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DECEMBER 7, 2013

Tom Peters sheds an interesting perspective on focus with the following quote: Leaders focus on the soft stuff — people, values, character, commitment, a cause. All of that was supposed to be too (indefinable) to count in business. Yet it’s the stuff that real leaders take care of first. That’s why leadership is an art, not a science.

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OCTOBER 26, 2013

Trust is a two-way street: you need to carry out your tasks in such a way that team members will trust you; you also need to trust that team members will do what they have committed to do. When you live and lead in such a way that people trust your decisions and direction, you will succeed…and so will your products!

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MARCH 30, 2010

Keep Commitments: Say what you’re going to do, then do it. Make commitments carefully and keep them at all costs. You also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. Take responsibility for results. Listen First: Listen before you speak. Understand.

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JUNE 30, 2012

And the PMs also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. The trust goes both ways: product managers need to carry out their tasks in such a way that the team members can trust them. Developing trust is key to developing successful products.

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JANUARY 21, 2012

It connotes a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances. Integrity is one of the top attributes of a great leader. It is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations and outcomes.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2012

When I see a laundry list of student or professional organizations on an applicant’s resume, this demonstrates to me that you aren’t very committed. They tend to do the same after college.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 23, 2011

The Toyota president’s decision to hold weekly meetings with the front-line workers to openly discuss their concerns demonstrated his leadership commitment. Kaizen is the Japanese philosophy of continuous incremental improvement in life that Toyota has incorporated into its leadership style. Management and leadership are not synonymous.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 19, 2011

They also trust that team members will do what they have committed to do. Successful product managers know that trust is bi-directional: they work hard to make sure co-workers from other teams trust their direction and leadership. Collaboration is the master skill that allows teams to function effectively.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 4, 2013

A good project manager must also possess the ability to communicate clearly, solve problems, handle interpersonal conflicts, and plan, as well as secure commitments. A project is also run by a project manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day execution of tasks, and is often appointed by the project owner or sponsor.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 10, 2011

Make a commitment to improving in each area. Find out where you can make the biggest difference and add the most value to the world. Create requirements: Create a list of requirements. Do an honest evaluation and come up with a list of things you need to succeed in your desired market (or job).

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 27, 2013

You also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. Trust is a two-way street: you need to carry out your tasks in such a way that the team members will trust you. The five key practices listed above provide an excellent roadmap to developing trust with your teams.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

You get commitment now. Instead, you could confirm that the prospect does indeed need your product or service, and have them sign a contingency form – they agree to buy from you now for a discounted price. All you have to do is invoice them in 30 days. Problem solved. Kurt Smith has extensive experience in sales and marketing.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 24, 2010

It connotes a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances. Do everything in your power to make word ‘trust’ part of your persona. Integrity: The word integrity has deep meaning and is often intermingled with words like honesty and truthfulness.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 1, 2011

They know that committed individuals work more effectively and are much happier. Sometimes in work situations we get far too caught up in the day-to-day grind and end up missing the “beauty” around us. Leaders find ways to get their teams excited about their work. Leaders find ways to make work more fulfilling for their teams. —.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Part of selling involves getting your prospects emotionally committed to your marketing message. .” They make industrial and residential fan units that are unlike any other fan you can buy. Are employees excited about selling the company? You bet they are. Create An Emotional Experience.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 5, 2009

Pressured with executive leadership commitments (usually in front of sales and customers) your team begins ducking and dodging the monkeys while trying to focus on bringing the right products to market. Commitment – demonstrate commitment to your product’s success. If you like the post, please comment.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

They were capable of riveting your attention and they did so by revealing their emotional commitment to their vision. Regardless of the moniker, the fact is these great leaders were capable of projecting their vision in an emotional and convincing manner. They were masters of motivation. The Components of Charisma.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2012

When we choose to act contrary to our sense of what is right, we commit what the book calls ‘self-betrayal,’ which leads us to do things to cover up our choices. It talks about decision points that play a critical role in avoiding conflict and helping us for healthy relationships with the important people in our lives.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 27, 2009

