Lead on Purpose

JUNE 23, 2012

As leaders, we often face situations where someone we know wants to take a new position that will give them opportunities to grow in their career. And quite often, the people you help with their careers come back later to help you succeed. —. We might hesitate to let them go because they play such a key role.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 4, 2013

In this interview author Jeff Howe asks Christensen questions about his career and sheds thought-provoking light on how he became so important to the business world. Take a careful look at Christensen’s writings and talks, and look for ways to apply them in your role as product manager. So how do leaders make lasting change?

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 15, 2011

Everybody knows it, and yet too many executives, VPs, managers or other so-called “leaders” seem to forget: it’s the people that make the organization successful. Career goals: What goals are your team members working towards in their current position? What are their career aspirations? What drives them?

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 12, 2013

Years ago I had received a promotion to a new position—product manager—that I had been working on for more than a year. My manager gave me high reviews and things were looking up. It was the perfect job for me at that point in my career. The Product Management Perspective: Product managers deal with change in many ways.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 19, 2013

Learning to be fearless at work will help you in your career. The Product Management Perspective: Confidence is a must-have for product managers. Understanding fear and learning how to deal with it effectively is key to progressing in any endeavor. However, the author’s application of the principle of fearlessness is useful.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

— The Product Management Perspective: The ideas for this post came from a question posed to me about how an engineer can become a product manager. Following these three things will help you progress from your work as an engineer (or support or SE or any other job) to becoming a successful product manager.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 3, 2011

You will make a lot of people happy and will help them in their careers. The Product Management Perspective: Good product managers know their success depends on the work – and success – of others (dev, QA, support, etc.). Tell the VP of sales how the account manager helped you with a customer. You get the picture.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 23, 2009

This is the time when most people focus more on their careers and less on others (and other significant causes). Bob talks about how his career (in TV station business) took off. He had tremendous success, but had a “success panic&# that made him stop and reevaluate his priorities.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 5, 2010

– The Product Management Perspective: Product managers play a key role in helping their teams to embrace product vision and direction. Filed under: Purpose Tagged: | career advancement , services , training , value « Manager vs. ? How long did it take to put into practice the things you learned?

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 28, 2012

Managers and executives, who are trying to improve the performance of their teams, are actively helping to improve the overall performance of their organization. Keep in mind these key elements of performance management: Image Source: Guillermo Camargo. Time Management. Leadership. A good way to do this is to lead by example.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 10, 2013

Smart goals and data-driven assessment help employees and managers map career advancement – Guest post by Danielle M. Measurable: How can an employee and manager measure performance on a specific goal? A manager cannot increase productivity by taking away breaks, for example. Did the individual meet production goals?

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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. What struck me the first time I listened to this podcast is how beautifully these principles apply to product management, to leadership and to life in general.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 14, 2012

The Product Management Perspective: Sometimes product managers become “married” to their products. It’s happened to me a time or two in my career. I realize you may not be married or maybe you’re marriage isn’t ideal, but if you’ll set goals and work hard, you’ll find true happiness in this most important relationship. —.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The original idea for starting Lead on Purpose was a recognition that product managers have the need to lead (inspire, motivate, guide) people who do not report them. Much has been written about where product management should report. Their success depends, to a large extent, on people in other parts of the organization.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 5, 2013

He has a passion for various subjects like education, career and technology, Parenting etc. The Product Management Perspective: Product managers play a key role in forming productive teams. Jack Meyer is a freelance writer and regular contributor at www.nannybackgroundcheck.com/.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

Schools worldwide offer various forms of Master’s programs designed for career professionals who want to enhance their abilities. Sarah Rawson is a freelance writer and is also studying for her MS in Strategic Management. The Product Management Perspective: Leadership is the key to successful product management.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 8, 2010

Then there’s product management… — The Product Management Perspective: One of the least palatable realities of product management is that applause and acknowledgment of great work does not come immediately; sometimes it comes slowly and many times not at all. CEOs are praised for their vision.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 8, 2009

The people who are the most secure in their careers follow similar patterns of behavior. They manage their fears in the face of threats. — The Product Management Perspective: As a product manager you are in a unique position to create value. Do you know anyone who behaves that way?

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In the spirit of thanking these friends and introducing my audience to their web sites, here are a few links to sites you should take a look at: Leadership Digital : An aggregator of the best content on leadership and management. They featured Lead on Purpose among 20 blogs business management students will love.

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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. As a product manager you are in a unique position to create value. Practicing the five actions listed above will increase your value to your company and accelerate your career growth.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 18, 2012

While it wasn’t his greatest success, he was able to turn it into just another lesson learned during a long and prosperous career. The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are known widely as driven individuals. Remember when Michael Jordan decided to play baseball? But I can’t accept not trying.”

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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. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 10, 2009

— The Product Management Perspective: Most product managers do not “manage&# other people (in the traditional HR sense of the word). 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.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 26, 2009

During difficult times, management too often forgets that their people are their greatest asset. Increased responsibilities and the opportunity to work on challenging tasks rank among the top factors in career satisfaction. Broader Skills: Skilled people are driven to learn more about other parts of the organization.

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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. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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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. — The Product Management Perspective: Dee Hock’s quote nicely defines the product management perspective. Invest at least 20% leading those with authority over you and 15% leading your peers.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 22, 2009

— 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. At the same time you also need to focus on your career and your personal progress. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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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. 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. First, to be part of the product management community, you have to be there.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 29, 2013

A good worker gets promoted to manager, and maybe goes through a little management training. After a solid performance, that manager will be promoted to a leadership position, under the assumption that their management skills will make them good leaders. So are you a leader or a manager? They won’t.

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