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AUGUST 22, 2010

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Quality Innovation NGO Supply Chain 156

Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 8, 2010

Michael’s blog was recently recognized and the #1 leadership blog. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Power Leadership McCarthy Godin 186

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Making this a habit is an incredibly powerful strategy. You’re excited about them and the prospects of achieving them. Once you have created your mental rehearsal, replay it in the theater of your mind often – for your most prized goals, do it every day. Once you have written the story, read it again.

Goal 195

Goal Power Workshop Learning-by-Doing 195

First Friday Book Synopsis

AUGUST 19, 2013

Bob''s blog entries (2005) and the Art of Battling Giants (October 2013) Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking David and Goliath: Underdogs Malcolm Gladwell on "Annals of Innovation: Social Media & Social Change" Misfits Outliers: The Story of Success (2008) The New Yorker The Tipping Point (2000) The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make (..)

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Media Innovation Tips Blog 85

Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Filed under: Team Building , Trust , Integrity , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | crucial conversations , Communication , influence , power « Guest Post: Talk is Cheap! The presentation was great and I want to share a few of the key discussion points (in my own words and subject to my personal biases).

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Influence Power Taylorism Taylor 140

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Brian Dodd on Leadership Mike, Thanks for the reply. Kevin and I have been in touch and I will definitely stay linked in with him. I would love to get your insights on site and content. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

Blog 366

Blog Leadership Depreciation Brand 366

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Have you bought-off on the myth of multi-tasking, or do you believe in the power of restraint and focus? Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap?

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Blog Leadership Brand Depreciation 419

N2Growth Blog

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. Don’t underestimate the power of brevity.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

I read a Navy Times article by Donnie Horner recently called "Challenges Facing Surface Fleet", posted March 16, 2009. Bullies are not interested in becoming leaders, they are interested in acquiring power. Ron As always, another post that's right on the mark! Readers can google it.

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Environment Blog Due Diligence Brand 419

Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 7, 2011

Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation by Steven Johnson makes that cut. I’d recommend it to anyone who’s ever had bursts of inspiration and wondered why they haven’t been able to replicate those circumstances, or anyone who wants to innovate at all. Candidly, I’m blown away.

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Licensing Education Ethics Books 295

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 14, 2010

Few things are more critical to your efforts in increasing your revenue growth and corporate sustainability than understanding the value of disruptive innovation. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation? or my personal favorite, “We need to focus on our core business.&#

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Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 361

Lead on Purpose

JUNE 30, 2009

The third item in the Five Factors of Leadership asserts that knowledge is power , when (and only when) it is applied. power ) in the marketplace through acquiring and applying knowledge. Two very different people, both successful in very different ways, attribute their success to their appetite for reading and gaining knowledge.

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Power Fashion Taylorism Taylor 100

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

What about competing against the innovation of others that could cause the obsolescence of your product or service? All business (for profit or not) provide goods, services, or intellectual property/capital to a market (or markets) for some form of consideration.

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Blog Brand Depreciation CEO 305

N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

In today’s post I’ll describe the power that resides with the truly confident, as contrasted with self-destructive characteristics that plague the arrogant… When you think of a true leader do you envision someone who displays a quiet confidence or a blatant arrogance? [link] rashmin I agree with what you are saying !!

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Blog Loyalty Long-term Brand 419

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

This post was mentioned on Twitter by Mike Henry Sr. and Mike Myatt, Michelle. Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.] I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Blog Reputation Participative Brand 419

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Smart leaders will do everything in their power to keep a decreae in velocity from becoming a self imposed adversary due to a lack of contingency planning. As told by Mark, the story goes like this: Baron Von Bismark was tasked with unifying the axis powers in WW1. Speed is your friend and should be leveraged to your advantage.

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Contingency Plans Planning Blog Ryan 360

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors. All of these traits preclude the advancement of change initiatives and cripple innovation. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name.

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Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 419

N2Growth Blog

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? Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? I really don’t have a problem with increasing efficiency so long as the tail doesn’t start wagging the dog. Thanks for stopping by James.

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Efficiency Blog Brand Depreciation 400

N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] patriciazell Wow…thanks, Mike! link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Patricia…I hope this post helps in some way. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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Brand Depreciation Blog Politics 353

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

The Medium “is&# the Message : People that fall into this camp believe that the medium will do the work for them…They believe in the reach and power of the medium to overcome any flaws in the message. Do you ever find yourself sitting back and marveling at those leaders who always seem to have the right thing to say?

