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FEBRUARY 22, 2014

Upon the untimely death of the revered company president, the board must select a new leader. In the final scene, Holden’s character displays his tremendous passion and sweeping vision for the direction he wants the company to take and ultimately gains the presidency. Emotion Is Integral to Quality Leadership.

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MAY 24, 2014

Guest post by Rebecca Gray Today, the most valuable commodity many companies have is not a product, but information – proprietary systems, processes, patents, or financial information, and the damage inflicted by a security breach goes far beyond its immediate … Continue reading → Leadership policies privacy procedures security'

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MAY 16, 2016

Thanks to the Industrial Age we (still) live in a world where most companies hire employees. They look for people with the right education, who have been trained with the right skills to do their job. They create a human … Continue reading →

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DECEMBER 15, 2012

Essential Leadership Traits in the Successful Small Business Owner — Guest post by Linda Forshaw. “A While there is merit attached to not being afraid to get your hands dirty, in essence to lead by example, the smart small business owner will place a greater emphasis on a wider leadership strategy.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

Leadership and motivation are practically synonymous in certain sectors. Speaking in a business sense, leadership can be defined in a number of ways. The same notion that being authoritative puts you out as unfair and disconnected from the company culture is hogwash as well. Leadership is about listening and reacting.

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AUGUST 17, 2013

Most technology companies are comprised of people and teams that discover, define, design, develop and deliver products to the market. The role of product manager has become increasingly important to the success of the products and the companies; it has become increasingly strategic.

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AUGUST 3, 2013

Confidence is a key driver of effective leadership. Understanding what confidence is, and is not, will improve your leadership abilities. PMs drive the product roadmap, which has a major impact on the overall success of the company. Leadership Purpose confidence self-confidence' Confidence is not arrogance.

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MAY 25, 2013

Though I love every part of this book, I’m most impressed with the chapter on Level 5 Leadership. Channels ambition into the company, not to self; sets up successor for even more greatness in the next generation. Sets the standard of building an enduring great company; will settle for nothing less.

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization. Sales: Without a solid sales team the company will not succeed.

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APRIL 6, 2013

This statement sums up one of the key indicators to sustainable and effective leadership as taught in the book The Leader’s Climb: A Business Tale of Rising to the New Leadership Challenge by Bob Parsanko and Paul Heagen. Adam, the main character in the story, had been CEO of his company for about three years.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2013

Most who rise to the upper echelons of a company get there because of their attention to detail and ability to handle any situation. Customers site excellent customer service as a reason for remaining loyal to a brand or company year after year. Guest post by Ken Myers. Empowerment is an important skill to learn as a leader.

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OCTOBER 27, 2012

Sports metaphors are everywhere in the workplace, but there’s no denying that the leadership and teamwork skills found in the sports setting teach important lessons. Monetary rewards are de rigeur in many competitive companies, but sometimes a bonus isn’t what motivates individuals. Find out what motivates individuals.

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JANUARY 12, 2013

Regardless of your role in any organization (company, family, church, etc.), Holding grudges and acting out of pride has brought down many companies, families and even nations. Effective communication is one of the most challenging aspects in life. Lead out in making things happen to improve your relationships. Don’t wait.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

A few common methods include: The number of people reporting up through the organization The quantity or amount of product or services produced The “bottom line&# or income produced by the company The number of links, references or accolades to the leader or the organization Other methods that focus on things and not people.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The PMs who take a leadership approach to their job have the most success. The leadership role of the product team (PM, PO, PMM, UX) is critical to the success of any organization. Regardless of where the product team reports, the leader of the product team (the “product executive”) plays a key role in the success of the company.

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APRIL 27, 2013

One recent article in Forbes magazine examined the interesting phenomenon behind a shift in today’s leadership principles. The article’s author asserts that old leadership models were based on power because business was essentially about competition. Integrity Leadership Trust honesty humility responsibility'

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JUNE 9, 2012

It is a fact that leading a company isn’t easy or simple, guaranteeing business continuity and success is an entirely different topic altogether. It is also reality that creating and leading a company takes labor-intensive work and time-consuming responsibilities.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

The real question is: are you willing to invest the effort and make the sacrifices necessary to take on the responsibility of a leadership position? The authors propose three questions you should ask to assess your own leadership potential: How far do you want to go?

