N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

This means a monthly letter from our CEO to explain our monthly financial results (in broad terms as we are a private company), talk about the investments we are making, competitive threats, opportunities, and a review of all key metrics – a kind of monthly update on state of business. An idividual either has it or doesnt.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 14, 2010

Filed under: Techology , Market-driven , Innovation , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | social media , behavior , Clay Shirky , invention « Five questions to ask each week Feedback » Like Be the first to like this post. That’s our job…good ideas day after day.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

In The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life , authors Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan discuss laws that govern individual, group and organizational behavior.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 8, 2009

According to Rodney Johnson , author of Without Warning: Breakthrough strategies for solving the silent problems taking aim at your organization , silent problems are one of the greatest challenges facing every organization, every business, and even public institutions.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Better yet, for those of you bold enough to place yourself under what might be the harsh scrutiny of others, you can get the benefits of a mini leadeship 360 review by asking your co-workers to rate you as a leader. They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 16, 2009

In a world where many executives cut corners and provide scanty people leadership, “US Cellular has proven that adhering to high ethical standards is a competitive advantage in a marketplace that is starved for a little basic human decency.&#

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 6, 2009

Filed under: Innovation , Leadership , Purpose Tagged: | action , choice , focus , Great work , inspire , Michael Bungay Stanier , responsibility « Values or valuables? One Response Michael , on June 7, 2009 at 10:52 am said: Hey – thanks so much for the kind review. It’s much appreciated.

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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

MAY 31, 2010

Filed under: Leadership , Knowledge , Learning , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | learn , opportunity , value , Mark Sanborn , design « Five championship strategies Book Review: Here Comes Everybody » Like Be the first to like this post. Reviewing your past goals and achievements will help you as you look forward.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Integrity is a “steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.&# It means you are true to your word in all you do and people can trust you because you do what you say.

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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

APRIL 10, 2010

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Filed under: Leadership , Purpose Tagged: | influence , people , results « Embrace, then apply Book Review: It’s Not Just Who You Know » Like Be the first to like this post. The theme for this post came from a talk by David A.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

In their own words: The Daily Reviewer selects only the world’s top blogs (and RSS feeds). To be included in The Daily Reviewer is a mark of excellence. We sift through thousands of blogs daily to present you the world’s best writers. One Response Rodney Johnson , on September 4, 2009 at 2:53 pm said: Congratulations.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

Possibly related posts: (automatically generated) Trust and credibility Book Review: Trust Agents Trust – the key to success The 5 Character Traits to Accelerate Trust Filed under: Integrity , Leadership , Trust Tagged: | behavior , character , competence , honesty , loyalty , respect , results , Speed of Trust , Stephen M.R.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

If you still don’t know whether or not your attitude is affecting your performance, I would strongly suggest participation in a 360 review process where your strengths and weakness are objectively assessed by those whom you interface with on a frequent basis. In fact, many of the online survey companies (e.g. Best wishes Kerri.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 19, 2010

Filed under: Trust , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | requirements , change , flexibility « Book Review: Trust Agents Lucky breaks » Like Be the first to like this post. – The Product Management Perspective: See above (and, of course, don’t get set in your ways or the change will be painful).

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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

JANUARY 4, 2010

Filed under: Leadership , Trust Tagged: | corporate trust , Dan McCarthy , engagement , Leadership Development Carnival « Five myths about leadership Book Review: The Right Leader » Like Be the first to like this post. Take a stroll through the Carnival; you will not regret the time you spend.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 29, 2009

When an opportunity arises, it’s a wise person who takes advantage. Leaders must be wise; however, those that look for and take advantage of new, favorable-looking circumstances will reap the rewards.

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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

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 10, 2009

Filed under: Learning Tagged: | Dr. Paul « Book Review: Without Warning Win with Win/Loss analysis » Like Be the first to like this post. 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

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

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. As part of my quarterly performance reviews with my employees I insist that they build both their product road maps and their own personal roadmaps. Nice quote!

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 22, 2010

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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

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 1, 2010

Possibly related posts: (automatically generated) Trust Book Review: Trust Agents Trust – the key to success July 1, 2009 Filed under: Integrity , Leadership , Trust Tagged: | capabilities , character , competence , credibility , Integrity , intent , principles , results , Stephen M.R.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Filed under: Leadership , Team Building , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | language « Lucky breaks Book Review: The Leader Who had no Title » Like Be the first to like this post. Prior to heading to South America I spent two months in intensive language training.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

I had listened to a podcast and read positive reviews about the book, so I was happy to receive a copy. As I started looking through it the first thing I noticed was the large number of reviews. The book has 11 pages of reviews by 65 well-known, successful people.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Filed under: Leadership , Product Management / Marketing , Purpose , Trust Tagged: | growth , hiring , opportunities , success , training , value « Book Review: The Right Leader Clear leadership » Like Be the first to like this post. The money and effort they spend pays big dividends as the company progresses and matures.

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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.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

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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 30, 2009

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

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