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N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2010
They typically represent clients, partners, vendors, supporters, those that frequently provide comments on the N2growth Blog or those that tend to be otherwise respected by N2growth.
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Looking For Leadership
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 10, 2011
I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., By that I mean practice areas that serve no real purpose other than to generate a revenue stream for a coach or consultant, or justify headcount within a department. only to fail in miserable fashion.
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20 influential women in software development
Apiumhub
JULY 16, 2019
Reduce Risk and Increase Confidence with Exploratory Testing ” where she uncovers surprises, risks, and potentially serious bugs with exploratory testing. A sought after speaker and coach, Mala Gupta’s Java books with Manning Publications, USA, are top-rated for Oracle Certification around the globe.
Competency Lost
The Agile Manager
MARCH 31, 2023
Less senior BAs became Product Managers, while those Project Managers who did not become part of the Product organization were either staffed outside of IT or coached out of the accompany. The financial crisis of 2008 exposed a lot of companies as structurally misaligned for the new economic reality.
Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2010
While this test is not as detailed as more comprehensive assessments, I have nonetheless found it to be fairly thorough. That said, any self exam is only as good as the honesty of those taking the test. If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from.
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Leadership Interview – John Baldoni | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
JULY 1, 2010
All three of these individuals are published authors, speakers, and advisors on the topic of leadership that have stood the test of time. I do this through my work as an executive coach, teaching as a leadership educator, and writing my columns and books. Maxwell ( @johncmaxwell ).
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8 Traits of Ineffective Leaders | N2Growth Blog
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. Effectiveness should be the litmus test for leadership. link] Jay Young This is a good post and addresses many of the worst characteristics of ineffective leadership. For more check out "Are You Ineffective?"
Facing Challenges | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2010
Just as a diamond cannot be polished without friction, neither can you fully develop your skills without them being tested by adversity. View setbacks as a challenge to overcome rather than an issue or problem. Use obstacles and failures as an opportunity to polish your skills.
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N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2010
Nothing will test your metal as CEO more than your ability to make decisions. Knowledge : Knowledge is information that has been refined by analysis such that it has been assimilated, tested and/or validated. That said, nobody is immune to bad decisioning. We have all made bad decisions whether we like to admit it or not.
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How To Create Lasting Influence | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 22, 2010
This is so much the case that I have never come across a great leader who has stood the test of time that has not rid themselves of this debilitating habit. I have found that negative self-talk doesn't bode well for anyone, but especially not for leaders. Thanks so much for your astute insights Greg.
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Brand Exposure
N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 16, 2011
Let me be clear that I’m not advocating brand snobbery, just astute brand management based on time tested success principles. Intelligent brands create at least some level of focused planning surrounding the issue of access to prevent overexposure. Once a brand is overexposed it becomes commoditized, diluted, and ultimately.
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Buzzwords Aren't All Bad | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 8, 2010
link] mikemyatt Thanks Dan…I thought we were on the same page, but was testing for clarification to be sure…As usual, I find your thinking to be spot-on. That acceptance, by it's very nature, has merit regardless of the thoughts of the 'enlightened' crowd. Oops, I fear spot-on is a buzzword.
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Values Based Hiring | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 14, 2010
In answer to your question, there are any number of diagnostic tests (personality profiles, psychological evaluations, etc.) In addition to testing, developing a solid set of interviewing questions to sniff out any character flaws is also a good idea. admin Hi Ahmad: Thanks for the kind words.
Leadership Interview: Pete Wilson | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2010
In the end, I think the test is not as much where they were educated or what was disseminated in the classroom, but rather what is lived out in the hearts and minds of our leaders that ultimately matters. That said, just as is the case with secular universities there is also room for improvement.
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Love and Leadership | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2010
History is littered with leaders of this ilk have not endured the test of time often. While being motivated solely by conquest may allow you to achieve a stated goal or objective, the cost will be great. As I mentioned earlier, it is always important to remember that leading and being a real leader are not one in the same.
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Managing Board Relations | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 1, 2010
An unprepared CEO is a CEO who will not endure the test of time. If you’re going to get beat-up by your board, it’s better to have it happen in private rather than on center stage where the beating can not only be more severe, but where the results may also be recorded in the minutes.
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Leadership Interview – Michael Hyatt | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2010
Michael’s track record of leadership has stood the test of time. Additionally, two executive coaches, who have helped provide objective feedback and input. I too believe that my faith informs all I do, including how I coach and teach leadership. Michael Hyatt : Two previous bosses, one positive and one negative.
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How to Build a Brand | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 20, 2010
Don’t fall into the trap of resting on laurels and assuming that a great product or niche market will endure the test of time without constant attention to the shifting needs of a fluid marketplace. Even category dominant brands can fall into rapid decline as obsolescence sets in.
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108 Book Review: The Leadership Test by Timothy R. Clark
QAspire
JANUARY 17, 2010
Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Book Review: The Leadership Test by Timothy R. " Any one who aspires to be a leader must read " The Leadership Test - Will You Pass?" At the end, teacher puts Marcus through a leadership test. There are plenty of resources available to address "How to lead?"
