Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 28, 2009

The Position Myth: The greatest misunderstanding about leadership is that people think it’s based on position. Maxwell quotes Stanley Huffty, “It’s not the position that makes the leader; it’s the leader that makes the position.” The leader is the one with the vision that people want to follow.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 31, 2010

6 Responses Roger Crum , on June 4, 2010 at 7:22 pm said: Excellent question that each move us to add positive value and change in our lives.Thank you. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on June 19, 2010 at 10:17 pm said: Roger, glad to hear your enjoyed this post. Thank you for commenting.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 8, 2010

Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos, has written a thoughtful account of what he has learned from experiences in life, in business and from his studies of the fast growing field of positive psychology. I came to the same conclusion in my own research. why is everyone smiling?

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Product managers are in a unique position to facilitate successful product launches. If you are in a leadership position in product management, take time to evaluate your team and make sure they are focusing on these key practices that will lead to profitable products.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO? Why would you ever want the person in charge of corporate leadership, vision and strategy to be a lame duck right from the get go?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 9, 2011

How can you maintain the integrity of the team and affect the outcome for the positive? Stay positive. Use the Polly-Ana approach and flip negatives into positives wherever possible. The most important asset you will ever have is the ability to positively influence people. Now what to do? Define your success.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 15, 2010

By Bonnie Marcus This past week I had the opportunity to not only attend the MA Conference for Women, but also to participate in a leadership panel about women and corporate board positions. Board positions often help widen your web of influence and acquaint others with your expertise and talent.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 15, 2010

.&# The Leader to Leader Institute was founded by the late Peter Drucker and is headed by Frances Hesselbein , two individuals whom Jason and I respect and admire for their competence, character and positive contributions to society. The Institute was formed to promote strong leadership in the social sector. why is everyone smiling?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 3, 2011

And as women, we can learn a great deal about how we behave in the work world; not to imitate our male counterparts, to align with them in positive, productive ways. Related posts: The Positive Side of Workplace Politics Post by Jane K. It is, also a pointer to the masculine in each of us. It is not that one is better than the other.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). Their success depends on their ability to build consensus and inspire the other team members to do great things.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Both positions need to have the same sense of vision, drive, and planning, in order to make their teams survive and thrive. To be a strong leader, you need to show an unshakeable work ethic. You set the bar of potential through your own work ethic, but you also have to shore up your defenses and patch up any weaknesses. .&#

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are in a prime position to provide value to their organizations. Rather than stressing about how you can get more money for money’s sake, focus instead on how you can provide more value to more people. All sorts of wealth will flow from this mindset.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 30, 2010

Seligman, a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania, founded the positive psychology movement when he became president of the American Psychological Association. Positive psychology has identified 24 character strengths that it believes — and a growing body of research shows — affect human flourishing.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 19, 2010

The change has resulted in an entirely different product that (two weeks into the beta) is showing positive signs. My product management focus has shifted significantly to the experience of the end users. Letting go of old habits and ideas is not easy and requires flexibility. Those who are open to change learn to trust themselves and others.

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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.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 17, 2011

found that the number of women in top executives positions in Canada has fallen over the past year from 37 women in the highest-paying executive jobs in 2006 to just 31 in 2007. Furthermore, of the 535 highest paid and most senior positions at those companies, only 5.8% of upper management positions were held by women (up from 14.4%

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 6, 2010

As women, we have an important responsibility to be aware of the positive impact we can have if we make the time to mentor others. Because there are fewer women in positions of power, we are often observed closely by others as models of leadership in the workplace. Oh, and by the way.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

Even my own mother who lives in Bristol, Virginia sings the praises of the local Chick-fil-A for their good people and positive influence on the local community. I’ve done some due diligence and feel highly confident that Chick-fil-A is the real deal. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Workplace behavior that brings about a positive, cooperative, productive environment becomes habitual so that toxic and unproductive behavior feels uncomfortable and invites corrective action to eliminate the source of discomfort. This occurs in work environments too. why is everyone smiling?