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Many companies do not even last that long. According to Business Week, the life expectancy of a multinational corporation (typically on the Fortune 500 list) is only between 40 and 50 years on average. Yet, there are a few selective … Continue reading →

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NOVEMBER 3, 2012

The five actions discussed in this post will help you become a better product manager, and hence a better leader in your company. They need to find ways to lead people without being the boss.

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JUNE 15, 2013

Leadership plays a vital role in every company. Forbes.com defines leadership as “a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal.” By encouraging others to lead, you can more easily achieve company goals and create a nurturing, supportive work environment.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

It is a tremendous honor to be named to this list with other great blogs such as Seth’s Blog , Management Excellence , The Best Horse Sense (a personal favorite since I grew up on a ranch), Great Leadership , the Tom Peters Weblog and many other great leadership blogs.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2014

One of the keys to a successful company is teamwork. Though it’s not recognized a key discipline in many organizations, companies that make it a top priority always come out ahead. … Continue reading → Leadership Team Building accountability enthusiasm team collaboration teamwork'

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

“The most successful companies and businesses understand that their greatest asset is their people. Fast.” … Continue reading → Leadership Learning Product Management Purpose positivity success' When businesses take care of their people the businesses and their people thrive.

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MARCH 13, 2014

How do leaders create sustained growth and make an obvious improvement to the bottom line of their company? … Continue reading → Leadership Trust customer satisfaction influence responsibility' Is it really possible for one (or a few) people to make a major difference in the results of a big organization?

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NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Several years ago I wrote that you can’t fake leadership. In my “day job” as a product manager I create software products that help companies fight against internal fraud. You can’t fake leadership, especially if you’re wearing blinders! —. Leadership Product Management / Marketing confidence customers humility success'

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

A company’s success is ultimately a roll-up of all products and services selling for a profit. This seems straight forward, and yet in my experience company leaders too often lose track of this important goal. In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities.

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JUNE 25, 2009

What can a classroom full of bright-eyed and energized kindergartners teach you about leadership? I decided to use this as research into the minds of 6 year olds and to see what leadership attributes the kids had acquired over the months. Jim’s passion is enabling product marketing teams. My wife is a gifted Kindergarten teacher.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The money and effort they spend pays big dividends as the company progresses and matures. The companies that excel at hiring the right people seem to take this one step further: at all levels the leaders hire people whom they can groom as their replacements. The importance of focusing on your replacement cannot be overstated.

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JULY 27, 2013

Taking leadership to the next level. Leadership and collaboration. Your influence can go a long way to building a great company. Leadership Product Management / Marketing Team Building Trust collaboration decisiveness organization success' The pursuit of something better. Developing a climate of trust.

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DECEMBER 27, 2013

If you’re a board member, do you incentivize your executives to make a long-term contribution for the company or to keep the shareholders happy this quarter? Leadership Product Management / Marketing Purpose customers expectatons future value vision' You will learn things you would have missed had you not tried.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2015

Guest post by Jon Spivey The best employees help your company to thrive and achieve its greatest potential. So to reach your potential, you must put effort into finding and choosing the best employees for your company.

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JUNE 22, 2013

Some companies have a formal process to prepare a case against a high-stakes proposal. What major decision did Andy Grove, president of Intel, make in 1985 that was a huge turning point for the company? The CEO of Quaker (the oats company) made a major decision in 1983 that cost his company more than $1.5

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JUNE 1, 2013

With the economic climate as tough as it currently is, leadership qualities are the main cornerstones of success when it comes to virtually all kinds of businesses. But what are the most important qualities when it comes to effective business leadership? Leadership creativity dedication good judgement vision'

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NOVEMBER 17, 2012

As product managers you have a significant responsibility for the success of your company. Be the voice of the customer to your company. Have their backs” with the rest of the company (i.e. It’s easy to get bogged down in the countless tasks that are thrown your way every day. Know what works. Earn their trust.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

John C Maxwell defined leadership when he said, “The true measure of leadership is influence, nothing more and nothing less.” If you want to further understand John Maxwell’s viewpoint on this, you’ll probably need to look at what types of behavior are most commonly associated with effective leadership. By Peter Davey.

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OCTOBER 6, 2012

A sound education in business is just one component of being a good leader; to truly take your company to the next level, you must also possess certain qualities that come from within. Having the gumption to step into a leadership role (and stay there) takes courage right off the bat. Leadership is key to succeeding in this role.

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