Why Optimistic Realists Make Great Tech Leaders
I once worked for a guy who always had a smile on this face. He was a friend to everyone and always thought it was a beautiful day. But he was not fully respected by his…
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Just Launched! — Account Level Custom Fields
Iteration is a concept product managers know well. We all look at our products and constantly think about what we could add or change to make them work better. And often…
Stop Hacking Your Success — Start Building
The word “hack” has a colorful history. Not so long ago, if someone had suggested you had hacked your way to the top, you probably would have given them a sideways…
Just Launched! — Craft User Stories With No Distractions
One of the most important things I did as a product manager was to write user stories. It was my opportunity to take all the research, all the customer conversations, all…
Why Is Sam Sleeping at His Desk?
Here is how you can stay vigilant and prevent lethargy and boredom from becoming genuine threats to your team's future.
I Just Met Your Invisible Mentor
You can learn how to do just about anything on YouTube. Change a bike tire, learn guitar, or bake a flaky kołaczki pastry. If you are searching for expert career advice,…
Just Launched! — Three New Administrator Roles
Administrators play an important role in making the use of any application a success. That is because they are the ones who customize it in a way that meets the team’s…
Try This When Your Boss Yells: 'We Do Not Do It Like That'
Why is it that negative memories have a way of standing out? This is true for personal experiences as well as professional ones. I remember starting a new job many years…
Can We Talk About the Elephant in Your Office?
You are not imagining things. There is indeed an elephant in your office. Everyone tries to tip-toe around the beast — yet it is becoming increasingly difficult. You see,…
Just Launched! — Reduce Roadmap Risk by Mapping Dependencies
When I was a kid I used to have nightmares about walking into geometry class only to discover there was a test I had completely forgotten about. Once I became a product…
