Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

As product managers you have a significant responsibility for the success of your company. It’s easy to get bogged down in the countless tasks that are thrown your way every day. With all the meetings, floods of email, and requirements to manage, the thought of spending time on areas of strategic focus can seem overwhelming. However, with planning and a little effort you can make the difference.

Productivity 257

Productivity Products Succession Management 257

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

Guest post by Caroline Ross. One thing that many young professionals don’t understand about the job market is that leadership plays a huge role in getting hired. As a former hiring manager and supervisor, I can say that the recent grads who have succeeded most in the workforce are those who’ve had intentional leadership experiences in college and after they’ve graduated.

Career 245

Career Skills Development Leadership 245

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Guest post by Lewis Edward. It’s easy to want others to follow you. The hard part is making yourself the kind of individual people would actually want to follow, and not merely feel obligated to do so. Would you follow you? By following these five easy but key steps, you can make yourself the kind of leader you need to be in no time: Lead by example.

Real Estate 237

Real Estate Delegation Leadership Learning-by-Doing 237

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

Guest post by Sarah Rawson. Throughout the ages, leaders and followers alike have wondered whether the process of leadership depends on inborn traits or whether it can be taught. Great leaders are either born or trained. Still, some people who strive for leadership never quite achieve it. This leads many people to believe that there must be some factors out of a person’s control.

Leadership 227

Leadership Education Short-term Competitive Advantage 227