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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…

How to Be Obnoxious and Get Ahead
April 6, 2016
How to Be Obnoxious and Get Ahead

I know an attorney who many consider to be obnoxious. (And it is not just because he is a lawyer.) He is quick-witted, abrasive, and eager to argue his point of view. And…

My Name Is Justin Woods — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
April 3, 2016
My Name Is Justin Woods — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I’ve been fortunate to work for some of the world’s most successful technology companies. I’ve delivered a $10M project as an online product manager of Dell’s EMEA…

The VP of Product vs. the Product Manager
March 30, 2016
The VP of Product vs. the Product Manager

Two of my friends and I had a shared goal last year. We wanted to answer a long-standing question: “What makes a great VP of product? And how is that different from what…

The #1 Reason You Are Not as Successful as You Should Be
March 28, 2016
The #1 Reason You Are Not as Successful as You Should Be

Are you good at accepting responsibility? Learn the one thing that could be holding back your career success.

Your Resume: Stop Including These "Skills"
March 25, 2016
Your Resume: Stop Including These "Skills"

I am old enough to remember when computers were a “thing” and you practically needed a Ph.D. to load and run software on them. They were new, they were exciting, but they…