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. The theme for this post came from a talk by David A.

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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

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

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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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization. Reply Essential Pieces for Strategic Product Leadership « Where the Product Management Tribe Gathers , on December 12, 2010 at 11:04 pm said: [.] Leadership – the personal side is next on my list.

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

When describing the impact this individual had on the trip, the speaker made the following profound observation: People will follow clear leadership What does ‘clear leadership’ mean to you? What benefits have you experienced from clear leadership? Please share your ideas. I know who is the leader in-charge.

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Lead on Purpose

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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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 3, 2011

The vast majority of leadership advice — whether it’s relayed in leadership books, management conferences or discussed casually in blogs — focuses on the qualities of individual leaders. This, in a nutshell, is the jumping off point from which the professors explain their conception of leadership.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 4, 2010

This first Leadership Development Carnival in 2010 provides links to 50 posts — what Dan calls “the Best of 2009.&# The Leadership Development Carnival is a great way improve your leadership development and get to know the bloggers who are making it happen.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The latest Leadership Carnival brings together links to more than 30 fresh posts on topics such as mentors and role models, leading teams and maximizing your performance. The Leadership Development Carnival is a great way to expand your leadership knowledge and get to know the bloggers who are making it happen.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 14, 2009

Today’s post is a link to Stewart Rogers ‘ blog the Strategic Product Manager , which contains several great leadership quotes from McKinsey. Take a few minutes and learn about Leadership Lessons from McKinsey. Take a few minutes and learn about Leadership Lessons from McKinsey. Thanks a million!

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

In our modern society, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for those of us in leadership positions take time out for ourselves. All these factors are doubly important for people in leadership positions. Here are four examples why: Feel In Charge, Be In Charge.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

September’s Leadership Carnival brings together links to more than 25 fresh posts on topics such as employee development, identifying true leaders and beating stress. The Leadership Development Carnival is a great way to expand your leadership knowledge and get to know the bloggers who are making it happen.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 1, 2009

A great example of enduring leadership was Samuel Adams , one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Filed under: Leadership , Purpose Tagged: | effort , endurance , marathon , perseverance , Samuel Adams , success « Knowledge is power Founding Fathers – true leaders » Like Be the first to like this post.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 7, 2009

Jim Holland’s guest post Leadership Lessons from a Kindergarten Class is the focus. July’s Leadership Carnivals brings together links to more than 25 fresh posts on topics such as accountability, talent management and succession planning. The Leadership Development Carnival is well a half hour of your time.

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Lead on Purpose

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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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 4, 2016

In leadership, however, discipline creates power. This statement sounds like a contradiction because the word ‘discipline’ is most often used in the context of punishment or reining in improper behavior. Discipline leads to more flexibility and control … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

This powerful statement comes from Tommy Spaulding in his new book It’s Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life (and Your Organization) by Turning Colleagues and Contacts into Lasting, Genuine Relationships. The most powerful relationships come when we focus on helping others. Find ways to move your relationships forward.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 11, 2013

When we understand how we’re deceived, we have the power to no longer be enslaved by the illusions and misperceptions that create personal, social and business crises. He illustrates this with a powerful story about his brother Will, who became a quadriplegic after a terrible accident. This is how we achieve freedom.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

Your credibility — the quality or power of inspiring belief — grows in much the same way. The strength of your character and competence equate to the strength of your leadership. Without them, effective leadership becomes to be a near impossible task. In his book The Speed of Trust , Stephen M.R.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

This experience made me think of a blog series I called The LOVE of Leadership. To learn more about the science behind these powerful principles I highly recommend Dr. Manning’s book The Fearless Mind. —. Leadership experience fearless mind listen love observe value' That is the key to becoming great at your chosen vocation.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

3. Power of Positive. You’ll be more successful using the power of a positive outlook to motivate others and keep your own perspective clear. Tip 3 (the power of the positive), is illusive for many PMs. They don’t realize that power comes from optimism. Leadership business planning positive attitude success'

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 24, 2013

He goes in-depth with nine hallmarks of effective leadership: Trait #1—Enlightened Self-Interest : Creates a system where people feel secure but also accountable; where everyone feels confident enough to say, “I made a mistake.”. Integrity Leadership decisions listening nice stewardship success'

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

What’s more, with so many different personality styles on your team, finding leadership tactics that work across the board can be a challenge. – The Product Management Perspective: The ten actions above are important for successful product leadership. Build relationships of trust.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 14, 2012

Leadership: One of my favorite leadership blogs is Art Petty’s Management Excellence blog. Art writes about all things leadership, and he does a great job of explaining key points in a practical way. The tagline is Thoughts and Observations on Leadership & Teamwork.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

By focusing on three simple, yet powerful, practices, product managers can channel their products toward profitability: Know your market: Get a clear understanding of the market where your products compete, and work diligently to stay in front of new trends and technologies. It’s not impossible, however.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Integrity builds character, which creates the foundation of great leadership. Filed under: Integrity , Leadership , Trust Tagged: | character , honesty , Integrity , John Wooden , truthfulness « The power of influence Creating leaders » Like Be the first to like this post.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

Possibly related posts: (automatically generated) Trust and credibility Book Review: Trust Agents Trust – the key to success The 5 Character Traits to Accelerate Trust Filed under: Integrity , Leadership , Trust Tagged: | behavior , character , competence , honesty , loyalty , respect , results , Speed of Trust , Stephen M.R.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 31, 2010

Filed under: Leadership , Knowledge , Learning , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | learn , opportunity , value , Mark Sanborn , design « Five championship strategies Book Review: Here Comes Everybody » Like Be the first to like this post. As product leaders we need to plan and then move forward with focus and energy.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 10, 2010

Filed under: Leadership , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | success , value , expectations , April Dunford « Leadership and persistence Creating value » Like Be the first to like this post.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 19, 2010

You receive power from eating. So, after going through this exercise I’ve come up with the following Lead on Purpose adaptation to “feedback is the breakfast of champions&# : Listening is the power of leaders. Breakfast: Some say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day; I agree.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2010

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. During this conversation Larry shares the strategies that have made his teams successful through the years.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 28, 2012

The book and their training (which I attended this week) focus on three key areas that will help you create more opportunities, differentiate your solutions and close more deals: The Power of Change: Helping you overcome the status quo , your biggest competitor. The Power of Story: Everyone lives in stories whether they know it or not.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 16, 2009

Art recently wrote two powerful and popular posts about the “villains, thugs and hoodlums masquerading as leaders&# and why they seem to prosper in some organizations. Today’s links come from Art Petty at Management Excellence. Take a few minutes to read Why Do Evil Leaders Flourish Inside Some Organizations?

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 23, 2009

As I began reading them it didn’t take me long to realize the power of this book. The people they depend on for the success of their products do not (usually) report to them; therefore, product managers need to do everything in their power to gain the their trust and keep their confidence.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2010

Filed under: Leadership Tagged: | expert , market sensing , value , wealth « Customer expectations Leadership and learning » Like Be the first to like this post. To the extent you guide your company to create and sell the right products and services for your market, you will become the hero of your organization.

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