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JANUARY 6, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Operating Officer A Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds a distinctive and crucial role in the corporate ecosystem. Equipped with a holistic view of the organization’s objectives and a deep understanding of its operations, a COO is often considered the key driver of operational excellence.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

One of my favorite examples of what I described in the paragraph above is the weak leader who cannot deal with subordinates who use emotional deceit as a weapon of destruction. Closing gaps becomes much easier when you can position differences as non-adversarial and operate within a framework of trust.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

In this example the hourly rate of a CEO who makes $750k is $375 dollars per hour. For instance, rather than leveraging down to the $100K talent in the example above, if you drive down further to let’s say a $30k individual, you increase your organizational leverage factor by almost another 30%.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

A great example of this would be carving out time in your already too busy schedule to mentor someone in your organization with great potential. As you said in the blog, when we choose to invest in people we may not receive immediate results. It ain't efficient but it sure is effective. Being effective is dealing with people.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. So the real question is this…how does a CEO get to the point of being so disconnected from operations that he or she just doesn’t have a clue?

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations. If all enterprises had socially acceptable values and based all behavior on those values, how would that have changed the outcomes of things like, for example, Enron Corporation, Bernard L.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

Leadership starts with you : The best way to develop leadership qualities is to apply them to your own life through leading by personal example. If you have any examples of leadership basics that you feel are all too often overlooked, please share them in the comments section below. Leaders are always in the limelight.

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JULY 26, 2010

Great contrasting examples of confidence vs. arrogance as it applies to leadership would be the quiet confidence of World War II Generals’ Omar Bradley and Dwight Eisenhower vs. the often outrageous arrogance of Generals’ George Patton and Douglas MacArthur. to Mike Myatt for his blog “Confidence vs. Arrogance.”

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APRIL 25, 2010

These silos are staffed with legions of “tenured&# COBOL and C++ programmers, as well as &# tenured&# IT managers overseeing the operation. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Walking into these organizations is often like traveling back in time 20 years. All Rights Reserved

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

They can quickly become cynical if they don’t have positive examples. Mike Myatt : What’s the best and worst example of leadership you’ve observed in recent times? Michael Hyatt : The best example is former boss who kept his word, even when it cost him personally. Young leaders today are desperate for role models.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Over the years I have observed countless examples of people who jeopardize their future to satisfy an emotional need, when what they should have done was protect their future by exhibiting control over their emotions. link] Sai Bharadwaj Good to know you & this blog. link] QUIT YELLING « The Coaching Connection, LLC [.]

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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. There are some organizations, business, and leaders who have an expectation that loyalty is a blind loyalty and that it does not preclude any behavioral example from them. But, thats what it's all about.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

For example, I’m a visionary leader. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. We all have certain God-given gifts. The key is to use them to the fullest and as leaders, get people around us who have other gifts/strengths that will shore up our weaknesses. I see the big picture.

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JUNE 14, 2010

There are examples of companies throughout history and across every sector that have either failed to embrace disruptive business models, or have failed to maintain their once disruptive edge. Don’t allow your enterprise to adopt an attitude of complacency, because the simple truth is that complacency kills companies.

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MARCH 31, 2010

If not, it should…The overly slick professional always makes me want to grab my wallet and run… Let me be transparent and use my personal situation as an example. First time reader of your blog. While I will dress in a suit and tie when appropriate, you’re much more likely to find me in jeans and casual sport coat.

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MARCH 18, 2010

Also, a common response is to confuse a sales engine, fulfillment process, operational process, technology platform, or any number of other areas as business models, where this is not the case. Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc., are also not business models.

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JULY 8, 2010

Probably the greatest example of the power of brevity comes from what is widely considered to be the greatest speech in American history: “The Gettysburg Address.&# Contrast Lincoln’s brilliant example of the power of brevity with the keynote speech that day.

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JULY 6, 2010

Mike Myatt : Can you cite any specific examples of individuals whom you believe constitute great examples of leadership? Marshall Goldsmith : While I could offer many examples, three individuals come to mind: General (Ret.)

