Stop Handing Out Business Cards
I finally decided to recycle the last box of business cards that I had collected from various connections over the years. There was no good reason to hang onto them…
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Just Launched! — Chart Your Strategic Goals and Initiatives by Status
There is one thing that every product manager should fear. Looking back at the end of a busy year and struggling to answer the question: Did we build what matters? And of…
How to Craft a Winning Product Roadmap Presentation
So, you just built an awesome roadmap. Congrats. Customers are going to love it because you prioritized what many of them were asking for. You did a fine job working with…
Hey Boss: This Job Is Making Me Sick
I have worked for a number of different leaders. The best ones had a clear vision, shared their goals, and were eager to help people accomplish them. They also focused on…
Just Launched! — Track Feature Requests by Customer
Where did your last three great product ideas come from? There is a good chance at least one of them was inspired by a customer. Customer ideas help you shape and build…
4 Unexpected People Skills Every Product Manager Needs
It’s all about the technology, right? Nope. I learned that fast in my first product management role. Product managers need a wide array of skills to be successful. And a…
In Defense of the Office Weasel
Who knew weasels were so popular? The response to my recent post “How to Spot the Weasel in Your Office” was overwhelming. To date, more than 80,000 people have read it…
An Open Letter to Your Side Hustle
It seems like everywhere you look these days there is another article on the “side hustle.” Maybe it’s the fascination with the “gig economy.” Whatever you call it, it’s…
Just Launched! — Collaborate With Your Team on Product Strategy
Summer is almost over. Kids are going back to school and coworkers are showing off pictures from their vacations. And that means strategic planning season is around the…
The One Thing Missing From Your Work Day
A UX designer, an engineer, and a product manager are walking on the beach discussing a project. They stumble upon a mysterious lamp partially hidden in the sand, which…
