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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. Innovation, improvements, or these 'Next' Practices should be looked at in all facets of your business value proposition, your core. As an example, Look at Apple!

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JANUARY 21, 2011

While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. This belief, of course, is not always true but it is definitely a decision driver. Jack Welch the former head of GE built a reputation as one of the great chief executives of this era.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The sad thing is they don’t just exist on the golf course… My bottom line is this…real leaders don’t accept mediocrity - they constantly seek improvement. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Know the type? I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. Our Freedom.

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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. Wandering off course, or trying to cover too much ground can derail even the best communicators. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Thanks for sharing Peter. I Think Not.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

These CEOs see management opinions as inconsequential, unless of course, they happen to be in alignment with their own beliefs and opinions. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. The Arrogant CEO : These CEOs believe they can will their view into reality in spite of circumstances, situations, or events. I Think Not.

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JUNE 29, 2010

If taking the high road fails, or is not the best course of action, then relax…you’re the CEO – you can always let them go, which is probably what you should have done long ago. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

You, of course, are the exception:) [link] mikemyatt Hi Deborah: Thanks for the comment with which I obviously concur. 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?

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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. Others include a lack of focus on culture, failure to question assumptions, and poor innovation.

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

My goal is to simply help them leverage their success into becoming significant individuals over the course of our dealings. Taking from my own experience, I've been lucky to be successful (measured by quick progression up the career ladder, material comforts etc) and yet I'm still working on being professionally significant.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

A leader whose focus is on serving others will find it difficult to wander off course. 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. Our Freedom.

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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 study by Leadership IQ showed that 23% of board members questioned were willing to tolerate bad news and significant course corrections by the CEO.

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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. link] Denny Thurman Great article as a business consultant and coach I see a lot of variations on fear based leadership vs. true leadership and of course all the differences in loyalties. I Think Not.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

If you cannot turn an idea into innovation, if you can’t put thought into practice, it’s not a game changer. Incremental improvements are good business, while disruptive innovation is great business – a game changer. Disruptive innovation is the game changer that shatters the status quo. Focus on value creation.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Of course, back in the 60s people stood around and watched a woman get raped and murdered, and they did nothing. What if it was college kids fresh off of a NOLS course? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. People don't know how to really relate, and I don't blame online for that. I Think Not.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

Even the term change, a concept once reserved for the innovative and revolutionary, has been hi-jacked by the politically correct. Of course it would, except for one huge problem…In the face of conflict, dissension, threats, or controversy, people tend to go default to denial, justification and rationalization.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

Well, then you might need to do what Louis Gerstner did for IBM and first plug up the holes below the waterline and then set a new course entirely and create a new vision. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. And if the light to the beacon goes out? One last question: which comes first? the chicken or the egg?

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

link] Anna Smith “Let the attacks begin” – The number one source for innovation/change is pissed-off people (Tom Peters). Just my opinion of course. Recall what they learned during their history courses in grade school and high school? My mom teaches several Social Justice courses in the high school setting.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Let me be blunt – you won’t earn anyone’s respect, at least not the respect of anyone who matters if your concern for career success overshadows your concern for the well-being of your family. Think About Your Legacy: Create a legacy that transcends your career. What I can tell you is that I’ve always made my family a priority.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

How many times during the course of your career have you witnessed executives and entrepreneurs who desperately need help, but either don’t recognize it, or worse yet, make it virtually impossible for someone to help them? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Of course, as you pointed out, relying on one question won't help you figure out how to navigate around obstacles that inevitably will appear in your path toward that defined true north. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. Our Freedom.

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JULY 7, 2010

That insight changed my perspective on leadership and set the course for my career as a leader and teacher of leadership. I find this is a negative trait of social media in particular – it's ok to "be you" as long as you don't have any strong convictions of faith (of course, unless it's about Mac of PC!

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

How about a discussion on what leaders can do to inspire cultural innovation. You make an excellent case for cultural innovation and leadership. Perhaps it was a single decision to accept or reject something, or perhaps a series of events leading to a distinct stance or course of action. As always I appreciate your thoughts.

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JUNE 11, 2010

Regardless of the medium, you’ll rarely find influential people who don’t recognize the value of staying the course. I created a successful language school in the 70s, the old way, of course, literally, physically knocking on corporate doors and asking to speak to the training manager. Long road ahead. I Think Not.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Of course, there’s the speaking engagements and the next book, and a book on the side that’ s more personal in nature. 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?

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

What distinguishes members of one group from another rarely has anything to do with intellect, wealth, social pedigree, career standing, or other like pursuits…It has everything to do with desire. For those who read less, one strong motivator is to apply more of the ideas into innovative action plans for that day.

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

I had a lot of success early in my career. This has happened several times in my career. link] Michael Hyatt Mike is right, of course, there are more than five. Humble, authentic leaders who really understand their craft are equally scarce. When I did this, I noticed that others would jump in and follow me. They humbled me.

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JANUARY 18, 2011

People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. After a further two years, during which I was looking for a new career start, I finally decided to work from home and be closer to my wife and beautiful eight year old daughter whom I had neglected a lot while running these businesses in the first place. I Think Not.

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Joseph Lalonde

MARCH 14, 2018

I follow 6 principles on a daily basis, which I know has made a significant impact on my career success. 6) Career – I’ve always known what I wanted to do and been engaged in work I truly believe in, but I’ve sabotaged myself with too much idealism and not enough business wisdom. Work: it does a career good!

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Okay, let me see if I understand this…a good coach doesn’t necessarily need any experience, but if they’re a really good listener, can restate what their client tells them, and ask a few good questions, then they can miraculously lead a client to the ah-ha moment that transforms their life and their career.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Of course, as you so well stated, our marketing must not violate our values. 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. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

Leaders come in different flavors : There are many different types of leaders, and you will likely encounter all of them over the course of time. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Some individuals openly seek out positions of leadership, while leadership is thrust upon others. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Every vibrant, healthy, inspiring, innovative, and positive corporate culture I’ve witnessed has occurred not because culture has been placed ahead of strategy, but because it has been a key driver of the corporate strategy. I thought, of course culture trumps strategy – culture is whats informs your strategy.

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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. While there is little debate that speed can create an extreme competitive advantage, it is not well understood that the lack of speed can send a company (or a career) into a death spiral.

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MAY 17, 2010

Before I go any further, today’s rant should not be construed as a call for elitism, but rather a call for authenticity, innovation and professionalism. As leadership advisors and coaches we counsel our clients on the need for change and innovation, but have we become the proverbial shoe maker without shoes?

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