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– The Product Management Perspective: This is a great book for product managers. According to Robin Sharma , the author of The Leader Who Had No Title: A Modern Fable on Real Success in Business and in Life , anyone can be a leader.

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MARCH 30, 2010

– The Product Management Perspective: Trust is the most important characteristic a product manager can possess. To effectively work with development, sales and other teams in your organization you must gain their trust. Study Covey’s book and practice the principles he so eloquently teaches.

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MAY 18, 2010

This is the career record of Larry Gelwix, coach of the Highland High rugby team (Salt Lake City) for more than three decades. This team was featured in the recent movie Forever Strong. They have obviously worked for Larry and his rugby teams throughout the years.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

A few common methods include: The number of people reporting up through the organization The quantity or amount of product or services produced The “bottom line&# or income produced by the company The number of links, references or accolades to the leader or the organization Other methods that focus on things and not people.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

Too many times leaders or managers think if they say their word the people will understand what they mean and become motivated to do what they say. – The Product Management Perspective: The need to speak the language hit home with me in recent months while working on a major product release.

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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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MAY 8, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: Technology continues to evolve ever more rapidly. How can you — the product manager — keep up? Great leaders are learners. They read voraciously. They write and teach what they learn. Learning is as much a part of their life as eating. Markets change quickly.

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APRIL 20, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are in a prime position to provide value to their organizations. 2 Responses Hauke Borow , on April 26, 2010 at 3:45 am said: Hi Michael, nice post! All sorts of wealth will flow from this mindset. You’re approach is absolutely right.

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DECEMBER 28, 2009

Perhaps the one that comes most naturally is the management myth: product managers rarely manage the people or processes necessary for their products’ success. Filed under: Leadership Tagged: | influence , position , principles , success , vision « What matters in 2010?

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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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MARCH 1, 2010

The principles of trust and credibility are tightly linked and build on each other. They work together to build trust. — The Product Management Perspective: Trust is vital to successful product management. Product managers create value for their co-workers on other teams (e.g.

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APRIL 5, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: The importance of persistence in creating great products cannot be overstated. Great product managers learn from past mistakes and continue to press forward regardless of the obstacles they face. In addition to persistence, I think product managers need to be flexible.

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AUGUST 19, 2010

We’re essentially changing the focus of the product from enterprise to consumer. My product management focus has shifted significantly to the experience of the end users. The change has resulted in an entirely different product that (two weeks into the beta) is showing positive signs.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

They featured Lead on Purpose among 20 blogs business management students will love. They recently featured Lead on Purpose in their 2010 Top Management Blogs awards. I’ve benefited significantly from associations formed over the past three years. Another benefit is people find you.

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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. The presentations were excellent.

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JANUARY 4, 2010

This first Leadership Development Carnival in 2010 provides links to 50 posts — what Dan calls “the Best of 2009.&# The links include posts on topics such as building better leaders, measuring employee engagement and building corporate trust.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Michael Ray Hopkin Titles are an interesting concept. Posted on September 27, 2010 by Michael Ray Hopkin Titles are an interesting concept. “Manager&# is an interesting title. – The Product Management Perspective: Much has been written about product owner vs. product manager.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

At the heart of most problems that occur in business settings you find the following: Lack of influence Poor teamwork Mediocre productivity. Filed under: Team Building , Trust , Integrity , Product Management / Marketing Tagged: | crucial conversations , Communication , influence , power « Guest Post: Talk is Cheap!

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

— The Product Management Perspective: Most product managers do not “manage&# other people (in the traditional HR sense of the word). Filed under: Leadership , Purpose , Trust Tagged: | investments , relationships , responsibility , success « Capturing ideas What matters in 2010?

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NOVEMBER 6, 2010

I highly recommend It’s Not Just Who You Know as guidebook to building effective relationships and increasing your leadership potential. – The Product Management Perspective: Building effective relationships is absolutely crucial for success in product management.

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JANUARY 26, 2010

Filed under: Integrity , Knowledge , Leadership , Team Building , Trust Tagged: | courage , humility , Integrity , Knowledge , Nat Stoddard , respect , responsibility , success « A new Leadership Development Carnival Hire your replacement » Like Be the first to like this post.

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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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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: Product success usually starts the same way as personal success: someone has an idea. We all have a deep desire to move forward and see our dream become reality, but how do we make it happen? In other words, you become what you think about. Take a few minutes and watch this video.

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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. This is the nature of the job.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: Product managers are most often leaders by nature; however, they most often do not have anyone reporting directly to them. These principles still apply because, as a PM, you are a member of the team and have influence on the people who are hired on to the team.

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OCTOBER 5, 2010

– The Product Management Perspective: Product managers play a key role in helping their teams to embrace product vision and direction. They must learn to present their roadmaps with passion and work to convince their teams they are headed in the right direction.

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JULY 19, 2010

— The Product Management Perspective: Recently I’ve received some great feedback from co-workers and customers. It’s a positive thing to receive feedback that — though painful at the time — gives you a new perspective on where your products are headed.

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

As you wait behind the door, you hear your team line up, boots scuffing the ground, weapons cocked. Filed under: Leadership Tagged: | competition , goals , John Durfee , success « Three practices of successful product managers Leadership and Product Management » Like Be the first to like this post.

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AUGUST 29, 2009

Wayne Dyer , Nike , opportunity « Value comes from work Interview with the Cranky Product Manager » Like Be the first to like this post. One Response Igor , on August 30, 2009 at 12:29 am said: Often times, opportunity disguises as failure or crysis. Take Advantage! Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

— The Product Management Perspective: The ideas for this post came from a question posed to me about how an engineer can become a product manager. Following these three things will help you progress from your work as an engineer (or support or SE or any other job) to becoming a successful product manager.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

“Companies that apply these lessons will be in a better position not only to retain their most prized executives but also to attract new talent as the economy recovers.&# — The Product Management Perspective: Like executives, product managers need opportunities to grow.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

If you compare the skill and precision of crop dusting to market sensing techniques, shouldn’t product management employ similar planning, preparation, techniques and proper ground support before taking off? If so, are you setting realistic personal and team goals that include measurable milestones? Think about it.

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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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FEBRUARY 6, 2010

6 Responses ProductiveJohn , on February 7, 2010 at 9:45 am said: Clear leadership for me means the following: 1. result oriented) Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on February 7, 2010 at 6:02 pm said: Excellent points. He spoke about the director who organized the trip and what a great job he did in leading the people who went with him.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

The product management perspective: Leadership is a crucial element of successful product management, and product management & marketing are key roles in successful companies. The combination is powerful and has meaningfully contributed to the success of this blog. .

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AUGUST 25, 2009

— The Product Management Perspective: Nothing comes easy in product management. However, when PMs work diligently, and effectively with their teams, they find satisfaction in the resulting success of the products, and ultimately the company. It’s simple but true.

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