N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2010

While the term political leadership may have become an oxymoron, it is simply impossible to be a statesman and not be a leader… It has been said that a politician is concerned with winning an election, and a statesman is concerned with future generations.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

Keep Commitments: Say what you’re going to do, then do it. Make commitments carefully and keep them at all costs. You also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. Covey « Credit comes later Leadership and persistence » Like Be the first to like this post. Understand.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 26, 2010

We recently committed to other public speaking engagements. In January I will be speaking at Texas Christian University as part of its Tandy Executive Leadership Series. The summit is Asia’s largest leadership and HR conference with more than three thousand attendees. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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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. In the end, leadership that adopts politically correct behavior and thinking places themselves and their organizations at great peril.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 16, 2010

Session 1 – The Case for Connection Session 2 – Creating a Connection Culture Session 3 – Inspiring Identity Session 4 – Knowledge Flow Session 5 – Committed Members and Servant Leaders No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 30, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Vince Lombardi on Broadway? Instead, what emerges by the end of the show is a surprising and moving story of how Vince and Marie committed to love one another despite their awareness of each other’s flaws.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

What’s more, with so many different personality styles on your team, finding leadership tactics that work across the board can be a challenge. And stay committed to helping your team members achieve them. – The Product Management Perspective: The ten actions above are important for successful product leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Something as simple as a 360 Review, or as complex as a deep psychological profile (both with weighted emphasis on leadership aptitude) can point out an individual’s leadership capabilities.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Integrity is a “steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.&# It connotes a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances. Integrity builds character, which creates the foundation of great leadership. Live with integrity; lead with integrity.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 11, 2010

Particularly during tough times, a strong vision and a compelling story can inspire staff, clients, and other stake-holders to hang in there, put in that extra effort or commitment, and propel the company forward to success. Leave a Comment Previous post: 10 Gifts For You To Succeed In 2011. Unported License. Unported License.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 25, 2017

Resolving those conflicts with a win-win mindset can unlock untold dividends in the form of a shared sense of purpose and commitment according to "EGO FREE LEADERSHIP: Ending the unconscious habits that hijack your business" , by business executive Brandon Black and executive coach Shayne Hughes. Can't Get Enough Leadership.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit BIF-6: Stunning Sights, Interesting People, Innovative Ideas Published by Michael Lee Stallard on September 15, 2010 06:16 pm under connection culture Life is good! why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 27, 2010

I am simply observing the outcome of a leadership act: a high level leader who reports to a higher level leader within an organization took his discontent public and he had to leave the organization as a result. I do know what happened, and I believe it demonstrates a valuable leadership lesson: Disagree in private and agree in public.

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Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 20, 2010

When this type of activity is backed up by an annual employee survey you should be able to tackle the big and small issues equally effectively – and nuture and fully engaged and committed team Posting your comment. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 7, 2010

Dan told the audience that he recently committed to his father, Chick-fil-A founder S. It was an inspiring message and he is genuine and clearly passionate about the organization, its people, customers and what it represents. Truett Cathy, to keep the company private which will help preserve the values of this great organization.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 3, 2010

Home About Me About This Blog Starbucker’s Amazon Store TerryStarbucker.com Ramblings From a Glass Half Full A Leadership Checklist: 10 Things To Do Right Now To Make It A Great Year by Starbucker on January 3, 2010 As a leader, I’ve learned that getting off to a great start in a new year is very important. Popularity: 70% [ ?

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Posted on December 15, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin With just a few weeks left in 2009 you have no-doubt spent time thinking about the events of the past year and the growth and changes that have resulted. They want to engage, to interact and to get you more involved.&# -Seth Godin “Leadership is more than influence.

