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AUGUST 26, 2010

In this example the hourly rate of a CEO who makes $750k is $375 dollars per hour. For instance, rather than leveraging down to the $100K talent in the example above, if you drive down further to let’s say a $30k individual, you increase your organizational leverage factor by almost another 30%. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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AUGUST 11, 2010

One of my favorite examples of what I described in the paragraph above is the weak leader who cannot deal with subordinates who use emotional deceit as a weapon of destruction. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. link] mikemyatt Tom – Thanks again for the kind words.

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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. I can easily use Moses as an example. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. We must slow down the technology speed and its consequences. Once again, great post.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Let me offer just a few examples to help connect the dots: Recording artists that release too many CDs over too short of a time period hurt their own appeal. I’ll close today’s post with a prime example of personal branding overexposure that while a pet-peeve of mine, will certainly draw the ire of many. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

For example, I’m a visionary leader. 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. We all have certain God-given gifts. Our Freedom.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

While I could cite many examples of what I just described, a particularly good one is the use of the phrase “social media.” Tools like email, instant messaging, texting, blogging and micro-blogging are all examples of shortening our communications to leverage speed and time to our advantage. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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APRIL 25, 2010

Here’s an example…Even in this day and age, it is still not that uncommon to find large corporations and government agencies with IT silos built upon mainframe computing solutions. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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JULY 26, 2010

Great contrasting examples of confidence vs. arrogance as it applies to leadership would be the quiet confidence of World War II Generals’ Omar Bradley and Dwight Eisenhower vs. the often outrageous arrogance of Generals’ George Patton and Douglas MacArthur. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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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). Here are just some examples for you to consider: Do you say you care about your people, your organization and your Customers? How does your walk prove it? Our Freedom.

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JUNE 16, 2011

Many people discuss transformational leadership, but few can point to a modern day CEO who is an example of a transformative leader. In 2010, during a down economy, the company posted a 12% increase in earnings on $7.7 Conant is the President and CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and he epitomizes just such a leader.

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JUNE 14, 2010

There are examples of companies throughout history and across every sector that have either failed to embrace disruptive business models, or have failed to maintain their once disruptive edge. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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AUGUST 22, 2010

moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. My suspicion is that your choices have made you an effective leader and one well regarded by your team.

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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?&# This normally occurs in crisis/emergency/volunteer situations – for an example of this please read Wally Bock’s excellent post yesterday. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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AUGUST 9, 2010

Let me give you a great example…It is not at all uncommon for an executive to tell me that his/her business doesn’t really have any competition. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Well actually, no it’s not. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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MARCH 31, 2010

If not, it should…The overly slick professional always makes me want to grab my wallet and run… Let me be transparent and use my personal situation as an example. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. While they shouldn’t, the reality is that they most certainly do.

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MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? Take Google, for example. Interestingly enough, I think your example of Google is a great one. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

There are some organizations, business, and leaders who have an expectation that loyalty is a blind loyalty and that it does not preclude any behavioral example from them. In addition, standing with someone as a person even if they do something stupid is, in my view, an example of loyalty. In this case it's expensive to be loyal.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

I'm in complete agreement with you on Abraham Lincoln as a great example of balanced leadership. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I hope these thoughts help Mitch… [link] mikemyatt Thanks Moe [link] mikemyatt Hi Anne: Thanks for the comment and the astute insights.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

If all enterprises had socially acceptable values and based all behavior on those values, how would that have changed the outcomes of things like, for example, Enron Corporation, Bernard L. These are some examples of why I think values and their purpose is essential to any discussion of vision and mission. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance? Let me use an example which contrasts a politician (often successful and rarely significant) with a statesman (usually both)…it has been said that a politician is concerned with winning the election and a statesman is concerned about future generations.

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MARCH 18, 2010

A specific example of this would be that while a company’s business plan may not change for a number of years, the company’s business model consistently evolve, or may even need to be reengineered to insure the execution of its business plan. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. That is the question. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

In fact, I would submit there is no better example of how to leave a lasting impact through a sustaining legacy than what was modeled by Jesus. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. That said, just as is the case with secular universities there is also room for improvement. Our Freedom.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Let’s use an example of a common problem that most businesses face at some point in their lifecycle (if not at multiple points) which is needing to implement a certain application or toolset to automate an existing manual process. As an example, Look at Apple! And what are your strategic goals? – I would argue; Not much.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

The difference between the two aforementioned examples is that great leaders have mastered the art of finding the right message regardless of the medium, market, or constituency being addressed. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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MARCH 23, 2010

This was no accident…it took hard work, careful planning, and extreme attention to detail with a focus on execution…This example is exactly how a great customer experience is created. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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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. I really like the "what if" Zappos example. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

link] #FollowFriday 24-09-2010 Mike Myatt « A Dime a Dozen Small Business, Tech and Talk [.] I mentioned an example of this in a comment on a recent Ron Edmondson post dealing with Leading People Older Than You. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Thank you for sharing.

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APRIL 9, 2010

You bring up Apple, a shining example (no pun intended) of design being part and parcel of brand. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Let me make my position very clear…design absolutely matters. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

You are a great example of someone cultivating community around your blog by responding personally to all comments. For example, I'm a pastor, I do personal devotions and meditative journaling. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I read and write virtually every day.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

For what it's worth, I think what you've accomplished at LeadChange is a great example of using social media to add value and create relationships. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I hope that's what's happening, but like you I am concerned. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

This post is a great example of facing up to the expedient and popular trend of using no as a silver bullet. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Hopefully their example will raise the standards of leadership in our national life. link] mikemyatt Hi Roy: Thanks for sharing these stories…powerful examples of why we can never forget what happened on 9/11. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Thanks for sharing Mike.

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AUGUST 12, 2010

If you examine the most effective teams in the real world you’ll find numerous examples which support the thoughts being espoused in this text. link] Siddhartha Herdegen The reason we all nod our head a disparate maxims about team leadership is because we can think of examples in which each is a good fit. Our Freedom.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

One example from my latest book, Ruthless Focus, is Staples. An extreme example: the rise of Hitler. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I agree with what you’ve said, but I think there are two other components and they are more on the emotional side of the ledger.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

We need to look to leadership examples of truly radical, innovative, in-your-face teams like that at Nucor Steel. For example, Martin Luther King was not PC. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Milquetoast leadership is inoculable. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

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. Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another.

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