N2Growth Blog

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. Mike Myatt : What’s been the most rewarding aspect of your work in the leadership field? My business has 3 primary aspects: I write, speak and coach.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. FACT : Leaders who lack emotional control won’t remain in a position of leadership for long. If you have, what you really watched was a person indulging their emotions rather than protecting their future.

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N2Growth Blog

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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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? We know it isn’t enough to simply add creativity to a list of values your organization espouses or to bring in consultants who get staff keyed up about innovating. Innovative ideas tend to require more risk than “more of the same”.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

One of the worst things a leader can do is to let their ego write checks their talent can’t cash… Humility is actually the trait that magnifies all other positive attributes. 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.

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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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N2Growth Blog

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. And I agree 100% that leaders everywhere need to find ways to motivate people that go beyond money and benefits.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Innovative Commitment Google and Tesla exemplify the power of fostering a culture of innovation. It’s crucial to develop leadership at all levels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Do you ever wonder how the term “Politically Correct&# evolved from an obscure catch-phrase that was once used to label those who would not take a controversial position to the dominant mind-set of the day in our society? These characteristics should be present in all human beings.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2009

However, it didn’t take me long to realize this book has great content for taking yourself and your company to new levels of leadership. I’ll do a full review when I finish, but for now I want to share Abraham’s fifteen ways to build your position into a strong brand.

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N2Growth Blog

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. While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 28, 2009

John Maxwell — author of the book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership — does a masterful job of explaining the leadership principle of influence through the five myths about leadership: The Management Myth: Management focuses on maintaining systems and processes.

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N2Growth Blog

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.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Posts from Top Leadership Bloggers Published by Michael Lee Stallard on October 9, 2010 04:47 pm under employee engagement Check out this sampling of posts from top leadership bloggers as part of a leadership carnival hosted by Mary Jo Asmus.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 30, 2010

Seligman, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, founded the positive psychology movement when he became president of the American Psychological Association. Positive psychology has identified 24 character strengths that it believes — and a growing body of research shows — affect human flourishing.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

W HAT ARE the defining characteristics of successful leadership? As a result, Dominos stock has risen 5000 percent since 2008, outperforming all of the world’s largest tech companies. He offers the following chart to illuminate the effect of clarity and intentionality on our leadership effectiveness. The Culture Imperative.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Let me make my position very clear…design absolutely matters. Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. While this position may seem a bit harsh, it is nonetheless true. In today’s blog post I’ll examine why design matters.

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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). Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization. What other roles are important for success in product management?

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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Are you approachable, positive, affable, trustworthy, a person of character and integrity, or are you someone who is standoffish, pessimistic and generally not to be trusted? True influence is rarely built upon the backs of others, but rather by helping others achieve their goals.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

They would take the position that gossip is just part of human nature, and that gossip will always exist in any type of environment where social dynamics are present. Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

What’s more, with so many different personality styles on your team, finding leadership tactics that work across the board can be a challenge. Here are ten of the most proven tactics that have helped countless managers inspire their team to achieve greatness each and every day: Be a positive thinker. Be innovative.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 5, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit July’s Leadership Carnival Published by Michael Lee Stallard on July 5, 2010 03:56 am under E Pluribus Partners Every month I participate in a leadership carnival with several bloggers whose work I respect.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

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

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, in most cases I actually prefer to have my thinking challenged – this doesn’t threaten me as a leader, it improves my leadership ability. I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization.

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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. I’ve rarely come across students of military history that don’t have a great command of both strategic thinking and tactical implementation.

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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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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

Fullan describes a positivity towards change that resonates deeply within me. While many of us know change is typically rapid and non-linear, less often is depicted its exciting potential for creative, innovative solutions. The process was painful, and at times very messy, but it eventually delivered a creative and innovative solution.

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CO2

AUGUST 8, 2010

Acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking. Being sunny and positive will not make it happen and you can relax into the idea that tomorrow will be a new day. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009).

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

While much has been written about corporate vision, mission, process, leadership, strategy, branding and a variety of other business practices, it is the engineering of these practices to be disruptive that maximizes opportunities. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees. Have a great Thanksgiving Sir.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

" Thanks again for your contribution to the leadership community. the janitor, night watchman, leadership team, etc., Then, when they ask questions they eagerly position themselves as the student, LISTEN and learn. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Geoff Snyder Great post Mike, very true. one mouth.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 5, 2010

Persistence in leadership is analogous to running a marathon. To succeed in leadership you have to work hard and continually hone your interpersonal skills. To succeed in leadership you have to work hard and continually hone your interpersonal skills. You find ways to motivate successful teamwork and positive interaction.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 9, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit June Leadership Carnival Published by Michael Lee Stallard on June 9, 2010 12:33 pm under Uncategorized This month’s Leadership Carnival is hosted by Chris Young at MaximizingPossibility.com. But don’t despair.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Sure, leaders may perform the occasional miracle, but for most of you, most of the time, leadership is accomplished by doing a lot of little “ings&# thoughtfully and consistently over time. Creativity and innovation depend on it! Truly, at its core, the best leadership is about giving. Ricky, yes.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

In the business world, as a chief executive officer or entrepreneur, corporate messaging is the key to both your personal and professional positioning strategy. In today’s post I’ll share some of the messaging secrets used by the best leaders… So why is great messaging so important?

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