Next Level Blog

JANUARY 5, 2021

Most of 2021 still lies ahead and we have lots of opportunity right now to think about how we want to influence the outcomes that are yet to be created. Words that might come to mind could include qualities like supportive, encouraging, clear, calm, inspiring, directive, engaged, open, generous or any number of others that fit their needs.

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Brigette Hyacinth

JANUARY 25, 2021

However, it is a tough skill to master as it requires us to be more present, attentive, engaged, open and flexible. The quality of our listening determines the quality of our influence. Their leaders operated in a bubble and engaged in group think. Check out my latest Bestselling Book.

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Nathan Magnuson

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Ironically, I had to travel to the opposite side of the globe before I invested the time to read what I have since considered the greatest leadership book of all-time: Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People. PDF : Dale Carnegie’s Golden Book (start here!). Book : How to Win Friends and Influence People.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

In doing so, we create boxes that we operate within without ever really seeing the possibilities. Capable of being in uncertainties, mysteries and doubts, he was uninhibited, open, and without judgment. I Am Keats is a book for our times. T OM ASACKER always makes you think. Life is not scripted but we live it as though it were.

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Nathan Magnuson

MARCH 7, 2016

The positive effects of smiling are so poignant that Dale Carnegie devoted an entire chapter to it in his classic book How to Win Friends and Influence People. I value relationships, but during my work day I often operate with an ongoing project plan in my head. It’s not enough to have an open door policy.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 20, 2021

There’s no shortage of things that influence how successful a business will be. However, it’s also important to remember that they’re not the only things that influence business success. It’s a complicated aspect of life that everything from politics to world events can influence. One of the biggest influences is personal.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 15, 2019

In the wake of two fatal crashes of Boeing’s new 737 Max jets, Harvard Business School professor and author of a new book on creating psychological safety in the workplace, Amy Edmondson, published an article on Boeing and the Importance of Encouraging Employees to Speak Up. Do the same for things you can influence.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) opened-up voting for The Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 yesterday , and the N2growth blog was one of 11 blogs nominated for the award. The winner will be the blog receiving the most votes (One vote per email address), and you can vote by clicking on the link above. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. So the real question is this…how does a CEO get to the point of being so disconnected from operations that he or she just doesn’t have a clue?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2016

Posner have written a new book that examines a fundamental question: How do people learn leadership? The book offers a concrete framework to help individuals of all levels, functions, and backgrounds take charge of their own leadership development and become the best leaders they can be. Kouzes and Barry Z. Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2015

My ambition was to become a reputable leader who had influence and ability to motivate people to achieve their goals. I read recently that if you are influencing, you are leading. In his book, Leadership is an Art , Max DePree asks the question, “Do your employees walk around like they own the place? They should.”

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 12, 2023

Bob Lisser, author and business strategist, unveils the secrets to unlocking this growth advantage in his book aptly titled The Growth Advantage. Lisser’s book is divided into three parts, each focusing on a crucial aspect of growth: the Planning Advantage, the Execution Advantage, and the Company Advantage.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 1, 2020

Articles, books, seminars, videos, online courses…all of them provide pieces to the puzzle to assist individuals to becoming a great leader. Practice being open. Practice Being Open. Appreciating that others see and feel things differently is a pre-requisite for openness. Decipher the Leadership Code. Cultivate Curiosity.

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Skip Prichard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2019

If you want a book that will stimulate your team’s thinking, provoke a new mindset, and provide terrific discussions, then pick up a copy of former Amazon executive John Rossman’s Think Like Amazon: 50 ½ Ideas to Become a Digital Leader. They also operate with an owner’s mindset. Change Your Thinking. Their job is to delight customers.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

If the issue, circumstance, or situation is important enough, and there is enough at stake, people will do what is necessary to open lines of communication and close positional gaps. The methodology laid out in her book 'Fierce Conversations' is SUPERB! If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Thanks again.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 18, 2015

This is the backstory for Richard Adams’s 1972 best-selling book, Watership Down. Opening the cage door, Hazel works to convince the four to abandon their confined and boring dwelling and join his band in the wild. Adams’s book devoted a full chapter to each story. Yes, sometimes,” one of the nervous rabbits declares.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

After reading his book Culture Spark , I reached out to talk about his work and his research. “If You share six myths about culture in your book. The culture required to drive a strategy of innovation is different from the culture required to develop efficiency or operational excellence. Jason Richmond. 6 Culture Myths.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? Respect is earned by honoring commitments and doing the right thing regardless of opinion, sentiment, or influence. However this will rarely happen if lines of communication do not remain open.

