Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 3, 2010

This may seem harsh, but an office succeeds and fails as a whole, and all the individuals need to be responsible for the overall success of the company. This can be giving another company a chance to rise up past you. INFANTRYMAN’S CREED “I forsake not my….my my mission, my comrades, my sacred duty. I am relentless.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

When a CEO does not work out for a company — which usually happens within the first 18 months — the primary reason is rarely the individual’s lack of competence; most often the problem is a result of the wrong fit. One Response davidburkus , on January 26, 2010 at 5:11 pm said: Sounds like a good read.

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MARCH 8, 2010

By the time the fruits of their labor are apparent to others in the company (e.g. Over time, with continued successful product releases, wise executives will recognize the crucial role product managers play in their company’s success, and the rewards and credit will come. CEOs are praised for their vision.

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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 MAPping Company Success , on January 3, 2010 at 11:34 pm said: [.]

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Lead on Purpose

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. What do you think? Michael Reply Justin T.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 26, 2009

In difficult economic times many companies focus less on retention and keeping their employees happy. “That’s why it’s crucial that companies get serious about retention now. Companies that succeed in growing their executive talent do so by providing opportunities for their people to grow.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 13, 2009

You have a great opportunity to add significant value as a leader in your company. One the most effective ways to be the star of your company is to become an expert at market sensing. Look for ways to put these rules into practice today.

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JULY 21, 2009

Their skills, knowledge, intellect, character and integrity provide the primary value to their company. He discusses five levels of leadership, focusing specifically on Level 5 Leadership and the value it brings to companies. Every positive outcome that transpires in any organization is a result of efforts of the people therein.

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JULY 10, 2009

With the right ‘business operations’ in place, your company will achieve success: People: In any company or organization, the real assets are the people. When you regard the people as the true assets of the company, and treat them accordingly, they will respond in ways that will surprise and delight you.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 14, 2009

Travel budgets are typically flush with cash, optimism abounds and your desire to discuss company direction is high. However, in difficult times one of the first things to drop off in many companies is customer interaction. Regardless of how well your company is doing, you need to communicate with customers.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Over 150 companies, including Durkee, Cremora, San Giorgio, Ronzoni, and McCormick, now use the entire line of Flapper products, and Weatherchem continues to lead the industry in offering the widest, most innovative array of closure products.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 24, 2009

Bob Seelert , chairman of Saatchi & Saatchi , launched an internal program called “Breakfast with Bob&# where he had breakfast with nearly every employee in the company (400 people), seven at a time. — The Product Management Perspective: The specific duties of product managers may vary from one company to the next.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 29, 2009

This same philosophy also applies to companies and organizations. Seize every second of your life and savor it. Value your present moments. Using them up in any self-defeating ways means you’ve lost them forever.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 16, 2009

If you look at its opposite, this declaration clearly demonstrates the importance great leadership plays in creating successful companies. Elevating employee fulfillment in their jobs greatly increases customer satisfaction, which leads to higher revenues and overall company success.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Every book and every company started from the spark of an idea. Ideas come on their own time and in their own way. Those who understand this principle find a sure path to success. The key to benefiting from ideas is to capture them.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

’ Be the person at your company who is willing to do new things, like taking on the project that nobody wants. One Response Police Oral Exam , on February 2, 2010 at 12:15 pm said: Saw your Blog bookmarked on Reddit.I Don’t balk when things don’t go the way you want them to go. love your site and marketing strategy.

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AUGUST 14, 2010

People are the next revolution, and being active on the human-faced Web is your company’s best chance to grow its business in the coming years.&# 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.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The product management perspective: Leadership is a crucial element of successful product management, and product management & marketing are key roles in successful companies. The combination is powerful and has meaningfully contributed to the success of this blog.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2009

However, it didn’t take me long to realize this book has great content for taking yourself and your company to new levels of leadership. “These points are personality building blocks that will help you position yourself, your company, and/or your product as a preeminent persona in your marketplace.&# Hire the best.

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AUGUST 25, 2009

However, when PMs work diligently, and effectively with their teams, they find satisfaction in the resulting success of the products, and ultimately the company. — The Product Management Perspective: Nothing comes easy in product management.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 8, 2009

If the company will not/cannot spring for it this year, look for learning opportunities online. As you do that you will automatically make yourself more valuable to your company, and they will have no choice but to promote you or find something more challenging for you to do. Look for opportunities for training. Read books. Read blogs.

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JUNE 3, 2009

When it comes to leading a company, which is more important — values or valuables? Too often company executives focus on hitting the numbers for the next quarter and winning at any cost. They are key to your company’s success. It’s an engaging discussion that I highly recommend.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

Without trust, you get nowhere.&# – Jack Trout “Everything in marketing points to the reality that the profitable companies are those that have earned the confidence of their public. Followers trust it’s the right direction.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 27, 2009

More than just about any role at any company, product management requires interaction with and touches into every other department in the company. — The Product Management Perspective: For product managers, ‘focus’ can seem fleeting at times. Focusing on deliverables can seem futile.

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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! Reply MAPping Company Success , on November 2, 2009 at 2:34 am said: [.] Best wishes on getting your marathon PR.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 26, 2009

Last month my family had an experience that tested the level of customer service at several companies. Without holding too much expectation for positive results, I started calling the different companies through whom we had booked our trip. My experiences with these companies highlight the importance of having solid customer service.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

One Response Ona Matney , on February 5, 2010 at 8:31 am said: Hi. Especially anything to do with the actual lead generation or companies making them. good information on MLM Leads. I discovered your good blog while researching bing. For the past few days I’ve been seeking to discover more.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 6, 2009

Quite often much emphasis is placed on designing and developing products, and the actual launch goes unplanned (or under-planned) until it’s too late.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 12, 2009

In many cases, these great products have developed into product lines, companies and even industries. Yahoo’s new CEO Carol Bartz has shown the need to drive ideas to strategies from the highest levels of the company. Strategy alignment is an many-to-many proposition in a company that has been around for a long time.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 30, 2009

As the product manager, you are in a unique position to improve your company’s standing (i.e. — 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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FEBRUARY 8, 2014

Companies that cater to startups and small operations often lose clients either because those businesses grow out of their services or go out of business. QuickBooks is an inexpensive solution geared toward small businesses, but when companies get bigger, they move on to more advanced accounting solutions.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 29, 2009

Apps: The iPhone has many applications, which are valuable for two reasons: a) Many companies are looking at producing mobile applications. 2 above: if your company is not considering creating an iPhone application, you should. Being able to quickly snap photos and easily put them in your deliverables is incredibly valuable.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 11, 2009

’ Selfish behavior robs companies of profits, reduces job satisfaction and weakens organizations’ culture. The act of placing a higher priority on one’s own desires or “needs” than on the desires and needs of other people defines the word ‘selfishness.’ Overcoming selfishness is critical to effective leadership.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 5, 2009

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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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 25, 2009

Do you set the example by following the team, department or company guidelines without failure? Elvis Ukpaka Leadership Coach Reply Leadership and Kindergarten :: ProductMarketing.com , on November 13, 2010 at 4:07 pm said: [.] Rules – Kindergartners as well as leaders learn that rules are established as a pattern of consistency.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Too many people go to work with the mindset that to be a leader they need to work their way up the company ladder, get the title or position they seek, and then they can be leaders. According to Robin Sharma , the author of The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life , anyone can be a leader.

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