Posts by Mike Myatt
Where J.C. Penney And Ron Johnson Went Wrong
It’s not hard to lead talented people with an aligned vision who fall under the umbrella of an iconic brand that has a cult-like consumer following. This describes Ron Johnson’s role as head of Apple’s retail operation prior to assuming the CEO role at J.C. Penney.
Read MoreLeadership and Simplicity
One of the most effective ways to order your world is to simplify everything you encounter. However the problem for many is keeping it simple often becomes very difficult when our basic human nature is to over-complicate everything we touch.
Read More100% Of Companies Have This Problem
Process… just the mere use of the word can spread fear and panic in the workplace. This sad reality exists for a reason – 100% of companies unnecessarily suffer from a process problem.
Read MoreLeading In An Avalanche
The point I want you to take away from the video above and the text that follows is an avalanche need not always end in disaster. Pushing the envelope is something all leaders must get comfortable with.
Read MoreLeadership, Timing and Opportunity
What better time to discuss opportunity than the start of a new year? The message I want to deliver is this; opportunity and timing are inexorably linked. So much so, that if you don’t think timing is everything – think again.
Read MoreAttitude Reflects Leadership
My question for you today is a simple one: â€How’s Your Attitude?†Show me a CEO with a bad attitude and I’ll show you a poor leader. While this sounds simple enough at face value, I have consistently found one of the most often overlooked leadership attributes is having a consistently positive attitude.
Read MoreThe Disconnected Leader
Even though few would dispute the value of being an engaged leader, many still do not practice what they preach. The harsh reality is great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar.
Read MoreLeadership Is About Leading
Leadership is about leading. Leadership is a 24-7-365 endeavor. In fact, I’d go so far as to say the best leaders view what they do as a calling and not just a job.
Read MoreLeadership And Making Choices
Choice; it’s a simple, yet critical aspect of leadership. Academics and business theorists often gloss over the basics of leadership preferring to trivialize their importance.
Read MoreLeadership and White Space
In my most recent column on Forbes I briefly discussed the value of white space as it relates to “span of control†but felt the topic deserved a deeper dive. Here’s something you might not want to hear, but you should definitely take to heart..
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