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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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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MAY 16, 2010

It was a pain by then but during the rest of my career that mentality has stuck with me and I found that its always easier comming up with the simple solution in the first place rather than dealing with complex workflows until you have had enough and go back to simplify it. Take Google, for example. Our Freedom.

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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%. Our Freedom.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Here’s an example…Even in this day and age, it is still not that uncommon to find large corporations and government agencies with IT silos built upon mainframe computing solutions. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. I agree that actions speak louder than words and lead by example is a great way to generate committed followers. I can easily use Moses as an example. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Thanks, Sami impassioned Hi Mike.

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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. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Let me offer just a few examples to help connect the dots: Recording artists that release too many CDs over too short of a time period hurt their own appeal. I’ll close today’s post with a prime example of personal branding overexposure that while a pet-peeve of mine, will certainly draw the ire of many. Our Freedom.

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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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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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. Sadly, the reality is messaging is so impactful that it will often times have a greater impact on your career than your performance.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

For example, I’m a visionary leader. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. 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. Our Freedom.

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APRIL 9, 2010

You bring up Apple, a shining example (no pun intended) of design being part and parcel of brand. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. With Apple design and user experience as so inextricably linked they are one and the same. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. How did the brick and mortar book stores let Amazon get the jump on them? Our Freedom.

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JULY 6, 2010

I really like the "what if" Zappos example. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Thanks again for a fantastic opportunity to comment on a great topic. link] mikemyatt Hi Patti: Thanks for the great observations and insights. Bottom line – there just isn't any upside to CEO term limits.

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APRIL 5, 2010

This normally occurs in crisis/emergency/volunteer situations – for an example of this please read Wally Bock’s excellent post yesterday. In thinking of your example of sports teams, for example, is it possible that leaders can emerge at different times, for different purposes or tasks? Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. My suspicion is that your choices have made you an effective leader and one well regarded by your team. Our Freedom.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. That said, just as is the case with secular universities there is also room for improvement. Our Freedom.

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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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. link] mikemyatt Tom – Thanks again for the kind words. Our Freedom.

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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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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MARCH 23, 2010

This was no accident…it took hard work, careful planning, and extreme attention to detail with a focus on execution…This example is exactly how a great customer experience is created. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

I'm in complete agreement with you on Abraham Lincoln as a great example of balanced leadership. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I hope these thoughts help Mitch… [link] mikemyatt Thanks Moe [link] mikemyatt Hi Anne: Thanks for the comment and the astute insights. Our Freedom.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

As an example, the marketing assistant who receives a comparatively small bonus when contrasted to that of a sales person feels that his/her contribution is minimized and feels treated unfairly. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. While many tend to favor this structure, it is far from perfect as well. Our Freedom.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

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. In addition, standing with someone as a person even if they do something stupid is, in my view, an example of loyalty. In this case it's expensive to be loyal.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

You can nominate your unsung hero by leaving a comment explaning how their example of leadership touches the lives of others. He galvanized prayer warriors throughout our body and, by example, taught many what it meant to be grateful. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. but you’ll not find that here.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

These are some examples of why I think values and their purpose is essential to any discussion of vision and mission. For example, CNN is in the fast breaking news business, so they need values like "fast" and "accurate" to support their purpose. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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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. As an example, Look at Apple! And what are your strategic goals? – I would argue; Not much.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

This post is a great example of facing up to the expedient and popular trend of using no as a silver bullet. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

This is a skill I believe many leaders do not develop until later in their careers. I mentioned an example of this in a comment on a recent Ron Edmondson post dealing with Leading People Older Than You. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I know I am still working on it. Thank you for sharing. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

You are a great example of someone cultivating community around your blog by responding personally to all comments. For example, I'm a pastor, I do personal devotions and meditative journaling. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. link] Peter Hi Mike, Thank you for another fine post. Our Freedom.

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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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I hope that's what's happening, but like you I am concerned. Thanks for the reminder. Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 12, 2010

I have been generally well regarded throughout my career for building extremely effective teams, and what I can share with you is that team building is not about equality at all. If you examine the most effective teams in the real world you’ll find numerous examples which support the thoughts being espoused in this text.

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

One example from my latest book, Ruthless Focus, is Staples. An extreme example: the rise of Hitler. It transformed my business and career. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. The analysis you describe seems to me to happen after a flash of insight. Is that the only way to think of it? Our Freedom.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

Hopefully their example will raise the standards of leadership in our national life. link] mikemyatt Hi Roy: Thanks for sharing these stories…powerful examples of why we can never forget what happened on 9/11. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Thanks for sharing Mike. Our Freedom.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Alexa Rank : 63,303 Google Page Rank : 5 PostRank Leadership Score : 2 Number of Posts in last 30 days : 13 TwitterGrader Score : 100 Lead By Example : John Baldoni is a seasoned leadership pro and one of only a few leadership coaches that I endorse. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 5, 2010

We need to look to leadership examples of truly radical, innovative, in-your-face teams like that at Nucor Steel. For example, Martin Luther King was not PC. To speak "your truth" is perceived to be a potentially career limiting, if not ending move. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

That's why I think the best thing we can do is to lead by example by making this not the focus of our energies, which I personally believe is more decisive than anything, and demonstrate instead how much more we thrive when we openly embrace and utilize our inherent diversity to our advantage. Our Freedom.

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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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