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JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Which hat, or hats do you wear? What does a CEO really do anyway?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

If you are a regular reader of this blog and feel it has added value to your growth and development as a leader I would greatly appreciate your vote. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information.

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JULY 2, 2010

There are many so-called management gurus in today’s politically correct world who would take great exception to what I’m putting forth in today’s post. I strongly recommend to all business leaders that they learn to develop a command presence, and lead from a committed and passionate position of strength.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

While the emotional distress associated with gossip can be dealt with fairly easily, the political discord that can erupt in an organization can be nothing short of disastrous. Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.]

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JANUARY 3, 2011

The good news is that there is a cure for all four of the preceding problems: Items one through three can be solved with an emphasis on leadership development and talent management, and item four can be solved by holding the board of directors accountable for CEO performance and firing an apathetic CEO.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Clearly the difference possessed by all great leaders is that they refine, develop and build from their foundation – they don’t ignore it or take it for granted. What we’re experiencing today is too much form over substance – leaders lacking in foundation, but replete with social/political savvy.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

I’m a huge advocate of refining initiatives that allow any level of talent to be developed to the maximum potential. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. I’m just not a believer in attempting to label someone as a leader, and develop them as such when they are clearly not.

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JANUARY 23, 2011

She joined eBay in 1998 and now, 10 years later, she’s following her own advice and leaving the company she helped drive to online success. Meg Whitman, 51, has been quoted saying a CEO should never stay with the same company for more than 10 years, because by that time the company needs a fresh outlook.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Ask yourself this question…Who is more loyal; an employee who has been with the company a long time but is an under-performer, or a less tenured employee who always goes the extra mile and consistently exceeds expectations? the company is not leveraging its true talent base. .&#

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

Toxic personalities will put a damper on morale, attempt to intimidate and/or manipulate co-workers for personal gain, and can even chase away a company’s best talent. Here are "9 Signs That Your Next Company Cares About Its Employees." link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.]

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

For those of you not familiar with Kevin, he is a two-time best selling author and the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group , a learning consulting company that has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. How does your walk prove it? Do you say mistakes are important and necessary?

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JANUARY 17, 2011

» Remembering Sacred Commitments January 17th, 2011 | Author: Mary Jo Asmus I sat transfixed as a group of elected leaders – half of whom were newly elected – discussed how they would work with each other and the local government administration. Mary Jo Asmus : January 18, 2011 at 5:58 pm Me too, Susan.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

You will also be competing to retain talented employees that other companies would like to lure away. If you tell me that your business doesn’t have any competition, I don’t buy it…All businesses have competition at some level. If you don’t have direct competition you’ll surely have indirect competition.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help even out the uneven. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

This post isn’t about politics, and while I have often written about what we can learn from politicians as leaders, the lesson today is different. There will be many leadership lessons we can glean from our political leaders in the future, and hopefully at least some of them will be things to do, rather than things to avoid.

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APRIL 14, 2010

What should be jumping off the page here is that based upon the above referenced survey only two percent of the companies surveyed appear to utilize a value based hiring methodology. Moreover, one might conclude that 98% of these companies have the wrong people doing the hiring.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Your cannot successfully manage someone's company brand without knowing how to manage your own brand. The Personality of the brand manager is crucial because your values determine your approach to your personal brand and that of the organization your are heading. Thanks Oarabile nobilify Interesting post Mike.

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JUNE 14, 2010

The most successful companies incorporate disruptive thinking into all of their business and management practices to gain distinctive competitive value propositions. “Me Too&# companies fight to eek out market share in an attempt to survive, while disruptive companies become category dominant brands insuring sustainability. .

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APRIL 5, 2010

link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] It is possible to have both speed and planning so long as planning doesn't turn into "analysis paralysis." " Thanks for adding to the conversation Jennifer.

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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.

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JULY 8, 2010

Now, to learn how those nurtured to be verbose can be retrained – particularly in politics! I agree with you that coming to the point as quickly as possible is a great idea. link] randysrules Very well presented, thank you! link] mikemyatt Interesting observation Randy…identifying the problem is often far easier than resolving it.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

In today’s post I’ll quickly examine the merits of developing your listening skills. Listen to those that confront you, challenge you, stretch you, and develop you. Employees develop the kind of security they really need – skills, knowledge and capabilities that enhance future employability. What say you?

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you believe you possess a fully developed competency in a section give yourself 10 points. They understand the need for talent and are effective at recruiting, deployment, development and retention of tier-one talent. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.]

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AUGUST 23, 2010

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JULY 6, 2010

Any such argument in my opinion is rooted either in flawed business logic or politically correct rhetoric (usually one in the same). Stating that a CEO of a start-up should operate with the same term limit constraints of a CEO of a Fortune 500 company is very unrealistic and dangerous thinking.

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MAY 26, 2010

While the following may not be politically correct, I believe it nonetheless represents the truth - it also takes guts to be a leader. There are many so-called management gurus in today’s politically correct world who would take great exception to what I’m putting forth in today’s post.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

I have witnessed company bonuses work marvelously well, and I have seen them create great animosity and discord. It is very typical that in this type of environment that the controversy shifts from company vs. employees, to employee vs. employee. It is not the bonus that is right or wrong, but the manner in which it is rolled-out.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

For many companies, employees are expected to complete given tasks or processes because 'that's what we've always done' But if we focus instead on what the purpose is behind our efforts, suddenly it matters less if we're efficient in doing it if it ultimately contributes little to our organization's objectives.

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

How much better would our interactions with companies become? I wasn’t getting the answers I wanted from the one person I was talking with – he kept saying “no” – so I politely ended the call. But what if the tables were turned and the risk was actually in saying “no.”

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

link] Ken Carroll Mike, I think it's very hard to say in a concrete terms how we develop the skill of timing, but what we can do is become self-aware — and aware of the patterns of behavior. It also requires knowing which questions to ask in order to quickly determine the action and timing that must be taken.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Take a sincere interest in the success of others, work on your likability factor, become adept at gaining commitment, develop your authority and control, and have access to things of value or scarcity and your influence with others will increase. Bottom line…Don’t manipulate for personal gain, rather facilitate for mutual benefit.

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JANUARY 7, 2011

Sometimes it is asked in a more politically correct way. Tagged as: asking questions , coaching , lazy people , Mentoring { 3 trackbacks } December 5 Leadership Development Carnival – Holiday Celebration Edition « Get Your Leadership BIG On! Sometimes it is asked as a curiosity.

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APRIL 5, 2010

As much as it may be politically incorrect to say so, it’s not nearly as much about the team, as it is the leader’s ability to assemble and lead the team. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] is who they are going to put in charge? What say you???

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AUGUST 22, 2010

My advice to CEOs, regardless of whether you’re running a start-up or a Fortune 500 company, is to go see things for yourself. These CEOs are overly trusting, and often politically naive. These CEOs see management opinions as inconsequential, unless of course, they happen to be in alignment with their own beliefs and opinions.

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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.” Great leaders help people get to a yes - in other words, they teach them how not to receive a no.

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JULY 26, 2010

In the competitive worlds of business and politics a reserved attitude of humility can often be misinterpreted as a sign of weakness. However if you’ve ever negotiated with a truly confident person who is authentically humble, you’ll find that their resolve is often much greater than the feigned confidence of the arrogant.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Just because someone says something doesn’t mean it’s true…Moreover just because “Company A&# had success with a certain initiative doesn’t mean that “Company B&# can plug-and-play the same process and expect the same outcome. Oh, and what about development methodology?

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