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An Open Letter to Product Managers: From a UX Designer
April 27, 2016
An Open Letter to Product Managers: From a UX Designer

I’ve been fortunate to hold diverse roles as a UX designer. I’ve managed my own consulting company, worked at a digital agency, and helped build two companies that were…

Does Your Boss Want to Fire You?
April 25, 2016
Does Your Boss Want to Fire You?

You cannot shake that feeling that something is going on at work. And that something seems to have a lot to do with you.

4 Resume Tricks That Hiring Managers Notice
April 19, 2016
4 Resume Tricks That Hiring Managers Notice

Some candidates will try just about anything to get their resumes noticed by hiring managers. We see a variety of resumes for open roles at Aha! and some are quite…

The Product Manager vs. the Scrum Master
April 18, 2016
The Product Manager vs. the Scrum Master

Do your product manager and scrum master have a healthy respect for each other? Learn how these two roles overlap and how to keep the scrum team productive.

Why Moonlighting Will Hurt Your Career
April 14, 2016
Why Moonlighting Will Hurt Your Career

I always try to work hard, create something meaningful, and be rewarded for it. I know that you and many others do as well. So, that is why I am actively involved in…

Hey Boss:  Stop Telling Me I Disappointed You
April 11, 2016
Hey Boss: Stop Telling Me I Disappointed You

Some days stand out in your memory and not in a good way. And sometimes it’s because of something that you got wrong. Really wrong. I make mistakes — fewer than I used…

The Only Reason You Should Join a Startup
April 8, 2016
The Only Reason You Should Join a Startup

I had an eye-opening conversation with someone last year. We were at a co-working space discussing the startup he worked for. Curious to learn more, I asked what…

5 Money-Wasters Your Startup Does Not Need
April 7, 2016
5 Money-Wasters Your Startup Does Not Need

If you have ever ordered the steak and lobster special at a dinner that your startup was paying for, go slap yourself. And then do it again, just so you remember that…