Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 3, 2010

As you wait behind the door, you hear your team line up, boots scuffing the ground, weapons cocked. John Durfee is a Gulf War veteran and the marketing manager for Airsplat, the nation’s largest retailer of Airsoft Guns including Spring Airsoft Rifles. The temperature is dropping quickly in the desert night.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The fuel for toxicity is conflict not resolution, ego not humility, self-interest not service above self, gossip & innuendo not truth, social & corporate climbing not team-building, and the list could go on. While these articles tended to stir the pot a bit, they were in my opinion mostly missing the mark.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Does Your Manager Know Your Story? | Would your Manager or Leader know your story? Kevin on November 9th, 2010 Outstanding communication–thanks for sharing. The world would be a better place if organizations engaged their employees on these principles. The Employee Factor on November 9th, 2010 [.] why is everyone smiling?

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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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? Did you bestow the title upon yourself simply because you had the authority to do so, or are you the right person for the job? As the founder, can you, or should you, attempt to grow with the company?

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Back in 2009 when I was SVP of Operations with Bresnan Communications, I was in Butte, Montana for a morning staff meeting with the front office staff and field technicians. I watched as the local technical operations manager presented the weekly operating statistics on the overhead projector. This is the story of one of those days.

Leadership 180

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Voluntary job quits have been steadily rising since late 2009 which is quite remarkable given the continued weakened state of the U.S. To finish off the bad news before shifting to the good, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in August, more Americans quit their jobs than lost them. why is everyone smiling?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help avoid conflicts. If so, you likely have issues with conflict.

Blog 413

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 8, 2010

That young man, Peter Drucker, left his well-paying job and went on to become the father of management consulting. Years later reflecting on it he wrote that “people, I realized, is what I value and I had no desire to be the richest man in the cemetery.&# why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

You might also be interested to know that in the coming weeks, Jason and I are doing a series of webinars on leadership, employee engagement, productivity and innovation for Linkage , the Human Capital Institute , the DNA Global Network and the New Talent Management Network. The webinars are free to the public. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 11, 2010

We have podcasts and webcasts scheduled with organizations including Giant Impact (TBD), the New Talent Management Network (11/16) and the Corporate Executive Board’s Toolbox for HR (10/20). You can listen live and call in to participate at 1:00 PM Eastern. Here’s the link. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

Article 210

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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. Here are ten of the most proven tactics that have helped countless managers inspire their team to achieve greatness each and every day: Be a positive thinker. Grow your skills.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help even out the uneven. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development.

Blog 281

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Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 31, 2010

I like this definition. It is consistent with our research where we heard respondents consistently use the terms “connect&# or “feel connected&# to describe the emotions they experience in relation to their organization’s identity, the people they work with and their day-to-day work. why is everyone smiling?

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2010

During this conversation Larry shares the strategies that have made his teams successful through the years. What struck me the first time I listened to this podcast is how beautifully these principles apply to product management, to leadership and to life in general.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 17, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 22, 2010

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Network Organization 287

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

– The Product Management Perspective: Trust is the most important characteristic a product manager can possess. To effectively work with development, sales and other teams in your organization you must gain their trust. Study Covey’s book and practice the principles he so eloquently teaches.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 31, 2010

“Do business by design rather than by default.&# — The Product Management Perspective: We will improve our effectiveness and our ability to work with others by giving careful thought to these questions. As product leaders we need to plan and then move forward with focus and energy.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 28, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

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McCarthy 252

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 252

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

On another topic, stay tuned for details on new public engagements Jason Pankau and I recently committed to including for the Singapore HR Summit, TCU’s Tandy Executive Leadership Series, The New Talent Management Network and the Corporate Executive Board’s Toolbox for HR. why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

Innovation 210

Innovation Conference Kaplan Talent Management 210

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 20, 2010

Ed Nichols on April 29th, 2010 As a manager I have always found that the small things can sometimes make the biggest difference – whether its Pizza Friday or an after work run. You often find that you can catch issues or concerns early and provide reassurance or support in a relaxed environment. why is everyone smiling?

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 7, 2010

This definition is consistent with our research at E Pluribus Partners where we frequently heard respondents use the terms “connect&# or “feel connected&# to describe the emotions they experience in relation to their organization’s identity, the people they work with and their day-to-day work. why is everyone smiling?

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Conference Definition McCarthy Godin 199

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 5, 2010

Miller advocates for “management by asking” in her post “ Socrates Was On to Something.” Learn how to get the most out of blogs, books, seminars and other resources, whether the subject is management, leadership or any other self-improvement effort, the process for using the information is the same. posted at HRmarketer.com Blog.

Leadership 210

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 26, 2010

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Human Capital 252

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Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 7, 2010

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

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Conference McCarthy Godin Middle Management 265

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 18, 2010

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Too many times leaders or managers think if they say their word the people will understand what they mean and become motivated to do what they say. – The Product Management Perspective: The need to speak the language hit home with me in recent months while working on a major product release.

Taylorism 154

Taylorism Taylor Ethics Godin 154

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

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Creativity 231

Creativity McCarthy Godin Middle Management 231

CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. Gary Cohen grew the company from two people to 2,200 employees Currently, he is Managing Partner of CO2 Partners, LCC, operating as an executive coach and consultant. His book Just Ask Leadership - Why Great Managers Always Ask The Right Questions (McGraw Hill 2009).

Innovation 79

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

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Article 225

Article McCarthy Godin Middle Management 225

Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

– The Product Management Perspective: Product managers have a great opportunity to lead and influence others in their company. This opportunity grows out of the fact that PMs work closely with many people from other teams throughout the company.

Leadership 170

Leadership Bottom-up Long-term Taylorism 170

Lead on Purpose

APRIL 10, 2010

They expect product managers to show them how their products can solve problems and help them succeed. Please see Product Marketing for Start-ups on the Product Management Pulse. They expect marketers to stop pitching things and start helping them understand how they can get what they need.

Taylorism 160

Taylorism Taylor Godin Ethics 160

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 16, 2010

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Servant Leader McCarthy Godin Middle Management 239

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

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