Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 15, 2018

You must have the capacity to motivate your team to enable them to deliver their tasks in a timely manner and in line with … Continue reading → Guest post by Jennifer Birch In business, being a leader doesn’t just fill a job title.

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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. Lincoln said: “Great leadership is a product of great character.

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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

MARCH 26, 2018

Guest post by John Izzo, PhD and Jeff Vanderwielen PhD Today’s product managers wear many hats and are required to be motivators, counsellors, mentors, and enforcers. It’s difficult to balance competing job priorities and some leaders do a great job … Continue reading →

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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. They celebrate achievements and delight in the accomplishments of their team. Acknowledge: Leaders acknowledge the contributions of others.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Guest post by John Packham The debate is still out about whether leaders are born or made, but if you are looking to up your leadership game this year, you’ll want to do what all great leaders do: practice self-coaching. … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2014

While every circumstance is different, leaders find … Continue reading → Leadership build confidence creativity energy example factors inspire motivate optimism' We all know people who inspire us, who encourage us—through their actions and example—to work hard, to persevere through difficult circumstances. What’s their secret?

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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

AUGUST 17, 2013

Most technology companies are comprised of people and teams that discover, define, design, develop and deliver products to the market. Their success depends largely on how well these teams work together to produce great products and services. This, and not much else, is the essence of leadership.” - John Kenneth Galbraith.

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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. Follow these tips to promote a successful workplace that motivates team members and ultimately drives up productivity and profits. Avoid micromanaging.

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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. Leadership Team Building abundance acceptance accomplishments awareness'

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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. Then, learn to step back and let your team members do their work.

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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

MAY 25, 2013

Though I love every part of this book, I’m most impressed with the chapter on Level 5 Leadership. This inspires me and should give all of hope that we can lead teams and products and companies to success. —. Leadership Team Building greatness humility inspiration modesty professional will responsibility results standards'

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

When a problem surfaces they don’t panic and start pointing fingers; they work with the team until things are right again. 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

JANUARY 28, 2012

Managers and executives, who are trying to improve the performance of their teams, are actively helping to improve the overall performance of their organization. Wondering what you can do to boost your team’s engagement and output? Leadership. The leader must be also able to motivate the team to accomplish goals.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Their success depends on their ability to build consensus and inspire the other team members to do great things. Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization. Work closely with the support team to assure your products meet customer needs.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 27, 2015

Guest post by Victor Prince We hear the phrase “think outside the box” a lot. If “the box” is something that is stifling creativity, it sounds like something to avoid. But when “the box” is a framework that smart leaders … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

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. Different factors such as the size of the organization play a role in where the product team reports. Give them opportunities to grow.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Without effective team formation, a business can’t succeed. Building a strong team with a healthy work relationship … Continue reading → Guest post by James Scott People make companies successful. Carefully choosing and assigning roles and tasks is a crucial element in business management.

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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. Lead out by setting the right tone for your team. Happy leaders are better leaders.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 15, 2017

Teamwork is critical for the true success of everything we do. Think about it, every venture we undertake requires help from someone; that’s the way it’s supposed to go. If we rely on others for our success, others rely on … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Being an enthusiastic leader is important because it serves as a dependable source of motivation for the other members of your team. More often than not, the efficiency of your team will be nothing more than a reflection of yours. More often than not, the efficiency of your team will be nothing more than a reflection of yours.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 5, 2012

According to business leadership gurus Tim Elmore and Glenn Llopis , it needs to be a term we associate more with our careers and work life. He encourages participants in his leadership classes to identify what he terms a “Passion Profile” inclusive of both issues and actions. Passion and Leadership.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 1, 2011

I had the opportunity recently to go up to Sundance , a local ski resort, to go mountain biking with my team. During my experience on the mountain I thought of a few leadership analogies: Don’t ride alone: I was a slow getting ready and ended up taking my first ride down the mountain alone. Too often they react by closing off (i.e.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 23, 2011

To be successful in today’s market, team members need to step up and be ready to take a leadership role. It is not easy to develop leadership skills in others, however, so it’s very important to understand that some people do not share your goals and aspirations.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 2, 2012

So, how does leadership really play out in this type of non-hierarchical organization? In my experience, there are three major competencies that when developed, create a magnetic leadership style. In modern leadership conversations we hear the term transparency bandied about with regularity. Authenticity. Transparency.

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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

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

MAY 8, 2010

Eric Hoffer Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. Filed under: Leadership , Knowledge , Learning , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | persistence , Learning , loyalty « Creating value Social media summit » Like Be the first to like this post. Great leaders are learners. They read voraciously.

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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

JUNE 9, 2012

While the pay grade doesn’t significantly increase along your leadership promotion, there are a lot of benefits entailed from being a leader, which exceeds that of mere financial merits. One tip to perform your leadership roles correctly is to be a positive leader.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

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

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 5, 2014

Management people also … Continue reading → Leadership Team Building entrepreneur improvement leadership behavior measured response strengths team collaboration' With this process, a person gets feedback from their peers, as well as their manager.

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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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