I reject work/life balance. I always have. But some people find this hard to understand at first, which is why I share my perspective on the topic fairly often. So, it…
I have always been a striver. From a very early age, I would set goals and hold myself accountable for reaching them. This is how I became the first person in my family…
“Which file do you want me to look at first? Is this the latest mockup?” The last thing you want when collaborating with your team is uncertainty. And no one wants to…
Some company executives still do not value product management. Take this 4-step approach to show company leaders the importance of great product management and product…
I was 10 years old when I first played the bass. From that first note, I was hooked. I would get home from school and practice for hours. I would play well into the night…
Executive sponsors can be great. They help get you resources and funding. They provide insights into the broader strategy. They give you a look at what is happening…
“Why?” This is the most important question for any product manager. Asking it helps you understand what customers want, set a winning strategy, and prioritize the most…
Product managers are a curious bunch. It is what makes us so good at our jobs. I suppose it is an indispensable skill for most jobs, really. But product managers are…
A dozen answers for a dozen different people. (All before lunch.) Yep — this is the life of a product manager. You are all-knowing for all things product. Everyone from…
Every summer I go on a backpacking trip to the Sierras in California. This year it was to the Emigrant Wilderness, just north of Yosemite. Jagged granite peaks, ice-blue…
