N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. Bottom line…saying yes because you have no backbone is no better or no worse than saying no because you're on a power trip. No is not all it’s cracked-up to be…Still don’t believe me?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. On with the exam… Section I: Character. Great leaders do the right thing regardless of circumstances, situational context or other influencing factors. Recognizing development opportunities is the first step to growth. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Our responsibility is to respect the ethic. Furthermore, the enduring anchor of an organization is found in its values and ethics, not its mission. While values and ethics remain consistent, delivery models must change with time to in order to endure. Vision never drives mission. impact the competitive arena. Great post!

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Be innovative. You’ll be seen as an innovator and not just someone who goes along with the group. 4: Being innovative ties closely with understanding your markets; be the market expert for your product line. #9: Take classes, attend seminars and join discussion groups to make sure your skills stay up to par.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Integrity is a “steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.&# Filed under: Integrity , Leadership , Trust Tagged: | character , honesty , Integrity , John Wooden , truthfulness « The power of influence Creating leaders » Like Be the first to like this post.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

I don’t know about you, but it’s almost as if we have raised a generation of leaders who feel they have a moral and ethical obligation to be politically correct – WRONG. Even the term change, a concept once reserved for the innovative and revolutionary, has been hi-jacked by the politically correct. How sad is this?

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 10, 2010

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

This powerful statement comes from Tommy Spaulding in his new book It’s Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life (and Your Organization) by Turning Colleagues and Contacts into Lasting, Genuine Relationships. The most powerful relationships come when we focus on helping others. economy about $382 billion annually.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2010

If my final score is who I want to be — a man or woman of integrity, of honesty, of virtue, of hard work, of ethics — then I can sustain setbacks and difficulties that come. This is the career record of Larry Gelwix, coach of the Highland High rugby team (Salt Lake City) for more than three decades.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 31, 2010

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 11, 2010

I started this blog (in 2007) to promote leadership principles in product management. For those of you who have me on your RSS feeds: Thank you and I apologize sincerely. For those who just happened to stop by, welcome to Lead on Purpose. This is an important discipline that does not get enough attention.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

A few common methods include: The number of people reporting up through the organization The quantity or amount of product or services produced The “bottom line&# or income produced by the company The number of links, references or accolades to the leader or the organization Other methods that focus on things and not people.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 29, 2010

They don’t seem to work any harder than you, they don’t appear to be more intelligent, and they certainly are not more handsome.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

Your credibility — the quality or power of inspiring belief — grows in much the same way. Trust is built over time as you follow through with the promises you make.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 19, 2010

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 22, 2010

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 12, 2009

Filed under: Innovation Tagged: | bear shaving , focus , Seth Godin « Win with Win/Loss analysis Provide opportunities for success » Like Be the first to like this post. Too often we deal with the symptoms of a problem instead of dealing with the problem head-on; Seth Godin calls this “bear shaving.&#

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 4, 2010

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 28, 2009

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. A new Leadership Development Carnival » Like Be the first to like this post.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 8, 2010

Innovative engineers are recognized for their inventions. CEOs are praised for their vision. Top salespeople are rewarded with high commissions. The rewards for applied skill and hard work come quickly after the work is complete.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

By focusing on three simple, yet powerful, practices, product managers can channel their products toward profitability: Know your market: Get a clear understanding of the market where your products compete, and work diligently to stay in front of new trends and technologies. It’s not impossible, however.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 10, 2009

This podcast is not about leadership or product management; however, it’s a powerful story that is worth taking time to hear. On his podcast, Dr. Paul talks with John and Amy Simmons who share an amazing story about adopting children from Russia. I highly recommend The Marvelous Journey Home.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 16, 2009

Art recently wrote two powerful and popular posts about the “villains, thugs and hoodlums masquerading as leaders&# and why they seem to prosper in some organizations. Today’s links come from Art Petty at Management Excellence. Take a few minutes to read Why Do Evil Leaders Flourish Inside Some Organizations?

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2010

What significance do you bring to the table? As a leader, how do you inspire your people to give their best to your cause?

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 12, 2009

If you seek to lead, invest at least 50% of your time in leading yourself—your own purpose, ethics, principles, motivation, conduct. Reply Stewart Rogers , on June 16, 2009 at 5:59 am said: “50% of your time in leading yourself—your own purpose, ethics, principles, motivation, conduct. Nice quote!

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The following quote by Tom Peters speaks volumes about leadership: Leaders don’t create followers.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 19, 2009

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 13, 2009

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 8, 2010

Great leaders are learners. They read voraciously. They write and teach what they learn.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The combination is powerful and has meaningfully contributed to the success of this blog. The product management perspective: Leadership is a crucial element of successful product management, and product management & marketing are key roles in successful companies.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 23, 2009

In his book HALFTIME: Moving from Success to Significance , author Bob Buford explores three stages of life: The first half: On average, the first 40 years of your life. In his book HALFTIME: Moving from Success to Significance , author Bob Buford explores three stages of life: The first half: On average, the first 40 years of your life.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 4, 2009

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

For those of you not familiar with the Cranky PM, she is “a fictional product management professional at a fictional enterprise software vendor named DysfunctoSoft.&# She blogs about what she calls “fictional stories&# of product management and product marketing professionals.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 19, 2010

You receive power from eating. So, after going through this exercise I’ve come up with the following Lead on Purpose adaptation to “feedback is the breakfast of champions&# : Listening is the power of leaders. There is a lot of truth to that statement. It’s the fuel that gets you going in the morning.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 20, 2009

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