Sure you're killing it as a product manager but are you happy (ProductCamp Boston 2016)

Sure you’re killing it as a product manager. But are you happy?

Pete Colgan, Center Coaching

First: Let’s breathe….

www.centercoaching.biz

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

Pete Colgan

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

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.”

My life changed during a trip to Nepal.

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.”

I now understand happiness in a deeper way.

“The purpose of life is to be happy.”

Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama

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

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

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

abolic

Catabo

abolic

Catabo

abolic

Catabo

abolic

Catabo

abolic

Catabo

abolic

Catabo

abolic

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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

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

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

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

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!

What questions do you have?

Understanding Energy, Mindset

Thoughts Role Behavior Advantages Disadvantages Creates

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

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

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

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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