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Do You Trust Your Company in These 19 Ways?
Would you call yourself trustworthy? Most of us would say yes. But ask folks if they trust their company and its leaders and you might get a different answer. I think almost all organizations acknowledge that trust matters. But few meaningfully invest in what is required for trust to thrive — a set of core values that ground each decision in a…
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The Founder's Paradox: How to Thrill People Without Setting Their Expectations
Our minds are powerful and expectations can move us. Our anticipation of what is to come can be a true driver for action. What we believe will (or should) happen in the…
Is IT Product Management Really Product Management?
"Strange question." That is what I thought. But I tried to be more careful with what I said. Someone had asked me if I thought IT product management was really product…
8 Business Negotiation Books to Add to Your Reading List
When was the last time you negotiated with someone? You might think of a specific scenario — like buying a car or accepting a job offer. But I bet you had to negotiate…
The Founder's Paradox: How to Build the Right Long-Term Habits and Perform Now
There is never an easy way out. Every choice you make reverbs at the expense of something else. Most company founders run up against this truth at some point — especially…
The Founder's Paradox: How Do You Give Away Money When You Are in Business to Make It?
Entrepreneurs see opportunity where others see obstacles. You need a forward-looking mindset to see what others cannot. And you need boldness, grit, and a drive to do…
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data for Product Managers
Did you know that the right brain/left brain theory is a myth? It is impossible to only use one side of the brain. For example, musicians are considered creative,…
6 Traits of Successful Chief Innovation Officers (That You Can Put in Practice Today)
"Do you think of yourself as creative or conventional?" This question recently sparked a lively discussion with the Aha! team. Some folks referenced their DIY home…
How to Build an Effective Idea Management Process
Ideas can drown you. Suggestions come from teammates and sometimes directly from customers. And you have your own running list of what to do next. Taken in aggregate, you…
B2B Product Managers vs. B2C Product Managers
"What do I need to do to make a shift from B2C to B2B?" A senior product manager once asked me this during an interview. It is a good question with a simple answer. Not too much — if you use your core product building skills and have the right mindset. Beyond the typical new-job work of getting to know the company, the product, the team, and the…