sure you're killing it as a product manager but are you happy (productcamp boston 2016)
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Sure you’re killing it as a product manager. But are you happy?
Pete Colgan, Center Coaching
First: Let’s breathe….
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Pete Colgan
• Happy Guy
• Husband
• Father
• Coach
• Medical Device Pro
• MBA
• Rotarian
• Skier
Meditator
Outdoorsman
Dog-lover
“Vermonter”
Caregiver
Beer drinker
Pianist
Introvert
Computer Geek
Poet
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Pete Colgan
Happy
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Been there. Done that.
• MBA from Northwestern• 30-years in medical device marketing
• Bedpans• Coronary angioplasty• Interventional radiology• Oncology• Imaging• Electronic medical records• Neurosurgery
• Work environments• Start-ups + Fortune 500• Product Manager + VP• Sales- driven, marketing-driven, ego-driven
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What we’ll cover today:
• What’s “Happiness?”
• 7 levels of Energy and Leadership
• How to develop into a more powerful, inspirational leader
(and a happy human!)
^
Product Managers have the BEST jobs in the company!
“I’m a medical device marketing guy.”
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happy
^
My life changed during a trip to Nepal.
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Namaste na·ma·ste /ˈnämәˌstā/
“The spirit* in me recognizes the spirit in you.”*or greatness, divine, god…
“I honor the place in you where the entire universe resides. I honor the place in you of light, of love, of truth, of peace. I honor the place in you where, if you and I are in that place, then there is only one of us.”
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I now understand happiness in a deeper way.
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“The purpose of life is to be happy.”
Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama
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From the 2016 World Happiness Report:
• GDP per capita
• Social Support (as measured by having someone to count on in times of trouble)
• Healthy years of Life Expectancy
• Perceived Freedom to make life decisions
• Trust (as measured by a perceived absence of corruption in government and business)
• Generosity (as measured by recent donations)
Three-quarters of the differences among countries, and also among regions, are accounted for by differences in six key variables:
How Economists Measure Happiness
“Please imagine a ladder, with steps numbered from 0 at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you personally feel you stand at this time?”
My “Happy Place” is # 1077.526 7.509 7.501 7.498 7.413 7.404 7.339 7.334 7.313 7.291 7.267 7.119 7.104 7.087 7.039
5.1964.793
2.905
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Score
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 84 107 157
What is Happiness?
Happiness is NOT:
• Something you obtain
• A goal
• (Transitory) Pleasure
• Derived externally
• Pure Positivity
Happiness IS:
• Something you “inhabit”
• A byproduct
• (Lasting) Satisfaction
• Internal Validation
• Balanced with Negativity
Happiness is the process of becoming your ideal self.
Mark Manson
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Source: Mark Manson, Stop Trying to Be Happyhttp://markmanson.net/stop‐trying‐to‐be‐happy
Manson’s Happiness Process:
1. Imagine who you want to be
2. Get off your ass and do something to move you closer to that
3. Tweak the 50% of your “baseline happiness” that you can control• Perceived Control = Happiness• Take responsibility for Everything
• Set and achieve small, achievable goals
• Get over the need for approval from others
• See beyond yourself
• Give, and give away
Pete’s Happiness Process:
• Imagine who you want to be
• Get off your ass and do something to move you closer to that
• Choose HOW you want to be, in each moment
Catabolic and Anabolic Energy
Catabolic energy is like living with blinders.
