Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

September’s Leadership Carnival brings together links to more than 25 fresh posts on topics such as employee development, identifying true leaders and beating stress. The Leadership Development Carnival is a great way to expand your leadership knowledge and get to know the bloggers who are making it happen.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

So, in today’s post I’ll share two a few tips on deciding which tasks, and to whom, the art of delegation should apply… As a CEO it is critical to develop a keen understanding of your value to the enterprise, and to further develop an awareness of activities that are dilutive to said value. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Developing effective conflict resolution skill sets are an essential component of a building a sustainable business model. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development. Unresolved conflict often results in a loss of productivity, stifles creativity, and creates barriers to cooperation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you believe you possess a fully developed competency in a section give yourself 10 points. Section IX: Team Building. Great leaders create great teams throughout the entire value chain. They understand the need for talent and are effective at recruiting, deployment, development and retention of tier-one talent.

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N2Growth Blog

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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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions. Moreover, building rapport is easily achieved assuming your motivations for doing so are sincere.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 7, 2009

The Leadership Development Carnival is well a half hour of your time. Jim Holland’s guest post Leadership Lessons from a Kindergarten Class is the focus. July’s Leadership Carnivals brings together links to more than 25 fresh posts on topics such as accountability, talent management and succession planning.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

A leader’s message has a direct impact on their personal and corporate brand equity, how they manage a crisis, marketing initiatives, investor relations, press and public relations, team building and employee engagement, and virtually any other mission critical area of chief executive responsibility. I Think Not.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

To effectively work with development, sales and other teams in your organization you must gain their trust. Trust is a two-way street: you need to carry out your tasks in such a way that the team members will trust you. You also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 31, 2010

Growth and development rarely happen accidentally. They will improve your personal and professional situation. Here are the questions: What will I learn this week? Identify what you need to learn, want to learn and how you will learn it. What relationship will I improve? What relationship needs repair or nurture?

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 28, 2009

A new Leadership Development Carnival » Like Be the first to like this post. 3 Responses Chris Fillebrown , on January 1, 2010 at 8:07 pm said: In October of 2009 I started the Frame of Reference blog to focus on the innovation space. The more you practice them the more they become part of your life.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

The marketing team has a message they want to send about the new product. The sales team wants to know how the software will benefit their current customers and how they message it to new customers. The developers want specifics on how to develop every aspect of the new software application.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Provide clear direction: One of the key directives for products managers is to provide clear direction to the engineering/development teams. Inspire them to do great things, especially when developing your products. Understand why people pay (or don’t pay) for your products. Be the voice of the customer to your company.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

However, if you look at the actions and attitudes of people whom you consider true leaders, you will find they focus on building others. They put as their first concern the growth and development of the people with whom they interact. The results of their success carry forward through the people they have influenced over the years.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 5, 2010

They persevere through trials and develop the ability to weather tough storms. Success in leadership comes from developing and perfecting persistence and determination. Persistence is a critical factor in bringing a product through to development. You find ways to motivate successful teamwork and positive interaction.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

Product managers create value for their co-workers on other teams (e.g. development, support, etc.) Trust grows through meaningful interaction with your teams and consistent application of proven principles. They (the PMs) also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 19, 2010

We’re essentially changing the focus of the product from enterprise to consumer. Talk about a learning experience! It’s been nothing short of transformational. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 8, 2010

Innovative engineers are recognized for their inventions. Instead we should embrace it and make sure that through our hard work and strategic insight we create great products that help development, marketing and sales receive high praise and recognition for their work. CEOs are praised for their vision.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Developing relationships drives engagement (in school, in work, in personal lives) that pays dividends. Spaulding describes relationships in terms of a five-floor building. Third Floor: People develop an emotional comfort level that goes beyond facts and information. economy about $382 billion annually. It’s not about you.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

