Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 17, 2012

As product managers you have a significant responsibility for the success of your company. With all the meetings, floods of email, and requirements to manage, the thought of spending time on areas of strategic focus can seem overwhelming. The Product Management Perspective: see above.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2013

Leadership is a personal trait that often proves elusive to many people, however is intimately related to personal success. Leaders also foster social change, and most of our cultural, social and economic progress is the result of leadership. So, too, does the way to impart leadership to an eager young mind.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 21, 2012

In his recent post 10 Mistakes Leaders Should Avoid at All Costs (on Michael Hyatt’s Intentional Leadership blog ), Enrique Fiallo said the following about the importance of integrity in leadership: There are many things you can lack and still steer clear of danger. The key that too many managers miss is “then live by them.”

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2013

One of the primary themes of Lead on Purpose is leading effectively regardless of whether you are in a position of authority – in a ‘management’ position. However, I was recently introduced to a new tool that will help managers and leaders of small to large groups direct their teams more effectively. The tool is called ThEME.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

“Manager&# is an interesting title. An account manager is different from a store manager. Even within the title of “store manager&# the scope and breadth of responsibility varies widely. The manager of a 7-Eleven has significantly different responsibilities than the manager of a Costco store.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The Product Management Perspective: I added this section (more than four years ago) for the purpose of linking leadership principles to product management best practices. It’s important to review your perspective on issues and make sure it’s aligned with what you want your organization to achieve. —.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 3, 2013

Confidence is a key driver of effective leadership. Understanding what confidence is, and is not, will improve your leadership abilities. The Product Management Perspective: Confidence is an essential characteristic for product managers. Leadership Purpose confidence self-confidence' Confidence is not arrogance.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 10, 2012

Throughout the ages, leaders and followers alike have wondered whether the process of leadership depends on inborn traits or whether it can be taught. Still, some people who strive for leadership never quite achieve it. Leadership skills can be taught. What is different about strategic leadership?

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 31, 2012

In a time when the workforce is increasingly transient, your ability to identify high-performing and high-potential employees—and that of your managers—is critical. To that end, there are strategies that any manager can apply to develop high-potentials and high-performers effectively. Set Your Line Managers Up for Success.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 9, 2013

Leadership expert and author Michael Hyatt summed it up nicely in his article How Real Leaders Demonstrate Accountability : First and foremost, it means that you accept responsibility for the outcomes expected of you—both good and bad. So what does ‘accountability’ look like? Be accountable as an individual and as a leader.

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Lead on Purpose

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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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

This 1954 movie brought the truly timeless and consequential components of leadership into focus for me. Emotion Is Integral to Quality Leadership. Generating that interest is what leadership is all about and charisma plays a large role in successful leadership. That is why unemotional leadership is an oxymoron.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

I was first introduced to the statement ‘leadership is a relationship’ in the book The Leadership Challenge by James Kouzes and Barry Posner. The Product Management Perspective: Product managers depend on others in engineering, marketing, sales, etc. What are you doing to build effective relationships? —.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

Today’s business recruiters face a growing concern over the future of leadership. Jocelyn Bérard, Global Knowledge’s Vice President is one leader who is working diligently to steer organizations through the leadership predicament towards a green light solution. Contributed by Global Knowledge. The 9-Box Grid. Motivation to lead.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 14, 2013

While you might hear these statements from any manager, they all have one thing in common: the lack of specificity. Organizations need good managers and exceptional leaders (at all levels of your business). Organizations need good managers and exceptional leaders (at all levels of your business). Test your management strategies.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 13, 2013

If you want to be happier, work more effectively, or improve your leadership, take the time to listen. The Product Management Perspective: You work with a lot of different people, most of whom have opinions about your product. A well-known mantra in product management is “Your opinion, although interesting, is irrelevant.”

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 18, 2016

One of the keys to becoming an influential leader is learning the skills—you can practice every day—that will establish your leadership. How do you effectively motivate others to do their best work? Finding ways to get yourself, your colleagues and … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

In most companies product managers have a lot of products and significant responsibilities. With all the meetings, floods of email, and requirements to manage, the thought of focusing on a product’s profitability can be illusive. Good product managers write understandable and timely requirements and prioritize them effectively.

