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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. Of course subordinating one's ego to more productive traits never hurts.:)

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JANUARY 20, 2011

In today’s post I’ll share my thoughts on how to control gossip in the workplace… If what you desire as an executive is to have a healthy, thriving, and productive company, it is essential that you curtail office gossip. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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JULY 2, 2010

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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 20, 2010

Bottom line - toxic individuals kill productivity, and if allowed to run unchecked can have a much broader and deeper impact on an organization than one might think. Many good people in the organization choose the latter course, and both morale and productivity tend to spiral downward. Thanks for your characteristic thoughtfulness.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

How many times have you witnessed someone holding-out for a higher price, better valuation, evolving markets, technology advances, or any number of other circumstances that either never transpire, or by the time they do, the opportunistic advantage had disappeared? link] Robyn McMaster Mike, we have to be on the alert.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

Fact : bright, talented executives with a bias to action will often take on more than they should.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

If efficiency starts diluting productivity rather than increasing it something is woefully amiss. What I want you to recognize is that sometimes the least efficient thing can be lead to the most productive outcome. So much so, that I have really come to cringe every time I hear the word efficiency.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

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APRIL 25, 2010

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures. the company is not leveraging its true talent base.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

The following fundamental concepts of influence, which if properly understood and implemented, can help anyone become more efficient, productive and successful: 1. link] #30Thursday Post Number Nine (Yes it’s fine!) | Musings on Marketing and Other Morsels [.] and, [link].

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MAY 16, 2010

It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. It was exactly the simplicity of their business model and their product that made them into the company that they are today. Here is a simple rule of thumb…the bigger the key man policy the less scalable the company is.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

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JULY 6, 2010

Among the many things that make leadership more challenging today is the global market in which leaders must compete. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Marshall Goldsmith : The principles of leadership haven’t changed much, but the world in which we apply them certainly has. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Leaders can be extremely strong in any of the areas above, but if they are not leading effectively or productively, if they are not meeting performance expectations, then they have work to do. Want to find out? If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

It’s as if it has become more acceptable to bash users of buzzwords than to actually listen to what’s being said – this in my opinion is not healthy, nor is it productive. 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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APRIL 5, 2010

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Would love to teach my staff this lesson with your permission. I would like to add one. I think loyalty cost us nothing, yet delivers great reward to a team. Your post are always eye-opening.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. and Mike Myatt, Productivity links. Productivity links said: n2growth.com: Looking For Leadership: By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Really? This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Henry Sr. Identifying leader… [link] [.]

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JULY 8, 2010

In 140 characters or less, elections are influenced, news is being broken, relationships are being created and expanded, brands are being built, trust is being build, influence is being generated, and products & services are being sold. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

The most productive, high-performance organizations have the ability to deliver fairly complex solutions, and complete difficult tasks at the lowest levels within their organization.

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JULY 11, 2010

It is far more than an ethereal statement – it is a catalyst for creating a focused, impassioned and productive workforce. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. link] mikemyatt Great thoughts Mark – A leader who fails to transfer their vision has failed to understand the value of a vision. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

The most productive leaders I know have the ability to be extremely nice, very civil and always polite while maintaining the ability to be direct, focused, and candid. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Furthermore, it is quite possible to be nice without being wishy-washy or a doormat. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

and ATIG, Productivity links. Productivity links said: n2growth.com: Brand Exposure: By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Do you understand the difference b… [link] [.] mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Henry Sr. Our Freedom.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

In other words, make the meeting meaningful, productive, and if possible enjoyable. 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. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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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., This is because most CRM platforms measure customer interactions solely upon product purchase history and preferences.

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APRIL 9, 2010

Think about the marketing and advertising campaigns that get your attention, the clothes you wear, the house you live in, the cars you drive, the cell phone you carry, or any number of other decisions you make and you’ll find that design plays a key role in your decisioning…Design Matters! 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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OCTOBER 14, 2010

I find everything, in my realm on marketing, I get the best advise and insight from Christ. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I'm sure your thoughts are echoed by many and that Pete will be most appreciative. Thanks for stopping by Jennifer. Scott Gould Right with you Mike. Our Freedom.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Bottom line…If you can’t avoid the crazies there is still hope…I sincerely believe productive working relationships can be formed with even the most difficult people where there is a sincere desire/need to do so. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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JULY 26, 2010

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MARCH 31, 2010

I actually prefer to play to the middle in that I am neither understated nor overstated, but I am comfortable with who I am and my approach to the market. 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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JANUARY 21, 2011

If your skill sets are best suited for business development, product development, branding, finance or other areas you may want to consider playing to your strengths by taking a senior position in the area of your subject matter expertise and hiring the best chief executive you can find to lead the company. Our Freedom.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

“My way or the highway&# leadership styles don’t play well in today’s world, will result in a fractured culture, and ultimately a non-productive organization. Not Customer Focused : Leaders not attuned to the needs of the market will fail. They understand the power of, and necessity for contextual leadership.

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APRIL 14, 2010

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

I want to help us check in, and be more productive when we do. As a digital marketing consultant, I've been praising the promise of these new technologies, but I also have been learning more and more about the negative side effects of our increasing use of digital. Thanks for the reminder.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

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