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). Therefore, a product manager must earn the trust of people in the organization and influence them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently.

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Productivity Products Management Leadership 182

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

You can hear it at this link. No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment. Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 252

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities. With all the meetings, floods of email, and requirements to manage, the thought of focusing on a product’s profitability can be illusive. Good product managers write understandable and timely requirements and prioritize them effectively.

Productivity 192

Productivity Products Succession Management 192

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Looking forward to it. I put the book on my Christmas list I hope that the webinar goes beyond the book or else I will take it off and put an Oregon Ducks jersey on my Christmas list instead :-p Posting your comment. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Productivity Products Webinar Human Capital 290

QAspire

DECEMBER 18, 2009

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Seth Godin’s “What Matters Now” and a Few More Gems Seth Godin recently released a free eBook titled “What Matters Now” – it is a collaborative effort of 70 great thinkers who have presented brilliant ideas that will truly shake you up to think deep and wide as we approach 2010.

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Godin Agility eBook Directory 84

Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 26, 2010

The conference has scheduled a book signing for Fired Up or Burned Out. Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

Human Capital 252

Human Capital Conference McCarthy Godin 252

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 22, 2010

1 Comment so far Frode H on July 27th, 2010 David Zinger’s network is amazing. It’s a great resource to get actionable ideas that will boost employee engagement. Check it out. I recommend all those who love employee engagement to join his community. Posting your comment. Military Gamification in Everything?

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Network Organization McCarthy Godin Middle Management 287

QAspire

DECEMBER 23, 2012

This is the third consecutive year when I am hosting the Annual Management Improvement Carnival organized by John Hunter. Seth Godin’s Blog. Seth Godin’s Blog. If there is one person on blogosphere who has influenced me the most (through his words and deeds), that person is Seth Godin. Conflict leads to new understanding.

Management 144

Management Godin Competitive Advantage Blog 144

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 17, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Brain Research: To Improve Learning, Use Whole Body Published by Michael Lee Stallard on July 17, 2010 05:03 am under E Pluribus Partners , connection culture , employee engagement , knowledge flow We learn best when we think, feel and do.

Learning-by-Doing 356

Learning-by-Doing McCarthy Godin Reference 356

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

3 Comments so far John Halter on November 6th, 2010 Great post! Kevin on November 9th, 2010 Outstanding communication–thanks for sharing. Does Your Manager Know Your Story? | The Employee Factor on November 9th, 2010 [.] | The Employee Factor on November 9th, 2010 [.] Would your colleagues or your friends?

McCarthy 281

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 281

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 29, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit StrategyDriven Podcast: Employee Engagement Published by Michael Lee Stallard on May 29, 2010 05:49 pm under Uncategorized Recently I was a guest on the StrategyDriven podcast with host Nathan Ives. You can hear the podcast at this link.

McCarthy 207

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 207

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Published by Michael Lee Stallard on October 28, 2010 02:58 pm under connection culture , employee engagement , knowledge flow A participant in a recent session Jason Pankau and I were teaching on Connection Cultures and employee engagement shared that she connects with her sons by talking about sports. Military Gamification in Everything?

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Sports McCarthy Bottom-up Godin 347

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

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. Every great manager knows that it’s impossible to create a positive work environment if they aren’t positive themselves. Be innovative.

Taylorism 245

Taylorism Taylor Tactics Ethics 245

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 7, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit The Anxiety of Learning Published by Michael Lee Stallard on July 7, 2010 03:21 am under knowledge flow Here’s a link to a brilliant interview of Edgar Schein entitled “ The Anxiety of Learning.&# Thanks for visiting my blog.

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Schein McCarthy Godin Middle Management 257

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Two is the Magic Number: A New Science of Creativity Published by Michael Lee Stallard on September 15, 2010 10:08 am under connection culture A thought leader whose work I follow closely is my friend Joshua Wolf Shenk.

Creativity 231

Creativity McCarthy Godin Middle Management 231

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

Article 225

Article McCarthy Godin Middle Management 225

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 1, 2010

Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 199

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Conference McCarthy Godin Middle Management 265

Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 5, 2010

No Comment No comments yet Posting your comment. Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 186

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Bottom-up McCarthy Godin Middle Management 218

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

Military Published by Michael Lee Stallard on November 20, 2010 10:09 am under E Pluribus Partners , Uncategorized , connection culture , employee engagement , knowledge flow “ Doctrine Man ,&# a popular cartoon on facebook, has, in essence, become a means to boost the Connection Culture element of Voice in the U.S.