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Blog Audience Brand Influence 320

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

I think I have understood the power of good timing, but have not used it enough strategically. Brad White Thank you for the post Mike. Thanks for improving my awareness. link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Brad…I'm glad you found this post useful. link] Timing is Everything « LAB report [.] I Think Not.

Blog 418

Blog Leadership Self-aware Crisis 418

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

The central idea is both simple and powerful: the job or position is a shared situation. Jettisoned employees are finding that their hard won knowledge, skills and capabilities earned while being loyal are no longer valuable in the employment market place. What kind of a contract can employers and employees make with each other? I Think Not.

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Blog Brand Consultative Depreciation 420

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

We need to be mindful about what they are seeing. link] mikemyatt Hi Meredith: Thanks for your comment and for the endorsement of Kevin. I always appreciate your insights Meredith. Thanks for stopping by. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

Leadership 353

Leadership Blog Brand Consultative 353

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When I was a technology marketing exec in 2009, I heard the words nurture marketing. Power Skills and Hard Skills Defined. Power skills , frequently referred to as soft skills or people skills involve common sense and the ability to navigate interpersonal relationships. Pandemic Effect: What Power Skills are in Demand?

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Skills Emotional Intelligence CFO Power 145

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Being in touch with those whom you work with and/or lead is a powerful asset to those who use it. " Great article. link] mikemyatt Hi Gordon: It sounds as if there is no "disconnect" in your organization. Thanks for stopping by and job well done Gordon. Marlyn Fantastic and right on Mike.

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Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 417

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Innate, raw intelligence while certainly something to be prized, is much more common and much less powerful than real influence. In fact, your influence quotient will be a much greater determinant of your ultimate success than your “Intelligence Quotient” could ever be. Mike Myatt wrote one of the best definitions of influence I have seen.

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Influence Blog How To Brand 375

CO2

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Too Much Innovation? I have the privilege recently to work with a technology company that has one of their three core values as innovative. Are we too innovative? And at times it costs us money chasing down innovation at a cost of operational excellence. In renewing their values this year we hit a speed bump.

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Innovation Executive Coaching Strategic Planning Definition 74

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Be innovative. You’ll be seen as an innovator and not just someone who goes along with the group. 4: Being innovative ties closely with understanding your markets; be the market expert for your product line. #9: Take classes, attend seminars and join discussion groups to make sure your skills stay up to par.

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Taylorism Taylor Tactics Ethics 245

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. In most cases the answer is no it’s not…however this is often times exactly how the decision is made. That’s about it. WORDPRESS! [.] Original post by leadershipcoach [.]

Entrepreneur 382

Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 382

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

They understand the power of, and necessity for contextual leadership. 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.

Blog 420

Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420

N2Growth Blog

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. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle. The fact is that business is not a static endeavor.

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Restructuring Blog CEO Brand 305

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 17, 2010

Don’t know if you read it or not but I’m a big fan of David Myer’s book “Intuition: It’s Powers and Perils.&# So many interesting developments in the brain science field. Art Kliener, editor of Strategy and Business magazine, sent me a terrific article that you would like. why is everyone smiling?

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Learning-by-Doing McCarthy Godin Reference 356

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In fact, look no further than the current business innovations to seek validation for my assertions. link] mikemyatt Hi Sami: Your opinions are always appreciated and valued. Differing views are always sought in this forum. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

Blog 360

Blog Collins Efficiency Brand 360

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

link] Dan Black Great thoughts. I really enjoy reading your blog. 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.

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Blog Leadership Loyalty Self-aware 412

N2Growth Blog

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.&# While the aforementioned qualities are certainly admirable, they are only valuable if they influence or create action.

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Blog Learning-by-Doing CEO Strategy 387

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Believe me Mike, we must create a environment for any things and we have always some limitations. Thank you for your post Mike. link] ATIG Have a wonderful Christmas. Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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Blog Leadership Brand Consultative 418

N2Growth Blog

JULY 11, 2010

link] mikemyatt Well said – they go hand in hand with neither one being as effective without the other. Thanks for adding to the conversation. link] Principal (le?) learning » Leadership thinking [.] paramount place of vision [.] I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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