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JULY 6, 2013

In describing how leaders demonstrate passion, Erika Andersen gave the following advice in her Forbes.com article Passionate Leaders Aren’t Loud, They’re Deep : True passion requires honestly committing to something about which you feel deeply, and staying committed through difficult circumstances.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 8, 2012

Because of (a few very important) distractions, I did not take time to write a new article for the blog. Things come out of nowhere that require your attention. It’s how you deal with them that makes all the difference. However, I found a great post by Michael Hurley that examines what he calls “squirrel moments.”

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

If you (or your boss) need motivation for looking to the outside for product innovation, I recommend the article three reasons to visit customers. Visiting your customers—whether consumers at a tradeshow or large enterprise customers at their place of business—is key to the innovation and future success of your products.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 10, 2011

The seeds for this idea were planted back in 1997 when I read the Fast Company article “ The Brand Called You &# by Tom Peters. In this article Peters described how the focus of business had long been on the big brands and the “behemoth companies&# that spent millions building brand awareness.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 7, 2012

Recommend books, forward links to blog posts or write an article in your company newsletter. To be a successful product manager you must be a learner. Encourage learning among your peers, but don’t just talk about it, show it by your actions. You will become the go-to leader in your organization.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

I read an interesting article by former NFL quarterback Steve Young about the perspective of a 6-foot quarterback. It gives you the ability to see things you hadn’t seen and understand people in ways you hadn’t thought about. It helps you focus on new ways to be more effective. He remembers being sacked for a loss.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

In a humorous and insightful article titled “The Princess Bride”: Movie or Mini-MBA? When an opportunity arises they first consider its implications on the people they lead and the people they care about. When a problem surfaces they don’t panic and start pointing fingers; they work with the team until things are right again.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 8, 2012

In a recent article he attributed his longevity to “a clean life, hard work, a bowl of rolled oats every morning and a lot of open air.” This day will no-doubt be remembered by many, but for me it has special significance: my uncle (great uncle, grandma’s brother) Louis Stuart will turn 100 on 12-12-12.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 1, 2012

It all started because of an invitation to publish an article in The Pragmatic Marketer (Jan 2008). Tomorrow marks the five-year anniversary of the day I started Lead on Purpose. I wanted an outlet to write about how you can lead regardless of your position or title. Five years has flown by and blogging has become a part of my life.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 10, 2009

In their recent Wall Street Journal article Do You Really Want to be a Leader? a recent post by Michael Hopkin, Michael shared some insights from a Wall Street Journal article on “Do You Really Want to Be a [.] Thanks, -Michael Reply free articles for all , on March 27, 2010 at 1:01 pm said: A lot of things in one place, thanks.

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JANUARY 22, 2014

Another recent article discusses specific steps you can take to re-shape you company and free your innovation culture. Increase leadership capabilities at all levels of the company. Develop a customer-centric strategy. Increase communication and collaboration. Enhance training and development.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2011

Check out the full article at the On Product Management blog. In complex roles like product management and product marketing, this does not work. Bringing new hires up to speed effectively and quickly is an important topic for all leaders, but especially for product leaders.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2013

His health and fitness articles have been published in a number of national news publications, including the Houston Chronicle and the San Francisco Chronicle. If you’re looking to build your own leadership skills or those of your children, consider taking on an exciting and challenging sport today.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

In a recent article on accelerating leadership development, Bérard identified two key strategies for organizations seeking to prepare for leadership succession: 1. In addition to his recent book, Bérard also regularly offers leadership advice in industry publications both online and in print. The 9-Box Grid.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Last year Steve Johnson wrote an excellent article called Stop Perfuming the Pig that goes in-depth on this topic. Steve says: “No amount of perfume can overcome the stench of a technology product that people don’t need.” ” Amen.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 1, 2013

To find out more about the topic, read this HBR article. With good judgment, business leaders will be able to delegate all the task properly and to the right workers, meaning that everything will be done as efficiently as possible and without any wasted time or resources. Dedication. Second is the dedication factor.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 27, 2013

One recent article in Forbes magazine examined the interesting phenomenon behind a shift in today’s leadership principles. The article’s author asserts that old leadership models were based on power because business was essentially about competition. Guest post by Daniela Baker.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

His articles mainly appear on business blogs. In his new role he finds he often needs to keep the team’s morale high and he is always researching ways to improve their day. On weekends he enjoys mountain bike riding and going for walks with his wife, Linda and their basset hound Dusty.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

