Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2010

This is the career record of Larry Gelwix, coach of the Highland High rugby team (Salt Lake City) for more than three decades. This team was featured in the recent movie Forever Strong.

Strategy 196

Strategy Sports Ethics Loyalty 196

Lead on Purpose

JUNE 22, 2009

At the same time you also need to focus on your career and your personal progress. . — The Product Management Perspective: As a product manager you need to focus on your products’ direction and success; you need to collect the right market input and turn it into great products.

Taylorism 100

Taylorism Taylor Ethics Godin 100

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Rasmussen College : A college with the goal of helping students graduate with a degree, get a meaningful job and build a career. Lead on Purpose is slated to join their ranks shortly. They have five campuses in the upper mid-west and Florida, and a major presence on-line.

Blog 140

Blog Taylorism Taylor Ethics 140

Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 20, 2009

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.

Rogers 140

Rogers Taylorism Taylor Ethics 140

Lead on Purpose

JUNE 8, 2009

The people who are the most secure in their careers follow similar patterns of behavior. Practicing the five actions listed above will increase your value to your company and accelerate your career growth. They get in the “hunker down&# mode and do everything they can protect their job. Do you know anyone who behaves that way?

Learning-by-Doing 118

Learning-by-Doing Ethics Taylorism Taylor 118

Lead on Purpose

JUNE 20, 2009

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

Taylorism 100

Taylorism Taylor Godin Ethics 100

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Product managers who can work successfully with these (and other) groups in their companies will release great products and have success throughout their careers. You need to evangelize product management to executives and show them — with data and continual successes — the importance of sound product management practices.

Productivity 182

Productivity Products Management Leadership 182

Lead on Purpose

JUNE 12, 2009

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

Ethics 100

Ethics Rogers Taylorism Taylor 100

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Regardless of the cost, the investment in building relationships is critical to succeeding in your current role and building the foundation on which to grow your career. This often leaves you doing your “work&# at weird hours after your coworkers are long gone. The crucial question you need to ask yourself: is it worth the cost?

Price 198

Price Leadership Long-term Short-term 198

Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Increased responsibilities and the opportunity to work on challenging tasks rank among the top factors in career satisfaction. .&# They cite three types of opportunities executives want most: New Responsibilities: Provide employees with opportunities for new responsibilities.

Ethics 140

Ethics Taylorism Taylor Marketing 140

Lead on Purpose

JULY 6, 2009

It’s also a time to step back and take a fresh look at the direction your career is headed. Are you taking advantage of the many Product Camps or “Un-Conferences” offered this year? Product camps are a great place for product management professionals and leaders to step away from the day-to-day and engage in a day of learning and networking.

Productivity 154

Productivity Products Conference Participative 154