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The Big Picture of Business – Each Role Matters. The Value of Support Staff

Strategy Driven

John Wayne and Roy Rogers had Gabby Hayes. Some performers made careers as supporting players. There were friendly, familiar places such as Cheers bar, Arnold’s Drive-In on “Happy Days,” the Krusty Krab on “SpongeBob Square Pants,” Dale’s Diner on “The Roy Rogers Show” and other homey places. Gene Autry had Pat Buttram.

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Leaving the nest

Lead on Purpose

I’m very proud of how well she did in high school and am impressed with her clear understanding of what she wants to pursue as a career. My wife and I took our oldest child to the university where she will pursue a degree in architecture. She’s far ahead of where I was at her age. Congratulations to your family.

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Where to start

Lead on Purpose

If you seek to lead, invest at least 50% of your time in leading yourself—your own purpose, ethics, principles, motivation, conduct. When it comes to your career and your ability to become a great leader, the word ‘invest’ is perceptive. Invest at least 20% leading those with authority over you and 15% leading your peers.

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'Tis the Season for (Product) Camping

Lead on Purpose

It’s also a time to step back and take a fresh look at the direction your career is headed. I would review Stewart Roger’s and The Productologist as well as your local product management association. Stewart Rogers recently shared this with me: As someone who has attended four Product Camps, I still get excited for each and every one.

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Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. I love the way you have clearly differentiated between strategy and tactics – so many people get them confused and end up playing checkers instead of chess… Thanks, Landon Creasy [link] [link] Roger Martin Mike: This is an excellent tool.

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Life and leadership lessons from Frank Oz

Surviving Leadership

Whether it was Roger Moore’s rendition of “Talk to the Animals” while fighting spies with laser guns, or Lynda Carter just being awesome, I loved watching. Scooter had dreams and a work ethic. I bring all this up because I want you to really understand what Frank Oz has accomplished throughout his career.

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Steve Jobs and the Purpose of the Corporation

Harvard Business Review

In the torrent of commentary following Steve Jobs' death, few have noted that his career and his company say something profound in the endless debate about the purpose of the corporation. Apple existed to "delight customers" first — benefits to other stakeholders, including shareholders, followed. But this is at it should be.