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JANUARY 20, 2011

In the same fashion that being the source of gossip is destructive, so is furthering the damage by ratcheting up the rhetoric by participating in gossip. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Put simply, good leaders don’t tolerate gossip. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

In the list that follows I’m going to share with you 6 leadership characteristics that require absolutely no talent or ability, but that must be present in order to succeed over the long-haul as a leader. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up. I don’t ever remember dogging-it again.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

If you follow this advice not only will you become better informed, but you’ll also become more popular with those whom you interact with. You’ll also notice that when intelligent people do speak-up it’s not to ramble-on incoherently or incessantly, but usually to ask a question so that they can elicit even more information.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. If a newly implemented business process has design flaws, will employees follow the process or circumvent it? Let me make my position very clear…design absolutely matters.

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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. When it comes to the construction of messaging, I have found that people will tend to fall into one of the four following groups.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

In the text that follows you’ll find the truth about toxic cultures… A toxic work environment thrives off of everything that great leadership stands in opposition to. It’s also important to understand that a toxic culture cannot exist if toxic people are not allowed to take up residence. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 2, 2010

Commitment, attention to detail, discipline, service above self, honor, integrity, perseverance, the ability to both lead and follow, to execute with precision, and the ability to adapt, improvise, and overcome are all traits that will serve you well in the boardroom. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Following are a few links to other posts that deal with these topics in greater detail. maybe sincerity [link] Taariq Lewis Mike, as always, a great follow-up with great insight and additional resources. I would also add that it works at home as well. Thanks for sharing Taariq: [link].

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

While you may find it hard to believe, I don’t have anything against buzzwords, techno-jargon, colloquialisms, acronyms and other forms of business-speak with the following caveat…that they are used in context, and by someone who possesses an underlying knowledge of what the phrase de jure actually means.

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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 I’ve said many times before, things don’t always have to boil down to either/or types of decisions – not everything must end-up on the altar of sacrificial decisioning.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. Innovation, improvements, or these 'Next' Practices should be looked at in all facets of your business value proposition, your core.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

That said, I have little use for social networking junkies who collect friends/followers/contacts just for the sake of watching the numbers go up, while adding little or no value to their network. All those followers and connections don't really have meaning except to make one feel important and/or popular.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

However in the text that follows I’ll address how to spot ineffective leaders by assessing six critical areas of leadership DNA. Lack of Focus and Follow-Through : Those leaders who lack the focus and attention to detail needed to apply leverage and resources in an aggressive and committed fashion will perish.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

The following fundamental concepts of influence, which if properly understood and implemented, can help anyone become more efficient, productive and successful: 1. It's sad that many potential leaders look past this and end up frustrated when they can't get people to act, little do they know they haven't developed trust.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

They are the ones innovating and breaking-down barriers. I agree that actions speak louder than words and lead by example is a great way to generate committed followers. They're the ones on behalf of the team who step up and do a faceplant with an oncoming tomato. They are the ones people turn to when things get tough.

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JULY 6, 2010

You should know from the outset that I fundamentally disagree with the concept of CEO term limits, and quite frankly I cannot really come up with a valid reason for supporting such a regressive concept. Then follow-up your great hiring decision by providing the CEO with the tools and resources necessary to get the job done.

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JULY 11, 2010

These CEOs can often go undiscovered for great lengths of time before their poorly constructed vision bubbles-up to the surface, by which time it is often too late to repair the damage. It is seen my the followers ABOUT the followers. However worse than the CEO with no vision, is a CEO with the wrong vision. Thank Bridget.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2018

The answer often reopens the typical debate about technology; namely should a business invest in tech or should it instead focus on other factors of success such as hiring the right team, keeping track of the trends on the market and managing your brand reputation. Find affordable equipment. Train your employees.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from. Want to find out? While this test is not as detailed as more comprehensive assessments, I have nonetheless found it to be fairly thorough. If you possess no competency whatsoever give yourself 0 points.

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APRIL 5, 2010

In the text that follows, I’ll take a closer look at the value of contingency planning… The reality surrounding the success of any implementation is found by understanding that no matter how smart you are, things rarely go as planned. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. I Think Not. Our Freedom.

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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. I have known many entrepreneurs that are exceptional CEO’s, but I have known many more that don’t measure-up and shouldn’t be fulfilling the role of CEO.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

If you take what follows to heart, it might just change your world. In the text that follows I’ll examine the softer sides of leadership – love, compassion, humility, kindness and empathy. Of the legions of not so great leaders you’ve encountered over the years, how many of them were absent of these qualities?

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The following six tips will help you successfully become skilled at managing board relations, which will lessen your burdens, extend your shelf-life, and improve your performance: Understand the Landscape : Regardless of make up, your board is likely composed of successful and influential people.

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APRIL 5, 2010

If the individuals placed in charge of executing key objectives, deliverables & results are not excellent leaders, you are simply setting yourself up for failure. And many young leaders lose focus on the team goal and focus on either being popular with their team or following the rules. What say you???

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

The hierarchy of knowledge is as follows: Gut Instincts : This is an experiential and/or emotional filter that may often times have no current underpinning of hard analytical support. By developing a qualitative and quantitative filtering mechanism for your decisioning process you can make better decisions in a shorter period of time.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

This is best accomplished by leveraging individual talents not stiffling them. I would be less than candid if I didn’t admit that leading those inclined to follow is significantly less of a challenge than leading those who don’t want to be led. Accepting a person where they are, creates an bond of trust.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Blogging since 2002, being actively involved in digital marketing since the early 90′s, and being online since the days of the ARPANET I have a bit of history with most things digital. Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside.

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JULY 26, 2010

I seldom think its better to be confident and lowly in heart because that alone can earn you the respect of your people or followers. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Confidence can mislead if no understanding exist. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. Our Freedom.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

While many people immediately conjure-up an image of the ever so confident, bombastic extrovert without an ounce of humility as the picture of what constitutes a real leader, nothing could be further from the truth. He said that servant leader will consider the priorities of his "followers" or team, first. Be grateful.

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MARCH 23, 2010

I was recently asked the following question: “What is the difference between CRM and CEM, or is there any difference between the two?&# In a previous post I addressed the practice of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in fairly great detail. That said, I have rarely witnessed CRM implemented to its full potential.

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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. I Think Not.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” No is not all it’s cracked-up to be…Still don’t believe me?

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APRIL 14, 2010

Above all, don’t be seduced by qualities that while they may be attractive on the surface, won’t ever make-up for a lack of character and integrity. mikemyatt: A leaders Intellect should not be a depreci. Share and Enjoy: View Comments Ahmad Thanks Mike, great post. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

In fact, when striving to come-up with this list I quickly came to the conclusion that while I attempted to use objective logic in making my assessments, the reality is that a list like this is mostly subjective based upon personal preference. You can follow John on Twitter @johncmaxwell. You can follow Tom on Twitter @tom_peters.

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DECEMBER 21, 2010

Let me ask you to spend a few minutes and mull over the following questions: Do you understand the difference between success and significance? I really do think that people mix the two up on a very regular basis. Did the attainment of your 2010 goals lead you closer to success or significance? link] mikemyatt Thanks for sharing Ron.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

From my perspective, the issues surrounding conflict resolution can be best summed-up in three words…&# Deal With It. &# While you can try and avoid conflict (bad idea), you cannot escape conflict…The fact of the matter is that conflict in the workplace is unavoidable.

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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. This is simply due to the fact that more people want to hear what a high profile CEO or entrepreneur has to say.

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