August 21, 2017
This One Behavior Is Stalling Your Career
“I have some feedback for you.” When you hear these words, do you go into fight or flight mode? Maybe you are a runner. You think about an escape route. So you defensively scramble…
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August 17, 2017
Startups Are No Place for Most New Grads
“Do you think recent grads should work at really early stage startups?” I recently posted this question on LinkedIn. And it ignited a conversation. More than 325,000 people viewed…
August 10, 2017
So You Want to Be a Product Manager... Read This First
So you want to be a product manager? I can understand why. It is an exciting path for ambitious folks who want to make a real impact. If I was starting my career over, I would…
August 8, 2017
Hey Boss: Stop Being My Timekeeper
“Let’s get it done ASAP.” How many times have you heard this from your boss? Maybe it was an urgent phone call or an email flagged as “high priority.” The pressure of a countdown.…
August 7, 2017
18 Metrics Every SaaS Product Marketing Manager Should Know
In the middle of a major product launch, it can feel like you are running in a million different directions all at once. But in that eye of the storm, you will always find the best…
July 31, 2017
The Best Product Managers Hurry Up and Take It Slow
Here is a riddle for you: How do you go really fast while taking your time? No, this is not a trick question. It is actually inspired by an old Latin phrase, “festina lente.” By…
July 25, 2017
Are You Sprinting to a Disappointing Career?
Friends with tunnel vision. Only interested in joining a company that is “just a year away from an IPO.” Do you know anyone like this, running hard hoping to hit the tech lottery?…
July 24, 2017
The Most Embarrassing Meeting Fails We Never Saw Coming
There is a slow-motion disaster unfolding before your eyes. It is a cringe-worthy moment at work. And you are watching it all go down. You wish you could plug your ears and avert…