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My Best Blogs of 2011

In the CEO Afterlife

So, with the help of WordPress analytics and content judgment, here’s my list of the top ’CEO Afterlife’ blogs of 2011. Brand Managers inherit brands and manage existing franchises. To most of us, mentors are people of experience and knowledge who help the less experienced advance their careers and/or their education.

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George Steinbrenner: the King of Consequences

Roundtable Talk

Steinbrenner knew that in pursuit of his objective to make the New York Yankees the number one franchise in baseball, it’s better to be respected than to be liked. They knew what was expected and knew what the consequences for not meeting those expectations would be. How about you?

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It Never Ends. Even More Leadership Lessons from the Washington.

Next Level Blog

  And, oh by the way, McNabb has run more than a few game-on-the-line two minute drills in his long NFL career.  I'm not a hockey fan, but his was a textbook case of rebuilding a business, brand and franchise. .  He leads the team to some close victories and keeps you close in some losses. 

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Social Media Influence | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Listening, engaging, reciprocating – have earned us 2 billionaire backers, 4000+ franchising inquiries & 300+ stores now in development (launched franchise company in Fall '09). link] Robbie Vitrano Hey Mike, thanks for including NakedPizza in the validation. Humbled, validated and taking nothing for granted.

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The Problem With Coaching | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Any number of franchised coaching offerings can be purchased at affordable prices, numerous affliliations with the hot coaching brand de-jure are available for the asking, or if all else fails coaches can just go it alone as a solo practitioner – the more the merrier right? Sorry, this blog caused a little testiness here.

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Five Decision-Making Lessons for Leaders

Ron Edmondson

He is a former journalist, has an MBA, and works in public relations where he has directly reporter to several CEOs in his career. However, he missed the entire 2011 NFL season due to a series of spinal surgeries and physical rehabilitation to alleviate neck pain and weakness in his throwing arm that had developed over time.

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Statesman vs. Politician | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

One might add that at the time of the Founders, America had approximately 2 million people, and many fewer had the franchise than today. M [link] James Strock Great points, Mike. Now we're over 300 million. No one could credibly argue that our political leadership is anywhere near the same class as the Founders' era.

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