Tom Peters sheds an interesting perspective on focus with the following quote: Leaders focus on the soft stuff — people, values, character, commitment, a cause. All of that was supposed to be too (indefinable) to count in business. Yet it’s the stuff that real leaders take care of first. That’s why leadership is an art, not a science.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Perhaps a person that is watching over a product on a daily basis, but not really committed to its growth and success is a product manager, but a person who having more “skin in the game&# should be a product owner. However, when you own something, that’s different. What do you think? Michael Reply Justin T.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Are attendees leaving with a new idea, some new inspiration, perhaps a renewed commitment to their work or to the world?&# - Mark Hurst “The road to sustainability goes through a clear-eyed look at unsustainability.&# - Alan M. Hutchins Seth and his coauthors are trying to get five million downloads of the ebook.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

It connotes a deep commitment to do the right thing for the right reason, regardless of the circumstances. .&# It means you are true to your word in all you do and people can trust you because you do what you say. The word integrity has deep meaning and is often intermingled with words like honesty and truthfulness.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

And stay committed to helping your team members achieve them. Set clear goals. Making sure your employees understand what’s expected of them is your first step toward success. Set goals that are clear, reasonable and attainable. Grow your skills. Just because you’ve reached the management level doesn’t mean you’re done with your training.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

They (the PMs) also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. Trust is a two-way street: product managers need to carry out their tasks in such a way that the team members can trust them.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Among the most important discoveries you will make in your life is finding your purpose—the reason for your being, the core principles you espouse, the intent for which you get out of bed every day. Thinking about the life before … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 19, 2010

Filed under: Leadership Tagged: | champions , feedback , listening , process , success « Book Review: Here Comes Everybody Commitment » Like Be the first to like this post. To succeed as a product manager you need to hear what other have to say, apply the positive aspects, swallow your pride and move forward.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 30, 2009

— The Product Management Perspective: The process of defining and creating successful products requires a commitment to understanding your markets and the role (or position) your products will play therein. The combination of these actions will improve your success. Gaining this understanding requires reading, thinking and acting.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 29, 2019

Guest post by Fred Halstead Accountability can be thought of as a punitive word with an implied threat-as in “I’m going to hold you accountable.” ” Yet, when you think about holding someone accountability, it is actually a measure of your … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Cultivating relationships and presenting new responsibilities will keep the team members happy and increase their commitment to helping the company succeed. Leaders who understand this find ways broaden the skills of their teams. 3 Responses Bret Simmons , on October 27, 2009 at 5:48 am said: Glad you blogged on this WSJ article, Michael.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

They also need to trust that the team members will do what they have committed to do. Trust goes both ways: product managers need to carry out their tasks in such a way that the team members can trust them. Covey , success « Book Review: The Pursuit of Something Better Keeping the best » Like Be the first to like this post.

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JANUARY 2, 2017

It’s been on my mind for the last few months. Everything I’ve read lately seems to speak it to me. Over the last few weeks as I’ve been planning 2017 this word keeps coming back with force. The word is … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 14, 2010

Filed under: Leadership , Purpose , Trust Tagged: | Chris Brogan , Julien Smith , Trust Agents « Commitment Flexibility and letting go » Like Be the first to like this post. While this book focuses primarily on building relationships online, the principles fit very nicely into the world we live in as product managers.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 9, 2017

One of the key objectives of Lead on Purpose is to provide ideas and motivation to my readers to help you improve your success, regardless of your area(s) of focus. When I find things that help, I share them. What … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Among the most important discoveries you will make in your life is finding your purpose—the reason for your being, the core principles you espouse, the intent for which you get out of bed every day. Thinking about the life before … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 6, 2016

We live in a fast-paced world. We never have enough time to complete the agenda. The more we accomplish, the more the work seems to pile up. It gets overwhelming. How do you deal with mounting stress? How do you … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 30, 2016

Most organizations are made up of teams that work together to accomplish a common objective. Within those teams are individuals who are responsible for specific tasks. The combination of those tasks create the desired outcome. What is the secret to … Continue reading →

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MAY 9, 2016

Guest post by John Blakey Stewards inspire trust by re-defining the purpose of business to deliver in a new way—triple bottom-line goals—and then putting themselves and the organization in service of those goals. The triple bottom-line creates a vacancy for … Continue reading →

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