N2Growth Blog

JULY 23, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings trilogy when we see characters who find themselves in difficulty because they have strayed from their moral center. Beware of bright shiny objects! That could be a lesson contained in J.R.R.

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Lead from Within

JULY 31, 2023

Innovation is key, especially when operating environments are changing quickly. Effective communication is crucial for good leadership. Therefore, regularly evaluating your communication strategies and ensuring that you are effectively connecting with your team is important for maintaining strong leadership.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth. Phrases like ‘Don’t rock the boat’ or ‘It’s not in the budget’ often serve to halt innovation and maintain the status quo. RationalWiki.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In the dynamic world of business, leadership feedback stands as a cornerstone for team excellence and organizational growth. Constructive critiques and affirmative recognition pave the way for heightened team morale and a company culture of continuous improvement. When is Leadership Feedback Usually Delivered?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Toxic personalities will put a damper on morale, attempt to intimidate and/or manipulate co-workers for personal gain, and can even chase away a company’s best talent. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] Here are "9 Signs That Your Next Company Cares About Its Employees."

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

If gossip pervades your organization and you are not aware of it, then you clearly don’t have the pulse of your organization, your public statements about the importance of culture and morale will seem disingenuous, and you’re likely guilty of being what I refer to as a disconnected leader. Put simply, good leaders don’t tolerate gossip.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

That said, it is nonetheless safe to say that CEOs who find a way to focus their efforts on values, vision, mission, strategy, team building, innovation, networking, and branding will be the CEOs who achieve the highest and most sustainable levels of success. Share and Enjoy: View Comments bfpower Well said, Mike. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? If your company can’t be operated by mere mortals, you need to reexamine your business logic. While a business cannot scale without growth, a business can grow without being scalable.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Not Forward Looking : No vision equals no leadership Leaders satisfied with the status quo, or who tend to be more concerned about survival than growth won’t do well over the long-run. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. " on Amazon.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. This leadership should be committed to the organization’s vision, mission, and core values.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Welcome to the September edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! For this month’s edition, I asked an all-star cadre of leadership development bloggers, authors, and consultants to submit an answer to the following question: “We all know that individual development plans (IDPs) need to be tailored for each leader.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

Values based hiring increases performance, enhances collaboration, reduces turnover, increases morale, and creates a stable culture. You see, any of the traits identified in the 98 other answers absent character and integrity will eventually lead to some type of disconnect or debacle. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Competitive advantage today requires cutting edge innovation, distinctive service, and lightning fast responsiveness. Think of your leadership job as a liberator…removing obstacles that keep employees from using their personal power. What are the barriers to responsible freedom in your operation?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times. How sad is this?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. Sad but true…real talent won’t be attracted to, or remain engaged with leaders who operate on fear-based tactics. Remember that respect is earned, and fear is imposed. I Think Not.

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Kevin Eikenberry

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The subtitle gives you a little context – gossip can be detrimental to morale and productivity and can lead to stress, anxiety and worry. Using it In the military, operatives are used to gain “intel&# on what the enemy is thinking, doing or planning. After all, when was the last time you heard positive gossip?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In today’s post I’ll clearly explain the difference between vision and mission … As as a backdrop to answering today’s question, I want to share a simple organizational framework I developed several years ago to help executives gain a better understanding of leadership structure.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. 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?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.

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Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2010

.  Numerous forecasting models are based off economic indicators like the Consumer Confidence Index and it is critical that you follow and understand how these leading indicators relate to your organization's operations. I really like how The Conference Board takes a high level approach to monitoring the business climate.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 19, 2021

Captain Mark Brouker, retired US Navy , is a wealth of practical leadership wisdom gained from his military career as well as his experience as a professor, executive coach, and speaker. A few months prior, I had been selected to be executive officer, or XO (Chief Operating Officer), of U.S. Naval Hospital Rota, Spain. Be proactive.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

By the way, employee performance and morale at Wal-Mart is near all time lows… Diversity mandates just don’t work… Talent begets talent and blending occurs naturally when good decisions are made for the right reasons. Your comment summarizes exactly how things should work as opposed to how they often do. LeRoyD Amen!

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Complacency has it’s price, up to and including some morally and ethically reprehensible leaders who have been elected to public office. Maybe we need to have the courage to live our truth regardless of what the outcome is, but when it comes to threatening one’s livelihood, the situation requires more innovative measures, as you did.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

My clients hire me not solely on the basis of what I can personally do for them in a vacuum, but rather what the collective influence of my network and resources can accomplish for them when I operate outside of my own personal bubble. That humility boosts employee engagement and morale. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

If you struggle with recruiting, team building, and leadership development you likely have a bad attitude. Bert Ron Another great post Mike.Stonewall Jackson understood very well how “attitude reflects leadership&# and impacts the morale of subordinates. Great post.

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The Empowered Buisness

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

In the business world, gutsy leaders are motivated to challenge “business as usual.” They thrive on operating on the fringes and go against the tide because they know the edge is where breakthroughs reside. As innovators of their industry, their courage and passion to try new things ignites the spark in others to think big and act boldly.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Many managers proudly describe the team-building initiatives they've pursued to create a sense of staff cohesion and morale. In addition they operate from a plan — however confidential it may be — to strengthen the team year over year. When you ask leaders how they build a strong management team, the answers are revealing.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Posted on March 24th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Is the customer really always right? There is in fact a point where “bad customers&# can erode margins, negatively affect morale, or even tarnish a brand. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

The moral of my story continues to be that in order to be a great leader, you absolutely must be a great reader. As an advisor to CEOs, there is little doubt that I’m passionate about personal and professional development, and there is one simple reason why – it works. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the comment Caroline.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Tactics deemed as ’standard operating procedure’ for some companies were exposed and ridiculed by others. Operational Statistics. A major report to the United Nations Millennium Summit calls for changes in the way in which peacekeeping operations are organized and financed. Employee Morale and Output.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Physicians own and operate these medical groups and hold seats on the foundation’s governing body. Although the initial funding of the ACO may come from a hospital or insurance company, the ACO repays this investment by generating an operating margin. The medical group must be owned and operated by its physicians.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Leadership requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, but rarely does it require perfection. The downside of this is that it stifles candor, creativity and innovation and often leads to a my way or the highway environment. Get Your Leadership BIG On! Good is the enemy of great.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

But if culture is developed outside of strategy, if it’s not driven by strategy, then said culture can become a very dangerous intoxicant. I think not, and I’ll explain why. Even though I have seen this phrase quoted by some very bright people whom I respect, it just doesn’t resonate with me. Have a great weekend Sir.

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