The One Sign You Love Your Startup
Starting and running a business can be tough. Read on to see if you are on your way to loving your startup.
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Lies Employers Use to Not Give You a Raise
We all want a nice, big raise from our employer — a reward that proves that our hard work is paying off. And we want it at least once a year, please.
5 Habits of Exceptionally Successful Founders
I never set out to be an entrepreneur. The word still sounds a bit funny to me because I never felt like I was taking on greater risk than others. It just sort of…
The 4 Words That You Never Want to Hear From Your Boss
I had a boss that got visible nervous when she heard a new idea or when I wanted to challenge the status quo. And every so often when I needed to break with tradition, I…
How Successful Managers Hire the Best People
I seem to have struck a nerve on Tuesday when I wrote 3 Things Job Candidates Wish They Could Tell HR. I called out three frustrating aspects of hiring: forcing…
3 Components of Every Great Product Strategy
If you are a great technology leader or product manager — you know a secret that others ignore. Managing relationships is essential to your job. As the CEO of your…
3 Things Smart Bosses Never Tell Employees
In last week’s post 3 Things You Should Never Tell Your Boss, I wrote about how you can sometimes slip and say the wrong thing to your manager. These dangerous statements…
Aha! Launches New Kanban Board for Agile Product Teams
Many product teams use shared Kanban boards to enhance visibility and increase the flow of work. It’s a great tool that helps teams visualize who is doing what work and…
3 Things Job Candidates Wish They Could Tell HR
Does your job ad look like this? For Immediate Hire: Entry-level employee to fetch the coffee and run the company. PhD required. Pay negotiable. Send CV and 5,000-word…
The One Sentence That Will Make You Rich
How rich do you want to be? Think of the richest person you know for a moment. Ever consider how they got there? It may have something to do with good luck and the family…
