N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Context, fluidity, and other nuanced behaviors are positive traits to embrace so long as they don’t serve as an excuse for a lack of discipline. I’m not suggesting that leaders should be robotic or static in approach – quite to the contrary. Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Today’s guest post by Kevin Eikenberry ( @kevineikenberry ) really resonates with me because it’s chalk full of leadership perspective. Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting).

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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. I think it’s a great question.

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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. It was C.S.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. by thecoachingconnection on July 15, 2010 This was reprinted below in its entirely by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth, who originally [.] link] QUIT YELLING « The Coaching Connection, LLC [.]

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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 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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N2Growth Blog

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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Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe What is the Best Leadership Blog of 2010? by Kevin Eikenberry on November 15, 2010 in Leadership , Leadership Blogs , Learning That is the question we want you to help us answer!

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N2Growth Blog

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. Pete Wilson ( @pwilson ) is considered by many to be one of today’s most visionary leaders.

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JULY 6, 2010

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

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JANUARY 20, 2011

Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others. Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.]

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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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QAspire

AUGUST 2, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer A Round Up of My Writing in July 2010 July 2010 – another spectacular month came to an end, and I didn’t notice that in frenzy of things going around. In case you missed reading any of my posts in July, here is a quick round up of all my writing in June 2010.

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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. 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.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

" Thanks again for your contribution to the leadership community. The best leaders are proactive, strategic listeners. They recognize that knowledge and wisdom are not gained by talking, but by listening. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Geoff Snyder Great post Mike, very true. one mouth.

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

As we read year-end and best-of 2010 articles and watch the tribute shows, take a moment to try to add up the cumulative wealth of those being remembered. In the years leading up to 2010, estate planners believed that an estate tax-free 2010 would never happen, but Congress never got its act together long enough to change the law.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Reward talent, innovation, loyalty, attitude, creativity, work ethic, contribution, and leadership ability…not tenure. The bottom line is this…as an employer you need to possess an extreme bias toward performance.

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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. I think not. While confidence can be mistaken for arrogance, and vice-versa, they are clearly not interchangeable terms.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 15, 2009

What matters in 2010? They want to engage, to interact and to get you more involved.&# -Seth Godin “Leadership is more than influence. Seth Godin , marketing guru and thought leader, did a cool project where he brought together more than seventy “big thinkers&# to write the ebook What Matters Now. .&#

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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. So much so, that I have really come to cringe every time I hear the word efficiency.

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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. Something as simple as a 360 Review, or as complex as a deep psychological profile (both with weighted emphasis on leadership aptitude) can point out an individual’s leadership capabilities.

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QAspire

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer A Round Up of My Writing in August 2010 August 2010 came to an end, and once again, I didn’t quite notice it in frenzy of everything going around. In case you missed reading any of my posts, here is a quick round up of all my writing in August 2010. Great posts, Great music!

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N2Growth Blog

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.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers. The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

Crush Your Competition in 2010 You are probably wondering how your competitors are getting write-ups and articles. But with a little creativity, you can create income streams to supplement or replace that lost income. Top 10 US Cities to Capture Small Business Recovery Act Dollars List of top ten US cities leading the recovery effort.

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N2Growth Blog

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.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 17, 2010

This year of 2010 has been a revelation to me as to the ins and outs of Social Media. Not really. But you’d think so when you see the proliferation of articles, everywhere, about what to do and what not to do when it comes to utilizing Social Media and your business. What’s a girl to do? Why capitalize the first letters?

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

You cannot separate leadership from decisioning, for like it or not, they are inexorably linked. They make bad decisions. And in some cases they compound bad decision upon bad decision. The truth is that even leaders who don’t fail make bad decisions from time-to-time.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

When I first posed this question to a group of women executives who have joined to attend our “ WELL: Women Executive Leadership Learning ” program in March, they stayed traditional, talking about what they thought the men in the dark suits would find of interest. Bold Leadership There are so many words to describe leadership and almost.

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N2Growth Blog

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.&#

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N2Growth Blog

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. The mere discussion of corporate reengineering can cause fear, anxiety, and in some cases even panic.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

What are some ways that influence can be possessed by my leadership staff? Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. link] mikemyatt Hi David: Your question is a good one.

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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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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

Authentic Leadership I was recently at the Pa. Bold Leadership There are so many words to describe leadership and almost. Leadership Partnership and Business Possibilities Clearing out the old to make way for the new. He ” by Robert Johnson is about the myth of Perceval and the Holy Grail. Governor’s Conference for Women.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. link] mikemyatt Thanks for sharing your insights Joe – spot-on as usual. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL. All Rights Reserved

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