N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

A high premium is placed on collaboration, with the understanding that pooling diverse perspectives encourages innovation and creativity. The best leaders can influence their team’s behavior and work ethics, promoting a positive atmosphere that encourages productivity and innovation.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 17, 2016

Guest post from Matt Tenney There is much debate over the question of whether innovative people are born as innovators, or if innovation is something that is trainable. Although many people use the words creative and innovative as synonyms, the two are actually quite distinct. A well-known example of this is Bill Gates.

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Leading Blog

JULY 24, 2014

If success for entrepreneurial success is to get your enterprise to the point where it is self-sustainable, then most people fail. Self-awareness is the key and probably the hardest of them all. Without this level of self-awareness they are unprepared to change and do not recognize when they make crises worse.”

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Skip Prichard

APRIL 12, 2021

Leadership is shifting as we grapple with technology changes, shifting market realities, new business models, and unpredictable outside forces. I particularly enjoyed his focus on leadership starting with self, then relationship, team, and enterprise. Two fields of ‘self’ come together and create an Interpersonal Field.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 16, 2012

Guest post by Rick Lash, from the Hay Group: The matrix has often been described as a new type of organizational structure that is flatter, more interconnected, more global and more innovative. Innovation and the Ghost Organization. Just nine percent of employees exhibit a strong sense of self-awareness.

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Center for Creative Leadership

JUNE 2, 2020

They carry titles such as vice president or senior director and have responsibilities for one or more functions — such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, technology, legal, and human resources. For example, self-awareness is critical to understanding how to improve your influence and executive communication.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Rarely will you come across a static opportunity in the sense that it will stand idle and wait for you to act…Significant opportunities are not only scarce, but they typically operate on the principal of diminishing returns. Those who currently lead are aware that our times and this market demands flexibility and quick decision making.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Here are some reasons why leadership feedback is essential: Enhance Self-Awareness: Leaders gain insight into how others perceive their actions, behaviors and decisions. Self-Assessment: Leaders assess their performance. The idea is to get a holistic view of a leader’s performance.

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Coaching Tip

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Authentic trust , the trust that''s broken or missing in most workplaces, fuels innovation and engagement, and ignites passions in those we lead. They reward unfavorable behaviors, while operating with myopic interests and escalating bureaucracy. Two Leadership Self-Coaching Guides for Career Women. Capture Your Market Share.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up. Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. Be self-aware. It ties into self-aware post. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up. Have a great day Sir.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Talking to anyone else wouldn’t resolve the issue, it would merely be self serving indulgence at someone else’s expense. In fact, it is my opinion that the worst form of gossip is conducted under the guise of seeking advice or counsel. Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.] 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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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

You have to lead transformation without sacrificing financial and operating results, or injuring your engagement scores. Great leaders have to ask: Where does your innovation come from? Sir Richard Branson’s biggest insight about self-awareness and executive renewal in business came from losing his family home.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll share two a few tips on deciding which tasks, and to whom, the art of delegation should apply… As a CEO it is critical to develop a keen understanding of your value to the enterprise, and to further develop an awareness of activities that are dilutive to said value.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

True self-confidence is reflected in a person’s deeds and actions, and not in their ability to boast. I would much rather listen to the self-deprecating humor of a confident person making fun of themselves than the mean spirited attacks of an arrogant person waged at someone else’s expense.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

How many times over the years have you witnessed otherwise savvy professionals self-destruct because they wouldn’t engage out of a fear of conflict? Real leaders don’t play favorites, don’t get involved in drama, and they certainly don’t tolerate manipulative, self-serving behavior.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The fixes for this are very simple: Easier alignment of interests and needs and greater awareness of emotional triggers. And it's hard to lose your self from your emotions, because your self and emotions are one. It depends on the person of how He manage his self and His emotions. Many weakness could be see from you.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

It can be creative and innovative, but sometimes it fogs up and must be cleaned by clearing out old views and replacing them with fresh ones. So, I would suspect that your concern about maintaining gross profits of the past, when product sales dominated your business, is very real now that operations are more services oriented.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 20, 2019

Implementation is different to theory and ideas, so you need to be able to bring operational performance and many other skills to the table. Young innovators especially, though it applies even to more experienced entrepreneurs, tend to lack self-awareness of their own weaknesses. Know and own your limitations.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

