Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 13, 2009

Today’s links come from Art Petty at Management Excellence. Too many leaders fail to provide opportunities for their team members to achieve things they might never have believed they were capable of achieving. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Fortunately there are a huge amount of resources out there that can help you become a more successful leader. Here are ten of the most proven tactics that have helped countless managers inspire their team to achieve greatness each and every day: Be a positive thinker. Yes, even managers are known to make mistakes.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 10, 2009

Achieving business success seems highly complex at face value. However, the principles that lead to success are not necessarily complex or difficult. However, the principles that lead to success are not necessarily complex or difficult. Products: Compelling products (or services) create success. People come first.&#

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

For those of you not familiar with the Cranky PM, she is “a fictional product management professional at a fictional enterprise software vendor named DysfunctoSoft.&# She blogs about what she calls “fictional stories&# of product management and product marketing professionals. .&#

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 11, 2009

As you move up the ladder of success the number of positions decreases and the pressure to succeed increases. In fact, most successful people freely admit they achieved their success with the help of others. In fact, most successful people freely admit they achieved their success with the help of others.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2010

During this conversation Larry shares the strategies that have made his teams successful through the years. 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. He has proven this as a coach and as a successful CEO.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 29, 2010

Success doesn’t just happen because someone’s stars line up. Success, both in business and personally, is something that’s consciously created. Success is created through conscious choice. Focus your mental energy on achieving success and you will see ‘lucky breaks’ come your way consistently.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 10, 2010

They expect product managers to show them how their products can solve problems and help them succeed. Please see Product Marketing for Start-ups on the Product Management Pulse. They expect marketers to stop pitching things and start helping them understand how they can get what they need.

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Lead on Purpose

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Integrity is a “steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code.&# It means you are true to your word in all you do and people can trust you because you do what you say. The word integrity has deep meaning and is often intermingled with words like honesty and truthfulness. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 8, 2010

Kennedy Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty and persistence. — The Product Management Perspective: Technology continues to evolve ever more rapidly. . — The Product Management Perspective: Technology continues to evolve ever more rapidly. Markets change quickly.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

They give excellent insight into the importance trust plays in your success. The following quote points out the importance of trust in business: You can’t have success without trust. Covey , success « Keeping the best A new Leadership Development Carnival » Like Be the first to like this post.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 30, 2010

– The Product Management Perspective: Trust is the most important characteristic a product manager can possess. Study Covey’s book and practice the principles he so eloquently teaches. Every aspect of your life will improve. Trust is key to understanding your customers and your market.

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 20, 2010

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. They put as their first concern the growth and development of the people with whom they interact.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 31, 2010

“Do business by design rather than by default.&# — The Product Management Perspective: We will improve our effectiveness and our ability to work with others by giving careful thought to these questions. As product leaders we need to plan and then move forward with focus and energy. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 23, 2009

In his book HALFTIME: Moving from Success to Significance , author Bob Buford explores three stages of life: The first half: On average, the first 40 years of your life. In his book HALFTIME: Moving from Success to Significance , author Bob Buford explores three stages of life: The first half: On average, the first 40 years of your life.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 5, 2010

To run a successful marathon you have to spend ample time (months or more) preparing. You find ways to motivate successful teamwork and positive interaction. Success in leadership comes from developing and perfecting persistence and determination. In addition to persistence, I think product managers need to be flexible.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 8, 2010

Then there’s product management… — The Product Management Perspective: One of the least palatable realities of product management is that applause and acknowledgment of great work does not come immediately; sometimes it comes slowly and many times not at all. CEOs are praised for their vision.

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Lead on Purpose

APRIL 20, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are in a prime position to provide value to their organizations. Rather than stressing about how you can get more money for money’s sake, focus instead on how you can provide more value to more people. All sorts of wealth will flow from this mindset.

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 1, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: Trust is vital to successful product management. Product managers create value for their co-workers on other teams (e.g. Trust is a two-way street: product managers need to carry out their tasks in such a way that the team members can trust them.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Leaders of product managers do themselves and their company a favor by hiring people who will eventually replace them and be more successful than they have been. Leaders of product managers do themselves and their company a favor by hiring people who will eventually replace them and be more successful than they have been.

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Maturity Covey Training Taylorism 159

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

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

According to Spaulding, success — in business and in life — is tied directly to relationships. Perhaps the most common measurement of business success is ROI — return on investment. He cites as proof a 2007 Gallop Management Journal survey that estimates that “actively disengaged workers&# cost the U.S.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 19, 2010

My product management focus has shifted significantly to the experience of the end users. – The Product Management Perspective: See above (and, of course, don’t get set in your ways or the change will be painful). Today that view has completely changed. Watch for opportunities to try new things and be flexible as you go.

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 22, 2010

In the spirit of thanking these friends and introducing my audience to their web sites, here are a few links to sites you should take a look at: Leadership Digital : An aggregator of the best content on leadership and management. They featured Lead on Purpose among 20 blogs business management students will love.

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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

OCTOBER 5, 2010

– The Product Management Perspective: Product managers play a key role in helping their teams to embrace product vision and direction. When the teams are on board they will apply their efforts to creating and launching successful products. In many cases they also have to help executives do the same.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 25, 2009

When this happens it’s usually because he or she has not carried the responsibility of the business and does not have the work ethic his or her parents had. Ultimately you will not find joy in what you do without working diligently, and you cannot achieve success without making a concerted effort. It’s simple but true.

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Ethics Taylorism Taylor Godin 154

Lead on Purpose

JUNE 12, 2009

If you seek to lead, invest at least 50% of your time in leading yourself—your own purpose, ethics, principles, motivation, conduct. — The Product Management Perspective: Dee Hock’s quote nicely defines the product management perspective. Start with yourself.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 15, 2010

Filed under: Techology , Market-driven , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | social media , Chris Brogan , Julien Smith , Mitch Joel , community , tribe « Leadership and learning Five championship strategies » Like Be the first to like this post.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 11, 2009

Steve Johnson shares valuable information on Win/Loss analysis that will help product marketing managers understand the buying behaviors of their customers and translate their findings into better products. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 11, 2010

My excuse (and I’ve heard this from many product managers) is that I’ve been heads down on an intense product release and it’s sucking all my time and energy. I started this blog (in 2007) to promote leadership principles in product management. While that is true, it’s no excuse.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Even in so-called “individual sports&# such as running, race car driving or gymnastics, the athletes depend on many other people for their success. But don’t wait for them to bring success to you; that will never happen. The teams that have people who work together win. Make the effort; take the steps.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 19, 2009

Filed under: Knowledge , Leadership Tagged: | chances , Chris Brogan , success « Becoming successful Realities of change » Like Be the first to like this post. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 13, 2009

— The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are in a prime position to provide value to their organizations. You have a great opportunity to add significant value as a leader in your company. Look for ways to put these rules into practice today. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 12, 2009

Filed under: Innovation Tagged: | bear shaving , focus , Seth Godin « Win with Win/Loss analysis Provide opportunities for success » Like Be the first to like this post. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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Lead on Purpose

JUNE 17, 2009

David does a great job of describing Steve’s path to success in a way you can relate to and through which you can see yourself achieving success in your niche. Filed under: Market-driven Tagged: | David Meerman Scott , positioning , Steve Cohen , success « Does your firm have the wrong type of leaders?

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 26, 2010

The author presents a methodology to define, measure and clarify corporate cultures to gain a clear understanding the impact they will have on a new leader’s changes for success or failure. You will gain ideas and insights into finding the right leader for your organization and preparing for the complexities of succession planning.

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