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APRIL 25, 2010

Tenure Kills Brands : As an organization expands and continues to promote mediocre talent up through the ranks, you’ll notice that growth will eventually slow, quality and customer service suffer, and eventually these negative attributes will be reflected in declining brand equity. Thanks Jason. Mark Oakes Great post, Mike!

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

In the list that follows I’m going to share with you 6 leadership characteristics that require absolutely no talent or ability, but that must be present in order to succeed over the long-haul as a leader. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up. I don’t ever remember dogging-it again.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

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. And in some cases they compound bad decision upon bad decision. Is the source reliable and credible?

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APRIL 5, 2010

In the text that follows, I’ll take a closer look at the value of contingency planning… The reality surrounding the success of any implementation is found by understanding that no matter how smart you are, things rarely go as planned. It is important to remember that contingency planning is a key to avoiding costly mistakes.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

This is so much the case that some CEOs will avoid restructuring initiatives at all costs. In fact, I would go so far as to say that CEOs who are not consistently reengineering elements of their business fall into one of the following two camps; 1) They have a perfect business, or; 2) They are an ineffective CEO.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

If you take what follows to heart, it might just change your world. In the text that follows I’ll examine the softer sides of leadership – love, compassion, humility, kindness and empathy. While being motivated solely by conquest may allow you to achieve a stated goal or objective, the cost will be great.

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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). In the end, we are leaders only if others choose to follow. Make sure your walk is heading to a great place; a place worthy of being followed to. Thanks for stopping by.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 6, 2011

If you work hard, results and rewards will follow. Odds are, if someone gives something to you, it will probably cost you something in the end. How To Pick Yourself Up After You Fail. To this day, I can’t think of a month that goes by when I either think or speak these words. Next post: $17.14 Can Change Your Thinking.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

That said, I have little use for social networking junkies who collect friends/followers/contacts just for the sake of watching the numbers go up, while adding little or no value to their network. All those followers and connections don't really have meaning except to make one feel important and/or popular. I Think Not.

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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 [.] Following are a few links to other posts that deal with these topics in greater detail. link] QUIT YELLING « The Coaching Connection, LLC [.] Thanks for sharing Taariq: [link].

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JANUARY 20, 2011

In the same fashion that being the source of gossip is destructive, so is furthering the damage by ratcheting up the rhetoric by participating in gossip. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

In the text that follows you’ll find the truth about toxic cultures… A toxic work environment thrives off of everything that great leadership stands in opposition to. It’s also important to understand that a toxic culture cannot exist if toxic people are not allowed to take up residence. I Think Not.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 4, 2011

Every year, I take my family out for a hike during the day (even in bad weather) and then we go home, shower, and dress up for a night at a local, but highly rated Indian restaurant (our favorite food). Now, how much did those desserts really cost the restaurant? How To Pick Yourself Up After You Fail. We love you! Smile or Die!

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The following six tips will help you successfully become skilled at managing board relations, which will lessen your burdens, extend your shelf-life, and improve your performance: Understand the Landscape : Regardless of make up, your board is likely composed of successful and influential people.

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JULY 11, 2010

These CEOs can often go undiscovered for great lengths of time before their poorly constructed vision bubbles-up to the surface, by which time it is often too late to repair the damage. It is seen my the followers ABOUT the followers. However worse than the CEO with no vision, is a CEO with the wrong vision. Thank Bridget.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

The achievement of current goals and objectives free up the time & create the resources to move on to bigger and better things…Trying to do too many things at once will impede progress, dilute effort & energy, add to chaos and lead to burn-out. .:) mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. I Think Not.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

As I’ve said many times before, things don’t always have to boil down to either/or types of decisions – not everything must end-up on the altar of sacrificial decisioning. You brought up what is in my opinion one of the most dangerous statements in business: "that's what we've always done." Effective (N2Growth) [.]

