In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 23, 2012

As a kid in sports, I played my heart out, hated my opponents and cried when I lost. The late French author Andre Maurois once said, “Business is a combination of sport and war.” For most of my career, I operated within intensely competitive arenas where fractions of market share points were worth millions of dollars.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. With a diverse background in human resources, information technology, and operations, his business and leadership acumen is only exceeded by his commitment to making others better.

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Let’s explore why leadership development is important, as well as the benefits and challenges of effective leadership development. Defining Leadership Development In simple terms, leadership development is a set of activities that equip current and future leaders with the tools they need to perform effectively in their roles.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 27, 2013

Leadership is one of "those" important topics about which there is no shortage of information. But despite all that has been written or said concerning leadership, there are still some important areas that are all but ignored. Leadership always comes before management. Successful leadership is dictatorial in nature.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Apple’s is all about existing to make awesome products and operating under deep emotional principles. There is nothing more powerful than differentiation in a competitive arena. That goes for business and sports. Crafting a company manifesto is no easy task. For the statement to be effective it must: 1. Capture Core Values.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 28, 2017

T HE AMERICA'S CUP is the world’s oldest international sporting trophy, first contested in 1851 when the schooner America crossed the Atlantic and beat 15 British yachts. Team New Zealand operates as a team. They made a habit of doing things differently; operating at the margins. Great Teams Serve Each Other.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. In today’s post I’ll share 6 leadership characteristics that require zero talent or skill. In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up.

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Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

; 3) quietly confident that connecting the people they introduce will result in something great even if it’s not yet clear; and, perhaps most importantly 4) who understand the power of the ask. Let me share a brief story about a couple of normal (well, in their eyes) people and a kid to illustrate the Power of the Ask.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

Today, 40% of Nike’s revenue comes from apparel and sporting goods. What’s left in apparel and sporting goods is a good strategic fit with Nike’s operations. Surprisingly, the small guy doesn’t need deep pockets to co-exist with powerful multi-nationals. Farsightedness is essential to effective leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Marshall Goldsmith : I don’t specifically work in the area of strategy or leadership, but my work often affects those areas as what I do is help people change behavior. Mike Myatt : What’s been the most rewarding aspect of your work in the leadership field? My business has 3 primary aspects: I write, speak and coach.

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LDRLB

JANUARY 2, 2012

Apple’s is all about existing to make awesome products and operating under deep emotional principles. There is nothing more powerful than differentiation in a competitive arena. That goes for business and sports. Leadership apple bell disney Manifesto mission statements steve jobs tim cook' Capture Core Values.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

One Denver firm operates an indoor kart racing facility that is very popular for company team building events. The reality is that team building will not likely have beneficial impact on your day-to-day operations. One of his first jobs was with a start-up that operated out of a house. Here’s an example.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 10, 2019

These leadership characteristics can be further enhanced by humor. In February 2018, Musk launched the now-famous red Tesla Roadster sports car into space, atop the first SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. They are open to diverse perspectives, and willing to take risks. Who else has a roller coaster? … And that’ll really confuse them.”

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Coaching Tip

APRIL 17, 2011

In other words, what does it take to lead an organization — whether it’s a sports team, a nonprofit, a start-up or a multinational corporation? Companies increasingly operate through ad hoc teams. Do you start twitching when things are operating smoothly, and want to shake things up? s share and look for in people they hire.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 29, 2015

If I knew what it looked like and how it operated, then I would know what to shoot for in my own leadership. It could be any kind of team – sports, work, project, or community. This activity is simple and the results are powerful. Everyone shares in team development and leadership.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 29, 2018

Offering clients information about your company’s mission, vision, and values—expressed in a brand—gives them a better understanding of how and why you operate. Does a direct report coach a youth sport? Encouragement and leadership will be strong suits. Trust seals relationships. And this builds confidence in you.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 13, 2010

The truth of the matter is that leadership IS personal. Leadership is a human journey Leadership is an evolving process, a human journey. Successful leadership requires you to change in such a way that seems indulgent and selfish. All of the above statements came from clients and readers recently.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 2, 2017

What is less obvious is how to empower the quiet leader: the person who leads from the back of the room, the person with the power to un-annoy. The term derived from international politics is a power, an authority, a right to have a say or influence over another. And yet this subordinate uses their power wisely, discretely.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