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

In fact, so much so that I decided to repost this blog as a reminder to those who still don’t understand that generating new business relationships is not about selling – it’s about establishing trust, rapport, and the creation of vaule without selling. It’s about meeting customer needs and adding value.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Online Degree 100 Blogs Posts That Will Make You a Better Leader 5 Tweets Humility and Leadership | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth News Flash – the phrase humble leadership is [.] I'm in complete agreement with you on Abraham Lincoln as a great example of balanced leadership.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

Let me give you a great example…It is not at all uncommon for an executive to tell me that his/her business doesn’t really have any competition. Well actually, no it’s not. If you tell me that your business doesn’t have any competition, I don’t buy it…All businesses have competition at some level.

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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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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Let me use an example which contrasts a politician (often successful and rarely significant) with a statesman (usually both)…it has been said that a politician is concerned with winning the election and a statesman is concerned about future generations.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? That is the question. While many tend to favor this structure, it is far from perfect as well. If you do not challenge them, you will forever be watching them.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

One example from my latest book, Ruthless Focus, is Staples. 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.

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MARCH 23, 2010

The focus of these short-sighted bean counters incorrectly place cost savings ahead of the customer experience. In short, most CRM practitioners have traditionally assumed an internal (inside-out), operationally centric approach to customer management and strategy.

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MARCH 22, 2024

It is embodied in the timeless mandate of “leading by example.” ” However, the landscapes by which leaders operate are anything but static as we enter 2024. Facing a whirlwind of change in our era, the essence of leadership remains constant.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

The difference between the two aforementioned examples is that great leaders have mastered the art of finding the right message regardless of the medium, market, or constituency being addressed. It takes a blending of approach to craft the right message and this will not happen when operating in a vacuum. " Thanks for the insight.

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JANUARY 28, 2011

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Friday, January 28, 2011 5 Leadership Styles that Work A guest post by Art Gould Recipes for Success: 5 Different Leadership Styles That All Work! Probably the best modern-day example of how this style can be successful is (once again) Wal-Mart, whose current chairman, S. A good example is Thomas Watson, Sr.,

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

I decided that rather than use an off the shelf presentation that I’d crowdsource the topic for my video from comments submitted via the blog. They attempt to change through their example. Historical examples such as with world leaders like Churchill or Eisenhower are more widely known. That's how they lead.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

For what it's worth, I think what you've accomplished at LeadChange is a great example of using social media to add value and create relationships. I hope that's what's happening, but like you I am concerned. Thanks for the reminder. link] mikemyatt Hi Mike: Thanks for sharing. I very much enjoyed this piece, thank you!

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

From what I have observed with your son's they both seem to be winning the battle – of course it never hurts to have a great example to follow:). Al Diaz I am on this post by accident lead here by another blog but WOW, talk about finding "GOLD." Best wishes for continued success. I love you very much.

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JULY 7, 2010

Mike Myatt : What’s the best and worst example of leadership you’ve observed in recent times? John Maxwell : Let me give you two examples with the same person. Always operate from the belief that you can always grow and get better as a leader and as a person. John Maxwell : You never arrive. Leaders are learners.

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DECEMBER 7, 2022

Compelling examples of successful people will show you when and why growth is slow, how to keep going, what to do when growth and learning are almost too fast to keep up with, and how to leap from one growth journey to another. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ). Blog Post ).

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Pete is reaching people through not only speaking but through videos, blogs, websites and other social media outlets. In fact, I would submit there is no better example of how to leave a lasting impact through a sustaining legacy than what was modeled by Jesus. He is easy to talk to and relate to! His leadership is remarkable!

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

While I could cite many examples of what I just described, a particularly good one is the use of the phrase “social media.” Tools like email, instant messaging, texting, blogging and micro-blogging are all examples of shortening our communications to leverage speed and time to our advantage.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Let’s use an example of a common problem that most businesses face at some point in their lifecycle (if not at multiple points) which is needing to implement a certain application or toolset to automate an existing manual process. And what are your strategic goals?

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