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AUGUST 11, 2010

How many times over the years have you witnessed otherwise savvy professionals self-destruct because they wouldn’t engage out of a fear of conflict? Real leaders don’t play favorites, don’t get involved in drama, and they certainly don’t tolerate manipulative, self-serving behavior.

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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 [.] The fixes for this are very simple: Easier alignment of interests and needs and greater awareness of emotional triggers. link] QUIT YELLING « The Coaching Connection, LLC [.]

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MARCH 31, 2010

I want to be clear that I’m not advocating for form over substance, extreme self-indulgence, narcissism, or masking insecurity by the trappings you surround yourself with. link] theesuite Be comfortable in your own skin and aware of your surroundings – I'm on board with that. Well done, Mike. Keep them coming.

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DECEMBER 9, 2010

To have self-awareness at this level is to know what I believe in, what I value, and what deeply motivates me. Mary Jo Asmus A former executive in a Fortune 100 company, I own and operate a leadership solutions firm called Aspire Collaborative Services. It is to know what I live for and, perhaps, even what I would die for.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Sad but true…real talent won’t be attracted to, or remain engaged with leaders who operate on fear-based tactics. I've often said that the greatest pleasure as well as the greatest burden of leadership are associated with the sacrifice required by those who place service above self.

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JUNE 13, 2010

Habits like these can be good things; we don’t think of them much and they don’t tend to enter our awareness often. Exchanging the negative habits for the positive ones Unlike these task habits, you may have behavioral habits that require your awareness and action in order to help you to become the best leader that you can be.

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JULY 21, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 5 Responses to “The Day 360′s Are Obsolete&# Karen Wright : July 21, 2010 at 2:19 pm Nice one. Les : July 21, 2010 at 5:02 pm Nice dream for the future – I do like it. It also evokes a question: are 360′s not one of the greatest opportunities for learning about one’s self?

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DECEMBER 28, 2010

Become aware of the development programs that are offered in your organization and volunteer to assist with them. Posted in Uncategorized 6 Responses to “Note to c-suite: flaunt your learning and development&# Dianne: December 30, 2010 at 2:16 pm I enjoyed this article. Don’t hide it, flaunt it! And, it is good advice.

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OCTOBER 21, 2010

So take five and enjoy the inspirational quotes and reflect on the questions that follow. “Extraordinary learning depends on my ability to listen to what is going on around me, including extending my awareness beyond its present limits. What practices will you put in place to extend your awareness beyond its present limits?

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 6 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Starting From What Is&# Christian Fey : September 23, 2010 at 5:32 pm Understanding the way things currently are is indeed the most critical step of any new beginning. Ellen Weber : September 24, 2010 at 10:30 am Thanks Mary Jo! Thank you for the reminder!

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 9 Responses to “Leadership is Darned Personal&# Casey OLooney: October 13, 2010 at 3:23 pm Mary Jo, This is a wonderful post. Hopefully, at the end of the year I will be more aware of my flaws and will have improved upon them. All of the above statements came from clients and readers recently.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

December 10, 2010 at 10:54 am Mary Jo, Well said and great timing. Mary Jo Asmus : December 10, 2010 at 11:06 am Thanks Mike. Dan McCarthy : December 10, 2010 at 11:30 am Mary Jo – This is great! Mary Jo Asmus : December 10, 2010 at 11:47 am Dan, I’m glad it will be helpful! Excellent points.

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JANUARY 2, 2011

As an executive coach, I interpret 360′s and self-assessments for my clients as part of the coaching process. Although they are often aware of their strengths and weaknesses, it isn’t unusual for someone to be surprised by something new they discover in the feedback process. to internalize your blind spots.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 12 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: Respect&# Jake Nady : September 30, 2010 at 3:11 pm At first, so obvious, but these reminders are necessary. Chuck Yorke : October 1, 2010 at 11:58 am So true, and it does need to be demonstrated on a regular basis. Chuck, you’re welcome! Have a great week.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

link] mikemyatt Hi Mark: You make some great points – the best of which is being aware of how social media/networking impacts your family. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. I also love the Burke quote – one of my favorites…Thanks again for sharing Mike.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

The churches I had previously worked with operated from the the philosophy this is church, and if people want it they will come. I look at incremental improvements as a necessary part of day-to-day operations, and a necessary component of keeping things current. I visited his church on numerous occasions. Thanks again for sharing Gwyn.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 5 Responses to “A Joy to Coach&# Patrick: November 17, 2010 at 3:34 pm “They prepare&# is my favorite part of being good leaders. Yathi Yatheepan: November 19, 2010 at 1:24 pm Hi Mary, Thanks for blog post. Where did the time go?). Do you see yourself as a joy to coach? is really important.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

November 8th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus One of the definitions of the word reflection is “the bending or folding back of a part upon itself&#. The act of reflecting can us to become aware of our past actions in order to impact the future in a positive way. Jake Nady : November 8, 2010 at 3:23 pm I agree.

