Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

They put as their first concern the growth and development of the people with whom they interact. The results of their success carry forward through the people they have influenced over the years. – The Product Management Perspective: Product managers have a great opportunity to lead and influence others in their company.

Leadership 170

Leadership Bottom-up Long-term Taylorism 170

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. Influential leadership is about influencing people to follow.

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Leadership Rogers Ethics Taylorism 200

Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

Developing relationships drives engagement (in school, in work, in personal lives) that pays dividends. Third Floor: People develop an emotional comfort level that goes beyond facts and information. Fifth Floor: These relationships go well beyond Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends & Influence People.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Following are three actions that will help you focus on successfully developing replacements: Hire the right people: When you select candidates to interview look for people who have the skills and the personality to grow into your position. Spend money on developing skills that will drive the results your company is seeking.

Maturity 159

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 14, 2010

Making connections and gaining people’s trust is the premise of the book Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust. Making connections and gaining people’s trust is the premise of the book Trust Agents: Using the Web to Build Influence, Improve Reputation, and Earn Trust.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Therefore, a product manager must earn the trust of people in the organization and influence them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently. Product management — at every level — is a leadership role within the organization.

Productivity 182

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 15, 2009

They want to engage, to interact and to get you more involved.&# -Seth Godin “Leadership is more than influence. Here are a few of the thought-provoking ideas: “If you make a difference, people will gravitate to you. It is about reminding people of what it is we are trying to build—and why it matters.

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