Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

By enthusing and motivating your group, they’ll be passionate about achieving success on their own. One Response Doug Taylor , on December 18, 2010 at 6:17 am said: Was reading an article about an executive who embodied your 10 points – Andrew Cherng at Panda Express. Lead but don’t manage. Respect your team.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

Core 2: Intent: At the core of intent are motives, agendas and the resulting behavior. Trust grows when your motives are straight forward and based on mutual benefit — when you genuinely care not only for yourself, but also for the people you interact with, lead or serve. Most violations of trust are violations of integrity.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 5, 2010

You find ways to motivate successful teamwork and positive interaction. 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.

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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. Prior to heading to South America I spent two months in intensive language training. You have to immerse yourself in their culture and let go of old ideas and pre-conceived notions.

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Lead on Purpose

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. Goal-setting research tells us that feedback is necessary for any goal setting to motivate performance. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on August 10, 2010 at 5:48 am said: Thanks for the comment David and great point.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 12, 2009

If you seek to lead, invest at least 50% of your time in leading yourself—your own purpose, ethics, principles, motivation, conduct. Reply Stewart Rogers , on June 16, 2009 at 5:59 am said: “50% of your time in leading yourself—your own purpose, ethics, principles, motivation, conduct. Nice quote!

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Doing so will provide continuous learning and motivation. 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! Don’t shy away; do hard things.

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