The venerable “Dean of Personal Development,&# Earl Nightingale , put it in these terms: “Success can be defined as the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.&# We all have a deep desire to move forward and see our dream become reality, but how do we make it happen? In other words, you become what you think about.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Here are the key roles that are crucial to your success as a product manager, and why they are important: Engineering/QA: The relationship with the engineering/development team is paramount for product managers. Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 26, 2010

He develops what he calls the “universal character traits of leaders&# : Traits of personal humility: Courage, caring, compassion, respect, acceptance, kindness, optimism, gentleness, teachability and patience. One Response davidburkus , on January 26, 2010 at 5:11 pm said: Sounds like a good read.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 5, 2010

How long did it take to put into practice the things you learned? Conversely, how long did it take to forget the details of the information conveyed in the training? Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Covey , success « Keeping the best A new Leadership Development Carnival » Like Be the first to like this post. Jim Burke, former Chairman and CEO, Johnson & Johnson Filed under: Leadership , Trust , Uncategorized Tagged: | business , relationships , Speed of Trust , Stephen M.R. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Following are three actions that will help you focus on successfully developing replacements: Hire the right people: When you select candidates to interview look for people who have the skills and the personality to grow into your position. Spend money on developing skills that will drive the results your company is seeking.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 29, 2009

Develop an appreciation for the present moment. One Response Igor , on August 30, 2009 at 12:29 am said: Often times, opportunity disguises as failure or crysis. Wayne Dyer , prolific author and speaker, shared this insight into personal opportunity: You’ll seldom experience regret for anything that you’ve done.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The owner gets the resources and funding to develop his products. The owner gets the resources and funding to develop his products. The word “owner&# implies a much deeper meaning than just feeding requirements. The owner makes sure his product meets market needs. The owner makes sure his products succeed. Michael Reply Justin T.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin With just a few weeks left in 2009 you have no-doubt spent time thinking about the events of the past year and the growth and changes that have resulted. What matters in 2010? Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

One Response Rodney Johnson , on September 4, 2009 at 2:53 pm said: Congratulations. I’m certain you put a lot of effort into your blog and you receive much in return. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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QAspire

AUGUST 17, 2010

When we research or try to innovate, we essentially do that with the objective of learning. On a second thought, you can only innovate when you don’t have to worry about doing the routine stuff right. Unless you are in research and innovation where experimentation/exploration is the name of the game.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Filed under: Purpose , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | opportunities , career advancement , flexibility « A new Leadership Development Carnival Book Review: The Three Laws of Performance » Like Be the first to like this post. love your site and marketing strategy. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin Make communication with employees your priority during times of economic adversity By Albert J. Filed under: Integrity , Leadership , Purpose , Team Building , Trust Tagged: | Albert J. You have incredibly knowledgeable and highly motivated consultants at your beck and call.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 10, 2009

Filed under: Leadership , Team Building , Knowledge , Market-driven , Integrity , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | success , people , principles , products , Lee Iacocca , profits « A new Leadership Development Carnival Providing value » Like Be the first to like this post.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 14, 2010

Making connections and gaining people’s trust is the premise of the book Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust. They work in positions that connect internal teams, external colleagues and more. “Have a wide network and you’ll never be in need of work.&#

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 14, 2009

2 Responses Stewart Rogers , on August 18, 2009 at 6:40 am said: Thanks for the mention! 2 Responses Stewart Rogers , on August 18, 2009 at 6:40 am said: Thanks for the mention! Today’s post is a link to Stewart Rogers ‘ blog the Strategic Product Manager , which contains several great leadership quotes from McKinsey.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

The more ideas you have captured the better prepared you will be to develop your ideas into the next great product. 9 Responses themadpeacock , on November 26, 2009 at 6:12 pm said: Finding a way to capture them when they happen is half the battle, for that I most often use the voice memo feature on my phone. Ideas beget other ideas.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 6, 2009

3 Responses Robin Zaragoza , on July 9, 2009 at 12:06 pm said: For those looking for a ProductCamp soon… NYC is next week… July 18th. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on July 9, 2009 at 1:39 pm said: Robin, thank you for the comment. Michael – are you attending? Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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