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APRIL 20, 2010

2 Responses Hauke Borow , on April 26, 2010 at 3:45 am said: Hi Michael, nice post! Yours, Hauke Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on May 1, 2010 at 10:07 pm said: Hauke, good point about extending our efforts to creating value for our society. What significance do you bring to the table? Take a minute to answer these questions.

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MARCH 1, 2010

3 Responses The 7 Lesson Series of Attraction Marketing That You Should Not Ignore | Network Marketer Professional , on March 5, 2010 at 11:40 am said: [.] Reply Geoff Snyder , on March 27, 2010 at 12:53 am said: Hi Michael! Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on March 28, 2010 at 6:42 pm said: Geoff, thanks for the nice comment.

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APRIL 5, 2010

4 Responses Travis Jensen , on April 9, 2010 at 3:00 pm said: It is easy to let the many issues that come up as a regular part of product management overwhelm you. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on April 13, 2010 at 3:31 pm said: Travis, great point. Michael Reply Kermit , on May 4, 2010 at 9:49 am said: Nice post.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

Filed under: Leadership , Purpose , Trust Tagged: | investments , relationships , responsibility , success « Capturing ideas What matters in 2010? Reply MAPping Company Success , on January 3, 2010 at 11:34 pm said: [.] Reply Brain Abed , on October 17, 2010 at 8:34 pm said: have been reading ur blog around three days.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Michael Ray Hopkin Titles are an interesting concept. 5 Responses Jim Holland , on September 27, 2010 at 9:04 am said: Mike – great post. Smith , on September 27, 2010 at 10:05 pm said: “The owner makes sure his product meets market needs. “Manager&# is an interesting title.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

One Response | The Productologist: Exploring the Depths of Product Management , on August 24, 2010 at 9:15 am said: [.] Filed under: Trust , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | requirements , change , flexibility « Book Review: Trust Agents Lucky breaks » Like Be the first to like this post.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

They recently featured Lead on Purpose in their 2010 Top Management Blogs awards. I’ve benefited significantly from associations formed over the past three years. They featured Lead on Purpose among 20 blogs business management students will love. Online Schools : Another accredited college that offers degrees online.

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MAY 15, 2010

This half-day event included three speakers: Mitch Joel , author of Six Pixels of Separation and Julien Smith and Chris Brogan , co-authors of Trust Agents.

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MAY 18, 2010

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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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.

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JANUARY 4, 2010

This first Leadership Development Carnival in 2010 provides links to 50 posts — what Dan calls “the Best of 2009.&# This first Leadership Development Carnival in 2010 provides links to 50 posts — what Dan calls “the Best of 2009.&#

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MAY 8, 2010

Great leaders are learners. They read voraciously. They write and teach what they learn. Learning is as much a part of their life as eating.

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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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AUGUST 11, 2010

My excuse (and I’ve heard this from many product managers) is that I’ve been heads down on an intense product release and it’s sucking all my time and energy.

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JULY 19, 2010

2 Responses davidburkus , on July 19, 2010 at 1:57 pm said: The quote comes from Ken Blanchard, and he is dead on. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on August 10, 2010 at 5:48 am said: Thanks for the comment David and great point. There is a lot of truth to that statement.

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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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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

A company’s success is ultimately a roll-up of all products and services selling for a profit.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

We all have a deep desire to move forward and see our dream become reality, but how do we make it happen? 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.&# In other words, you become what you think about.

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

Home About the Blog Michael’s Bio Resources Lead on Purpose Entries RSS | Comments RSS Top Posts Lead on Purpose featured Five leadership practices for improving customer service Five factors of leadership Real-world examples of customer service Leadership and Product Management Five stages of problem solving Guest Post: The Yin-Yang of (..)

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MARCH 8, 2010

2 Responses Khoo Chen Hui Andrew , on March 16, 2010 at 6:33 am said: I study IT cousrse, now. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on March 16, 2010 at 8:29 pm said: Khoo, good questions. CEOs are praised for their vision. Top salespeople are rewarded with high commissions. Innovative engineers are recognized for their inventions.

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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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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?

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APRIL 10, 2010

They expect marketers to stop pitching things and start helping them understand how they can get what they need.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

One Response Police Oral Exam , on February 2, 2010 at 12:15 pm said: Saw your Blog bookmarked on Reddit.I Most of the time the new opportunities are not obvious; after all, when things become obvious they are usually past the “opportunity&# stage. love your site and marketing strategy.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

One Response davidburkus , on January 26, 2010 at 5:11 pm said: Sounds like a good read. In his book The Right Leader: Selecting Executives Who Fit , author Nat Stoddard (with help from Claire Wyckoff) investigates the complex topic of assuring smooth executive transitions, with their primary focus at the CEO level.

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AUGUST 14, 2010

on August 15, 2010 at 4:02 am said: Very very kind of you. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on August 15, 2010 at 10:14 pm said: Chris, thanks for the comment. 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.

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JULY 4, 2009

Though many readers of Lead on Purpose reside outside the US, I hope you will also appreciate the great things that happened back in the late 1700s and the impact those men had on establishing freedoms enjoyed by many throughout the world today.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2010

6 Responses ProductiveJohn , on February 7, 2010 at 9:45 am said: Clear leadership for me means the following: 1. result oriented) Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on February 7, 2010 at 6:02 pm said: Excellent points. Michael Reply davidburkus , on February 9, 2010 at 12:59 pm said: Maybe, maybe not. appointed or positional) 2.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The latest Leadership Carnival brings together links to more than 30 fresh posts on topics such as mentors and role models, leading teams and maximizing your performance.

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AUGUST 29, 2009

When an opportunity arises, it’s a wise person who takes advantage. Why does it seem so difficult, so risky at times to jump at new opportunities?

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

The presentation was great and I want to share a few of the key discussion points (in my own words and subject to my personal biases). The presentation was great and I want to share a few of the key discussion points (in my own words and subject to my personal biases).

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Covey is the abundance of leadership quotes he has included in the book. They give excellent insight into the importance trust plays in your success.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

It is a tremendous honor to be named to this list with other great blogs such as Seth’s Blog , Management Excellence , The Best Horse Sense (a personal favorite since I grew up on a ranch), Great Leadership , the Tom Peters Weblog and many other great leadership blogs.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Michael Reply Carroll Merriweather , on February 4, 2010 at 2:09 am said: Has anyone seen the new way to make money with youtube? During difficult times, management too often forgets that their people are their greatest asset. And the more marketable they become the better your organization will be viewed from the outside.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Michael Reply Enrico Varella , on July 28, 2010 at 9:38 am said: Hi, again Michael. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on August 10, 2010 at 5:54 am said: Enrico, congratulations on a new PB and on running the ultramarathon! The support team — regardless of what your “hard things&# are — is critical to your success.

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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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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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