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JULY 27, 2010

Reeve chose to dedicate the rest of his life to being a positive force, raising funds and awareness for spinal cord injuries. Grossman : July 28, 2010 at 5:47 pm Great exercise, Mary Jo. Mary Jo Asmus : July 28, 2010 at 8:28 pm Kevin, so true that business and personal are integrated. Your niece sounds very special.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Sheila Murray Bethel Are you aware of the words you use? Posted in Uncategorized 15 Responses to “Thought-full Thursday: The Words You Use&# Patrick: October 28, 2010 at 4:13 pm Yeah, I am aware of using my words all the time but I still have some problems on them. What do you notice about the impact your words create?

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Having an awareness of the values that motivate you are key to the kind of leadership that will impact you and others in a positive way. Jenny Yathi Yatheepan: September 29, 2010 at 8:09 pm Mary, This is another interesting post which I enjoyed reading. But I never put an effort to check whether I have changed in a positive way.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

This doesn’t mean that they should stop asking for feedback, it means that they just need to be aware that they may not get the full story from others. If you are this type of person, be aware that the messengers around you are afraid of being shot. Jake Nady : September 27, 2010 at 1:20 pm Thanks for the advice Mary Jo.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Giving and Taking » Infectious Optimism November 10th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Last week, I was experiencing pain in both of my ears. Posted in Uncategorized 11 Responses to “Infectious Optimism&# Bret Simmons : November 10, 2010 at 11:25 am Love that story (except for the ear infection) MJ.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

» Thought-full Thursday: The Space Where Freedom Resides September 16th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Every Thursday, we provide you with a thoughtful way to coach yourself – something all leaders need to do. Amber Steenblock: September 19, 2010 at 8:43 pm Mary Jo, Thanks for thoughtful Thursdays.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Starting From What Is » Resistance and Change – A Personal Experience September 22nd, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus This is a more personal post than I usually write. Mary Jo Asmus : September 22, 2010 at 3:40 pm Hi Tanveer, the two most humbling parts of all of this were: 1. Personal change is hard.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Thought-full Thursday: Extending Awareness » Practicing Patience and Faith October 18th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus I was enjoying the Sunday newspaper and glanced outdoors. Ellen Mary Jo Asmus : October 20, 2010 at 8:32 pm Ellen, thanks for your kind words. Stay blessed! It comes from the work my clients do.

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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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AUGUST 25, 2010

You have the opportunity to make an impact every minute of every day if you stay aware of what you are living for. Posted in Uncategorized 10 Responses to “The Memories You’ll Leave&# Tanmay Vora : August 25, 2010 at 9:32 am A simple post with a profound reminder. Both were too young and healthy to leave us.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

September 20th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Every now and then, I have the pleasure of seeing how my education and early career as a bench biologist can have some connection with the work I am now doing. Sachin: September 20, 2010 at 8:12 pm Hi Mary, Your post really made me think about decisions I have made in the past.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

I still sometimes do that, but I am aware of my thoughts and can make the choice to be fully present. In your role as a leader, there is a big advantage to your ability to be aware of your thoughts and to choose to be present in your work and for the people around you. I was off in my thoughts a lot. Thanks for the post. Suggestion?

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

» Thought-full Thursday: Appreciative Leadership September 9th, 2010 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus Every Thursday, we provide you with a thoughtful way to coach yourself – something all leaders need to do. Darren Steve Barry : September 9, 2010 at 11:53 am Can’t tell you how much I agree with this quote and post. Good reminder!

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 12 Responses to “It’s Not About Perfection&# Yathi Yatheepan: October 6, 2010 at 5:41 pm Hi Mary, Thanks for another interesting post. Patrick: October 6, 2010 at 8:43 pm Hello Mary, Could I add some my personal advises in here? Get up early and ask your self what are you gonna to do today.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 14 Responses to “Lifting Others with Your Words&# Bonnie : October 10, 2010 at 11:40 pm Thank you for pointing out what many of us do to ourselves and to those we care about. Keep well, Bonnie Amber Steenblock: October 11, 2010 at 12:53 am Mary, I always thoroughly enjoy what you say. Thanks for the post.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Posted in Uncategorized 16 Responses to “Let Them See You as Human&# Bret Simmons : September 8, 2010 at 10:47 am This is so important, MJ. This would be difficult, if not impossible, on an administrative assistant’s salary, and showed a great lack of other-awareness on the part of the exec. Good stuff.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2011

Strategy : In this chapter they look at the business model environment: context, design drivers, and constraints. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. This final chapter puts it all together.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 23, 2010

Navy One example of a leader who intentionally developed a Connection Culture using all three bridges is Admiral Vern Clark, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) from 2000 until his retirement in 2005. These sobering statistics represent a drain on productivity that leaders can no longer afford to ignore. Connecting the U.S.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

But many businesswomen are so overwhelmed with running day-to-day operations, there is little or no time to do a good job at casting the net of promotional effort out—whether through community activities, donations, networking events, promotional campaigns, public relations initiatives, or advertising—it is NEVER enough!

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