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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. Thanks in advance for sharing… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] It was C.S. link] Ovidiu What a GREAT article!

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

David asked Becky, “How come no one ever talks about love as a leadership competency?&# While l ove and leadership are certainly two words you don’t often hear in the same sentence, I can assure you that rarely does great leadership exist without love being present and practiced.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. And, emotional intelligence has been linked to successful leadership (just did a paper on this for a university class).

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JULY 11, 2010

A CEO’s ability to perform effectively is so closely tied to their ability to form a clearly articulated vision, evangelize the vision and then to execute on their vision, that no real discussion on executive leadership should take place without an emphasis on vision.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. His leadership is remarkable! Pete Wilson ( @pwilson ) is considered by many to be one of today’s most visionary leaders. Thanks so much for your comment Bridget.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the value of loyalty as it relates to leadership. If relationships are the currency of leadership, it is important for leaders to note that loyalty serves as the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Leadership and loyalty go hand-in-hand.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Unfortunately I’m not kidding - if your business isn’t one of the deep pocketed companies capable of executing a strategy like the one mentioned above, then you must understand how to cost effectively appropriate and deploy your resources & talent in a manner that still produces results.

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JULY 6, 2010

On with the inteview… Mike Myatt : How would you describe your business and what do you do? 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. My business has 3 primary aspects: I write, speak and coach.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on how to control gossip in the workplace… If what you desire as an executive is to have a healthy, thriving, and productive company, it is essential that you curtail office gossip. Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.]

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MAY 26, 2010

As a veteran and lifelong student of leadership I have always found Memorial Day weekend to be one of the most meaningful and significant of all holidays. While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me.

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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. While these articles tended to stir the pot a bit, they were in my opinion mostly missing the mark.

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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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JANUARY 16, 2011

Have you figured out how to apply the laws of scarcity to brand management? Have you figured out how to apply the laws of scarcity to brand management? Your cannot successfully manage someone's company brand without knowing how to manage your own brand. If not, then this post is for you.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

" Thanks again for your contribution to the leadership community. the janitor, night watchman, leadership team, etc., The best leaders are proactive, strategic listeners. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Geoff Snyder Great post Mike, very true. one mouth. Great leaders have many counselors (e.g.

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JULY 26, 2010

While hubris can be a needed trait to call upon at times, to rely solely upon it as the foundation of your leadership style just doesn’t work. A wise man once said when the purpose of a thing is no known abuse is inevitable which might be the case if you don't know the purpose of confidence and how to apply it. I think not.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Reward talent, innovation, loyalty, attitude, creativity, work ethic, contribution, and leadership ability…not tenure. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] The bottom line is this…as an employer you need to possess an extreme bias toward performance. Thanks for stopping by Drew.

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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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JULY 2, 2010

They would tell you that the classic strong leadership traits that define our nation’s best military leaders are outdated, and that they don’t display a proper amount of empathy and compassion. link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Patricia…I hope this post helps in some way.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

The Disconnected CEO : Unlike CEOs who understand how to leverage time and resources via delegation while remaining connected to management and staff, the disconnected CEO does just the opposite. moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

You cannot separate leadership from decisioning, for like it or not, they are inexorably linked. The first key in understanding how to make great decisions is learning how to synthesize the overwhelming amount incoming information leaders must deal with on a daily basis, while making the best decisions possible in a timely fashion.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Put another way, not all leaders are created equal.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

Well actually, no it’s not. I cannot even begin to count the number of times I’ve had a CEO tell me that certain immutable business principles just don’t apply to his/her business because, “this business is different.&# Thanks again for the comment Mark.

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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. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

This isn’t rocket science, rather it’s just plain-old, good leadership. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. It is actually the fiduciary obligation of a CEO to make the needed changes to protect shareholder value.

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APRIL 5, 2010

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. It is possible to have both speed and planning so long as planning doesn't turn into "analysis paralysis."

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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? Priority number two is team building and talent management.

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MARCH 18, 2010

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AUGUST 26, 2010

In Covey’s classic illustration below, you’ll find a simple chart to use as your guide. Another part of the art and science of delegation is understanding how to effectively delegate to others in a fashion that sets them up for success and not failure.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

learning » Leadership thinking [.] truth and leadership [.] The problem is that many people tend to immediately tune out anyone who chooses to use them. Feel free to share any buzzwords that happen to be pet-peeves… Related Post : The Lost Art of Brevity Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Principal (le?)

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

I want to frame my thoughts on the topic of significance by beginning with an excerpt from my book “ Leadership Matters…The CEO Survival Manual “: “By the time you reach the CEO level you should be striving to move beyond success and towards significance.

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JUNE 29, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll share some thoughts on how to make sure the lunatics don’t gain control of the asylum… Let’s begin by defining “Crazy.&# Over the years I’ve simply come to the conclusion that many otherwise savvy business people have yet to grasp – you can’t argue with crazy.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

Let me be clear that I’m not talking about form over substance here…They simply understood how to message their shortcomings and flaws, while engendering confidence around their planning for corrective measures to critical spheres of influence. So, what are your thoughts on the value of great messaging as it relates to leadership?

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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.” Teaching someone how to get to a yes is one of the most valuable things a leader can do.

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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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AUGUST 5, 2010

Have you ever sat in a meeting where all parties sit around the table with a deer in the headlights look trying to figure out how to dance around an issue rather than address it head-on? In the end, leadership that adopts politically correct behavior and thinking places themselves and their organizations at great peril.

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