N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

As we rapidly approach Q4, it is my most sincere hope that you will take pause for a bit of reflective thinking – I would ask that you ponder the following question: “Am I so busy that I’ve lost the ability to be as productive as I need to be?

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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. The most successful companies incorporate disruptive thinking into all of their business and management practices to gain distinctive competitive value propositions.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org. While these articles tended to stir the pot a bit, they were in my opinion mostly missing the mark. The articles should have been written on the topic of poor leadership. " [link] [link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words as well as sharing the link Donna.

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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. Everett’s speech was an amazing two hours in length.

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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.

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APRIL 25, 2010

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures. So, what’s wrong with tenure you ask?

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JANUARY 20, 2011

This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Henry Sr. and Mike Myatt, Michelle. Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.] I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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JULY 26, 2010

In today’s post I’ll describe the power that resides with the truly confident, as contrasted with self-destructive characteristics that plague the arrogant… When you think of a true leader do you envision someone who displays a quiet confidence or a blatant arrogance? [link] rashmin I agree with what you are saying !!

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Smart leaders will do everything in their power to keep a decreae in velocity from becoming a self imposed adversary due to a lack of contingency planning. As told by Mark, the story goes like this: Baron Von Bismark was tasked with unifying the axis powers in WW1. Speed is your friend and should be leveraged to your advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

There are many so-called management gurus in today’s politically correct world who would take great exception to what I’m putting forth in today’s post. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] patriciazell Wow…thanks, Mike! link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Patricia…I hope this post helps in some way.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything. The prior are often footnotes.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? I really don’t have a problem with increasing efficiency so long as the tail doesn’t start wagging the dog. Thanks for stopping by James.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

A leader’s message has a direct impact on their personal and corporate brand equity, how they manage a crisis, marketing initiatives, investor relations, press and public relations, team building and employee engagement, and virtually any other mission critical area of chief executive responsibility.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Have you figured out how to apply the laws of scarcity to brand management? While a brand without exposure is not much of a brand, I consistently find that brand exposure is an aspect of brand management that is all too often overlooked as a success metric. If not, then this post is for you.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

Senior managements paralyzed themselves with an attachment to “success brings success’ rather than “success brings failure’ and are now forced to break the implied contract with their employees – a contract nurtured by management that the future can be controlled.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. As the founder, can you, or should you, attempt to grow with the company?

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Innate, raw intelligence while certainly something to be prized, is much more common and much less powerful than real influence. i.e. Will my employees ever respect/lean on an assistant manager rather than the manager? What are some ways that influence can be possessed by my leadership staff?

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

We need to be mindful about what they are seeing. link] mikemyatt Hi Meredith: Thanks for your comment and for the endorsement of Kevin. I always appreciate your insights Meredith. Thanks for stopping by. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

Give me real leaders who possess courage, vision, and a bias toward action, and spare me the timidity of mediocre managers posing as leaders. 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.

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QAspire

AUGUST 10, 2010

Once you have these basics right, your efforts and investment on delighting your customers through various innovative and inclusive programs will yield the right returns. What is missing and how can you scale up to ensure consistency of delivery? What are the gaps that need to be filled? Don’t Kill It!

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. link] Dan Black Great thoughts. I really enjoy reading your blog.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Filed under: Team Building , Trust , Integrity , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | crucial conversations , Communication , influence , power « Guest Post: Talk is Cheap! The presentation was great and I want to share a few of the key discussion points (in my own words and subject to my personal biases).

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions. link] mikemyatt Hi Sami: Your opinions are always appreciated and valued. Differing views are always sought in this forum.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

They understand the power of, and necessity for contextual leadership. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. Long story short; if a leader receives a vote of non-confidence from their subordinates…game over.

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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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Moreover if they decide to develop the application should this be done internally with existing staff, or outsourced, and if outsourced will it be done domestically or offshore and who will manage the process. Oh, and what about development methodology?

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success. Even the most discerning people make value judgments at the subconscious level as it’s only human nature to use the power of observation in an attempt to validate perception.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. Identifying leaders? Have we really degenerated to this point? News Flash – If you have to look for leadership it doesn’t exist…Today’s post is not going to sit well with many in the leadership profession, but then many of my posts seem to have that effect.

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JULY 11, 2010

link] mikemyatt Well said – they go hand in hand with neither one being as effective without the other. Thanks for adding to the conversation. link] Principal (le?) learning » Leadership thinking [.] paramount place of vision [.] I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

Believe me Mike, we must create a environment for any things and we have always some limitations. Thank you for your post Mike. link] ATIG Have a wonderful Christmas. Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities. With all the meetings, floods of email, and requirements to manage, the thought of focusing on a product’s profitability can be illusive. Good product managers write understandable and timely requirements and prioritize them effectively.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. I couldn’t disagree more…In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on what I refer to as the fallacy of no. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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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. Share and Enjoy: View Comments bfpower Well said, Mike.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Walt Disney, one of the greatest creative talents and true innovators of our time realized the value of action when he said: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.&# A critical part of the talent management life-cycle is leadership development.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

“Manager&# is an interesting title. An account manager is different from a store manager. Even within the title of “store manager&# the scope and breadth of responsibility varies widely. The manager of a 7-Eleven has significantly different responsibilities than the manager of a Costco store.

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JULY 6, 2010

More information on Marshall can be found by visiting his website. 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.

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