His articles focus on helping smaller businesses compete with well-established brands using new techniques or technology. —. Guy Ascher studied Marketing at the University of Newcastle in the UK. The Product Management Perspective: The key to making your product exciting is to make sure it’s the best product in the market.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

This article posted on LiveLesium offers six tips for developing this important facet of the charismatic personality—confidence. We are all familiar with the idiom, “comfortable in your own skin.” This is what I mean by self-confidence. Those with charisma understand who they are.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

Her articles appear on various higher education blogs. —. Strategic leadership skills are useful in all areas of your life, and by developing these skills you can grow as a professional and as a person. Sarah Rawson is a freelance writer and is also studying for her MS in Strategic Management.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 30, 2011

By those strict standards, Edison could have been derided as a colossal disappointment based on his initial attempts (and, thus, you very well might be reading this article etched on paper by candlelight). As Edison aptly recognized, if we ever want to move forward, we have to take chances.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 22, 2011

Covey , author of The Speed of Trust says in one of his articles, ‘Think about it this way: When trust is low, in a company or in a relationship, it places a hidden “tax” on every transaction: every communication, every interaction, every strategy, every decision is taxed, bringing speed down and sending costs up. Stephen M.R.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2012

She can also be found on Cerebral Hacks , where she regularly contributes articles about psychology. —. She graduated in Business Administration with a major in Management. When not working, she loves to travel and discover new places and cultures. One of the key ideas from my perspective is building trust.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 15, 2009

I found one more article I wanted you, my readers, to be aware of. This comes from Mark Sanborn ‘s blog, and tackles the topic of moving Beyond Best Practices.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

The Wall Street Journal tackles the issue of retaining executives in a recent article How to Keep Your Best Executives. 3 Responses Bret Simmons , on October 27, 2009 at 5:48 am said: Glad you blogged on this WSJ article, Michael. During difficult times, management too often forgets that their people are their greatest asset.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 4, 2011

The Product Management Perspective: Jim Holland has a great article about making 2011 the year of product management. If you’ve been hunkered down over the past year, don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone in 2011. Let’s get out there and create value! —. As a product manager you are in a unique position to create value.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 23, 2011

The University of San Francisco, in partnership with University Alliance, has provided this article. More importantly, a successful leader must be able to “morph” their leadership style into the most effective for the given situation, while continuing to guide the organization toward successful change.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

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.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 20, 2009

One Response Mark Sanborn , on June 20, 2009 at 8:05 am said: Thanks for linking to my article. Filed under: Leadership , Learning Tagged: | change , growth , Mark Sanborn , truth « Taking chances Forward progress » Like Be the first to like this post. Hope you’re having a great camping trip.

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AUGUST 14, 2009

Stewart Reply Donnette Panama , on February 4, 2010 at 3:26 am said: As a Freshman, I am always exploring online for articles that can help me get further ahead. 2 Responses Stewart Rogers , on August 18, 2009 at 6:40 am said: Thanks for the mention! Thanks a million!

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 28, 2009

The articles speak to one type of leader in particular, the thought leader. A new Leadership Development Carnival » Like Be the first to like this post. 3 Responses Chris Fillebrown , on January 1, 2010 at 8:07 pm said: In October of 2009 I started the Frame of Reference blog to focus on the innovation space.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 1, 2009

A recent IBD article illustrates the important qualities of strength and courage that helped Adams not only endure but also succeed: “Samuel Adams’ success came from his willingness to work tirelessly for the cause of liberty. A great example of enduring leadership was Samuel Adams , one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

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JUNE 30, 2009

Dayna then quoted Fortune article she’d read where Warren Buffett said the same thing. She used Gene Simmons, from the band Kiss, as an example: Gene said he attributes his success to his ‘voracious’ reading habit; he reads every chance he gets.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

2 Responses Betty , on November 24, 2009 at 9:53 pm said: Nice article. Filed under: Leadership Tagged: | Dave Logan , future , performance , Steve Zaffron , success « Three steps to the next big opportunity Battle of the bloggers » Like Be the first to like this post. I’m putting the book on my TBR list.

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JULY 14, 2009

In a recent IBD article , Gloria Lau emphasized the importance of customer relationships: Get out there and make sure clients know you’re there for them. Whether because of budget cuts or the more serious problem — loss of company confidence — communicating with customers seems to go by the wayside when times get tough.

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MAY 18, 2009

You can garner these from buyers, community influences, and press articles. Continually add to your brand equity by doing more, caring more, contributing more. Form alliances and advisory boards. Use endorsements and testimonials properly and often. Hire the best. Pay them richly. But pay them mostly on performance.

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