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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." mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not.

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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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. If your company is in products, services, or businesses that you wouldn’t enter into if you weren’t in that particular arena today…GET OUT!

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APRIL 9, 2010

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. When you think of Apple you immediate think of a company that has built a strong brand around quality design. Let me make my position very clear…design absolutely matters. I Think Not.

Brand 267

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MAY 16, 2010

The truth is that great companies are those which can thrive and prosper in the absence of sophistication. If your company’s long-term business plan requires the acquisition, or retention of the uber employee then your business not only has a risk management issue, but it is likely not scalable.

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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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

I have only raised my voice in the workplace twice during my career and both times I have regretted it tremendously. Resist the temptation to give way to emotional decisioning and you’ll see your career and company soar to new heights of success. That’s what separates I think from ordinary and extraordinary leaders.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? As the founder, can you, or should you, attempt to grow with the company? CEO…that title sounds good doesn’t it?

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

At an organizational level have you focused so much on process improvements and incremental gains that you’ve failed to recognize opportunity and innovate? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

Organizations can no longer guarantee work and careers, even if they want to. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? None of these assumptions apply today.

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APRIL 20, 2010

In today’s post I’ll share 8 tips for common sense branding that entities of any size can put into practice… So what’s the best way to build a brand if you’re not a Fortune 500 company? Innovate: Your brand will have at best a limited shelf life if a culture of innovation doesn’t pervade your business.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. As much as most companies don’t want to admit this, it is highly unlikely that you have anyone in your organization that has great leadership attitude and aptitude that hasn’t already been identified.

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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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APRIL 5, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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JULY 6, 2010

WRONG …The simple truth of the matter is that the time needed to attain performance goals varies depending among other things the age, size and competitive positioning of the company, the industry, sector and vertical, etc. And what if a company finds or is built by just that person…and loses them to a term limit?

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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JULY 6, 2010

Eric Shinseki, former Army Chief of Staff, Alan Mulally, CEO of the Ford Motor Company, and Frances Hesselbein, former CEO of the Girl Scouts. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Marshall Goldsmith : While I could offer many examples, three individuals come to mind: General (Ret.) I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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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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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.

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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. If your CFO handles all communications with your banking relationships, and your Chief Investment Officer handles all of your investor relations, you’re flat out missing the boat. I Think Not.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

MIT Technology Review The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s magazine of innovation promotes “the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society.&# Inc.com Inc. magazine’s offering of information, products, services, and online tools for business or management.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

Remember that all board members are obligated to make decisions that are in the best interests of the company. link] Rob Hiliard Mike: Priceless and savvy advice – If only I’d had this insight early on in my career as a CEO I would have been spared a lot of pain and suffering. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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JULY 26, 2010

mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives. Bottom line – leaders who build a static business doom themselves to failure.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

Blog 302

Blog Collins Efficiency Brand 302

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JULY 8, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Blog 318

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JULY 11, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Blog 315

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Blog 371

Blog Leadership Loyalty Self-aware 371

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

Sadly, the reality is messaging is so impactful that it will often times have a greater impact on your career than your performance. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. Our Freedom.

Blog 289

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Blog 396

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Your cannot successfully manage someone's company brand without knowing how to manage your own brand. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

Brand 318

Brand Brand Management Blog Media 318

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AUGUST 26, 2010

That said, it is nonetheless safe to say that CEOs who find a way to focus their efforts on values, vision, mission, strategy, team building, innovation, networking, and branding will be the CEOs who achieve the highest and most sustainable levels of success. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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MARCH 23, 2010

Most companies can claim an element of success in some aspect of CRM proficiency such as sales force automation, database marketing, development of a knowledgebase, etc., but the reality is that most companies absolutely miss the boat in harnessing the true power of CRM which is improving the customer experience.

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Blog CRM Management Brand 272

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JUNE 29, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Blog 281

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MARCH 31, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Blog 312

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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