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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…

How to Decode Management Doublespeak
August 15, 2016
How to Decode Management Doublespeak

Bugged by buzzwords? Join the club. Many readers agreed with our list of buzzwords we wish would disappear. More than 1,000 people shared on social media and suggested a…

Stop Saying These 15 Business Buzzwords (Please)
August 11, 2016
Stop Saying These 15 Business Buzzwords (Please)

I wish we could just “peel back the onion” … but unfortunately business buzzwords are here to stay. The buzzword is a life raft for a disillusioned and disengaged…

3 Ways Product Managers Make Engineers Happy
August 8, 2016
3 Ways Product Managers Make Engineers Happy

The relationship between a skilled product manager and their technical team is like the tracks to a train. Product managers provide direction and purpose. They guide…