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Product Manager: Don’t Be a Data Fool
May 12, 2017
Product Manager: Don’t Be a Data Fool

Do not get caught in a data trap — data alone will not delight your customers. Learn 3 ways to break out of the trap and back into customers’ hearts.

These Honest People Are Not Impediments to Profit
May 10, 2017
These Honest People Are Not Impediments to Profit

Have you seen the real “real” news? A few well-known companies are behaving badly. They made some money in the short-term and felt like long-term winners. People were…

Only Obsessive Egomaniacs Create Tech Breakthroughs
May 4, 2017
Only Obsessive Egomaniacs Create Tech Breakthroughs

I once worked for a CEO who thought he was the next Larry Ellison. He was an early Oracle employee but did not go so far as owning a yacht or racing team. What he did do…

Product Managers: You Are What You Build
May 1, 2017
Product Managers: You Are What You Build

If you are like me, the following has happened to you. And if you are lucky, it has only happened once. But that is unlikely.

The 3 Signs of Product Love
April 28, 2017
The 3 Signs of Product Love

Do you believe in love at first sight? Some people quickly answer this question with “yes.” But ask if they can pinpoint the very moment their affections blossomed and…

How Product Managers Should Not Build a Product
April 25, 2017
How Product Managers Should Not Build a Product

You want to build something great. We all do. And we hope that customers will love our products as much as we do. But too many people cut corners simply because it takes…

Your Boss Will Love This
April 20, 2017
Your Boss Will Love This

Why do some people work so much harder than others? Some might say they do it because of martyrdom or the pursuit of accolades. But my experience has shown that those who…

The Best Cover Letters That CEOs Love to Read
April 13, 2017
The Best Cover Letters That CEOs Love to Read

A well-crafted cover letter is a great way to get noticed. Find out what to include in your cover letter to catch the attention of a CEO.