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JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? There are a number of things which need to be in place and depend on the current economic environment. Which hat, or hats do you wear?

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

It is very typical that in this type of environment that the controversy shifts from company vs. employees, to employee vs. employee. While many tend to favor this structure, it is far from perfect as well.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

Leaders who don’t deal with conflict will eventually watch their good talent walk out the door in search of a healthier and safer work environment. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Perhaps most importantly for leaders, good conflict resolution ability equals good employee retention.

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JULY 27, 2010

← Fast Friday quote of the week with Gregg Levoy, author To be or not to be: can authenticity at work limit your career options? → Mid-career blues: Are Xers being sidelined? One of the keys, from Paul’s view, to managing your career is to know when to go through these windows and seize new opportunities.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

In fact, in some cases the use of buzzwords and business speak can actually demonstrate a better understanding of context, environment, audience, etc. What I was attempting to communicate was that the mere use of buzzwords alone doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of substance. Thanks for sharng Sami.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

Believe me Mike, we must create a environment for any things and we have always some limitations. It will be much easier for us to install the new habit with peoples how have the good experiments. These techniques need THE EXPERIENCE and when the opportunity are here, we have little interval of time to seize it. Thank you for your post Mike.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

What do leaders dop to provide a safe environment for people to explore, test, try, fail, learn, review, try again etc. Create a work environment where we feel safe. – I'd be interested in your thoughts. Thanks for the suggestion Dan. link] ATIG Mike, authenticity and transparency for better and ETHICAL business.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

Leadership is a process or journey of becoming : Although certain people are clearly born with innate leadership qualities, without the right environment and exposure, they may fail to develop their full potential. We try to we lead in hostile environments. Can you adapt your leadership style to the situation at hand?

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JULY 29, 2010

← Mid-career blues: Are Xers being sidelined? Diddy) → To be or not to be: can authenticity at work limit your career options? But is this a realistic… especially when you’re starting out your career? Is this compromising your authenticity or just smart career management? Happy leading!

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MAY 27, 2010

Fast Friday with Chris von Baeyer of the Ariel Group → Diary of a mid-career job seeker: 9, 800, 20, 10, 5, 2, 3, 1 Posted on May 27, 2010 by LeaderTalker | 1 Comment Fans of LOST will no doubt recognize the significance numbers can play in shaping lives. Skip to content Home Welcome! Remember, 9, 800, 20, 10, 5, 2, 3, 1.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

I often engage in the MBWA behaviors and though I am not the expert that my team members are, I have stepped in to help them whenever needed, and yes, on occasion when it wasn't, but our open and respectful environment allows them to say "I got it, thanks." " Great article.

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JANUARY 9, 2011

Not only do they read the environment well, but they possess the uncanny ability to adapt their messaging to said environment without missing a beat. Communicate more effectively. Communication skills are so essential for leaders that it is simply impossible to become a great leader without being a great communicator.

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JANUARY 14, 2011

← Culture eats strategy for lunch… and it will eat leaders too Piers Morgan vs. Larry King… how to get off on the wrong foot → Fast Friday with Virgil, Roman Epic Poet Posted on January 14, 2011 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment Last night we celebrated the 3rd anniversary of the Executive Roundtable (well, 3rd plus a month).

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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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DECEMBER 13, 2010

I believe that leaders should also be able to create an environment of trust wherein employees feel empowered. Perhaps results should be filled out someone other than the leader. Kavita Great article. Thanks for covering all the aspects of leadership. Trust can be built by encouraging transparency in communication and information sharing.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Great leaders can communicate effectively across mediums, constituencies, and environments. There is so much unethical behavior (what I refer to as situational ethics) at the executive level that continues to create an us versus them environment. They are active listeners, fluid thinkers, and know when to press-on and when to back-off.

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JANUARY 2, 2011

We’re looking forward to more RoundtableTalk in 2011. ← Second Cup ex-CEO leaves a bitter taste Captain Owen Honors: no honour in this career debacle → Like Be the first to like this post. RoundtableTalk Where ambitious leaders meet. Skip to content Home Welcome! Bookmark the permalink.

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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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DECEMBER 2, 2010

Gwyn Teatro Mike , so many view kindness, empathy, compassion and love as elements foreign to business environments and strong leadership. The truly great thing about loving leaders is that their interest in you isn't fleeting and will endure life's ordinary ups and downs that fracture relationships built on weaker foundations.

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JUNE 14, 2010

If you continue to do the same things that you have always done in today’s current market environment you will see your market share erode, your brand go into decline, your talent and customers jump ship, and your potential never be realized.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

At the same time I personally feel its a long way to go to see the environment what has been discussed in the article. I enjoyed it greatly Anand I truly agree with your statements about being humble and gaining the real respect of the people who we work with.