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 5, 2010

You find ways to motivate successful teamwork and positive interaction. The time you spend, and what you do leading up to the race, will determine how well you perform during the race. To succeed in leadership you have to work hard and continually hone your interpersonal skills. Great leaders are persistent.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 26, 2010

If you are in the position of vetting candidates for top-level executive positions this book is a must-read. If you are not in this position, you will learn much about what it takes to become the right leader. .&# Whether you’re a CEO or an intern, you have the opportunity to lead.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

On the other hand, when you achieve the results you promised, you establish a positive reputation of performing, of being a producer. Core 4: Results: Your results comprise your track record, your performance and getting the right things done. If you don’t accomplish what you are expected to do it diminishes your credibility.

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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. You cannot help others progress without advancing your own position.

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MAY 23, 2009

Filed under: Leadership , Purpose Tagged: | beliefs , Bob Buford , career , Halftime , significance , success « Building your position Real-world examples of customer service » Like Be the first to like this post. I recommend this book for people who are looking to create significance in the second half of their lives.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 19, 2010

It’s a positive thing to receive feedback that — though painful at the time — gives you a new perspective on where your products are headed. To succeed as a product manager you need to hear what other have to say, apply the positive aspects, swallow your pride and move forward.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 12, 2011

I accepted the position anyway because it was a promotion and increase in salary. However, for three years the position offered one bad experience after the other. After three years, the position was eliminated. Luckily, my intuition kicked in about a year before the elimination. I felt it in my bones.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

What product or service positions you best? Engage in a dialogue, not a monologue. You will learn more about the person. Don’t offer to give away too many free products or services. Be strategic about give-aways. What will provide a good intro so that people will want to purchase more?

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Brand loyalty is key to cultivating repeat customers who spread positive word of mouth feedback about your product or service. What would you miss about Buddy if he went away? How would his absence affect you or the children? Is there a replacement? This is the same for your brand.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 17, 2010

Researchers that are part of the American Psychological Association’s positive psychology research effort identified these values as helping people flourish and a body of large body research is developing in support of that view. why is everyone smiling?

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Women on Business

JANUARY 10, 2011

As of October 2008, the site had more than 30 million registered users spanning 150 industries. Consider doing a “search&# on the job position you desire and location you desire to see a list of people in that situation. This is such a beneficial tool for online networking, and I continue to use it for strictly business use.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 9, 2010

Cheer for your favorite players from the Big Ten: Our regular referee for the carnival positions himself in the backfield today, but will return for the next game in November. Dan McCarthy of Great Leadership announces a penalty in Individual Development Plans are Worthless….if if No Action is Taken. why is everyone smiling?

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Huffington Post writer Tabby Biddle said, “As women are increasingly putting their wealth to work for the common good, they are fueling positive change…While the relationship between women and philanthropy has always been a strong one in terms of time, care, and passion, it is now moving to the next level – financial clout.&#

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 10, 2009

The real question is: are you willing to invest the effort and make the sacrifices necessary to take on the responsibility of a leadership position? You will not know whether you have what it takes to be a leader until you try really hard to express it.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 17, 2009

David writes about Steve Cohen who positions himself as the “Millionaire’s Magician.&# With his new positioning, Steve was able to raise his private fees by 2,000%. Read David’s post Positioning magic at the top end of the market. Today’s link comes from David Meerman Scott at Web Ink Now.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Our responsibility is to respect the ethic. Goal: Take that hill – Objectives: taking out the bunkers, machine gun nests, and other fortified positions that stand in your way of taking the hill. Furthermore, the enduring anchor of an organization is found in its values and ethics, not its mission.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 13, 2009

— The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are in a prime position to provide value to their organizations. You have a great opportunity to add significant value as a leader in your company. Look for ways to put these rules into practice today.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

Several women I have spoken to recently told me their success stories, and what they have done to receive positive press even in difficult times. She was able to promote her positive business and when others saw, it peaked their interest in her company.

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