• Focus
• Calming
• Protection
But…
• Isolation
• Incomplete View
• Limited Understanding
Thoughts Role BehaviorAn
abolic
7 Everything is as it should be. Winning is an illusion Creator Intuition
6 We’re all connected. Everyone always wins. Visionary Wisdom
5What’s the opportunity
here?We both win or no
game.Opportunist Acceptance
4 I’m concerned about you. You win. Caregiver Service
3I’m responsible for how I
react.I win. If you win, that’s
great.Rationalizer Cooperation
Catabo
lic 2This is a fight I’m going to
win.I win, you lose Fighter Combat
1 It’s out of my hands. I lose Victim Lethargy
Thoughts Role BehaviorAn
abolic
7 Everything is as it should be. Winning is an illusion Creator Intuition
6 We’re all connected. Everyone always wins. Visionary Wisdom
5What’s the opportunity
here?We both win or no
game.Opportunist Acceptance
4 I’m concerned about you. You win. Caregiver Service
3I’m responsible for how I
react.I win. If you win, that’s
great.Rationalizer Cooperation
Catabo
lic 2This is a fight I’m going to
win.I win, you lose Fighter Combat
1 It’s out of my hands. I lose Victim Lethargy
Thoughts Role BehaviorAn
abolic
7 Everything is as it should be. Winning is an illusion Creator Intuition
6 We’re all connected. Everyone always wins. Visionary Wisdom
5What’s the opportunity
here?We both win or no
game.Opportunist Acceptance
4 I’m concerned about you. You win. Caregiver Service
3I’m responsible for how I
react.I win. If you win, that’s
great.Rationalizer Cooperation
Catabo
lic 2This is a fight I’m going to
win.I win, you lose Fighter Combat
1 It’s out of my hands. I lose Victim Lethargy
Thoughts Role BehaviorAn
abolic
7 Everything is as it should be. Winning is an illusion Creator Intuition
6 We’re all connected. Everyone always wins. Visionary Wisdom
5What’s the opportunity
here?We both win or no
game.Opportunist Acceptance
4 I’m concerned about you. You win. Caregiver Service
3I’m responsible for how I
react.I win. If you win, that’s
great.Rationalizer Cooperation
Catabo
lic 2This is a fight I’m going to
win.I win, you lose Fighter Combat
1 It’s out of my hands. I lose Victim Lethargy
Thoughts Role BehaviorAn
abolic
7 Everything is as it should be. Winning is an illusion Creator Intuition
6 We’re all connected. Everyone always wins. Visionary Wisdom
5What’s the opportunity
here?We both win or no
game.Opportunist Acceptance
4 I’m concerned about you. You win. Caregiver Service
3I’m responsible for how I
react.I win. If you win, that’s
great.Rationalizer Cooperation
Catabo
lic 2This is a fight I’m going to
win.I win, you lose Fighter Combat
1 It’s out of my hands. I lose Victim Lethargy
Thoughts Role BehaviorAn
abolic
7 Everything is as it should be. Winning is an illusion Creator Intuition
6 We’re all connected. Everyone always wins. Visionary Wisdom
5What’s the opportunity
here?We both win or no
game.Opportunist Acceptance
4 I’m concerned about you. You win. Caregiver Service
3I’m responsible for how I
react.I win. If you win, that’s
great.Rationalizer Cooperation
Catabo
lic 2This is a fight I’m going to
win.I win, you lose Fighter Combat
1 It’s out of my hands. I lose Victim Lethargy
Thoughts Role BehaviorAn
abolic
7 Everything is as it should be. Winning is an illusion Creator Intuition
6 We’re all connected. Everyone always wins. Visionary Wisdom
5What’s the opportunity
here?We both win or no
game.Opportunist Acceptance
4 I’m concerned about you. You win. Caregiver Service
3I’m responsible for how I
react.I win. If you win, that’s
great.Rationalizer Cooperation
Catabo
lic 2This is a fight I’m going to
win.I win, you lose Fighter Combat
1 It’s out of my hands. I lose Victim Lethargy
Thoughts Role BehaviorAn
abolic
7 Everything is as it should be. Winning is an illusion Creator Intuition
6 We’re all connected. Everyone always wins. Visionary Wisdom
5What’s the opportunity
here?We both win or no
game.Opportunist Acceptance
4 I’m concerned about you. You win. Caregiver Service
3I’m responsible for how I
react.I win. If you win, that’s
great.Rationalizer Cooperation
Catabo
lic 2This is a fight I’m going to
win.I win, you lose Fighter Combat
1 It’s out of my hands. I lose Victim Lethargy
Advantages DisadvantagesAn
abolic
7 Fearless, everything flows, fast execution May appear disconnected
6Empathy, intuition, humble, helps others connect
and realize their full potentialMay seem aloof, can take big risks
5Attracts greatness, takes nothing personally,
inspiring, sees opportunity everywhere“Analysis paralysis”, unafraid of risk taking
4Cares for and helps others, loyal, emotionally
intelligent, nurturingCan get caught in drama, focuses too much on being
liked
3Positive and productive, achieves goals, avoids or
rationalizes negativity, engages othersCan rationalize poor outcomes too readily, self‐
centered
Catabo
lic 2Can get a lot done, motivates others temporarily,
navigates the worldMotivates by fear, only sees problems, blames
others, doesn’t listen, alienates others
1Protected from harm, attention and sympathy, not
responsible for eventsDisengaged, unable to lead self or others, crisis
mode, sees problems, blames self
Thoughts CreatesAn
abolic
7 Winning is an illusion Breakthrough, innovation
6 Everyone always wins. Teamwork, leverage, harmony
5 We both win or no game. High profitability, fun, ownership, rapid growth
4 You win.Unique products and services that enhance
lives, gratitude
3 I win. If you win, that’s great.Alignment of staff talent and company need, visibility in marketplace, low communication
Catabo
lic 2 I win, you loseFight or flight environment, burnout,
autocracy, unhappy colleagues
1 I loseNegative relationships, hostile environment, disengaged employees, low profitability
Is Level 5 energy better than Level 2?