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APRIL 5, 2010

From my perspective the issue isn't that struggles exist regarding subordinate leaders executing the vision and plans set forth by upper level leadership, for this is certainly a struggle in many environments. Rather the real question should be why such struggles exist in some organizations and not in others.

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JANUARY 18, 2011

← Fast Friday with Virgil, Roman Epic Poet ROWE: A new roadmap for work that will bend your brain → Piers Morgan vs. Larry King… how to get off on the wrong foot Posted on January 18, 2011 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment In my experience, when it comes to making career moves, it’s always advantageous to have small shoes to fill.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

In my experience and observation, you can’t underestimate the power of “cultural fit” – both good and bad – on an organization and on your own career. Poor cultural fit can completely derail your career if you’re not careful…especially in your mid-career. RoundtableTalk Where ambitious leaders meet. Skip to content Home Welcome!

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JUNE 11, 2010

← Career Shifting: Leaping lanes mid-career. This week, our PowerRoundtable panelists and participants explored the topic of Career Shifting. ← Career Shifting: Leaping lanes mid-career. RoundtableTalk Where ambitious leaders meet. Skip to content Home Welcome! Bookmark the permalink.

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DECEMBER 23, 2010

We look forward to sharing more leadership stories, lessons and ideas with you in 2011. This LeaderTalker is turning off technology until the new year (unless I see something irresistible in the paper that needs to be poked at). In the meantime, here’s a look back at the highlights of 2010, courtesy of the Zeitgeist 2010: Year in Review.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Their core is the design and the idea, the operating system, plus the network environment such as iTunes. but only as a means to foster an environment of creativity and innovation within a team or an organization that is the best thing for THAT problem at THAT company at THAT time. But Apple does not manufacture them.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

When you get your “juice” from creating or innovating, you may end up biting off more than you can chew… and creating an environment where your team is doing the same. So, what are you going to stop doing today? Happy leading! Bookmark the permalink.

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OCTOBER 12, 2010

#adweekcdn #genesimmons 12 hours ago Blogroll Bacharach Blog CEO Blog Derek Sivers blog Great Leadership (by Dan) Leadership & Learning Leadership Freak Penelope Trunk blog Results-Only Work Environment Slacker Manager The Bing Blog Tom Peters Cool Sites Bigg Success Bnet Dan Pink Life Tango Marcus Buckingham Motivation on Demand Seth Godin Soul (..)

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JANUARY 25, 2011

The founders of the Results-Only Work Environment (ROWE) have started to create the roadmap to a better world of work. Skip to content Home Welcome! Sure, I could make incremental changes, but the system seemed so completely fubared that it was hard to imagine how to make it better overall. Enter Cali Ressler and Jody Thompson.

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MAY 7, 2010

#adweekcdn #genesimmons 12 hours ago Blogroll Bacharach Blog CEO Blog Derek Sivers blog Great Leadership (by Dan) Leadership & Learning Leadership Freak Penelope Trunk blog Results-Only Work Environment Slacker Manager The Bing Blog Tom Peters Cool Sites Bigg Success Bnet Dan Pink Life Tango Marcus Buckingham Motivation on Demand Seth Godin Soul (..)

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

One of a leader’s most important functions is to create an environment where trust and loyalty are the rule and not the exception. But in this &# what have you done lately for me&# society where relationships have degenerated into little more than stepping stones, loyalty seems to be elusive as best.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Share this: This entry was posted in Career Derailer , Crisis Management , Leadership and tagged bocce balls ad campaign , Good to Great , red flag mechanism , Rocco Rossi , Toronto mayoral race 2010. Happy leading! Bookmark the permalink. ← Say what?

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

I was so impressed with the detail in every service and the great way they set the environment they wanted. The game changer for me was the importance of setting an environment that people enjoyed and enhanced their spiritual experience. It transformed my business and career. Thanks for sharing Dan.

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JULY 30, 2010

← To be or not to be: can authenticity at work limit your career options? After sitting through a few career and coaching discussions over the past week involving money, titles and career satisfaction, I felt a certain quote was worth repeating: “Don’t chase the paper, chase the dream.&# Hsieh credited P.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

← Peer to Peer: managing sideways relationships Fast Friday with Jody Thompson, co-founder ROWE → Restore your sanity: how Gen X and Y need to step up on work/life balance Posted on November 2, 2010 by LeaderTalker | Leave a comment Stress kills us. Many mid-level/mid-career leaders are on a fast track to burn out.

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JUNE 24, 2010

Share this: This entry was posted in Career Derailer , Conflict , Crisis Management , Leadership , Power , Termination and tagged Barack Obama , firing , Gen. You don’t want to inadvertently choke on your own hype. The final truism of work may be: what you know gets you hired, how you do it gets you fired. Happy leading!

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