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Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? | N2Growth Blog

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A VC friend of mine refers to most entrepreneurs as practicing “seagull management&# in that they fly in, flap their wings, crap all over everything and fly back out again…Many entrepreneurs desire to have input on everything, yet don’t want anything to do with the details. Our Freedom.

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The Fallacy of No | N2Growth Blog

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In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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Leadership & Influence Summit | N2Growth Blog

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link] Dan Collins Mike, I would particularly like someone to address the popularity of "politically correct" leadership. For what it's worth, I'm a big fan of all three leaders cited in your comment and appreciate your reference. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Let me expand.

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Leadership Interview – Michael Hyatt | N2Growth Blog

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I refer to this as receiving “the gift of ears.” Your comment about the ability to develop as a leader by gleaning insights via social media from other leaders whom you've never met gives validity to three things: 1.) that other leaders looking to develop and improve will grow as a result of their efforts. They humbled me.

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The Problem With Coaching | N2Growth Blog

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During a recent interview I was asked how I felt about the coaching profession - I jokingly referred to myself as a coaching heretic, and went on to say that I really don’t like the word “ coach &# as a descriptor for what I do. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. As you say, it is not about the coach.

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Intellect…an Asset or Liability? | N2Growth Blog

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Rule number two: When in doubt refer to rule number one.&# Don’t let your intellect stand in your way, but rather use it as an asset to develop those around you to their full potential thereby increasing your chances for long-term success. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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