First Impressions
Thursday, June 19th, 2008By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
So, do first impressions really matter? While they shouldn’t, the reality is that they most certainly do. As the old saying goes “you only get one chance to make a first impression,” and often times it is the perception of appearance that determines whether or not you are even afforded the opportunity to get up to bat. The truth is that most people when first meeting someone will quickly attempt to size them up. Whether consciously, or unconsciously, they will make quick value judgments in an effort to assess your credibility and flesh out your agenda. In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success.
Bill Gates on Success
Monday, December 17th, 2007By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
Bill Gates and success…The linkage between the man and the trait seem obvious. In reviewing various news blurbs last Friday afternoon I stumbled across a viewpoint column on BBC News authored by Bill Gates. In this op-ed piece Mr. Gates was espousing his views on what it takes to be successful. As the world’s wealthiest man, the co-founder and chairman of the world’s largest software company and one of the world’s largest philanthropists, I was intrigued to read his thoughts on success. In today’s post I will share my thoughts and observations about the comments put forth by Mr. Gates, and take the opportunity to rant a bit while I’m at it…
Success as a Risk Factor
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
Is your success serving as a catalyst for even greater success, or is it merely a temporary state precariously positioned and ready to implode with the slightest change in circumstance? As strange as it may sound success can often times be the precursor to failure. Success without perspective, purpose and focus can actually cause more harm than good. In today’s post I’ll discuss how CEOs and entrepreneurs can either leverage success, or if they’re not careful have it serve as their downfall…
Read The Full PostFear, Failure, Risk and Success
Thursday, May 24th, 2007By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
Because risk management as it applies to executive decisioning is a subject that is not adequately addressed in the educational world it is often left to lessons of experience. As such, understanding how to recognize, quantify and manage risk is one of those lessons that often comes at a very high price. While each individual has a different tolerance for risk, it is how a person chooses to manage risk that will have a direct correlation on their ability to succeed in the world of business. In today’s post I’ll examine the relationships between fear, risk, failure and success.
Read The Full PostPlay To Win
Friday, May 18th, 2007By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
Since we’re rapidly approaching mid-year and we all have great things in mind for the remainder of 2007 I thought I’d offer some motivational guidance in hope that it might focus your efforts for the balance of the year. Today’s message is not one that will please the politically correct as I’m not going to talk about competing rather I’m going to address the topic of winning…Want to succeed? It’s easier than you might think…just don’t quit. Strip away the excuses, rationalizations and justifications and the only thing standing between you and whatever your objective may be is what you see staring back at you when you look in the mirror each morning. In today’s post I’ll examine the benefits of playing to win…
The Power of Focus
Wednesday, June 14th, 2006By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth
I am frequently asked what it takes to become more productive. My answer is simple Become very, very focused. Focus has always been a characteristic that has served me well. In my life focus results in aligned priorities, order, discipline, and productivity. That sounds simple enough doesn’t it? Then why is it so hard for executives and entrepreneurs to stay focused? There are two primary reasons that professionals cannot maintain their focus: