Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

This book is especially pertinent to those seeking to grow their leadership skills and capabilities, but feel they are so far behind that it’s not worth the effort to even try. I recommend you read this book to learn more about the science of future-based language; it will help you hone your skills as a forward-looking market expert.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 2, 2011

That’s the mantra by which Joey Asher operates, and he wrote the book 15 Minutes Including Q&A: A Plan to Save the World from Lousy Presentations to help solve the problem. “Most business presentations stink. Really Stink. They stink in a way that drains souls.” From now on, all presentations should be no longer than 15 minutes.

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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

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

JUNE 6, 2009

Michael Bungay Stanier offers excellent tidbits of wisdom in his book Find Your Great Work. The book is written in an accessible format to illustrate that many great ideas were born on a napkin; it is about the size of a common napkin and has notes and illustrations drawn on napkins.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 16, 2009

In the book THE PURSUIT OF SOMETHING BETTER: How an Underdog Company Defied the Odds, Won Customers’ Hearts, and Grew Its Employees Into Better People , the authors Dave Esler and Myra Kruger detail how Jack Rooney turned US Cellular into a company known for great customer service.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 22, 2013

Authors Chip Heath and Dan Heath wrote the book Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work with the following goals: “We want to make you a bit better at making good decisions, and we want to help you make your good decisions a bit more decisively. The book is replete with great stories that will keep you reading and learning.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 29, 2014

In his book OUT … Continue reading → Integrity Leadership Trust energy enthusiasm Innovation optimism' Creativity, mental flexibility, and collaboration have displaced one-dimensional intelligence and isolated determination as core ingredients of a competitive advantage.”

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 4, 2013

His book The Innovators Dilemma has impacted the business world perhaps more than any other book in recent history. He recently wrote the book How Will You Measure Your Life in response to his experiences with former classmates and students.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 19, 2013

In his book Fearless At Work: Timeless Teaching for Awakening Confidence, Resilience and Creativity in the Face of Life’s Demands , author Michael Carroll shares his experience with discovering the fearlessness that defines us as noble human beings. I recommend the book as a good reference for strengthening confidence. —.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 28, 2012

The book Conversations That Win The Complex Sale delves into the practices that lead to successful selling in complex situations. A short blog post cannot begin to convey the depth and meaning of this book, and especially not the value of the training. Measuring is not easy, but it’s possible.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 25, 2013

I like to run and when I do I listen to books, podcasts and talks. I also (as a creature of habit) find myself going back to books I’ve listened to in the past. Though I love every part of this book, I’m most impressed with the chapter on Level 5 Leadership. In recent days I’m re-listening to Good to Great by Jim Collins.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 31, 2012

In the book Strengths Finder 2.0 The book is based on research by the late Dr. Donald O. version” of the book that provides a succinct description of each theme, ten “ideas for action” that help you apply the theme, and three suggestions for working with other people whose strengths apply to that theme. This is a “2.0

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 3, 2011

The vast majority of leadership advice — whether it’s relayed in leadership books, management conferences or discussed casually in blogs — focuses on the qualities of individual leaders. The authors, Drs. This, in a nutshell, is the jumping off point from which the professors explain their conception of leadership.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 24, 2013

In his book Nice Companies Finish First: Why Cutthroat Management is over—and Collaboration Is In , author Peter Shankman shows how famously nice executives, entrepreneurs, and companies are setting the standard for success in this new world. This book has scores of stories that illustrate how nice people and companies finish first.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 3, 2013

To learn more about how you can become a confident leader, I highly recommend Dr. Manning’s book The Fearless Mind: 5 Essential Steps to Higher Performance. Much of what I have learned about confidences comes from his book and from personal interactions with him. This frees her up to do great things as a leader.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 4, 2012

The Arbinger Institute answers these important questions in the book The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict. The book teaches important principles through an intriguing story of parents who are struggling with their children and with problems that have come to consume their lives.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Every book and every company started from the spark of an idea. In his audio book “Capturing Million Dollar Ideas,&# Richard Paul Evans recommends keeping and “idea journal&# with you at all times so you can capture ideas as they come. That topic deserves its own post (or perhaps its own book).

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 11, 2013

In the book Beyond Illusions: The Magic of Positive Perception , Brad Barton —a magician, athlete and all-around great guy—takes you on a journey of looking past illusions and forming positive perceptions that will change your life. This book has valuable tools to help you win the fight. How we perceive things shapes our lives.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

I had listened to a podcast and read positive reviews about the book, so I was happy to receive a copy. I say “receive&# because a friend of mine gave me the book with a personalized autograph from the author. As I began reading them it didn’t take me long to realize the power of this book. Trust is the glue.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 11, 2010

This is an excellent book that lays out simple steps to become a person other people trust, especially online. I will write more about the book here soon. I will continue to learn and share and identify blogs, books and people who are doing great things in leadership and product management. Listening to Tribes by Seth Godin.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

The book is written in a business fable style. The leadership principles that surface in the story make the book worth reading. If you are looking for practical ways to improve your leadership and your ability to make a difference where you’re at now, this book is a must-read. The story is good and somewhat engaging.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2009

Given the book’s title I wasn’t sure what to expect (‘sticking point’ and ‘stagnation’ are not words I use very often). Given the book’s title I wasn’t sure what to expect (‘sticking point’ and ‘stagnation’ are not words I use very often).

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

To learn more about the science behind these powerful principles I highly recommend Dr. Manning’s book The Fearless Mind. —. As you strengthen these competencies—so they come out naturally from your subconscious—you will see a noticeable improvement in the success of your people and your organization.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

I was first introduced to the statement ‘leadership is a relationship’ in the book The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. Actions that bring people together and bind them in a common cause are key to building effective relationships.

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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. The Product Management Perspective: Technology and markets evolve and change more rapidly every year. 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.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

Study Covey’s book and practice the principles he so eloquently teaches. Building trust is not something that happens overnight. As Warren Buffet said: “It takes twenty years to build your reputation and five minutes to ruin it.&# Study these principles, then master them. Every aspect of your life will improve.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

In his book The Speed of Trust , Stephen M.R. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated) Trust Book Review: Trust Agents Trust – the key to success July 1, 2009 Filed under: Integrity , Leadership , Trust Tagged: | capabilities , character , competence , credibility , Integrity , intent , principles , results , Stephen M.R.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Covey is the abundance of leadership quotes he has included in the book. They give excellent insight into the importance trust plays in your success. The following quote points out the importance of trust in business: You can’t have success without trust.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 31, 2013

Throughout the book the author quotes successful leaders that show how companies (and people) that are nice experience more success than their less kind counterparts. In a recent post we found out why nice companies finish first. Here are a few of my favorites: “We feel customers are our friends, and we talk to them like friends.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 30, 2012

The reference book Management Tips: Harvard Business Review shares the following advice: Leadership should not be a solitary act. To work successfully as a team, the leader must create a culture where people can rely on the strength and abilities of those they work with and believe in their leader’s direction and vision.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 21, 2012

The book How Do You Kill 11 Million People? The key that too many managers miss is “then live by them.” You cannot set policies that employees need to live by, and not live by them yourself. That will never work in the long run. dives into the problems that leaders create when they lie to their people.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

He studied the lives of successful people for more than 20 years and compiled his findings in the book Think and Grow Rich. I can think of many leaders (past and present) who embody these characteristics in their lives. Napoleon Hill exemplifies a leader who was a great follower.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Seth Godin covers this concept nicely in his book Tribes. I won’t go into the details of the jobs by title; there are books and blogs that cover those nicely. The leader focuses on moving towards a higher, more valuable goal. The leader inspires his or her followers to do great things. Become the owner of your products.?

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 22, 2011

In my book , Stop Workplace Drama I talk about the one component always present in all kinds of drama and that is a lack of clarity. Marlene Chism , author of Stop Workplace Drama , invites you to learn more about her new book and Stop Your Drama Methodology , eight principles to help leaders gain clarity and reduce workplace drama. —.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

Read books. The following five actions will help accelerate your career growth: Improve skills and knowledge: Instead of hunkering down in your current state, take specific actions to improve your skills. Look for opportunities for training. Read blogs.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Five key principles: The book focuses on five key principles: Entrepreneurs are everywhere: “The concept of entrepreneurship includes anyone who works within my definition of a startup” (see above). You can put processes in place that will greatly increase the chances for success.

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