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The Insanely Simple Interview Question You’re Getting Wrong
August 4, 2016
The Insanely Simple Interview Question You’re Getting Wrong

The lead-up to an important job interview can certainly cause a few sleepless nights. Do you prepare for both the obvious and outlandish questions the hiring manager…

How Product Managers Defeat Feature Creep
August 2, 2016
How Product Managers Defeat Feature Creep

Feature creep can be an uncomfortable reality for many product managers. It crept into my work when I was a product manager at a large company, navigating many product…

Hey Boss: Stop Trying to “Empower” Me
July 28, 2016
Hey Boss: Stop Trying to “Empower” Me

Have you noticed a certain trend in leadership circles? Career advice columns and business consultants are encouraging leaders to “empower” their teams to promote…

How Good Product Managers Handle Bad Feedback
July 26, 2016
How Good Product Managers Handle Bad Feedback

I received some harsh feedback relatively early in my career as a product manager. I had worked at a SaaS company for about a year and was the first product manager on…

4 Skills You Need to Succeed — No Talent Required
July 25, 2016
4 Skills You Need to Succeed — No Talent Required

Some memes make the rounds online regularly. One that often pops up is the list of “10 things that require zero talent.” From big-picture traits like passion to daily…

How to Spot the Weasel in Your Office
July 21, 2016
How to Spot the Weasel in Your Office

Everyone is talking these days about “Pokemon Go.” Nintendo’s augmented reality game is sending kids and grownups wandering into the streets searching for Pokestops. The…

9 Business Quotes From the Silver Screen for Entrepreneurs
July 19, 2016
9 Business Quotes From the Silver Screen for Entrepreneurs

Do you have a favorite movie quote? Read these 9 inspirational movie quotes to get in touch with your inner entrepreneur.

6 Traits of Highly Successful Product Teams
July 19, 2016
6 Traits of Highly Successful Product Teams

Building a product that is meaningful and lasting is tough. It’s also a remarkable experience when it happens. Once you get a taste of product success, nothing else will…