonny Charles, “Flim Flam Man” by Barbra Streisand, “Nadia’s Theme/The Young and the Restless” by Barry DeVorzon, “Rhythm of the Rain” by the Cascades and “Day Break” by Bette Midler.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 21, 2017

Not coincidentally, this decline in companies’ research quotient or RQ ( a metric I’ve developed that measures R&D productivity , or how much output they get for their innovation inputs) mimics the decline in U.S. In fact, Northwestern economist Robert Gordon, in The Rise and Fall of American Growth , makes similar arguments.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

“Productivity isn’t everything, but in the long run it is almost everything,” wrote Paul Krugman more than 20 years ago. Productivity in most developed economies has been anemic. During much of this time, it has been shareholders, not workers, who have reaped the benefits of higher productivity.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The problem is, these technologies don’t appear to be making a difference to productivity figures, or subsequently the wages and wellbeing of people. It’s a refrain with a strong heritage, with Robert Solow famously remarking that “you can see the computer age everywhere but in the productivity statistics” back in 1987.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 15, 2009

For a deeper view on this, check out the book “Orbiting The Giant Hairball&# by Gordon McKenzie ( [link] ). Reply Gwyn Teatro June 16, 2009 at 9:27 pm Yes, it is a fool’s errand to try Thanks Wally Reply BJ Gallagher Hateley June 17, 2009 at 3:12 am I LOVE Gordon McKenzie’s book! Thank you!!

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 20, 2017

I am an overachiever (a trait I like) and try to maximize productivity (a trait I also like). Visme.com contributed the following leadership infographic by Gordon Tredgold of GordonTredgold.com which provides a compilation of 20 Habits of unsuccessful leaders. Follow Gordon. Follow Shelley. Follow Visme.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 27, 2012

Gordon's productivity research.) It was only as new factories were built that took advantage of the unique properties of electric motors that a productivity boom ensued. Only communication has been truly transformed, but is the transformation really as profound as the advent of telegraphs, radio, and TV?

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

What platforms do you intend to promote the finished product on? Whether you’re the one doing it, guided by a vision for the final product, or a coworker with a more charismatic energy is the one, it’s important to recognize strengths and weaknesses, then find the best person for the job. What’s your overall budget for the production?

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 26, 2017

After all, research shows that a happier workplace is more productive. One study found that exposure to greenery through office plants boosted not just employee well-being but also productivity - by 15%! Wellness programs are becoming an integral priority for most human resource managers.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 7, 2016

I’ve always loved the contrast between Moore’s Law – Gordon Moore’s pronouncement that silicon chips’ power would double every 18 months – and Peter Drucker’s much more sober statement about the art of managing people: “We are not going to breed a new race of supermen.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 26, 2018

In some sections of society, there is a tendency to dismiss this trend as the product of an over-indulged, over-entitled, and over-sensitive “snowflake generation.” According to the World Health Organization , a record number of young people worldwide are suffering from serious depression or anxiety disorders.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2014

Products and services are nouns — but what they empower, enable, and enact are verbs; you want your innovation to be one. Under the leadership of Bob Noyce, Gordon Moore, and Andy Grove, Intel crafted the silicon lexicon of Moore’s Law, microprocessors, and megahertz that made digital innovation exponential.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 8, 2016

In early 2016 economists David Autor, David Dorn, and Gordon Hanson published an influential paper that highlighted some of the costs of global trade. The main case for trade, though, was always that it would improve overall welfare by allowing a greater variety of products to be produced more efficiently.

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