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Leading in Context

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

Thank you for being committed to responsible leadership, and for following the Leading in Context® Blog. This Index includes over 100 posts that I have written on a wide variety of subjects related to responsible leadership. May they help you be successful on your leadership journey. All rights reserved.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

The strength of your character and competence equate to the strength of your leadership. They (the PMs) also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. Without them, effective leadership becomes to be a near impossible task. Each of these cores is vital to credibility.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Leadership is more about the state of mind than the title. Leadership is a choice. Filed under: Leadership , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | success , titles « Book Review: The Leader Who had no Title Embrace, then apply » Like Be the first to like this post. The owner makes sure his products succeed.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

In fact, there are some very bright people who believe you cannot become a good leader without developing a mastery for using the word no as evidenced by the following quote from Tony Blair: “The art of leadership is saying no , not saying yes.” While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 19, 2010

Filed under: Leadership Tagged: | champions , feedback , listening , process , success « Book Review: Here Comes Everybody Commitment » Like Be the first to like this post. 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

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. Look at the opportunity strategically and focus not only what you can contribute, but what this commitment can do for you.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 9, 2011

By communicating your expectations you are also letting your team know what you are able to commit to and that will set their expectations of you, so do not over promise. Commitment to the group is transparent and will send a strong message to any teammates that might be on the fence. Align yourself with your teammates. No excuses.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 4, 2011

In fact, those that have the tendency to feel guilt are more likely to assist colleagues, are more committed to their organizations, and are perceived by their peers as strong leaders. Believe it?

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 27, 2009

Tom Peters sheds an interesting perspective on focus with the following quote: Leaders focus on the soft stuff — people, values, character, commitment, a cause. That’s why leadership is an art, not a science. All of that was supposed to be too (indefinable) to count in business. Yet it’s the stuff that real leaders take care of first.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

They also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. Filed under: Integrity , Leadership , Trust Tagged: | collaboration , commerce , confidence , credibility , Speed of Trust , Stephen M.R. The act of trusting others and trusting yourself is vital success.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 13, 2010

You will be a source of encouragement to others thereby keeping yourself encouraged, focused, and committed to success. Measurable objectives will help with keeping track of progress thereby combating negative talk and thought. Offer support to others with similar goals of business ownership.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Cultivating relationships and presenting new responsibilities will keep the team members happy and increase their commitment to helping the company succeed. 3 Responses Bret Simmons , on October 27, 2009 at 5:48 am said: Glad you blogged on this WSJ article, Michael. Help folks be marketable then give them reasons to stay with you.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 14, 2010

Filed under: Leadership , Purpose , Trust Tagged: | Chris Brogan , Julien Smith , Trust Agents « Commitment Flexibility and letting go » Like Be the first to like this post. While this book focuses primarily on building relationships online, the principles fit very nicely into the world we live in as product managers.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

On the other hand, please note it commits you to nothing with regard to changing your lifestyle/romantic relationships/politics/personal grooming choices/childrearing policies, or any of the other topics that appear to be fair game when any family gathers to give thanks.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 30, 2009

The third item in the Five Factors of Leadership asserts that knowledge is power , when (and only when) it is applied. — The Product Management Perspective: The process of defining and creating successful products requires a commitment to understanding your markets and the role (or position) your products will play therein.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

I am the single mom of 3 disabled boys, and my morals and ethics are ‘family first’ so now that all of them are grown (not minors), and have gained a lot of personal improvement and independence… yada, yada, … that is what has been the hold-up… like I said, the more I tried to do the right thing… etc.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 5, 2009

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin Today’s post comes from Jim Holland. Pressured with executive leadership commitments (usually in front of sales and customers) your team begins ducking and dodging the monkeys while trying to focus on bringing the right products to market.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

We are committed to designing smart marketing strategies – not the flashiest or most complex. .&# I believe a compelling “why” exists in many businesses – it just needs to be clarified first. Red Zone Marketing’s “Why”: We focus our efforts on finding simple, common sense and inexpensive alternatives to creating growth in a business.

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Coaching Tip

JULY 10, 2012

For our children's future, America needs to get better by reengineering our shared values and implementing a united ethical purpose. In 2009, the income of the median family, the one smack in the middle of the middle, was lower, adjusted for inflation, than in 1998, the Census Bureau says. in the following two years. Census Bureau.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

This infographic from the Wall Street Journal captured the typical work week of a Chief Executive Officer in November of 2009. I made a commitment to personally handle one consumer complaint a day. Now, consider this side benefit: imagine the impact this involvement had on the company’s customer service ethic.

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