OCTOBER 2, 2010

Pull up a tall glass of warm apple cider (with a shot of something that has a kick if you’d like) and grab some donuts while you learn from the top leadership readers on the net and consider some autumn fun. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership announces a penalty in Individual Development Plans are Worthless….if

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. So, what creates conflict in the workplace?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 4, 2010

The story is powerful, well worth retelling; and the questions at the end worth your consideration. This is a powerful story that all leaders can take to heart. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Take notice.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

» Thought-full Thursday: Appreciative Leadership September 9th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Every Thursday, we provide you with a thoughtful way to coach yourself – something all leaders need to do. It could be argued that all leadership is appreciative leadership. Well done and keep the great content coming!

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Next Level Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Even More Leadership Lessons from the Washington Redskins So, if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you might have expected me to have some sort of leadership lessons post on yesterday’s mid-term elections.  He appears to have removed himself from the day to day management of football operations.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 7, 2013

Beyond benefiting you and I as individuals, prediction bestows power upon an organization: big business secures a competitive stronghold by predicting the future destiny and value of individual assets. Local crime increases after public sporting events. Will the customer respond if mailed a brochure? There's another angle.

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Miles Anthony Smith

AUGUST 7, 2018

29 Leadership Experts Share Their Top 19 Leadership Competencies & Behaviors for Success (Plus Leaderboard) It seems that the world has a lack of leadership these days, doesn’t it? Why does poor leadership seem to be such an epidemic in government, business, and nonprofits?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

In the public arena, we vote for our leaders (this may provide the most obvious connection to our responsibility for bad leadership): In this case, we might ignore bad past behavior before we cast our vote. How can followers possibly be responsible for bad leadership in our organizations? Let’s consider this. We tolerate them.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

Even the most discerning people make value judgments at the subconscious level as it’s only human nature to use the power of observation in an attempt to validate perception. While I will dress in a suit and tie when appropriate, you’re much more likely to find me in jeans and casual sport coat.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 19, 2017

With Mother’s Day approaching, my wife and I treated my mother to lunch at an old-fashioned barbeque restaurant in a nearby town that sported one traffic light, two gas stations, and five churches. . Steve, take this money to the CVS at the end of the block and buy us a big battery operated wall clock to put on the wall right there.

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Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

What she has done for youth and their families in Haiti demonstrates courage, compassion, purpose and leadership savvy few CEO’s of any age possess. GOALS uses soccer to engage youth in public service and education that improve quality of life and develop new leadership. I actually studied French instead of putting it off.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 30, 2021

Great businesses know that family business is a team sport. Some franchisors, for example, require that only one family member serves as the owner/operator -- meaning one family member if officially in charge of that franchise. And they understand the importance of working as a team. You win together, or you can lose together.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

With increasingly vast bodies of knowledge about experiences, one can see how business Intelligence, with enough computing power, became Artificial Intelligence. He thought in broad terms about what human beings might do with powerful new tools, and went about creating them. No driver necessary. CEO’s Role- Wisdom and Innovation.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Great businesses know that family business is a team sport. Some franchisors, for example, require that only one family member serves as the owner/operator -- meaning one family member if officially in charge of that franchise. And they understand the importance of working as a team. You win together, or you can lose together.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Nothing signals leadership trouble more than an executive who can’t make decisions. Understanding and implementing the concept of “ actionable leadership &# is a major key to success in becoming a great CEO. However my question to you is this: What is leadership without action? Sound harsh?

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 10, 2012

This month’s Fast Company names the 100 Most Creative People in Business, with an emphasis on global leaders in technology, design, media, music, movies, marketing, television and sports. That’s not important; their interesting and inspirational stories are what matters to those of us who value the power of creativity.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 19, 2010

Tracy Goss, The Last Word on Power What winning strategy do you have that has helped you to achieve success but may now be limiting you? Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. Who can you ask? Who can help?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JANUARY 17, 2011

The risk of falling back on squabbling, defensiveness, and power plays in light of limited resources is all too possible. It’s a vicious cycle, when debate creeps into the ugly realm, with words meant to wound and grasps at power become the norm. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Anything can become an addiction or an idol – even something as wonderfully powerful as social media. Real life is not a spectator sport – it’s a participation sport, and in fact, I submit to you that it’s a full contact participation sport. The simple message here is anything can be misused, or abused.

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