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JANUARY 3, 2011

This is so much the case that some CEOs will avoid restructuring initiatives at all costs. My question is this…since when have fear and avoidance become prerequisites for success as a CEO? What do great CEOs do when the business model, the strategic plan, and the revenue hurdles don’t seem to be in alignment?

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AUGUST 9, 2010

I cannot even begin to count the number of times I’ve had a CEO tell me that certain immutable business principles just don’t apply to his/her business because, “this business is different.&# Moving on…Believe it or not, CEO is not always synonymous with all knowing business guru. Our Freedom.

Blog 294

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

Over the years I’ve met more than a few CEOs who paid little or no attention to their board of directors, only to find themselves wondering what went wrong as they were being ushered out the door prior to the expiration of their employment agreement. As a CEO, your board can be one of your greatest allies.

Blog 313

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JULY 2, 2010

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Depreciation 329

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

As much as you may wish it wasn’t so, as a CEO you’re really only as good as your last decision. As a person that works with CEOs and entrepreneurs on a daily basis I can tell you with great certainty that all leaders are not created equal when it comes to the competency of their decisioning skills. Our Freedom.

Blog 416

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JANUARY 20, 2011

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Blog 419

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AUGUST 23, 2010

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Blog 419

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

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Leadership 329

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JULY 6, 2010

Eric Shinseki, former Army Chief of Staff, Alan Mulally, CEO of the Ford Motor Company, and Frances Hesselbein, former CEO of the Girl Scouts. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Marshall Goldsmith : While I could offer many examples, three individuals come to mind: General (Ret.) Our Freedom.

Blog 314

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

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Environment 419

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MARCH 18, 2010

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Business Model 269

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JUNE 29, 2010

The following list of suggestions is my gift to you in hope that it will allow you to outsmart those that feel they cannot be outsmarted… Define Acceptable Behavior : This first thing all CEOs need to do is to accept responsibility for any “corporate crazies&# who have taken residence in their organization. Our Freedom.

Blog 295

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

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Efficiency 394

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AUGUST 24, 2010

Think about it…when was the last time you viewed a negative soundbite of a CEO who was engaged in active listening? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. A key point for all leaders to consider is that it’s impossible to stick your foot in your mouth when it’s closed. Our Freedom.

Blog 420

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything. Our Freedom.

Blog 418

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APRIL 5, 2010

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Contingency Plans 336

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

However I believe the more important emotional trait for CEOs and entrepreneurs to gain mastery over is what I call EC or emotional control. Great CEOs lead by example…they set the tone for others in the organization by demonstrating proactive, rational, logical and balanced thinking as opposed reactionary emotional thinking.

Blog 419

Blog Leadership Emotional Intelligence Brand 419

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NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Complicating matters further for CEOs attempting to determine what to do about bonuses is all the recent media attention and public outrage in regard to what is perceived by many to be excessive, frivolous compensation. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

Blog 365

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JUNE 14, 2010

My engagements with CEOs often focus on helping them to embrace change through disruptive innovation. Bottom line…don’t be the CEO who causes your management team to continually say “the boss won’t go for that one.&# mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

Business Model 338

Business Model Blog Disruptive Innovation Brand 338

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

I have witnessed on numerous occasions CEOs with average, or even sub-par performance histories fare well because they possessed great messaging skills. By contrast, I have also watched CEOs with excellent performance histories not do so well because they did not possess the messaging skills necessary to keep stakeholders engaged.

Blog 303

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APRIL 25, 2010

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Loyalty 419

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JULY 8, 2010

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Blog 365

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

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Blog 411

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

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Blog 418

Blog Leadership Brand Consultative 418

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JULY 26, 2010

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Blog 419

Blog Loyalty Long-term Brand 419

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MARCH 23, 2010

Oh, and by the way…if you’re a CEO you better have a very clear understanding of what your customers are experiencing at every level of interaction across your enterprise. Great CEOs personally experience their business as a consistent consumer of its services. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci.

Blog 286

Blog CRM Management Brand 286

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

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Influence 355

Influence Blog How To Brand 355

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

I want to frame my thoughts on the topic of significance by beginning with an excerpt from my book “ Leadership Matters…The CEO Survival Manual “: “By the time you reach the CEO level you should be striving to move beyond success and towards significance. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom.

Blog 416

Blog Succession Influence Brand 416

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Understanding and implementing the concept of “ actionable leadership &# is a major key to success in becoming a great CEO. It was Andy Grove the former Chairman and CEO of Intel and Time Magazine’s 1997 Man of the Year who said “You have to take action; you can’t hesitate or hedge your bets.

Blog 373

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JANUARY 16, 2011

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Brand 365

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

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Blog 336

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APRIL 20, 2010

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Brand 271

Brand Blog How To Public Relations 271

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APRIL 14, 2010

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Blog 304

Blog Survey Talent Management Brand 304

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

N2 is a proud member of Squidoo Blog Write for CEOs Debbie Weil offer a great service to CEOs and senior executives that want to learn how to blog. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. If you want your corporate voice and brand to be viewed on the Blogosphere you need to speak with Debbie. Our Freedom.

Directory 167

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

He had a CEO of his own ego that kept him focused on the larger goals and visions – those that exceeded self-interest. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I laughed so hard I couldn't answer the call. As such he was able to employ humility and confidence when and as needed. Our Freedom.

Blog 419

Blog Leadership Servant Leader Long-term 419

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APRIL 5, 2010

Great organizations assign their best leaders to the most significant opportunities and/or to correct key shortcomings (see previous post: Resourcing 101 for CEOs ). I totally understand the responsibility of CEO's and upper level leadership regarding completion and execution. Our Freedom.

Bottom-up 342

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APRIL 9, 2010

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