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JANUARY 10, 2011

I agree that actions speak louder than words and lead by example is a great way to generate committed followers. They're the ones on behalf of the team who step up and do a faceplant with an oncoming tomato. You bring up some great points about leadership and responsibility. Thanks, Sami impassioned Hi Mike.

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JULY 2, 2010

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. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

This is best accomplished by leveraging individual talents not stiffling them. I would be less than candid if I didn’t admit that leading those inclined to follow is significantly less of a challenge than leading those who don’t want to be led. Say what you mean, mean what you say, and follow-through on your commitments.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

I have personally witnessed companies that embarked upon an enterprise-wide initiative because they were sold on “best practices&# and after two years into a seven-figure implementation without any meaningful benefit woke-up to the fact that purchasing a product as a solution absolutely does not constitute best practices.

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APRIL 5, 2010

Posted on August 31st, 2010 by admin in Leadership By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth “Who the * is in charge around here?&# If the individuals placed in charge of executing key objectives, deliverables & results are not excellent leaders, you are simply setting yourself up for failure. What say you???

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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. It's sad that many potential leaders look past this and end up frustrated when they can't get people to act, little do they know they haven't developed trust.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

While you may find it hard to believe, I don’t have anything against buzzwords, techno-jargon, colloquialisms, acronyms and other forms of business-speak with the following caveat…that they are used in context, and by someone who possesses an underlying knowledge of what the phrase de jure actually means. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

If you follow this advice not only will you become better informed, but you’ll also become more popular with those whom you interact with. You’ll also notice that when intelligent people do speak-up it’s not to ramble-on incoherently or incessantly, but usually to ask a question so that they can elicit even more information.

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JULY 26, 2010

While arrogant people can and often do succeed in business, I believe that it comes at a great personal and professional cost. I seldom think its better to be confident and lowly in heart because that alone can earn you the respect of your people or followers. mikemyatt: RT @thinkBIG_blog: Cheap always costs you mo. I Think Not.

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MARCH 23, 2010

I was recently asked the following question: “What is the difference between CRM and CEM, or is there any difference between the two? The focus of these short-sighted bean counters incorrectly place cost savings ahead of the customer experience. Richard Branson is a frequent passenger on Virgin flights. Thanks Scott.

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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. Great leaders don’t major in the minors and understand that the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing…Great leaders are committed to not losing focus and not giving-up.

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Let me ask you to spend a few minutes and mull over the following questions: Do you understand the difference between success and significance? Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance? I really do think that people mix the two up on a very regular basis. I agree with your sentiments.

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JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” No is not all it’s cracked-up to be…Still don’t believe me?

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While many people immediately conjure-up an image of the ever so confident, bombastic extrovert without an ounce of humility as the picture of what constitutes a real leader, nothing could be further from the truth. He said that servant leader will consider the priorities of his "followers" or team, first. Be grateful.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Unfortunately I’m not kidding - if your business isn’t one of the deep pocketed companies capable of executing a strategy like the one mentioned above, then you must understand how to cost effectively appropriate and deploy your resources & talent in a manner that still produces results. Keep up the good work.

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AUGUST 17, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer The Pursuit of Getting It “First Time Right” (FTR) Building quality involves cost. You spend efforts and energy on preventing the errors (prevention cost) and then checking your work (appraisal cost). The plans you established needs to be followed. Enjoyed this.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

However in the text that follows I’ll address how to spot ineffective leaders by assessing six critical areas of leadership DNA. Lack of Focus and Follow-Through : Those leaders who lack the focus and attention to detail needed to apply leverage and resources in an aggressive and committed fashion will perish.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

I was in the Marine Corps stationed on the West Coast, and I was up ironing my uniform and turned on the news. What I remember in the following months were American Flags everywhere, political solidarity, and a rebirth of national pride. I still revel in the many heroic stories that have come from that day and the days that followed.

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

Most of you who have been following this blog know that I’ve been an a strong evangelist of social media, and perhaps even more so of blogging for several years now. So why is it that so many people still seem paralyzed when it comes to taking the plunge? Taking into account the above considerations, not everyone can or should blog.

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