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HR Digest

JULY 21, 2023

” The concept gained widespread recognition in 1995 with the publication of Daniel Goleman’s book, “Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ.” Emotional intelligence influences how well employees interact with their colleagues, manage stress and navigate conflict.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Great leaders do the right thing regardless of circumstances, situational context or other influencing factors. They tend to almost be addicted to increasing their knowledge base and sphere of influence. Leaders who operate behind a veil of secrecy are only setting themselves up for a rude awakening.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 14, 2015

A culture of voice occurs when each employee experiences the safety, confidence, and trust they need to contribute their fullest, resulting in open, honest, and healthy communication, innovative problem solving, knowledge transfer, and real potential for a sustainable competitive advantage. Develop Leadership Skills: A Mobile Reference Guide.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Your post are always eye-opening. Opening up all your senses. I think loyalty cost us nothing, yet delivers great reward to a team. Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. link] mikemyatt Hi Tom: Thanks for the comment and no need to ask permission. I think loyalty is a great addition to the list.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

I plan on circulating your information and just ordered your book. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words Dan, and I hope you enjoy the book. One example from my latest book, Ruthless Focus, is Staples. Go… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Dan Rogers Mike – This is a great post with excellent perspective.

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Next Level Blog

JULY 23, 2010

Main | Business Travel Divas Turn Themselves In » July 23, 2010 Fear Kills In case you didnt see it, a report in the New York Times earlier this week offers a stark example of what can happen when the culture of an organization discourages open and honest dialogue. This week, they regretted it. Your comment has not yet been posted.

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Nathan Magnuson

DECEMBER 10, 2012

A couple summers ago I had the incredible opportunity to attend a one week Dynamics of International Terrorism course with the Air Force Special Operations. Once again, this is speaks to the heart of Viktor Frankl’s message in his book Man’s Search For Meaning , which he wrote upon surviving the atrocities of the holocaust in Auschwitz.

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Next Level Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I remember I cried when the camera caught the first glimpse of the chutes on the command module opening and the crew members made radio contact with mission control as they floated down to the ocean recovery zone. Accept Help:   The rescue operation appears to have been a model of private and public sector cooperation and coordination.

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RapidStart Leadership

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Open Notebook, Open Mind. Talk to your influencers. How they respond to you in your early days as a leader will have a big influence on how others see you, so take the opportunity to get things started on the right foot. To help you make the adjustment successfully, it helps to have a plan. Click To Tweet.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

It’s an idea that I was reminded of while reading Nobel laureate Dr. James Watson’s book, “ Avoid Boring People: Lessons From A Life In Science ” and the lessons he shares with the reader from his experiences both in and outside of the lab.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Should leaders be more open with their feelings? The act of operating in the truest best interest of others is the issue. Bottom line…good leaders are kind, empathetic, compassionate and loving leaders, which enables them to be fair, just and to display a steely resolve when needed. What do you think? Mike Henry Sr. I Think Not.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 16, 2011

In their book, Moffitt and Dover define wikibrands as “a progressive set of organizations, products, services, ideas, and causes that tap into the powers of customer participation, social influence, and collaboration to drive business value”.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

How did the brick and mortar book stores let Amazon get the jump on them? An important part of effectively using change is to keep our eyes open for opportunities to think and innovate. How did Microsoft not keep Google at bay? Why did American auto-makers lose their once dominant position to their European and Asian counterparts?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Most of the time we operate in 4th Gear so we need to learn to use it well. When my eyes were opened to that, I realized that I actually have little to no 3rd or 1st gear in my life at all. Too many people operate without a reverse gear. Waking up in 4th Gear is not the best strategy for your life. That was shocking.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

He is the Senior Pastor at CrossPoint Church , one of the fastest growing churches in the country, is the author of the bestselling book Plan B , and is one of the the most candid, insightful and humble leaders you’ll ever have the opportunity to listen to – we all have a lot to learn from Pete Wilson. I Think Not.

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RapidStart Leadership

JULY 6, 2017

In the confines of the launch tube, the gas has nowhere to go, and pressure builds until it is powerful enough to propel the rocket out the open end and into the sky. Stephen Covey points this out in his book The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. Build in some operating space. We make ourselves the victim of circumstance.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 22, 2016

This is another installment of excerpts from my book manuscript of “More Human: A Journey To The Heart Of Great Leadership”. One year on since our acquisition of our Rocky Mountain cable TV systems, there was a significant operational issue that needed our attention. I thought about how I had been in this situation before.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 4, 2015

The operative term here is “my motivation.” He took the time to understand and influence those he led. As a leader you should aim for diversity of thought by welcoming opposing viewpoints and be open to new ideas. Myth #1: I can use my motivation to help others be motivated Make no mistake! But what motivation are you using?

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