Awareness Choice Happiness
What can raising your core energy and consciousness do for you?• Inspire and motivate others
• Feel a greater sense of purpose
• Get more done in less time
• Attract success
• Quick, clear decisions
• Less stress
• Better engagement on the job
• Tap into your personal genius
Higher Energy = Greater Satisfaction
0%20%40%60%80%
Very or Completely SatisfiedAnabolic Catabolic
How can I use this?
•Recognize where you and others are in a situation.
•Choose how you’ll be in that situation.
•Shift the energy up if you feel it’s appropriate.
Manson’s Happiness Process:
1. Imagine who you want to be
2. Get off your ass and do something to move you closer to that
3. Tweak the 50% of your “baseline happiness” that you can control• Perceived Control = Happiness (Level 2)• Take responsibility for Everything (Level 3)
• Set and achieve small, achievable goals (Level 3)
• Get over the need for approval from others (Level 5)
• See beyond yourself (Level 6)
• Give, and give away (Level 4)
N A M A S T E
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Step Questions Outcome
N Name Who am I? Awareness of what drives me
A Assess How am I showing up? Insight into how I’m being
M Mental Image What’s a dream marketer? Clarity about the results I want
A Abyss What’s keeping me from success? Confidence because I have a plan
S Support Who will help me get there? Acceptance of where I amGratitude for abundant support
T Transcend What is under my control? Focus on things I can controlTrust in the process of my growth
E Embody What do I choose to bring to this moment?
Certainty that I can achieve anything
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Resources
• To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel Pink
• Barrett Personal Values Assessment: https://www.valuescentre.com/our-products/products-individuals/personal-values-assessment-pva
• Gallup Strengths Finder (Top 5 = $15): https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/Purchase/en-US/Product
• Track your positivity ratio: http://positivityratio.com
• Energy Leadership: http://www.energyleadership.com/
• Stop Trying to Be Happy, Mark Manson: http://markmanson.net/stop-trying-to-be-happy
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I’m in the happiness business!
• Energy Leadership Assessment
• Personal Brand Development
• Career Transition
• Individual Coaching
• Team Building
• WITT Sales Energy Mastermind: Group is forming now!
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What questions do you have?
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Understanding Energy, Mindset
Thoughts Role Behavior Advantages Disadvantages Creates
An
ab
olic
7 Everything is as it
should be Winning is an
illusion Creator Intuition
Fearless, everything flows, fast execution
May appear disconnected Breakthrough, innovation
6 We’re all
connected Everyone
always wins. Visionary Wisdom
Empathy, intuition, humble, helps others connect and realize their full potential
May seem aloof, can take big risks
Teamwork, leverage, harmony
5 What’s the opportunity
here?
We both win or no game.
Opportunist Acceptance
Attracts greatness, takes nothing personally,
inspiring, sees opportunity everywhere
“Analysis paralysis”, unafraid of risk taking
High profitability, fun, ownership, rapid growth
4 I’m concerned
about you. You win. Caregiver Service
Cares for and helps others, loyal, emotionally
intelligent, nurturing
Can get caught in drama, focuses too much on being
liked
Unique products and services that enhance
lives, gratitude
3 I’m responsible for how I react.
I win. If you win, that’s
great. Rationalizer Cooperation
Positive and productive, achieves goals, avoids or rationalizes negativity,
engages others
Can rationalize poor outcomes too readily, self-
centered
Alignment of staff talent and company need,
visibility in marketplace, low communication
Ca
tab
olic
2 This is a fight I’m
going to win. I win, you lose Fighter Combat
Can get a lot done, motivates others
temporarily, navigates the world
Motivates by fear, only sees problems, blames others, doesn’t listen,
alienates others
Fight or flight environment, burnout,
autocracy, unhappy colleagues
1 It’s out of my
hands. I lose Victim Lethargy
Protected from harm, attention and sympathy,
not responsible for events
Disengaged, unable to lead self or others, crisis
mode, sees problems, blames self
Negative relationships, hostile environment,
disengaged employees, low profitability
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