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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

The fuel for toxicity is conflict not resolution, ego not humility, self-interest not service above self, gossip & innuendo not truth, social & corporate climbing not team-building, and the list could go on. Real leaders will quickly coach toxic team members to a healthy place, or show them the door - there is no third option.

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Leadership and Opportunity | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

I can’t even begin to count the number of times I watched people miss great opportunities due to a poor sense of timing. I’ve observed the risk adverse take due diligence one step too far, the greedy negotiate too long, the impulsive jump the gun, and the plodders move to slow. I Think Not.

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Review of the book Angel by Jason Calacanis

Derek Huether

I just finished reading and listening to Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups , a book by Jason Calacanis. I first mentioned Jason on this blog back in 2009 , when I wrote " starting is easy; finishing is hard." Disclaimer: I was in no way compensated for the writing of this review. Fast forward 8 years. First Thoughts.

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Confidence vs. Arrogance | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Often I find my executive coaching clients shy away from confidence because they fear that it equates to arrogance – and, understandably, don't want to be seen in that way! Ramzi I think arrogance is a sign of lack of self esteem. Bottom-Line… [link] Dr Sarah Morris Great post! " Strong observation, Oarabile.

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Contingency Planning | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Smart leaders will do everything in their power to keep a decreae in velocity from becoming a self imposed adversary due to a lack of contingency planning. My final suggestion is that you take the time to review all mission critical plans to insure that the proper contingency plans have been put into place. I Think Not.

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Design Matters

N2Growth Blog

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. The iPod pioneered innovative design in the mp3 player vertical with great technical design, outstanding functional design, and is in a class by itself with regard to aesthetic design.

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Brand Exposure

N2Growth Blog

I’m a huge believer in the use social media and social networking to further brand exposure. That said, I have little use for social networking junkies who collect friends/followers/contacts just for the sake of watching the numbers go up, while adding little or no value to their network. link] deborah nixon Mike.

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