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The Heart of a Warrior

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Commitment, attention to detail, discipline, service above self, honor, integrity, perseverance, the ability to both lead and follow, to execute with precision, and the ability to adapt, improvise, and overcome are all traits that will serve you well in the boardroom.

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Leadership & Initiative Overload | N2Growth Blog

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This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap? Efficiency and productivity are not found working at or even near capacity. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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Leaders: Born or Made? | N2Growth Blog

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And as you so astutely pointed out, even highly developed individuals who fail to lead with commitment and passion will not likely maximize their effectiveness as a leader. It is my believe that we are born leaders but we don't rise to leadership as a result of that potential but out of our commitment to it. I Think Not.

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Leadership – No Talent Required | N2Growth Blog

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Nothing is more important for a leader than keeping promises and commitments. It’s just not that hard to deliver on your promises, and if you have no intention of doing so, don’t make the commitment to begin with. A leader who fails to understand this will never create the trust bond necessary to lead effectively.

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Leadership & Perfectionism | N2Growth Blog

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Leadership requires attention to detail and a commitment to quality, but rarely does it require perfection. Moreover, the pursuit of perfectionism rarely results in a competitive advantage, but it will result in time delays, cost overruns, missed deadlines, and unkept commitments.

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Statesman vs. Politician | N2Growth Blog

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Contrast this with a statesman who keeps commitments, is motivated by service above and beyond self, and by making a lasting positive difference. The politician makes speeches and promises motivated by pride, ego, notoriety, power, position, stature, and personal success. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Contingency Planning | N2Growth Blog

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My experience with most executives & entrepreneurs is that they are totally committed to and focused on success. 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?