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Lead on Purpose

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. In the world of business management, the game is played for keeps, but not all employees respond exclusively to a win-lose attitude. Avoid micromanaging.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 29, 2012

The Product Management Perspective: Leadership in product management is developed over time; however, certain skills accelerate that development. While not all encompassing, spending time answering these questions – and taking steps to improve based on your answers – will get you off to a great start in 2013. —.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

One thing that many young professionals don’t understand about the job market is that leadership plays a huge role in getting hired. If you’re worried about finding the right job early in your career, focus on leadership. Every day, there are hundreds of hidden opportunities to develop leadership skills.

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Lead on Purpose

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. The Product Management Perspective: The point of creating abundance is important for product managers.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

author Jim Foxworthy takes eight quotes from this classic movie and applies them product management. The first one relates nicely to leadership and collaboration: “You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.” The Product Management Perspective: Product managers have to collaborate with many teams.

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Lead on Purpose

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. Leadership is about listening and reacting. It’s a leadership attribute that sends a clear message to your staff that changes need to be made. Guest post by Kyle O’Brien.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 8, 2012

When it comes to leadership, nothing replaces hard work – not personality, not connections, not education. While knowing how to delegate effectively is also an important leadership trait, the best leaders work harder than the people they lead. Uncle Lou has been a great example to me of hard work and leadership.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 25, 2013

Though I love every part of this book, I’m most impressed with the chapter on Level 5 Leadership. The Product Management Perspective: Product management provides a great opportunity to nurture leaders at your company. I also (as a creature of habit) find myself going back to books I’ve listened to in the past.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 11, 2016

Guest post by Barry Libert Mindfulness is all the rage in the leading management circles of the world. Leaders from major corporations like Google, Microsoft and Aetna are all beginning the practice. In fact, according to HBR, “Time Magazine recently put … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

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. Stop micro-managing. Guest post by Daniela Baker. Allow room for confrontation.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 2, 2012

Product managers in coalition organizations know this all too well. Instead, product and brand managers are organized into coalitions that serve as a resource one to another. So, how does leadership really play out in this type of non-hierarchical organization? SHELTON is a leadership coach, speaker, blogger, and author.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 9, 2013

Perhaps a manager is present to take care of the problem, or maybe you have to wait for a phone call; either way, neither you nor the employee are pleased with the lack of progress during your interaction. Managers are asked to carry a lot of responsibility in the workplace. Empowered Employees Ease Managerial Stress.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 28, 2009

John Maxwell — author of the book The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership — does a masterful job of explaining the leadership principle of influence through the five myths about leadership: The Management Myth: Management focuses on maintaining systems and processes.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

These are all valid and important ways to measure leadership, and many others exist. However, the true — and more telling — measure of leadership is long-term and cannot easily be seen. Leadership is best measured by what you leave behind. Some people become frustrated by the lack of immediate results.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 25, 2012

How does this apply to leadership? The Product Management Perspective: To a large degree, the product manager sets the overall tenor and attitude of the team. I’ve done no research and have no scientific proof, but I strongly believe that making the effort to be friendly gives me more energy and helps me run better.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 5, 2010

Persistence in leadership is analogous to running a marathon. To succeed in leadership you have to work hard and continually hone your interpersonal skills. Success in leadership comes from developing and perfecting persistence and determination. You find ways to motivate successful teamwork and positive interaction.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 8, 2010

Eric Hoffer Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. — The Product Management Perspective: Technology continues to evolve ever more rapidly. . — The Product Management Perspective: Technology continues to evolve ever more rapidly. How can you — the product manager — keep up?

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Lead on Purpose

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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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 12, 2013

The Product Management Perspective: Communication is key to effective product management. Make it a habit; it will save you from having to face much bigger problems. Did I communicate this message effectively? Please leave a comment with your ideas. —.

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