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AUGUST 9, 2010

Let me give you a great example…It is not at all uncommon for an executive to tell me that his/her business doesn’t really have any competition. 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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OCTOBER 27, 2010

I had a lot of success early in my career. This has happened several times in my career. They can quickly become cynical if they don’t have positive examples. Mike Myatt : What’s the best and worst example of leadership you’ve observed in recent times? When I did this, I noticed that others would jump in and follow me.

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MARCH 18, 2010

A specific example of this would be that while a company’s business plan may not change for a number of years, the company’s business model consistently evolve, or may even need to be reengineered to insure the execution of its business plan. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

In this example the hourly rate of a CEO who makes $750k is $375 dollars per hour. For instance, rather than leveraging down to the $100K talent in the example above, if you drive down further to let’s say a $30k individual, you increase your organizational leverage factor by almost another 30%. Our Freedom.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

While I could cite many examples of what I just described, a particularly good one is the use of the phrase “social media.” Tools like email, instant messaging, texting, blogging and micro-blogging are all examples of shortening our communications to leverage speed and time to our advantage. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Let me offer just a few examples to help connect the dots: Recording artists that release too many CDs over too short of a time period hurt their own appeal. I’ll close today’s post with a prime example of personal branding overexposure that while a pet-peeve of mine, will certainly draw the ire of many. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. I agree that actions speak louder than words and lead by example is a great way to generate committed followers. I can easily use Moses as an example. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Thanks, Sami impassioned Hi Mike.

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JULY 1, 2010

It has been tempting and it’s flattering to be considered by other firms, but I have decided that what’s best for me is to pursue my career as an independent consultant. Mike Myatt : What’s the best and worst example of leadership you’ve observed in recent times? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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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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APRIL 25, 2010

Here’s an example…Even in this day and age, it is still not that uncommon to find large corporations and government agencies with IT silos built upon mainframe computing solutions. 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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MARCH 31, 2010

If not, it should…The overly slick professional always makes me want to grab my wallet and run… Let me be transparent and use my personal situation as an example. 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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JUNE 14, 2010

There are examples of companies throughout history and across every sector that have either failed to embrace disruptive business models, or have failed to maintain their once disruptive edge. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. How did the brick and mortar book stores let Amazon get the jump on them? Our Freedom.

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APRIL 5, 2010

This normally occurs in crisis/emergency/volunteer situations – for an example of this please read Wally Bock’s excellent post yesterday. In thinking of your example of sports teams, for example, is it possible that leaders can emerge at different times, for different purposes or tasks? Our Freedom.

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JULY 26, 2010

Great contrasting examples of confidence vs. arrogance as it applies to leadership would be the quiet confidence of World War II Generals’ Omar Bradley and Dwight Eisenhower vs. the often outrageous arrogance of Generals’ George Patton and Douglas MacArthur. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Let me be blunt – you won’t earn anyone’s respect, at least not the respect of anyone who matters if your concern for career success overshadows your concern for the well-being of your family. Think About Your Legacy: Create a legacy that transcends your career. What I can tell you is that I’ve always made my family a priority.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

For example, I’m a visionary leader. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. We all have certain God-given gifts. The key is to use them to the fullest and as leaders, get people around us who have other gifts/strengths that will shore up our weaknesses. I see the big picture. Our Freedom.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

They attempt to change through their example. Historical examples such as with world leaders like Churchill or Eisenhower are more widely known. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. That doesn't necessarily mean they are "right" or even hitting on the "truth" all the time. Our Freedom.

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APRIL 9, 2010

You bring up Apple, a shining example (no pun intended) of design being part and parcel of brand. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. With Apple design and user experience as so inextricably linked they are one and the same. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

In fact, I would submit there is no better example of how to leave a lasting impact through a sustaining legacy than what was modeled by Jesus. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. That said, just as is the case with secular universities there is also room for improvement. Our Freedom.

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MARCH 23, 2010

This means you can conservatively expect to lose another $600 dollars of upside in our $2000 dollar example. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Lost Ancillary Revenue : On average, a single account is good for a 30 -40% cross-sell and up-sell revenue increase over time as new products, services, joint ventures etc.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

Leadership starts with you : The best way to develop leadership qualities is to apply them to your own life through leading by personal example. If you have any examples of leadership basics that you feel are all too often overlooked, please share them in the comments section below. Leaders are always in the limelight. Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

One of my favorite examples of what I described in the paragraph above is the weak leader who cannot deal with subordinates who use emotional deceit as a weapon of destruction. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. link] mikemyatt Tom – Thanks again for the kind words. Our Freedom.

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JULY 6, 2010

I really like the "what if" Zappos example. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Thanks again for a fantastic opportunity to comment on a great topic. link] mikemyatt Hi Patti: Thanks for the great observations and insights. Bottom line – there just isn't any upside to CEO term limits.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. My suspicion is that your choices have made you an effective leader and one well regarded by your team. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 13, 2011

This may be the first time in my career that I've been accused of taking a standard management approach.:) For example, a recent but complimentary post I made can be found here: Changing the Direction of SAP, ERP, and IT Applications to Focus on the Customer and Innovation [link]. via n2growth.com [.] Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Let me use an example which contrasts a politician (often successful and rarely significant) with a statesman (usually both)…it has been said that a politician is concerned with winning the election and a statesman is concerned about future generations. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

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MARCH 23, 2010

This was no accident…it took hard work, careful planning, and extreme attention to detail with a focus on execution…This example is exactly how a great customer experience is created. 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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SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

You wouldn’t believe how many companies I work with that are in a mess because the leaders wouldn’t make the tough calls – for example to lose a person, a division or a product. Mike Myatt: What’s the best and worst example of leadership you’ve observed in recent times? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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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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DECEMBER 16, 2010

You can nominate your unsung hero by leaving a comment explaning how their example of leadership touches the lives of others. He galvanized prayer warriors throughout our body and, by example, taught many what it meant to be grateful. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example. For example, Ms.

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JULY 7, 2010

That insight changed my perspective on leadership and set the course for my career as a leader and teacher of leadership. Mike Myatt : What’s the best and worst example of leadership you’ve observed in recent times? John Maxwell : Let me give you two examples with the same person. Oswald Sanders. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 18, 2011

People who have bad attitudes have more career turnover. Still, there’s the example of great leaders for those who have “ears to hear&#.Ron There is much to be learned from looking back in time to the great examples set by histories great leaders. Sadly this is no isolated example. How times have changed!

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

I'm in complete agreement with you on Abraham Lincoln as a great example of balanced leadership. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I hope these thoughts help Mitch… [link] mikemyatt Thanks Moe [link] mikemyatt Hi Anne: Thanks for the comment and the astute insights. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 5, 2010

These are some examples of why I think values and their purpose is essential to any discussion of vision and mission. For example, CNN is in the fast breaking news business, so they need values like "fast" and "accurate" to support their purpose. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

There are some organizations, business, and leaders who have an expectation that loyalty is a blind loyalty and that it does not preclude any behavioral example from them. In addition, standing with someone as a person even if they do something stupid is, in my view, an example of loyalty. In this case it's expensive to be loyal.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Let’s use an example of a common problem that most businesses face at some point in their lifecycle (if not at multiple points) which is needing to implement a certain application or toolset to automate an existing manual process. As an example, Look at Apple! mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

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AUGUST 1, 2010

Get outside of yourself and lead by example. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Never sacrifice or forgo learning because you think you don’t have time, or worse because you think you already know it all. Publicly give of your time. Get in the flow of relevant discussions, worthy causes, and public communities.

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