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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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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. “Me Too&# companies fight to eek out market share in an attempt to survive, while disruptive companies become category dominant brands insuring sustainability.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

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? The central idea is both simple and powerful: the job or position is a shared situation. I Think Not.

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DECEMBER 7, 2010

Most of you who have been following this blog know that I’ve been an a strong evangelist of social media, and perhaps even more so of blogging for several years now. By any category analysis or analytical standard blogging has obviously developed into a powerful communication medium.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

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

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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? As you said in the blog, when we choose to invest in people we may not receive immediate results. Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? Thanks for stopping by James.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs? You’re undoubtedly thinking “who died and left Mike Myatt in charge of qualitatively assessing leadership blogs?&# I know, I know - another list? Great question.

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JULY 26, 2010

to Mike Myatt for his blog “Confidence vs. Arrogance.” Oarabile [link] mikemyatt Solid words of wisdom Oarabile…thanks for sharing. link] Roots of healthy confidence « Leadership Freak [.] His article got me thinking about this [.] link] Tracy E. We would never say there is a fine line between generosity and greed would we?"

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. 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. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice. Our Freedom.

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MARCH 18, 2010

Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc., Business models must be designed with great care at the outset, but they must also be fluid in order to react to changing market conditions and avoid becoming stagnant. are also not business models.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. I really enjoy reading your blog. 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. I Think Not.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

Frequent readers of this blog can find a veritable plethora of tips on becoming a better and more effective leader. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. Not Customer Focused : Leaders not attuned to the needs of the market will fail.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

link] Sai Bharadwaj Good to know you & this blog. by thecoachingconnection on July 15, 2010 This was reprinted below in its entirely by Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth, who originally [.] [link] Tweets that mention Emotional Control | N2Growth Blog — Topsy.com [.] A blog post? From N2Growth [link] [.]

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AUGUST 22, 2010

Have they been fudging their research for years? link] mikemyatt Hi Steve: Great catch – I have witnessed the same thing and should not have omitted this from my list. Thanks for stopping by Steve and have a great weekend. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Online Degree 100 Blogs Posts That Will Make You a Better Leader 5 Tweets Humility and Leadership | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth News Flash – the phrase humble leadership is [.] link] Ovidiu What a GREAT article! " Thanks for stopping by Stan… [link] mikemyatt Thanks for the kind words Sir.

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APRIL 5, 2010

display: none; } 3 Tweets Building a Great Team | Catalyst 2 Tweets Contingency Planning | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth My experience with most executives and [.] " Thanks for adding to the conversation Jennifer. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] I Think Not.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Just look at how many comments you generated. Way to go out on a limb and include “love&# with leadership. I admire this. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

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. Recently I spoke to a group of high-school marketing educators about the current state of social media marketing.

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JULY 11, 2010

I don’t do so in an attempt to torture you with redundant thought, but rather because I believe it is a message that is often taken far too lightly by chief executives. Thanks for adding to the conversation. link] Principal (le?) learning » Leadership thinking [.] paramount place of vision [.] I Think Not.

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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. 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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APRIL 20, 2010

Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

I'm reminded of a blog post I wrote last year about the decision making processes in a trivia contest! Great post and very insightful blog! The need to move quickly can often times get in the way of doing the right thing. This is our generations great leadership delusion. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Just how much inspiration can I get from sharing this idea wit… 4 Tweets Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Looking to benchmark your leadership ability? Section IV: Tactics. Great leaders tend to be tactical geniuses and display a strong bias to action. myself that.

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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. First time reader of your blog. While I will dress in a suit and tie when appropriate, you’re much more likely to find me in jeans and casual sport coat. Nice post by the way.

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

I write about the importance of that purpose for one's success and satisfaction on my blog this month (www.empireofhope.com). Here though is my question and struggle – How does one turn their significance into success? I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca.

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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 [.]

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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. Marshall Goldsmith : The principles of leadership haven’t changed much, but the world in which we apply them certainly has. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. link] Dale Mike, Thanks for your words of encouragement. I hope you and your family have a very blessed Thanksgiving! 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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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Fear based motivations don’t instill loyalty, create trust, build morale, inspire creativity, attract talent, or drive innovation. Remember that respect is earned, and fear is imposed. If you’re a leader who has created a fear based culture I can guarantee you two things: 1.) your employees won’t give you their best, and; 2.)

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

link] #30Thursday Post Number Nine (Yes it’s fine!) | Musings on Marketing and Other Morsels [.] Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable? I Think Not.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Pete is reaching people through not only speaking but through videos, blogs, websites and other social media outlets. I find everything, in my realm on marketing, I get the best advise and insight from Christ. I actually go to Cross Point Church in Nashville and I've never had a better experience at a church or with a Pastor!

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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. While many tend to favor this structure, it is far from perfect as well. If you do not challenge them, you will forever be watching them.

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JULY 8, 2010

Emails, voicemails, instant messages, text messages, blogs, Tweets, Facebook updates, etc., People simply don’t have the time to listen to, or read, unnecessarily long forms of communication. The second trend is technology’s recognition of the first trend. simply don’t lend themselves to the indulgence of pompous grandeur.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

That said, it is nonetheless safe to say that CEOs who find a way to focus their efforts on values, vision, mission, strategy, team building, innovation, networking, and branding will be the CEOs who achieve the highest and most sustainable levels of success. Great leaders model the behaviors they expect of others. I Think Not.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

2 Tweets 5/6/10: Top Talent Development Posts this Week 2 Tweets Managing Board Relations | N2Growth Blog By Mike Myatt, Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Over the years I've met more than a few CEOs [.] Thanks in advance… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] I Think Not.

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APRIL 14, 2010

mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Mike Anderson I think this is a great point and is in line with the concept of "First Break All the Rules" The hard part is getting at the true talent of the individual and their fit for the job in a half hour to hour interview. Thanks for sharing this information. I Think Not.

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