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. Their success depends, to a large extent, on people in other parts of the organization. The PMs who take a leadership approach to their job have the most success. MORE >>

We’re going to be hearing a lot about jobs in the coming days.  We should have been hearing about it more, a whole lot more, but there have been too many fires to put out.  And the bad news is they are not out.  They are not contained. I intend this metaphorically, but at this [.]. MORE >>

Our research over the past decade at Six Disciplines has revealed that the best performing businesses have five factors in common: A strong leadership team. The ability to attract and retain quality people. disciplined approach to their business. The ability to strategically use technology. The wise use of trusted outside providers. MORE >>

In an environment of uncertainty and disruption, a successful leader must become what Mike Thompson calls an Anywhere Leader. The anywhere leader is the kind of leader who can land on their feet no matter what the setting or situation presents. This means that they are discerning, daring and determined. Leadership Development MORE >>

By Amy Beth Miller, editor of The Organized Executive. The first time I had to write a formal employee evaluation, I had to write half a dozen and I was unprepared. The company’s policy called for the entire staff to receive year-end reviews, and I spent days working on those documents. My evaluations became more comprehensive and fair. MORE >>