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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. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Tenure Posted on April 26th, 2010 by admin in Productivity , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth After my last post “ Focus on Performance &# I thought it might be a good idea to follow-up by addressing what is in my opinion one of the great killers of corporate productivity – tenure.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 15, 2009

What matters in 2010? Filed under: Leadership , Techology Tagged: | 2010 , attention , commitment , energy , focus , Gov2.0 , influence , Seth Godin « The price of leadership Five myths about leadership » Like Be the first to like this post.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

Bottom line - toxic individuals kill productivity, and if allowed to run unchecked can have a much broader and deeper impact on an organization than one might think. Many good people in the organization choose the latter course, and both morale and productivity tend to spiral downward. Thanks for your characteristic thoughtfulness.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). Therefore, a product manager must earn the trust of people in the organization and influence them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

A company’s success is ultimately a roll-up of all products and services selling for a profit. In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities. Work with the sales team; understand how they sell your products. Make customer calls and customer visits often.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

If efficiency starts diluting productivity rather than increasing it something is woefully amiss. What I want you to recognize is that sometimes the least efficient thing can be lead to the most productive outcome. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

What about competing against the innovation of others that could cause the obsolescence of your product or service? All business (for profit or not) provide goods, services, or intellectual property/capital to a market (or markets) for some form of consideration. How about competing for the attention of your prospects and clients?

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JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. and Mike Myatt, Productivity links. Productivity links said: n2growth.com: Looking For Leadership: By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Really? They are the ones who have earned the trust, loyalty and respect of their co-workers.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The most productive leaders I know have the ability to be extremely nice, very civil and always polite while maintaining the ability to be direct, focused, and candid. link] mikemyatt Thanks Patricia…For what it's worth, I don't think it's possible to be too nice. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. The fact is that business is not a static endeavor.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

If a person has a small business with product people might use, it could be a great opportunity to add another client. 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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OCTOBER 20, 2010

“My way or the highway&# leadership styles don’t play well in today’s world, will result in a fractured culture, and ultimately a non-productive organization. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing.

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N2Growth Blog

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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AUGUST 24, 2010

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? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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JULY 2, 2010

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? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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JULY 26, 2010

Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

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). If you’ve yet to read any of Kevin’s material you’re in for a real treat – enjoy… We are all on a walk. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

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.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

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? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

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? Have they been fudging their research for years? I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? That’s about it.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

by thecoachingconnection on July 15, 2010 This was reprinted below in its entirely by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth, who originally [.] Of course subordinating one's ego to more productive traits never hurts.:) link] QUIT YELLING « The Coaching Connection, LLC [.] I Think Not.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

The following fundamental concepts of influence, which if properly understood and implemented, can help anyone become more efficient, productive and successful: 1. Influence is built upon a foundation of trust : If a person is not trusted there is a firm limit on their ability to create and use influence.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

and ATIG, Productivity links. Productivity links said: n2growth.com: Brand Exposure: By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Do you understand the difference b… [link] [.] Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Tweets that mention Brand Exposure | N2Growth Blog — Topsy.com [.] link] Scott Williams Very well said sir!

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APRIL 20, 2010

Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service. must all reflect high standards of quality.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

It’s as if it has become more acceptable to bash users of buzzwords than to actually listen to what’s being said – this in my opinion is not healthy, nor is it productive. In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2010

In 140 characters or less, elections are influenced, news is being broken, relationships are being created and expanded, brands are being built, trust is being build, influence is being generated, and products & services are being sold. Don’t underestimate the power of brevity. I Think Not.

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JULY 11, 2010

It is far more than an ethereal statement – it is a catalyst for creating a focused, impassioned and productive workforce. 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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AUGUST 11, 2010

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. Unresolved conflict often results in a loss of productivity, stifles creativity, and creates barriers to cooperation. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

It has been my experience that whenever methodologies become productized objectivity is removed from the equation. Whenever you are being pitched a product as a solution I suggest you exercise extreme caution.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

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? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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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 2, 2010

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? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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MARCH 18, 2010

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? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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APRIL 5, 2010

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? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Leaders can be extremely strong in any of the areas above, but if they are not leading effectively or productively, if they are not meeting performance expectations, then they have work to do. Both of these traits are covered in the exam above as either a by-product or a sub-component thereof.

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