I want to be clear that I’m not advocating for form over substance, extreme self-indulgence, narcissism, or masking insecurity by the trappings you surround yourself with. I actually prefer to play to the middle in that I am neither understated nor overstated, but I am comfortable with who I am and my approach to the market.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. The churches I had previously worked with operated from the the philosophy this is church, and if people want it they will come. If it’s not really meaningful, it’s not a game changer so why do it? Focus on value creation.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

link] mikemyatt Hi Mark: You make some great points – the best of which is being aware of how social media/networking impacts your family. Recently I spoke to a group of high-school marketing educators about the current state of social media marketing. Thanks for adding to the discussion Becky. I Think Not.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

What is the number #1 book you recommend for learning how to become a better leader (boss/manager or leading self)? Key components of compassion are self-awareness, kindness, self compassion, acceptance and equanimity. Courage is the capacity to do the right thing, while being aware of the personal and wider risks.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 22, 2017

What makes marketing creative? Is it more imagination or innovation? Is a creative marketer more artist or entrepreneur? Historically, the term “marketing creative” has been associated with the words and pictures that go into ad campaigns. Every marketer believes the customer experience is important.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2011

Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. These are: Customer Segments – An organization serves one or several customer segments. Technology and its role in travel 2.0 Technology and its role in travel 2.0

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2024

The innovations are endless, from peer-to-peer payments to automated portfolio managers and trading platforms. Finance digital transformation involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies for better operational efficiency and enhanced strategic decision-making. FinTech companies are putting a new twist on financial concepts.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 5, 2012

Innovation hurts. Every organization I've observed that's serious about being innovative is filled with people in genuine pain — not just stress or anxiety or deadline pressure, and certainly not discomfort. Ideally, innovators go through pain so their customers and clients won't have to. That shouldn't surprise.

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Rajesh Setty

DECEMBER 14, 2011

She has written nine commercially published books that have sold over 500,000 copies worldwide, and several self-published ebooks. Unfortunately mainstream education isn’t geared to teaching people to do the hard work that goes into thinking much at all, let alone innovatively. RS: Why is it hard to become a thought leader?

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 7, 2013

The digital marketer who effectively runs Qantas Airlines'' highly regarded — and very successful — loyalty program has an unusual iPad problem. The information is useful, helpful and the app was a digital innovation actually sought by Qantas staff. Innovations in Digital and Mobile Marketing An HBR Insight Center.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Needing a way to capture and document this event, I recruited Dan Evans , our Chief Marketing Officer , to join me on a journey that would span over 42,000 miles on four continents ( 11 countries total, including stops ) to interview and record sessions with experts in the science and art of leadership. Johannesburg, South Africa.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

link] Anna Smith “Let the attacks begin” – The number one source for innovation/change is pissed-off people (Tom Peters). This is a leadership issue in which diversity, and the awareness of it, will play a key role in the development of future leaders. Have a great Thanksgiving Sir. LeRoyD Amen! We are all biased.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

He is also founder of Orphan Epidemic, a nonprofit created to bring awareness to orphans all over the world. If you weren’t already aware of it, I wanted to let you know that your nominee (Maggie) was selected as the winner of our unsung leader of 2010 contest. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Here’s why: “Most organizations see leaders'' as drivers of results - exceeding sales quotas, deepening market share, boosting profits, etc. In an organizational setting this applies equally, where people empower themselves through creativity, innovation and superior customer service.”. Jennifer V. his/her face.

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Ask Atma

MAY 20, 2012

To get you started I will expand on the list that MIT research scientist Peter Gloor calls the “genetic code” of collaboration: learning networks, ethical principles, trust and self-organization, knowledge sharing, and transparency. Consideration – social awareness, compunction, compassion, inclination for kindness.

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Ask Atma

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Using the concept of controlled chaos it is possible to increase efficiency and innovation. The philosophy of agile has a number of important ideas, such as: self-organizing groups, knowledge sharing cultures, participatory environments, individual empowerment, responsible stewardship, collaboration and open communications.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

But many businesswomen are so overwhelmed with running day-to-day operations, there is little or no time to do a good job at casting the net of promotional effort out—whether through community activities, donations, networking events, promotional campaigns, public relations initiatives, or advertising—it is NEVER enough!

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