N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. I agree that actions speak louder than words and lead by example is a great way to generate committed followers. They are the ones people turn to when things get tough. Once again, great post.

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JUNE 14, 2010

Few things are more critical to your efforts in increasing your revenue growth and corporate sustainability than understanding the value of disruptive innovation. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation? or my personal favorite, “We need to focus on our core business.&#

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JULY 6, 2010

Mike Myatt : Can you cite any specific examples of individuals whom you believe constitute great examples of leadership? Marshall Goldsmith : While I could offer many examples, three individuals come to mind: General (Ret.) I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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JULY 8, 2010

Probably the greatest example of the power of brevity comes from what is widely considered to be the greatest speech in American history: “The Gettysburg Address.&# Contrast Lincoln’s brilliant example of the power of brevity with the keynote speech that day. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Here are just some examples for you to consider: Do you say you care about your people, your organization and your Customers? Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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MAY 16, 2010

It was a pain by then but during the rest of my career that mentality has stuck with me and I found that its always easier comming up with the simple solution in the first place rather than dealing with complex workflows until you have had enough and go back to simplify it. Take Google, for example.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

That said, it is nonetheless safe to say that CEOs who find a way to focus their efforts on values, vision, mission, strategy, team building, innovation, networking, and branding will be the CEOs who achieve the highest and most sustainable levels of success. In this example the hourly rate of a CEO who makes $750k is $375 dollars per hour.

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MARCH 18, 2010

A specific example of this would be that while a company’s business plan may not change for a number of years, the company’s business model consistently evolve, or may even need to be reengineered to insure the execution of its business plan. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

While I could cite many examples of what I just described, a particularly good one is the use of the phrase “social media.” In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions. Bottom line…While I can appreciate eloquent and detailed word pictures, they are not always needed. I Think Not.

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JULY 26, 2010

Great contrasting examples of confidence vs. arrogance as it applies to leadership would be the quiet confidence of World War II Generals’ Omar Bradley and Dwight Eisenhower vs. the often outrageous arrogance of Generals’ George Patton and Douglas MacArthur. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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APRIL 9, 2010

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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DECEMBER 17, 2010

For example, I’m a visionary leader. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? We all have certain God-given gifts. I see the big picture. I Think Not.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Let me offer just a few examples to help connect the dots: Recording artists that release too many CDs over too short of a time period hurt their own appeal. I’ll close today’s post with a prime example of personal branding overexposure that while a pet-peeve of mine, will certainly draw the ire of many. I Think Not.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers. My suspicion is that your choices have made you an effective leader and one well regarded by your team. Best wishes for continued success Marlyn. Have they been fudging their research for years?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Let’s use an example of a common problem that most businesses face at some point in their lifecycle (if not at multiple points) which is needing to implement a certain application or toolset to automate an existing manual process. And what are your strategic goals?

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

The difference between the two aforementioned examples is that great leaders have mastered the art of finding the right message regardless of the medium, market, or constituency being addressed. Sadly, the reality is messaging is so impactful that it will often times have a greater impact on your career than your performance.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

One of my favorite examples of what I described in the paragraph above is the weak leader who cannot deal with subordinates who use emotional deceit as a weapon of destruction. Conflict rarely resolves itself…In fact, conflict normally escalates if not dealt with proactively and properly. I Think Not.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

I'm in complete agreement with you on Abraham Lincoln as a great example of balanced leadership. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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JULY 6, 2010

My recommendation is not to hand-cuff or bridle your CEO, rather give the CEO room to lead, maneuver, innovate and succeed. I really like the "what if" Zappos example. The simple truth of the matter is that corporate impatience driven by the short-term mentality of Wall St. But hey, what do I know? If not why not?

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MARCH 31, 2010

If not, it should…The overly slick professional always makes me want to grab my wallet and run… Let me be transparent and use my personal situation as an example. I actually prefer to play to the middle in that I am neither understated nor overstated, but I am comfortable with who I am and my approach to the market. I Think Not.

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Let me use an example which contrasts a politician (often successful and rarely significant) with a statesman (usually both)…it has been said that a politician is concerned with winning the election and a statesman is concerned about future generations. I really do think that people mix the two up on a very regular basis. I Think Not.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

In fact, I would submit there is no better example of how to leave a lasting impact through a sustaining legacy than what was modeled by Jesus. That said, just as is the case with secular universities there is also room for improvement. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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APRIL 5, 2010

This normally occurs in crisis/emergency/volunteer situations – for an example of this please read Wally Bock’s excellent post yesterday. In thinking of your example of sports teams, for example, is it possible that leaders can emerge at different times, for different purposes or tasks? I Think Not.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. There are some organizations, business, and leaders who have an expectation that loyalty is a blind loyalty and that it does not preclude any behavioral example from them. What a great topic?

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

As an example, the marketing assistant who receives a comparatively small bonus when contrasted to that of a sales person feels that his/her contribution is minimized and feels treated unfairly. While many tend to favor this structure, it is far from perfect as well. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 23, 2014

In 2006, Disney bought Pixar to boost its struggling Walt Disney Animation Studios unit. Catmull understands that creativity and innovation are maximized in a community with a rich marketplace of ideas. Senior business leaders are wise to follow Catmull’s example. The director is free to act on the feedback or not.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture. This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers. I mentioned an example of this in a comment on a recent Ron Edmondson post dealing with Leading People Older Than You.

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MARCH 23, 2010

This was no accident…it took hard work, careful planning, and extreme attention to detail with a focus on execution…This example is exactly how a great customer experience is created. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] scottgould Hi Mike I wrote a lot about CEM earlier this year and I think I need to again after reading this!

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JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. This post is a great example of facing up to the expedient and popular trend of using no as a silver bullet. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative. I Think Not.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

If all enterprises had socially acceptable values and based all behavior on those values, how would that have changed the outcomes of things like, for example, Enron Corporation, Bernard L. These are some examples of why I think values and their purpose is essential to any discussion of vision and mission.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. One example from my latest book, Ruthless Focus, is Staples. If it’s not really meaningful, it’s not a game changer so why do it? Focus on value creation. By definition game changers happen, they exist, they have life.

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QAspire

JULY 27, 2010

So, quality is a moving target – each time a customer comes back to you, you need to deliver similar or better quality (of products, services and experience), you need to demonstrate improvement, care enough about them, stay on top of market trends and keep changing the rules of the game (innovation). Check it out if you haven’t already !

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

For what it's worth, I think what you've accomplished at LeadChange is a great example of using social media to add value and create relationships. I hope that's what's happening, but like you I am concerned. Thanks for the reminder. link] mikemyatt Hi Mike: Thanks for sharing. I Think Not.

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

You are a great example of someone cultivating community around your blog by responding personally to all comments. For example, I'm a pastor, I do personal devotions and meditative journaling. link] Peter Hi Mike, Thank you for another fine post. I have my new (first) blog online and just need to add a theme and start posting.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Thought leadership is important for building careers and for building organizations. Tanmay Vora] Liz, when I started my own blog in 2006, I had no idea about the concept of thought leadership. They innovate conversations rather than offer up cookie-cutter tactics. What is thought leadership? True thought leadership in action!

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

You can nominate your unsung hero by leaving a comment explaning how their example of leadership touches the lives of others. He galvanized prayer warriors throughout our body and, by example, taught many what it meant to be grateful. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. but you’ll not find that here.

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AUGUST 12, 2010

Great leaders intrinsically understand that team building catalyzes collaboration, creates both disruptive and incremental innovation, facilitates a certainty of execution, and is one of the key foundational elements associated with creating a dynamic corporate culture.

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