Leadership and enthusiasm

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Michael Ray Hopkin

Attitude determines direction. Successful people possess a deep passion for the activities in which they engage. In the ancient Greek vernacular enthusiasm meant inspiration or divine influence. In modern English it refers to intense enjoyment, interest, or approval. Enthusiasm drives passion and fuels achievement. It comes from within. Expressing enthusiasm is a choice, and those [...]

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Exercising enthusiasm

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Michael Ray Hopkin

People feed off the enthusiasm of those around them. Leaders who love what they do and show it by their expressions, actions and tone, endear themselves to those around them. Seth Godin is spot on in his recent post about why this is not the time to ask for money. He says: “Attention can be worth [...]

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How to get along

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Michael Ray Hopkin

There seem to be a lot of stories flying around the media about people bickering, fighting or otherwise not getting along with each other. While such situations might help spark a political campaign, they do nothing for people trying to progress and become more successful. It’s especially important learn how to get along with your [...]

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The Energy Bus

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Michael Ray Hopkin

What does it take to run a successful organization? There is obviously no one right answer to this question. However, positive thinking and energy are among the attributes featured in the book: The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy by Jon Gordon. The Energy Bus is a [...]

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Passionate product managers

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Michael Ray Hopkin

A common characteristic of tuned product managers is the passion they have for their work and the products they manage. Their passion shows through when they interact with the product team or speak to customers; they communicate their enthusiasm by their actions. Ivan at The Productologist wrote a great post about the importance of being [...]

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The greatest need

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Michael Ray Hopkin

I heard a great statement that is attributed to Dr. Steven Covey. He was presenting at a large conference when someone in the audience asked what (of all the things he’s taught during his career) is the most important idea he’d ever taught. Dr. Covey’s response was that people’s greatest need is to feel and [...]

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