Persistence: key to success

Posted on February 28, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

Investor’s Business Daily (IBD) provides an excellent source or information. It covers stock markets, mutual funds, commodities and investing in general, as well as important industry topics and current issues in government and society (both nationally and internationally). However, IBD’s most engaging section to me is Leadership & Success (L&S). This section first attracted me [...]

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The plight of indecision

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

Indecision is a key cause of lethargy and lack of productivity. Indecision begets procrastination. Indecision robs people and companies of enthusiasm, purpose and ultimately success. Indecision is the thief of opportunity. -Jim Rohn Indecision is often worse than wrong action. -Henry Ford There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is [...]

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Spreading your ideas — World Wide Rave

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

How do you spread your ideas and get people truly excited about buying your products and services? In his new book World Wide Rave, David Meerman Scott tells us how to start a movement and create ideas that spread. Here are the Rules of the Rave: Nobody cares about your products (except you) No coercion [...]

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Understanding your market

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

Is the discipline of product management relevant outside the sphere of technology products? How big does a company have to grow before it needs a product manager? Do organizations that create products — but do not sell them — need product management? My answers: yes, one and yes respectively.  The following recent experiences illustrate my [...]

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The LOVE of leadership: Observe

Posted on February 16, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

As discussed in a previous post, it might make some uncomfortable to use the word ‘love’ in the context of leadership. However, the practice of love in the context of leadership is both powerful and necessary. Steve Farber describes this clearly in his audio book Extreme Leadership: In Pursuit of the OS!M. What does it [...]

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The spirit of determination

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

US President Abraham Lincoln was an excellent example of determination. Though he lost businesses and fought bankruptcy, he never quit. Though he lost many elections, he never lost sight of his goal of becoming president. Though he was adamantly opposed by many, he stuck to his principles and lead the country through a tremendously difficult [...]

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Self leadership

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

Amidst all the talk of leadership and leading others, the importance of self leadership is often forgotten or downplayed. ‘Self leadership’ connotes attitudes and behaviors that lead individuals to a happier, more productive life. During difficult times, when you are stressed by world news, the economy, work or the lack thereof, the human tendency is [...]

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Guest Post: The Yin-Yang of Product Management — Market Sensing

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

Today’s post comes from Jim Holland. Jim’s passion is product management and product marketing. With over 20 years of technology industry experience, he has a fresh and current perspective in market sensing best practices, with significant experience defining and launching products in the application lifecycle, mobile, and enterprise software markets. Enjoy the post and don’t [...]

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The LOVE of leadership: Listen

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

As discussed in an previous post, it might make some uncomfortable to use the word ‘love’ in the context of leadership. However, the practice of love in the context of leadership is both powerful and necessary. Steve Farber describes this clearly in his audio book Extreme Leadership: In Pursuit of the OS!M. What does it [...]

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Book Review: High Altitude Leadership

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

“There exists a rare and special breed of leaders who…are constantly pushing past current leadership trends in order to achieve…extremely challenging goals. We call these people high altitude leaders.” High altitude leaders succeed by recognizing and surviving specific dangers that always emerge when they take themselves or their teams to the highest levels of performances. [...]

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