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JULY 2, 2010

I believe the same characteristics that are present in the heart of a warrior are also present in the most successful executives and entrepreneurs. There are many so-called management gurus in today’s politically correct world who would take great exception to what I’m putting forth in today’s post. Our Freedom.

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JUNE 14, 2010

The most successful companies incorporate disruptive thinking into all of their business and management practices to gain distinctive competitive value propositions. So why do so many established and often well managed companies struggle with disruptive innovation?

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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.

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APRIL 25, 2010

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures. So, what’s wrong with tenure you ask?

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org. Unfortunately, there are organizations that are toxic from the top down; where senior-most management pays lip service to the tenets of leadership, but acts in ways bordering on the malevolent. link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.]

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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. I would love to hear your thoughts and observations in the comments section below. Don’t be shy – jump right in… Related Post : Vision vs.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

Okay, so you founded the company, but does that mean you should also be the chief executive? Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job?

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MAY 16, 2010

As odd as it sounds, businesses that are not dependant on smart talent, capital, or technology can scale faster and easier than those businesses burdened with the aforementioned dependencies. The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

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JANUARY 10, 2011

I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., We must slow down the technology speed and its consequences. Identifying leaders? Have we really degenerated to this point? only to fail in miserable fashion. E-leader need to recognize the INTERNET new challenge.

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APRIL 5, 2010

My experience with most executives & entrepreneurs is that they are totally committed to and focused on success. 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 [.] Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

Give me real leaders who possess courage, vision, and a bias toward action, and spare me the timidity of mediocre managers posing as leaders. 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.

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

It’s not really that there is anything wrong with becoming more efficient, but what I find is that far too many executives major in the minors when it comes to efficiency. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Let me ask you a question – Have you become so efficient that you’ve rendered yourself ineffective?

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL. mikemyatt: RT/mention thx @AMAnet @SmartBrief @Leadersh. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtPetty @Leadershipfreak @jdregan @.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Unless you are a very large enterprise it is unlikely that you have the time, money, staffing, or external professional relationships to execute a brand management strategy such as the one outlined above. The preceding description paints the perfect illustration of why branding is one of my favorite topics…It is complex.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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APRIL 14, 2010

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JULY 8, 2010

The second trend is technology’s recognition of the first trend. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. First is the time pressure for our attention. People simply don’t have the time to listen to, or read, unnecessarily long forms of communication. Our Freedom.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

While most executives that have reached the C-suite level understand the importance of scaling via delegation, far too many CEOs struggle with the effective implementation of the concept. The simple truth is that all great leaders are highly skilled in matters of delegation.

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JULY 26, 2010

Often I find my executive coaching clients shy away from confidence because they fear that it equates to arrogance – and, understandably, don't want to be seen in that way! mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Ramzi I think arrogance is a sign of lack of self esteem. Our Freedom.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

Have you figured out how to apply the laws of scarcity to brand management? While a brand without exposure is not much of a brand, I consistently find that brand exposure is an aspect of brand management that is all too often overlooked as a success metric. If not, then this post is for you. will go into decline.

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JULY 6, 2010

mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. In fact, I hold Marshall in such high professional regard that he is one of only three other coaches that I’ll refer people to if I’m unable to meet their needs. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

Senior managements paralyzed themselves with an attachment to “success brings success’ rather than “success brings failure’ and are now forced to break the implied contract with their employees – a contract nurtured by management that the future can be controlled. Our Freedom.

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JULY 6, 2010

Chronological tenure is not the issue…business savvy, leadership ability, and the ability to provide a certainty of execution should constitute the metrics surrounding CEO performance evaluation. They also seek the advice and counsel of their board and executive team in addition to a plethora of outside advisers.

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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. Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Perhaps most importantly they have the ability to align interests and sell the vision unifying leadership, management, staff and external stakeholders as well. Great leaders understand how to manage conflict and close positional gaps. Section III: Strategy. Section VI: Persuasiveness. Section IX: Team Building.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

In the business world, as a chief executive officer or entrepreneur, corporate messaging is the key to both your personal and professional positioning strategy. In today’s post I’ll share some of the messaging secrets used by the best leaders… So why is great messaging so important?

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APRIL 5, 2010

The only exceptions I’ve witnessed that contradict my observations mentioned above are situations where a purpose-aligned execution based on the desire to give selflessly in service exists. However, even in these circumstances personal leadership is still at the forefront of the success.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

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. The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

We are living in a new era of technology and understanding and Pete has his finger on the pulse of how to relate/reach individuals. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. His leadership is remarkable! Pete is reaching people through not only speaking but through videos, blogs, websites and other social media outlets.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL. mikemyatt: RT/mention thx @AMAnet @SmartBrief @Leadersh. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtPetty @Leadershipfreak @jdregan @.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

The fact of the matter is that senior executives who rise to the C-suite do so largely based upon their ability to consistently make sound decisions. Decisioning at the information level affords a higher degree of risk management, but are still not as safe as those decisions based upon actionable knowledge.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

i.e. Will my employees ever respect/lean on an assistant manager rather than the manager? mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. David Mcdaniels I know that having the highest authority creates the highest level of influence, but is it possible to duplicate that level of influence in others? Our Freedom.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Our Freedom. mikemyatt: The rigidity of a closed mind is the first s. mikemyatt: More thx @BradAustin1 @LeadershipWatch @GBSL. mikemyatt: RT/mention thx @AMAnet @SmartBrief @Leadersh. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtPetty @Leadershipfreak @jdregan @.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

I have witnessed otherwise savvy executives place the need for emotional security and superiority ahead of achieving their mission (not that they always understood this at the time). Is your article title really about anger management or appropriate emotional expression in business? link] Taariq Lewis Hi Mike: As always, a great blog.

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MARCH 31, 2010

In today’s post I’ll examine how managing appearances can have a substantial impact on your personal brand and your success. You should manage appearances on creating a feeling of comfort and engendering confidence…not on trying to impress.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

I have witnessed otherwise savvy executives place the need for emotional superiority ahead of achieving their mission (not that they always understood this at the time). If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication of information will help to ease both the number and severity of conflicts.

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