Leadership

Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.

The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Stay Vulnerable When You Achieve Tremendous Success?
January 23, 2020

The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Stay Vulnerable When You Achieve Tremendous Success?

One of the strongest materials on Earth is also the lightest. I am talking about graphene — an extremely thin sheet of carbon atoms arranged in two dimensions. It is…

Strategic Roadmaps | Vision vs. Strategy vs. Roadmap
January 14, 2020

Strategic Roadmaps | Vision vs. Strategy vs. Roadmap

Roadmaps are beautiful. But a roadmap is still just a visualization. Learn why you need to have a vision and strategy behind the plan.

The Top 10 Most-Loved Products Have This in Common
January 7, 2020

The Top 10 Most-Loved Products Have This in Common

What products do you love? How about one you truly adore? I ask every person who joins Aha! these two questions during onboarding and most people can only come up with a…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Good Anxiety
December 17, 2019

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Good Anxiety

Any adventure worth taking involves a bit of risk. Because part of the thrill of doing something new is the knowledge that it has not been done before. For a company…

The One Sign Your Company Is Growing Too Fast
November 25, 2019

The One Sign Your Company Is Growing Too Fast

What is the most important characteristic of a company founder? Perhaps a visionary mind, bold spirit, or strong work ethic. There is no single answer. But I believe…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Make Time for Strategy in an “Agile” World
October 23, 2019

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Make Time for Strategy in an “Agile” World

“To get off the treadmill.” I once asked a friend why he moved from Silicon Valley a few years ago and this is what he said. But I am not sure there are many places you…

Hey Product Managers: It Is Time to Set the Strategy That You Think Is Right
October 7, 2019

Hey Product Managers: It Is Time to Set the Strategy That You Think Is Right

“Vision.” What does this word mean to you? I define it as knowing what you want to accomplish and where you want to go. In business, it can be difficult to determine what…

The Founder’s Paradox: The “Future You” Might Not Like the Choices “Today You” Is Making
September 23, 2019

The Founder’s Paradox: The “Future You” Might Not Like the Choices “Today You” Is Making

The guy with the laptop. This is how I am known by one of my kid’s soccer coaches. Let me explain. The kids need to be there before games 45 minutes to warm up. There is…