October 7, 2016
I Just Met Your Invisible Mentor
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October 3, 2016
Try This When Your Boss Yells: "We Do Not Do It Like That"
Why is it that negative memories have a way of standing out? This is true for personal experiences as well as professional ones. I remember starting a new job many years…
September 29, 2016
Can We Talk About the Elephant in Your Office?
You are not imagining things. There is indeed an elephant in your office. Everyone tries to tip-toe around the beast — yet it is becoming increasingly difficult. You see,…
September 27, 2016
Your Startup Does Not Need "Adult Supervision"
A friend of mine came over the other night for a pep talk. He works at a San Francisco transportation startup. And he said that things are going well and not so well at…
September 19, 2016
Why I Love Micromanagers
I love micromanagers. Now, you are probably thinking, “Are you for real?” It is true. Micromanagers are heroes in my world. It’s ok if you consider me crazy. I know what…
September 13, 2016
8 Wimpy Words Leaders Use When Giving Feedback
Do you ever dread sending off an important report to your boss? I once reported to a VP who replied to emails with vague and unhelpful feedback about three days after I…
September 12, 2016
How Tough Product Managers Pick Fights
How many times do people “ping” you at work each day? For product managers, the answer is probably something like: “Oh, I’ve stopped counting.” Feedback comes in from so…
September 7, 2016
5 Signs You Should Be a Product Manager
Are you considering a career in product management? Or has someone told you that you’d make a great product manager, perhaps even seemingly out of the blue? If so, you…