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5 Signs You Should Be a Product Manager
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…

Really? Your Office Culture Is Defined by "No"
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…

Stop Handing Out Business Cards
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…

Hey Boss: This Job Is Making Me Sick
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…

4 Unexpected People Skills Every Product Manager Needs
August 23, 2016
4 Unexpected People Skills Every Product Manager Needs

It’s all about the technology, right? Nope. I learned that fast in my first product management role. Product managers need a wide array of skills to be successful. And a…

In Defense of the Office Weasel
August 23, 2016
In Defense of the Office Weasel

Who knew weasels were so popular? The response to my recent post “How to Spot the Weasel in Your Office” was overwhelming. To date, more than 80,000 people have read it…

An Open Letter to Your Side Hustle
August 18, 2016
An Open Letter to Your Side Hustle

It seems like everywhere you look these days there is another article on the “side hustle.” Maybe it’s the fascination with the “gig economy.” Whatever you call it, it’s…

The One Thing Missing From Your Work Day
August 16, 2016
The One Thing Missing From Your Work Day

A UX designer, an engineer, and a product manager are walking on the beach discussing a project. They stumble upon a mysterious lamp partially hidden in the sand, which…