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It Is Not Your Fault You Are Miserable at Work
March 7, 2017
It Is Not Your Fault You Are Miserable at Work

You can probably spot the signs. Sunday night blues. Feelings of “am I really making a difference.” I am not talking about the occasional bad day. No, this is an everyday…

How to Feed the Office Parrot
March 1, 2017
How to Feed the Office Parrot

“Sort of like a walk in the wilderness, just not as refreshing.” That was just one of the hundreds of comments on my recent post about rude “animal” bosses. But I thought…

Successful People Ignore the "Rules of Body Language"
February 27, 2017
Successful People Ignore the "Rules of Body Language"

Do you know the “rules” of body language? Maintain eye contact but not for too long (otherwise, creepy). Shoulders back, chin up, no slouching. Do not fold your arms —…

Hey Boss: Your Chaos Is Making Me Anxious
February 23, 2017
Hey Boss: Your Chaos Is Making Me Anxious

Have you ever had a boss who seemed to leave behind a trail of disaster? I have. Too many times. There was the boss who threatened team members when he did not like an…

Stop Worrying About VCs Stealing Your Idea
February 22, 2017
Stop Worrying About VCs Stealing Your Idea

A friend approached me last year about starting a software company that would be an add-on in the Salesforce AppExchange. He was in the beginning stages and needed some…

The 8 Rude "Animal" Types of Bosses
February 15, 2017
The 8 Rude "Animal" Types of Bosses

Ever work with someone who hogs all the credit? Or a parrot who never seems to have an original idea? I bet you can think of a few people who act more like zoo animals…

New Product Managers — Do This in the First 30 Days
February 10, 2017
New Product Managers — Do This in the First 30 Days

Are you new to product management? Learn the most important actions to take as a new product managers in your first 30 days.

You Are An Executive (You Just Don't Know It Yet)
February 9, 2017
You Are An Executive (You Just Don't Know It Yet)

She said I had an “executive presence.” This was coming from the VP of a product team I worked on early in my career. And she told me I only needed to speak up a bit more…