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JANUARY 10, 2011

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. In my opinion the practice of leadership identification is simply based upon flawed business logic, and it is make-work in the purest form.

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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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AUGUST 23, 2010

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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 17, 2010

mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. 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. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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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. Thanks in advance for sharing… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] It was C.S. link] Ovidiu What a GREAT article!

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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. There has been no shortage of information published on the topic of Emotional IQ or what’s referred to as EQ in recent years.

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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. His leadership is remarkable! And I agree 100% that leaders everywhere need to find ways to motivate people that go beyond money and benefits. Thanks so much for your comment Bridget.

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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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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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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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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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QAspire

JANUARY 5, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Instinctively Reactive Leadership – Another Cost A few weeks back, I wrote about “ toxic leadership ” and how it is a huge cost to organizations. This week, I was led to think about another cost – “reactive leadership”. Leaders cannot be instinctively reactive.

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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. 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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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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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 6, 2011

Odds are, if someone gives something to you, it will probably cost you something in the end. As a successful corporate executive and coach, what does it mean to me? If you work hard, results and rewards will follow. Don’t expect anything to happen, plan and ensure that it does. Those are MY definitions. Unported License.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Let me cut right to the chase – real leaders don’t participate in gossip, and likewise they don’t tolerate gossip from others. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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APRIL 5, 2010

Miller Mike, In this speed-at-all-costs world we've created, there is a complete lack of Plan B. 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.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

You cannot separate leadership from decisioning, for like it or not, they are inexorably linked. Show me someone who hasn’t made a bad decision and I’ll show you someone who is either not being honest, or someone who avoids decisioning at all costs, which by the way, constitutes a bad decision. They make bad decisions.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

In the end, leadership that adopts politically correct behavior and thinking places themselves and their organizations at great peril. A generic thought, ambivalence, attempting to fly under the radar, and mediocre performance will place you squarely in my cross hairs and may cost you your job. What say you?

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JANUARY 3, 2011

This is so much the case that some CEOs will avoid restructuring initiatives at all costs. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

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. While arrogant people can and often do succeed in business, I believe that it comes at a great personal and professional cost. I think not.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

Well actually, no it’s not. What I do vehemently dispute is the assertion that a particular nuance is reasonable justification for flawed business logic to prevail. Even the most savvy CEO may have blind spots in his or her skill sets, core competencies, or voids in the org chart which can also cause blind spots.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 6, 2010

how much will it really cost you? My question to you — what can you do when bad things happen to your customers? How can you give them an Allen Edmonds experience? Where are you falling short? And what dividends will ultimately pay off? at 7:15 AM Most people forget that Customer Service is Marketing. Establish A Contract With Your Team.

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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. link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Patricia…I hope this post helps in some way.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Thanks in advance… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] learning » Leadership thinking [.] Please use the comments section below to share any other tips for working more effectively with the board. Hopefully this piece will spare others unnecessary brain damage.

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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. By the way, I love the blog design.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 8, 2011

As moving parts disappear (CD’s, Software, Wires, Hard Drives) do the systems, personnel, costs, support and focus also decline? Do you see corporate tech shops getting smaller as more and more systems are simplified and delivered via the cloud? Open disclosure: I worked for Gartner for six years and was a client for seven.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

" Thanks again for your contribution to the leadership community. the janitor, night watchman, leadership team, etc., Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Geoff Snyder Great post Mike, very true. It goes back to what a wise man once told me: "We were give two ears and one mouth for a reason." one mouth.

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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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APRIL 25, 2010

Reward talent, innovation, loyalty, attitude, creativity, work ethic, contribution, and leadership ability…not tenure. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] The bottom line is this…as an employer you need to possess an extreme bias toward performance. Thanks for stopping by Drew.

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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. link] mikemyatt Well said Tom – people are the name of the game when it comes to leadership. Thanks for stopping by Brian.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 4, 2011

Now, how much did those desserts really cost the restaurant? In fact, they had the same pricing they always do, but in addition, they offered free dessert for my whole family — no charge — wishing us a very happy new year. So what the store was really saying to me was, “YES! We love you! We appreciate your business!&# Unported License.

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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.

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MARCH 18, 2010

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AUGUST 26, 2010

Therefore any items that don’t constitute $375 dollar an hour work that can be leveraged down to someone with a lower hourly rate provides positive arbitrage both in terms of cost savings and time recovered for higher and better use activities.

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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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