What Makes Communities of Practice Successful
Evolution4all
APRIL 5, 2019
There’s a 2008 study on the factors that affect the success of CoP from European Management Journal. We provide Team Coaching , Agile Training , and Agile Consulting , OKR Training , OKR Consulting , Innovation Training and Innovation Consulting. Take The Test Now! It won’t take you five minutes.
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N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
What do leaders dop to provide a safe environment for people to explore, test, try, fail, learn, review, try again etc.
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143 Interview: Rebel Brown
N2Growth Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
I can tell you from personal experience, few things test your metal as a leader more than leading a turnaround. Rebel Brown : I see myself as a coach and facilitator. Mike Myatt: What do you see as the primary role of a leader? After working through over 100 client scenarios there’s not much I haven’t seen.
To Blog or Not to Blog?
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 7, 2010
The litmus test for blogging is, and always will be, does your blog add value, does it make a difference, and do people benefit from the opinions espoused? The noise in this space is simply deafening…As Miller so aptly stated in his post, “The good stuff lasts, the chaff separates from the wheat, the cream rises to the top, all that.”
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The Benefit of Dissenting Opinion | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2010
Thanks, Michael LeadershipNow [link] mikemyatt I want so badly to disagree with you just so that we can test our theory, but alas I find myself in alignment with all points.:) We can only know how to connect by listening. Good material as always Mike! Well stated as always Michael. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.
Social Media Demystified
N2Growth Blog
APRIL 2, 2010
link] air tightness test Thats a good article… would use it and link back. link] mikemyatt Hi Allan: Thanks for the comments as well as the mention on your blog. I appreciate the value added to the discussion with the detail outlined above. Great thoughts Allan and thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy reading your blolgs.
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A Few Parallels Between Sports, Life and Leadership
QAspire
NOVEMBER 14, 2010
When Table Tennis is on board, I need to play my shot as well I remember similar piece of advice from my TT coach when he used to say that playing defensive can help you get points but getting a point with your attack/offense will make you more happy and increase your confidence level. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL
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Family Matters | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
DECEMBER 30, 2010
Over the years I’ve come to believe that there is only one sure fire litmus test for measuring leadership success, and to the chagrin of many reading this post, it has little to do with what happens on the job. We’re going to get very personal today – How’s your family life? If the next sentence seems a little preachy, it’s meant to be.
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165 Managing Results by Defining “Deliverables” Early On
QAspire
AUGUST 24, 2010
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“Value” and “Waste” – Watch Them Constantly
QAspire
JANUARY 20, 2011
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On Delivering
QAspire
NOVEMBER 21, 2010
Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer On Delivering In software world, delivering is generally associated with painful process of testing, rework, defect fixing, perfecting, packaging and then shipping. We build our reputation as professionals by the stuff we deliver, quality of what we deliver and timeliness of our shipments.
Don't Give Up On Problems: A Lesson on Persistence
QAspire
SEPTEMBER 12, 2010
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Quotes to Energize Your Monday!
QAspire
NOVEMBER 15, 2009
This book is a brilliant compilation of great thoughts from all time great authors and coaches. Why not now?” – James Allen (Success Coach) “It is important to remember that we are energy. Why not me? Einstein told us that. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL
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In Praise of Golden Shower Tree
QAspire
SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
A man’s character is tested in adverse conditions and difficulties. Reading from the top, I was amazed to read that the flowers bloomed at their best in dry sunny climate. When I came to the end of the post, I understood that this was the lesson of the day. with Phil Gerbyshak Management Craft Nicholas Bate NOOP.NL
Training Middle Managers On People Management Basics
QAspire
AUGUST 26, 2010
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Quality? Excellence? What?
QAspire
JANUARY 12, 2011
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A Round Up of My Writing in July 2010
QAspire
AUGUST 2, 2010
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Leadership and Maintaining a Positive Outlook
QAspire
DECEMBER 19, 2010
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62 Setting Expectations On Behaviors You Value: 5 Pointers
QAspire
OCTOBER 3, 2010
Best, Tanmay By John Hunter , October 11, 2010 @ 4:44 pm coaching is very important. And far too little focus is given to coaching. Management Improvement Carnival 112 By Tanmay , October 14, 2010 @ 12:51 pm @John - I totally agree on coaching. I am worried about “strategic reward systems.&# John Hunter´s last blog.
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Gandhi, Leadership And A Fews Lessons On Simplicity
QAspire
JANUARY 16, 2011
Robin’s Blog Seth s Blog Steve Yastrow’s blog - new article Talking Story with Say Leadership Coaching TerryStarbucker.com The Tom Peters Weblog Utpal Writes QAspire Blog: Practical Insights on Quality, Management, Leadership and Improvement is powered by WordPress WordPress Themes
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10 Pointers to Build Comfort Within The Team
QAspire
AUGUST 15, 2010
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Thursday Thought: The “Real” Worship
QAspire
DECEMBER 1, 2010
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A Worthy Goal for 2011 and Beyond
QAspire
JANUARY 2, 2011
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7 Steps For Customer Centric Process Improvement
QAspire
OCTOBER 10, 2010
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Game Changers | N2Growth Blog
N2Growth Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2010
" <– that's my test of a great idea. Dan [link] Liz Strauss Mike, You're always pointing to game changing ideas and true insights into how leadership can affect growth. I particularly like your sensible and simple "realistic, cost effective, quick to adopt, and fast to implement."
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