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DECEMBER 21, 2010

The politician makes promises and is motivated by pride, ego, notoriety and personal success. The statesman keeps commitments, is motivated by service above and beyond self, and by making a lasting difference. The typical politician spews tired rhetoric while lining their pockets, and has little hope for becoming significant.

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JUNE 29, 2010

It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Understanding the WIIFM Factor : Understanding the other person’s WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) position is critical. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Sure it is…but it is much, much more difficult, rarely sustainable, and leaders who lack humility are always called into question with regard to motives and agendas. When you think of a true leader do you envision someone who displays a quiet confidence or a blatant arrogance? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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MAY 16, 2010

What's funny is that it really doesn't matter what the motivations are for doing so, the outcomes are rarely good. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business?

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

Moreover, personally motivated decisions that speak of self-dealing will eventually come out into public view, and will be dealt with harshly. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Remember that all board members are obligated to make decisions that are in the best interests of the company.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones that inspire, motivate and challenge others. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. They are the ones who have earned the trust, loyalty and respect of their co-workers. They are the ones people turn to when things get tough. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

If you incorporate the following metrics into your decisioning framework you will minimize the chances of making a bad decision: Perform a Situation Analysis : What is motivating the need for a decision? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. What would happen if no decision is made? Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Understanding the WIIFM Factor : Understanding the other professionals WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) position is critical. Our Freedom.

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MARCH 23, 2010

A while back I had posted my view on what companies really compete for today and I feel that it is motivation and information. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Nikhil Datar Mike and friends, Really interesting body of discussion here. Both seem to be getting captured in this discussion.

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MAY 26, 2010

Watching the EOD graduates stand at attention in front of the Memorial Wall there was no doubt that these were motivated, committed, passionate, honorable individuals with a clear sense of duty, and who hold in high regard the principle of service above self. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. It’s one thing for employees to have a healthy respect for you, but quite another to be in fear of you. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

Moreover, building rapport is easily achieved assuming your motivations for doing so are sincere. It is absolutely essential to understand other’s motivations prior to weighing in. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. The way to avoid conflict is to help those around you achieve their objectives. Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 12, 2010

I have found that highly productive executives and companies clearly understand the value, leverage, efficiency, and economies of scale that are generated by assembling highly focused, motivated, and productive teams. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. They are simply meant to foster a spirit of cooperation.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

Few things in life are as motivating as being told you're not good enough. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. In the end, what came from anger and disappointment resulted in something very positive for me certainly and I think for those with whom I worked as well. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

His primary motivation, he says, is love. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. but you’ll not find that here. but you’ll not find that here. Started the school a few years ago to teach students who were too poor to attend regular school. First year, he had 8 children. He did this whole thing himself. link] [link].

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AUGUST 5, 2010

link] mikemyatt Leave it to Michael McKinney to get right at the heart of the issue by addressing root-level motivation – "it benefits the labeler more than the label-ee." mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Thanks for sharing the amazing quote Ken. Our Freedom.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

It is not my intent to offend anyone with the text that follows, and if you find yourself being offended, it is my opinion that you need to examine your motives and principles. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. The issues of diversity in business when handled properly can be catalysts for growth. Our Freedom.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The best leaders humble themselves to others on a frequent basis to be challenged, motivated, and to avail themselves of a full array of options. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. The important thing to remember is asking for help should not be age or experience dependent. Thanks again for your comment.

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

I don’t care in the slightest about winning arguments, whether someone is right or wrong, or whether logic is sound or flawed, but I do care about motivation and intent. When it comes to authentic, transparent discourse, motivations matter. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

What motivates >? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Does this add value to our core business? Does this effectively and efficiently support our values, vision, and strategy? What can you offer as validation of proof of concept? What’s really important to them? Our Freedom.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Mike Myatt: Today is the launch day of your new book Defying Gravity, what motivated you to write the book and what do you hope to accomplish with it? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. No one wanted to change the IBM status quo. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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JUNE 17, 2010

But because true leaders are motivated by loving concern than a desire for personal glory, they are willing to pay the price.&# - Eugene B. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Serves people. Serves their best interests, and in doing so will not always be popular, may not always impress. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 18, 2011

As a CEO, how can you expect to inspire, motivate, engender confidence, and to lead with a lousy attitude? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found that one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is that of a positive attitude.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

This has motivated me to live my life intentionally in every sphere. (I mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Michael Hyatt : I think giving people hope that you can lead effectively without compromising your character. Young leaders today are desperate for role models. I should also point out that I often fail.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

They use the information acquired through reading in order to inspire, motivate, and lead those around them. For those who read less, one strong motivator is to apply more of the ideas into innovative action plans for that day. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

An example of the importance of flexibility would be that when staff are highly motivated and competent, a combination of highly delegatory and moderate participative styles of leadership would be most appropriate. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 20, 2010

Exclusivity vs. Inclusivity : Do you use your intelligence to intimidate and stifle others or to encourage, inspire and motivate others? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. If any of these issues describe situations that hit too close to home then you may want to take a step back and do some self-evaluation.

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MAY 17, 2010

Some leadership expert followers might just be interested in the topic to feel motivated ( [link] ) – not that that's a bad thing… There are also those who are interested in leadership in order to continuously improve processes and study behaviors. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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OCTOBER 31, 2010

The politician makes speeches and promises motivated by pride, ego, notoriety, power, position, stature, and personal success. Contrast this with a statesman who keeps commitments, is motivated by service above and beyond self, and by making a lasting positive difference. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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