September 27, 2016
Your Startup Does Not Need "Adult Supervision"
Startup life can be unpredictable. Recognize that you have a rare opportunity to lead and discover the steps to get started on the right foot.
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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…
September 6, 2016
Really? Your Office Culture Is Defined by "No"
Take a moment and think about your colleagues. Which ones are the naysayers? You know — the people who you think of as the “The Mallet” for their ability to smash…
September 1, 2016
Stop Handing Out Business Cards
I finally decided to recycle the last box of business cards that I had collected from various connections over the years. There was no good reason to hang onto them…
August 25, 2016
Hey Boss: This Job Is Making Me Sick
I have worked for a number of different leaders. The best ones had a clear vision, shared their goals, and were eager to help people accomplish them. They also focused on…