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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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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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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

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 3, 2013

Confidence is a key driver of effective leadership. Understanding what confidence is, and is not, will improve your leadership abilities. Leadership Purpose confidence self-confidence' The ability to both possess and exhibit confidence will have a measurable impact on your ability to lead well. Confidence is not arrogance.

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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.

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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?

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Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The most effective leaders know there’s only one thing they have complete control over: “the way in which I respond and react to another human.” They know their success depends on the unity and determination of their team members. They … Continue reading →

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FEBRUARY 23, 2019

Guest post by Jesse Nieminen We’re living in an age where many industries are facing big changes. To thrive, or even survive, most companies need to find ways to innovate. Yet, most companies fail to do that. For example, according … Continue reading →

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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. Leadership Learning Communication listening' I discovered actions I can take to improve my life and my work. All of this came because I listened (not only to Dr. Manning, but also to my son).

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 22, 2016

You know for sure whether leadership ideas and practices work by how long they last. The new ideas we come up with today will take time to prove themselves—that’s the tricky part. One of the great leaders of the past—whose … 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. Actions that bring people together and bind them in a common cause are key to building effective relationships.

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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

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

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 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

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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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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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

AUGUST 17, 2013

The following quotes by great leaders — while not written specifically to product managers — shed a light on key elements of leadership and product management : Customer visits: ”A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world.” – John Le Care. 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.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

The first one relates nicely to leadership and collaboration: “You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.” In a humorous and insightful article titled “The Princess Bride”: Movie or Mini-MBA? author Jim Foxworthy takes eight quotes from this classic movie and applies them product management.

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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. Leadership Team Building greatness humility inspiration modesty professional will responsibility results standards' 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

MAY 29, 2017

Today is Memorial Day in the United States. While many here gather as family and kick off the summer season, Memorial Day goes much deeper. We recognize those men and women who have both dedicated and given their lives for … Continue reading →

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Guest post by Jenn Clark A survey revealed that out of 180 business leaders, four out of 10 do not get enough sleep at least four nights a week. If you catch yourself yawning at your desk or nodding off … Continue reading →

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Lead on Purpose

AUGUST 25, 2012

How does this apply to leadership? 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. Happy leaders are better leaders.

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Lead on Purpose

JANUARY 15, 2018

Guest post by Jennifer Birch In business, being a leader doesn’t just fill a job title. 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 →

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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

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 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

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

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

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

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

AUGUST 22, 2016

You know for sure whether leadership ideas and practices work by how long they last. The new ideas we come up with today will take time to prove themselves—that’s the tricky part. One of the great leaders of the past—whose … Continue reading →

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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

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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