McCarthy 210

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Open-book 210

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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Webinar Human Capital Talent Management McCarthy 220

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 16, 2010

To learn more, watch the following video series of Jason Pankau teaching a workshop on Connection Cultures for Churches. Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything?

Servant Leader 239

Servant Leader McCarthy Godin Middle Management 239

Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 1, 2010

recently interviewed Jason Pankau and yours truly about employee engagement and strategic alignment based on an article Jason and I wrote for the award-winning Leader to Leader Journal entitled “ To Boost Performance, Connect with the Core.&# You can listen to the unedited radio interview at this link. Military Gamification in Everything?

McCarthy 218

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 218

Michael Lee Stallard

MARCH 31, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Employee Engagement on Real Recognition Radio Published by Michael Lee Stallard on March 31, 2010 01:16 pm under Uncategorized I’ll be speaking with Roy Saunderson and S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling?

McCarthy 231

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 231

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 19, 2010

The Conference Board released a report in January 2010 saying its research showed employee engagement is at its lowest point since the organization began surveying. Organizations today are in desperate need of improving employee engagement and strategic alignment. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling?

Film 207

Film Video McCarthy Godin 207

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Our Book Now in Korean + New Video Interview Published by Michael Lee Stallard on September 20, 2010 04:42 pm under E Pluribus Partners , Uncategorized , connection culture A couple news items to report. Military Gamification in Everything?

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Video Books McCarthy Godin 207

Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

Bottom-up 207

Bottom-up McCarthy Godin Middle Management 207

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 15, 2010

1 Comment so far Michael Roberts on July 15th, 2010 I would agree with importance of connection in general. In a future blog post, I plan to share some of my thoughts related to connection that I recorded in my personal journal following that event. Looking forward to read more of your posts, thank you for sharing this. Posting your comment.

McCarthy 231

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 231

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 18, 2010

4 Comments so far Brian Oates on October 18th, 2010 Interesting to see this happen in the military which seeped in a couple hundred years of tradition. Michael Lee Stallard on October 19th, 2010 Brian, It can indeed! Here’s the link: [link] Leadership Development Carnival on November 9th, 2010 [.] why is everyone smiling?

Servant Leader 356

Servant Leader Bond Mentor McCarthy 356

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. .&#

Productivity 124

Productivity Products Management Taylorism 124

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 15, 2010

1 Comment so far Samantha on July 20th, 2010 Congratulations Michael – and very well-deserved on all counts too! Recently, I learned that MichaelLeeStallard.com was recognized as one of the top ten blogs on leadership by an organization that ranks blogs. (I I think your daughters should dance with you. Posting your comment.

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Blog Leadership McCarthy Godin 246

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 12, 2010

It’s about Dr. Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

McCarthy 199

McCarthy Godin Health Care Middle Management 199

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Michael Lee Stallard Insights on Leadership and Employee Engagement Home About Hire to Speak Press Kit Free Connection and Employee Engagement Webinar Oct. 21 and for individuals in Pacific time zones on Oct. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

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Webinar McCarthy Godin Middle Management 231

Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 15, 2010

This applies to groups of all sizes including classrooms and schools, families, business and government organizations, hospitals, sports teams and the social sector. Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S.

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Cooper McCarthy Godin Middle Management 218

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 20, 2010

Online MBA Rankings Recently added Maximize Employee Engagement, Alignment and Productivity Strengthen Your “Critical Connections&# Cartoon Boosts “Voice&# in U.S. Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling? why is everyone smiling?

McCarthy 220

McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 220

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 15, 2010

Published by Michael Lee Stallard on July 15, 2010 03:36 pm under E Pluribus Partners , Media Appearances , Uncategorized , connection culture , employee engagement , human value , inspiring identity , intentional connectors , knowledge flow The US Navy and U2 in the same article! Military Gamification in Everything? why is everyone smiling?

McCarthy 218

McCarthy Godin Film Drucker 218