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DECEMBER 1, 2010

A leader’s message has a direct impact on their personal and corporate brand equity, how they manage a crisis, marketing initiatives, investor relations, press and public relations, team building and employee engagement, and virtually any other mission critical area of chief executive responsibility.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

It is emphathy that enables leaders to understand both their teams and their customers, and foster an atmosphere of greater creativity and problem-solving. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. You mentioned a key word — empathy, a critical characteristic of a strong leader. Deb Costello I love this post!

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Moreover if they decide to develop the application should this be done internally with existing staff, or outsourced, and if outsourced will it be done domestically or offshore and who will manage the process. link] Scot Herrick Best practices excuse management of really understanding their business and strategy.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

Unresolved conflict often results in a loss of productivity, stifles creativity, and creates barriers to cooperation. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Developing effective conflict resolution skill sets are an essential component of a building a sustainable business model.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Walt Disney, one of the greatest creative talents and true innovators of our time realized the value of action when he said: “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.&# A critical part of the talent management life-cycle is leadership development. Do you have boundless energy or mesmerizing charisma?

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. Lack of Interaction : Along the lines of number one above, if executives, management, and staff don’t proactively seek your advice and input then you have a respect problem.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions. In fact, most differences don’t require intervention as they actually contribute to a dynamic, creative, innovative culture.

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AUGUST 12, 2010

And as odd as it may sound, one of the greatest impediments to building productive teams is practicing management by consensus. To be blunt, the concept of equality in the workplace has only made team building more difficult as employees seem to have a sense of undeserved entitlement with regard to their roles and responsibilities.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You can follow Seth on Twitter @ThisIsSethsBlog Alexa Rank : 4,876 Google Page Rank : 7 PostRank Leadership Score : N/A Number of Posts in last 30 days : 35 TwitterGrader Score : 100 The Management Experts : If you’re looking for a positive spin on leadership then look no further than Phil Gerbyshak.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

He was on the creative planning team for catalyst, works with leadership development of Chick-Fil-A, and is quarterbacking many projects for well known leaders. I spent some time talking with Peter Anderson, the manager of the Mologne House. Peter has been the manager at Mologne since it opened 14 years ago. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 13, 2011

An idea is not synonymous with a competitive advantage, an idea is not necessarily a sign of creativity, an idea does not constitute innovation, and as much as some people wish it was so, an idea is certainly not a business. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

Real leaders like to be challenged – they want to be inspired by new ideas and creative thoughts. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. While smart leaders won't tolerate a culture built on the "yes man" approach to business, neither will they tolerate politically correct thinking. Our Freedom.

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JUNE 17, 2010

In today’s blog post I’ll attempt to paint the portrait of the perfect leader… So, what traits would my perfect leader possess? Covey “It’s not the will to win that matters…everyone has that.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

It fuels creativity to succeed. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Gina It's important to continue to expand ones knowledge. Who would follow a person who's thoughts and skills are out dated. Continuous education- one never stops learning- is the only way to lead effectively. link] Keith Bossey Mike, great post.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Barring any Congressional action to change this law, taxes were set to revert back to their pre-2001 rates on January 1, 2011. This provision was extended through 2011. Implements a payroll tax holiday for workers in 2011. In 2011, workers will pay 4.2% Extends unemployment insurance coverage through 2011. .

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Phill Barufkin Same applies to creativity. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. To the extent that the culture is not changed in alignment with the strategy, the strategy can be undermined. Within this context, this phrase really points to the lack of including culture within a strategic context. Our Freedom.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

The downside of this is that it stifles candor, creativity and innovation and often leads to a my way or the highway environment. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Leaders who fall prey to perfectionism tend to focus on the negatives having a hard time looking past perceived weaknesses to find strengths.

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

I love creative thinkers and her presentation focused like a laser beam on creativity of thought and approach. My favorite thought by Renee was: “ Success rests on pushing the creativity frontier. Smart leaders spend more time on creativity than productivity.&#

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