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OCTOBER 20, 2010

2 Responses davidburkus , on October 20, 2010 at 12:50 pm said: I’ve always thought we ought measure leaders by this: did they get to the goal or not? Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on November 8, 2010 at 9:29 pm said: David, thanks for your comment. A bit binary I know, but I like its simplicity.

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APRIL 20, 2010

2 Responses Hauke Borow , on April 26, 2010 at 3:45 am said: Hi Michael, nice post! Yours, Hauke Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on May 1, 2010 at 10:07 pm said: Hauke, good point about extending our efforts to creating value for our society. What significance do you bring to the table? You’re approach is absolutely right.

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

2 Responses Product Management Tribe , on December 6, 2010 at 8:53 am said: Mike, I really like your concise and straight-up interactions between product management and other collaborative groups. Leadership – the personal side is next on my list.

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APRIL 5, 2010

4 Responses Travis Jensen , on April 9, 2010 at 3:00 pm said: It is easy to let the many issues that come up as a regular part of product management overwhelm you. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on April 13, 2010 at 3:31 pm said: Travis, great point. Michael Reply Kermit , on May 4, 2010 at 9:49 am said: Nice post.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

One Response | The Productologist: Exploring the Depths of Product Management , on August 24, 2010 at 9:15 am said: [.] Filed under: Trust , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | requirements , change , flexibility « Book Review: Trust Agents Lucky breaks » Like Be the first to like this post.

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MARCH 1, 2010

3 Responses The 7 Lesson Series of Attraction Marketing That You Should Not Ignore | Network Marketer Professional , on March 5, 2010 at 11:40 am said: [.] Reply Geoff Snyder , on March 27, 2010 at 12:53 am said: Hi Michael! Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on March 28, 2010 at 6:42 pm said: Geoff, thanks for the nice comment.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

They recently featured Lead on Purpose in their 2010 Top Management Blogs awards. They featured Lead on Purpose among 20 blogs business management students will love. Online Marketing Degrees : Provides information to people who are seeking a college degree in Marketing.

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MAY 8, 2010

Great leaders are learners. They read voraciously. They write and teach what they learn. Learning is as much a part of their life as eating.

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MAY 18, 2010

This is the career record of Larry Gelwix, coach of the Highland High rugby team (Salt Lake City) for more than three decades.

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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 Brain Abed , on October 17, 2010 at 8:34 pm said: have been reading ur blog around three days.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

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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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MAY 15, 2010

This half-day event included three speakers: Mitch Joel , author of Six Pixels of Separation and Julien Smith and Chris Brogan , co-authors of Trust Agents.

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AUGUST 29, 2010

They don’t seem to work any harder than you, they don’t appear to be more intelligent, and they certainly are not more handsome.

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AUGUST 11, 2010

My excuse (and I’ve heard this from many product managers) is that I’ve been heads down on an intense product release and it’s sucking all my time and energy.

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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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APRIL 10, 2010

They expect marketers to stop pitching things and start helping them understand how they can get what they need.

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MAY 23, 2009

In his book HALFTIME: Moving from Success to Significance , author Bob Buford explores three stages of life: The first half: On average, the first 40 years of your life.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

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JULY 19, 2010

2 Responses davidburkus , on July 19, 2010 at 1:57 pm said: The quote comes from Ken Blanchard, and he is dead on. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on August 10, 2010 at 5:48 am said: Thanks for the comment David and great point. There is a lot of truth to that statement.

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AUGUST 12, 2009

Filed under: Innovation Tagged: | bear shaving , focus , Seth Godin « Win with Win/Loss analysis Provide opportunities for success » Like Be the first to like this post. If you are spinning your wheels and not making the progress you desire, perhaps you are focusing in the wrong place.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

How long did it take to put into practice the things you learned? Conversely, how long did it take to forget the details of the information conveyed in the training?

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AUGUST 29, 2009

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

A company’s success is ultimately a roll-up of all products and services selling for a profit.

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AUGUST 20, 2009

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JULY 4, 2009

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

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JANUARY 26, 2010

One Response davidburkus , on January 26, 2010 at 5:11 pm said: Sounds like a good read. In his book The Right Leader: Selecting Executives Who Fit , author Nat Stoddard (with help from Claire Wyckoff) investigates the complex topic of assuring smooth executive transitions, with their primary focus at the CEO level.

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JUNE 14, 2010

Filed under: Techology , Market-driven , Innovation , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | social media , behavior , Clay Shirky , invention « Five questions to ask each week Feedback » Like Be the first to like this post. That’s our job…good ideas day after day.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2010

6 Responses ProductiveJohn , on February 7, 2010 at 9:45 am said: Clear leadership for me means the following: 1. result oriented) Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on February 7, 2010 at 6:02 pm said: Excellent points. Michael Reply davidburkus , on February 9, 2010 at 12:59 pm said: Maybe, maybe not. appointed or positional) 2.

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JULY 13, 2009

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

One Response Police Oral Exam , on February 2, 2010 at 12:15 pm said: Saw your Blog bookmarked on Reddit.I love your site and marketing strategy.

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JUNE 22, 2009

Filed under: Innovation , Leadership Tagged: | focus , Frederick Williams , market input , perseverance , persistence , progress , success , Tom Peters « Realities of change Guest Post: Leadership Lessons from a Kindergarten Class » Like Be the first to like this post. With the right attitude you can do both at the same time.

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AUGUST 14, 2010

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. Making connections and gaining people’s trust is the premise of the book Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust.

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