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4 Major Reasons Startups Fail
April 20, 2015
4 Major Reasons Startups Fail

Most startups fail within the first 5 years. Take a look at the main areas startups must get right in order to thrive.

We Just Made Your Product Strategy Even More Visual
April 20, 2015
We Just Made Your Product Strategy Even More Visual

Great products are often the result of having a breakthrough plan. Aha! makes it easy to define your strategy by setting product vision, goals, and initiatives for each…

The 3 Worst Habits of Clueless Leaders
April 19, 2015
The 3 Worst Habits of Clueless Leaders

I worked for a guy who thought of employees as squirrels. I know, because he told a reporter that he often needed to drop into the office “wildfire” to pick them up and…

Why You Should Never Work at a Startup
April 16, 2015
Why You Should Never Work at a Startup

You’re graduating or recently graduated. Congratulations. Here comes the future. And life is really going to get interesting. This is true for graduates this year and…

Why It's Easy to Love a Vulnerable Boss
April 15, 2015
Why It's Easy to Love a Vulnerable Boss

Many thanks to my readers who took the time to read Tuesday’s article, The One Secret of Highly Successful Leaders. In this piece, I explained how successful leaders are…

When It's Time To Stop Trying
April 14, 2015
When It's Time To Stop Trying

On Sunday, I wrote about the The One Word Confident People Always Say. The word “no” may be small but it packs a lot of power. When we learn to turn down requests by…

Our Favorite Product Features of 2015 (So Far)
April 14, 2015
Our Favorite Product Features of 2015 (So Far)

70% of Aha! product updates come from user suggestions. Take a look at our favorite new features so far of 2015.

The One Secret of Highly Successful Leaders
April 13, 2015
The One Secret of Highly Successful Leaders

I have always had a hard time not being myself. This trait has mostly served me well, but some times it annoys people who expect me to be their version of a leader. Some…

My Name Is Melissa Hopkins — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
April 13, 2015
My Name Is Melissa Hopkins — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I just joined Aha! — here’s why. I came from a 10 billion dollar company with 10,000 employees worldwide. At Citrix I managed teams across multiple divisions including…

The One Word Confident People Always Say
April 12, 2015
The One Word Confident People Always Say

It happens like this. Your co-worker comes strolling down the hallway and peers around the corner at you. You look up, annoyed by the interruption. She then quickly asks,…