N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). Most would call it work.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The articles should have been written on the topic of poor leadership. Toxic work environments can only exist where a lack of trust and respect are present, and this can only occur in the absence of sound leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Something as simple as a 360 Review, or as complex as a deep psychological profile (both with weighted emphasis on leadership aptitude) can point out an individual’s leadership capabilities.

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Gorilla Logic

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Manuel Cerdas Rocha — Senior Web Developer. Manuel is a Senior Web Developer at Gorilla Logic. He has worked in both front-end and back-end full-stack development for companies such as CBS, Disney, and Keller Williams. I started working in the design field, more specifically visual design, back in 2008.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 12, 2010

Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus. In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality. The gist of the argument seems to be that for teams to be productive, employees have to feel “empowered&# by having an equal voice.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” It means you’re not teaching, mentoring, communicating, or leading.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

In the end, leadership that adopts politically correct behavior and thinking places themselves and their organizations at great peril. Leadership is about telling the truth with courage, candor, honesty… and empathy. It has become more important to “do things right&# rather than to “do the right things.&#

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

Never oversell the company, but rather disclose all the problems and weaknesses of the organization so that the candidate can make a good decision that won’t later be unwound by inconsistent messaging or practices.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. Listen to those that confront you, challenge you, stretch you, and develop you. Take a moment and reflect back on any great leader that comes to mind…you’ll find that they are very adept at reading between the lines.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Posted on August 31st, 2010 by admin in Leadership By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth “Who the * is in charge around here?&# As much as it may be politically incorrect to say so, it’s not nearly as much about the team, as it is the leader’s ability to assemble and lead the team.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? Which hat, or hats do you wear? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

As a result, many of them tend to have a major blind-spot (translation: weakness ) when it comes to the anticipation of set-backs. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] My experience with most executives & entrepreneurs is that they are totally committed to and focused on success.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

It’s like those endearing chocolate chip cookies , you know, the ones that were there for you as a kid when someone said something mean or you got a poor grade on a test. Related posts: Leadership Strategies: Are You a Davos Woman? 5 Lessons I’ve Learned about Leadership The economic waves have settled a bit and my company.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

What do you think when you experience poor design in your life? Largely due to the iPod’s strong integrated design qualities it is the dominant brand in its class, commands a pricing premium, and has developed an extremely loyal and satisfied customer base. In today’s blog post I’ll examine why design matters.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, in most cases I actually prefer to have my thinking challenged – this doesn’t threaten me as a leader, it improves my leadership ability. If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best?

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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

JANUARY 3, 2011

This isn’t rocket science, rather it’s just plain-old, good leadership. It is my experience that they either lack the personal skill sets, or haven’t built the right executive team to lead change, they just don’t recognize the need for change, or they just don’t care.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 19, 2014

Chair, Organizational Development, N2Growth. to discuss what operational screenings and organizational development exams you need and when you need them. determine what health services and screenings are best for you and your team. By Damian “Skipper” Pitts. WHY ARE ORGANIZATIONAL CHECK-UPS IMPORTANT?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 9, 2011

You find yourself in a situation where you are the strongest player assigned to the team. How can you maintain the integrity of the team and affect the outcome for the positive? How can you maintain the integrity of the team and affect the outcome for the positive? Value the team more than the outcome. Now what to do?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Lastly, I’ll leave you with this reminder – leadership is not about how many emails, memos and transmittals are sent under your signature – it’s about relationships, service, and engagement. link] mikemyatt Well said Tom – people are the name of the game when it comes to leadership. Thanks for stopping by Brian.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

My style was dubbed MBWA (Management By Wandering Around) by one of my team members many years ago and it stuck. I have always been an advocate of leading by being fully engaged, rolling up my sleeves and getting in the trenches with a team. Like yourself, I have long been an advocate of being highly visible and engaged.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help even out the uneven. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. What are some ways that influence can be possessed by my leadership staff? link] mikemyatt Hi David: Your question is a good one.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

Focus on the ones you consider to be your weaknesses and take the attitude that you will improve. To effectively work with development, sales and other teams in your organization you must gain their trust. Trust is a two-way street: you need to carry out your tasks in such a way that the team members will trust you.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

While much has been written about corporate vision, mission, process, leadership, strategy, branding and a variety of other business practices, it is the engineering of these practices to be disruptive that maximizes opportunities. Why didn’t IBM see Dell coming? How did Microsoft not keep Google at bay?

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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

APRIL 20, 2010

Treat your brand as an asset not an afterthought: If building brand equity is not a key strategic focus for your executive team don’t be surprised if your brand remains in stealth mode. Never sacrifice quality: Your products, services, leadership, management, culture, customer service, communication, etc.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Work with the sales team; understand how they sell your products. Know the weaknesses of the products (and take action to correct them). Provide clear direction: One of the key directives for products managers is to provide clear direction to the engineering/development teams. Know what works. Earn their trust.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

However I took great care of the team I had on my own outside of their quarterly bonus. While many tend to favor this structure, it is far from perfect as well. It is very typical that in this type of environment that the controversy shifts from company vs. employees, to employee vs. employee. An idividual either has it or doesnt.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

A leader’s message has a direct impact on their personal and corporate brand equity, how they manage a crisis, marketing initiatives, investor relations, press and public relations, team building and employee engagement, and virtually any other mission critical area of chief executive responsibility. By the way, I love the blog design.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Does the company purchase an off-the-shelf solution, utilize an ASP (Application Service Provider) solution or embark upon developing a custom application? Oh, and what about development methodology? I could go on ad-nauseum with this line of thinking, but I’m sure you get the point by now.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 4, 2011

By Maribeth Kuzmeski Are you looking to add new individuals to your team in 2011? Because they feel bad letting others down, they feel an obligation to do their part, and guilt if they fall short. What are some other qualities you have found in individuals that make them indispensible to your team? Believe it?

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

It is often the case in the office that these softer skills can be dismissed as being weak and yet now more than ever, businesses will recognise and require support from women in order to build and nurture these vital relationships. Anne Clarke Joins the Women on Business Team of Writers Please join me in welcoming Anne Clarke to the Women.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

Unfortunately, we don’t always pay attention to the critical information our bodies are giving us to keep us from making a bad decision or finding ourselves in an unfavorable situation. When I was working for an employer, I knew going through the recruitment process that there was some bad “juju&# around the opportunity.

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