Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Broader Skills: Skilled people are driven to learn more about other parts of the organization. However, perceptive leaders understand that providing opportunities for their employees to grow will ultimately help their organization prosper. And the more marketable they become the better your organization will be viewed from the outside.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 26, 2010

The first section of the book focuses on finding executives who “fit&# the organization. You will gain ideas and insights into finding the right leader for your organization and preparing for the complexities of succession planning. One Response davidburkus , on January 26, 2010 at 5:11 pm said: Sounds like a good read.

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Lead on Purpose

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. According to Spaulding, success — in business and in life — is tied directly to relationships.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 24, 2009

What can you — the leader — do to help people in your organization understand their roles and execute effectively? Bob shared the following wisdom gained through this activity: “Every person in your organization is important to its success. He did this twice a week and met with nearly everyone in 29 weeks.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 22, 2010

This site shares frequent updates on improving leadership throughout organizations. They recently featured Lead on Purpose in their 2010 Top Management Blogs awards. Lead on Purpose is slated to join their ranks shortly. They featured Lead on Purpose among 20 blogs business management students will love.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 14, 2010

This last quote sums up nicely the role of product manager: “Because of transaction costs, organizations cannot afford to hire employees who only make one important contribution–they need to hire people who have good ideas day after day.&# That’s our job…good ideas day after day.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

He spoke about the director who organized the trip and what a great job he did in leading the people who went with him. 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.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 13, 2009

What are you doing to provide value to your organization? — The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are in a prime position to provide value to their organizations. However, when it comes to providing value, words like worth, importance or significance apply. What significance do you bring to the table?

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 14, 2010

Build and Army : Leaders aren’t just good at doing their job, they help others grow and organize people’s skills to their command when necessary. Others help you learn how to build relationships, leverage your position within your organization and make friends online. 2 Responses Chris Brogan. ,

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 6, 2009

Product Camps are events organized in the spirit of BarCamp , “an ad-hoc gathering born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment.” They are known as un conferences; their organizers go to great lengths to promote dialogue and communication, and discourage traditional (i.e. boring) PowerPoint presentations.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

Following are a few reviews that stand out and provide significant food for thought: “Trust reduces transaction costs; it reduces the need for litigation and speeds commerce; it actually lubricates organizations and societies.

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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

JULY 21, 2009

Every positive outcome that transpires in any organization is a result of efforts of the people therein. Technology and automation certainly improve the work people do; however, no tools or equipment will ever replace the people in a successful organization.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Prior to assuming CEO responsibilities for US Cellular in 1999 Jack had created a “virtual organization&# where he and other executives provided leadership to the company; he empowered their employees to make decisions and run the business.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 16, 2009

Art recently wrote two powerful and popular posts about the “villains, thugs and hoodlums masquerading as leaders&# and why they seem to prosper in some organizations. Take a few minutes to read Why Do Evil Leaders Flourish Inside Some Organizations? Be sure to read the comments on both posts as well.

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Lead on Purpose

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

AUGUST 8, 2009

According to Rodney Johnson , author of Without Warning: Breakthrough strategies for solving the silent problems taking aim at your organization , silent problems are one of the greatest challenges facing every organization, every business, and even public institutions. .&#

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

In The Three Laws of Performance: Rewriting the Future of Your Organization and Your Life , authors Steve Zaffron and Dave Logan discuss laws that govern individual, group and organizational behavior.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 8, 2009

One of the keys to success is in understanding the value you bring to your organization and taking steps to increase it over time. Believe in yourself: As your skills increase, you gain more experience, you begin to understand your significance to your organization. They manage their fears in the face of threats.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 11, 2009

Trust is the very basis of the new global economy, and he shows how trust—and the speed at which it is established with clients, employees and constituents—is the essential ingredient for successful people and organizations. ’ Selfish behavior robs companies of profits, reduces job satisfaction and weakens organizations’ culture.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 20, 2009

Change is a constant part of growing, whether it be personal growth or growing an organization. Today’s link comes from Mark Sanborn. In his post The Realities of Change , Mark presents ten truths to help you progress in your career.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 15, 2009

According to Dan, you should pay more attention on how your peers (at your level in the organization) regard you. Today’s link comes from Dan McCarthy who writes the Great Leadership blog : Most people tend to zero in on how their manager and their employees rate them. Take a few minutes and read Would Your Peers Vote for You?

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 3, 2009

How does your organization place values before valuables? However, in life and in business, when you focus on values and apply their associated principles to every aspect, you tend to concentrate on more long-term consequences. You have to be patient, especially in difficult economic times. But the patience pays off in the long run.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 25, 2009

Are you the type of leader that passes “germs” to his team and organization with negative comments about individuals and management? Elvis Ukpaka Leadership Coach Reply Leadership and Kindergarten :: ProductMarketing.com , on November 13, 2010 at 4:07 pm said: [.] Every leader has to create, maintain and show integrity.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 12, 2009

Never discount your ability to make a major difference in your organization. — The Product Management Perspective: As a product manager, you share responsibility to develop ideas into strategies. You have a great opportunity to become the strategic link from nascent ideas to full-blown product lines.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Anyone who understands this can lead regardless of his or her official title in an organization. Too often we agonize over titles and the fact that some people/organizations do not give us the “respect we deserve.&# The leadership principles that surface in the story make the book worth reading.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 13, 2013

Anthropologist Joseph Campbell argues that all cultures, all societies, and, by extension, all organizations (political or otherwise) are engaged in a “hero quest.” Where once it was saints or royals who performed the hero role, today it is our political, business, or cultural icons.

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