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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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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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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. I Think Not.

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APRIL 9, 2010

Whether it is aesthetic, functional, creative, process, innovative, intellectual, technical or applicational…design matters. The iPod pioneered innovative design in the mp3 player vertical with great technical design, outstanding functional design, and is in a class by itself with regard to aesthetic design.

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JULY 2, 2010

link] mikemyatt No thanks necessary Patricia…I hope this post helps in some way. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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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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AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap? Efficiency and productivity are not found working at or even near capacity. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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JANUARY 20, 2011

Michelle said: RT @mikehenrysr: RT @mikemyatt Workplace Gossip [link] #LeadChange [.] I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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DECEMBER 20, 2010

Depending on your role and influence within the organization you may or may not be able to alter the circumstances in which case you have a tough choice to make – do you stay or do you go? link] mikemyatt Hi Mallie: Thanks for your question. Thanks for your characteristic thoughtfulness. I Think Not.

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JULY 6, 2010

Social media expands my reach and influence and allows me help people I would not otherwise interact with in a meaningful fashion. Among the many things that make leadership more challenging today is the global market in which leaders must compete. How has social media changed your business, if at all? I Think Not.

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JULY 8, 2010

In 140 characters or less, elections are influenced, news is being broken, relationships are being created and expanded, brands are being built, trust is being build, influence is being generated, and products & services are being sold. Don’t underestimate the power of brevity. Thanks for adding to the discussion Randy.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

How many times have you witnessed someone holding-out for a higher price, better valuation, evolving markets, technology advances, or any number of other circumstances that either never transpire, or by the time they do, the opportunistic advantage had disappeared? I always appreciate your kind words. pastortom2022 Great post Mike.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Thanks for stopping by. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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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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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? Are you efficient or effective, or do you know? I really don’t have a problem with increasing efficiency so long as the tail doesn’t start wagging the dog. Effective (N2Growth) [.]

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APRIL 25, 2010

Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors. All of these traits preclude the advancement of change initiatives and cripple innovation. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name. 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. I Think Not.

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DECEMBER 13, 2010

Great leaders do the right thing regardless of circumstances, situational context or other influencing factors. They tend to almost be addicted to increasing their knowledge base and sphere of influence. On with the exam… Section I: Character. They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain.

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APRIL 5, 2010

I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. 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 loyalty is a great addition to the list. I Think Not.

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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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MAY 16, 2010

It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. It will be interesting to see if the next round of Google innovation will be as successful as the beauty of their initial simplicity. Here is a simple rule of thumb…the bigger the key man policy the less scalable the company is.

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MARCH 31, 2010

We want those with whom we work to not only be competent, but there is also an innate desire to have them look the part as well, as those individuals we choose to associate with will often times influence other’s perceptions of us. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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JULY 26, 2010

You’ll find confident leaders have broader spheres of influence, attract better talent, engender more confidence, and earn more loyalty and respect than do those that lead with solely with their chutzpa. The confident also succeed in business, but not at the expense of others as do the arrogant. I Think Not.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

I believe that with a loss of your temper you can lose your credibility, your influence, and your ultimately your ability to lead. Emotional outbursts, rants, and rages will rarely do anything but cause you to make poor decisions and to lose credibility. There’s an old saying that goes: “When you lose your temper, you lose.&#

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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. Thank you again!

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JULY 11, 2010

learning » Leadership thinking [.] paramount place of vision [.] I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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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. Original post by leadershipcoach [.] I Think Not.

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OCTOBER 25, 2010

MIT Technology Review The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s magazine of innovation promotes “the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society.&# … Executive Development Opportunities. b2bYellowpages.com – Comprehensive local and international business and phone directory.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

I find everything, in my realm on marketing, I get the best advise and insight from Christ. I'm sure your thoughts are echoed by many and that Pete will be most appreciative. Thanks for stopping by Jennifer. Scott Gould Right with you Mike. I found Pete's insights to be spot-on, and his candor truly refreshing. I Think Not.

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AUGUST 22, 2010

As the CEO you are the visionary, influencer, champion, defender, evangelist and you must have a bias to action. Let me be very clear…I’m not suggesting that you become a micro manager or that you stop delegating, I’m simply suggesting that you do the job the way it is supposed to be done. I Think Not.

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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. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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APRIL 14, 2010

I was casually reading the results of a survey on the topic of hiring methodologies last weekend when one particular survey question really caught my attention: “When considering a new hire, what is the one characteristic or attribute of the candidate that would most influence your hiring decision?&# Thanks for sharing this information.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

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. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives. " on Amazon.

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JANUARY 16, 2011

link] mikemyatt Thanks for sharing your insights Joe – spot-on as usual. I Think Not. Whos Reading N2growth Twitter Updates mikemyatt: Poor work requries a lot of explanation beca. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

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 thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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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. Happy Holidays. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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