N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine the value of loyalty as it relates to leadership. If relationships are the currency of leadership, it is important for leaders to note that loyalty serves as the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Leadership and loyalty go hand-in-hand.

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CEO Blog

JANUARY 27, 2011

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Thursday, January 27, 2011 The Elements of Power It is beautiful here. I read a great book The Elements of Power - Lessons on Leadership and Influence by Terry Bacon. I call it CEO Blog - Time Leadership because of my keen interest in time. I am CEO between positions.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. If you check your ego at the door and give a thoughtful, introspective evaluation of your ability, it is likely that you’ll learn something about your leadership abilities or lack thereof.

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Marshall Goldsmith

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

That said, this is not the moment when your reputation as a great public speaker jells into shape. Negative reputations form in the same unhurried, incremental way. Fortunately for you, this is not the moment when your reputation as someone who can’t handle pressure is formed. But a seed has been sown in people’s minds.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

One thing that always works for me is to share a positive, enthusiastic attitude. Whenever I feel down, or when things aren’t going my way , I try to instantly turn that around with a smile, a fun comment, or a positive action. Boss - Come in Monday with more energy and positivity than you’ve ever brought to work.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I really appreciate Pete’s insights into the necessity of self-leadership and his honesty in admitting that this is his own area of struggle. And I agree 100% that leaders everywhere need to find ways to motivate people that go beyond money and benefits.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

As a veteran and lifelong student of leadership I have always found Memorial Day weekend to be one of the most meaningful and significant of all holidays. While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Nothing can claim more tainted professional reputations, destroyed friendships, and polluted corporate cultures than gossip. They would take the position that gossip is just part of human nature, and that gossip will always exist in any type of environment where social dynamics are present.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

JANUARY 28, 2011

The Elements of Power: Lessons on Leadership and Influence Terry R. Bacon AMACOM (2011) Bacon explains his own model of power and influence: “There are five sources of power that stem from your position and participation in an organization: role power; resource power; information power, network power; and reputation.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The articles should have been written on the topic of poor leadership. Toxic work environments can only exist where a lack of trust and respect are present, and this can only occur in the absence of sound leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Let me make my position very clear…design absolutely matters. While this position may seem a bit harsh, it is nonetheless true. I could go on ad nauseum with similar questions, but my guess is that you get my point… Now let’s examine the flip-side of the coin by looking at the positives associated with strong design.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Here are some incredible books that you can grab to build your confidence, charisma, and image: Executive Charisma: Six Steps to Mastering the Art of Leadership By D.A. P.S. Hope I haven’t offended anyone by possibly positioning my post badly around women or men – not trying to be sexist here, just exhibiting a point.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Do you ever wonder how the term “Politically Correct&# evolved from an obscure catch-phrase that was once used to label those who would not take a controversial position to the dominant mind-set of the day in our society? These characteristics should be present in all human beings.

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N2Growth Blog

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? Which hat, or hats do you wear? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it? Priority number two is team building and talent management.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. 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. 60% of graduates are female.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

They would tell you that the classic strong leadership traits that define our nation’s best military leaders are outdated, and that they don’t display a proper amount of empathy and compassion. I’ve rarely come across students of military history that don’t have a great command of both strategic thinking and tactical implementation.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand. Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 8, 2016

The best practices of leading healthcare organizations and recent scientific research provide evidence that an organizational culture which fosters connection among people positively affects human productivity, wellness, wellbeing and overall performance. billion in 2011. Sloan Kettering’s Connection Culture. Value People.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Are you approachable, positive, affable, trustworthy, a person of character and integrity, or are you someone who is standoffish, pessimistic and generally not to be trusted? True influence is rarely built upon the backs of others, but rather by helping others achieve their goals.

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Mike Cardus

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

ABOUT Contact Us Create-Learning.com Get Connected Facebook LinkedIn RSS Feed Log in Join and Receive 9 Team-Building & Leadership Activities:That work and allow people to learn from the experience. this sends a positive signal: i.e. that you view the person’s interest as important.) ? Reputation ? All rights reserved.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

" Thanks again for your contribution to the leadership community. the janitor, night watchman, leadership team, etc., Then, when they ask questions they eagerly position themselves as the student, LISTEN and learn. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Geoff Snyder Great post Mike, very true. one mouth.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Remember that no one likes to be publicly embarrassed, and that your statements, actions, and overall performance are an indirect reflection on their personal brand and professional reputation. If you find yourself in the enviable position of being able to select your board, choose wisely.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

And where do these kinds of reputational prejudices come from? According to Michael Bastedo, an educational sociologist at the University of Michigan, "rankings drive reputation." News ranking of universities, it needs a better reputation score, and to get a better reputation score it needs to be higher than forty-seventh.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In fact, in most cases I actually prefer to have my thinking challenged – this doesn’t threaten me as a leader, it improves my leadership ability. I only care that they are totally committed to making a positive contribution to the organization.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Earning a reputation for inconsistent hiring practices The importance of establishing clear and reliable hiring criteria cannot be stressed enough. That’s neither a practice worth repeating nor a reputation worth having. Know which competencies are required for success What does your ideal candidate need to excel in the position?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2010

I want to frame my thoughts on the topic of significance by beginning with an excerpt from my book “ Leadership Matters…The CEO Survival Manual “: “By the time you reach the CEO level you should be striving to move beyond success and towards significance.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

In the business world, as a chief executive officer or entrepreneur, corporate messaging is the key to both your personal and professional positioning strategy. In today’s post I’ll share some of the messaging secrets used by the best leaders… So why is great messaging so important?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Just having a definition for what constitutes acceptable behavior is a positive step in containing the crazies. Understanding the WIIFM Factor : Understanding the other person’s WIIFM (What’s In It For Me) position is critical. If conflict does flare up, you will likely minimize its severity by dealing with it quickly.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Something as simple as a 360 Review, or as complex as a deep psychological profile (both with weighted emphasis on leadership aptitude) can point out an individual’s leadership capabilities.

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N2Growth Blog

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?&# Our unit was experiencing its first inspection by a Sargeant Major whose reputation definitely preceded him…It took him all of about 3 seconds ask “who the * is in charge around here?

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N2Growth Blog

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.

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N2Growth Blog

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.” While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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Next Level Blog

AUGUST 20, 2010

  The client has made their reputation by managing something really, really well.    The leadership opportunity comes when the range of expectations facing them becomes so broad that the only way they can succeed is by letting go of some of that turf they’ve been so carefully protecting.  Click Here.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Never sacrifice quality: Your products, services, leadership, management, culture, customer service, communication, etc. The world has changed, and if you haven’t adjusted your messaging, positioning, communications, and engagement strategies accordingly, your brand will suffer. must all reflect high standards of quality.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Trust me when I tell you that being out of touch is never a good position to find yourself in as the CEO. moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers. Best wishes for continued success Marlyn.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

Therefore any items that don’t constitute $375 dollar an hour work that can be leveraged down to someone with a lower hourly rate provides positive arbitrage both in terms of cost savings and time recovered for higher and better use activities.

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