How Successful Product Managers Avoid Burnout
I recently spoke with multiple former PMs who needed to take year long sabbaticals to get themselves back on track. They were tired. Their anxiety was running high. They…
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4 Questions Entrepreneurs Ask Before Starting a Business
Asking questions is a sign of a curious mind. Every entrepreneur worth his salt asks many questions before starting out, and keeps asking questions throughout his…
The Best Leaders Are Not "Born Leaders"
I have been a team captain for as long as I can remember. It started in my youth in athletics, carried over to student government, and continued on as I started working.…
The One Sign Your Startup Will Make You Rich
Who is going to be the next unicorn? Everyone always want to know. You hear news stories about them all the time — these mythical companies that seem to appear from…
5 Ways Great Leaders Avoid Abusing Their Power
Power can be a dangerous friend. It’s when we have control — control over others and what they do. Most of us want it, work hard to achieve it, and feel joy when we have…
3 Habits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
I have worked with some of Silicon Valley’s best entrepreneurs and unfortunately some dismal ones too. Because we are all part of the Software Revolution, the Valley…
How Exceptional Leaders Push Star Performers Out the Door
I once managed a guy named Tim (name changed). His work was strong and I considered him a key player on our team. But I noticed shortly after his two-year review that he…
How Confident Product Managers Deal With Failure
No product manager is perfect. Read how to pick yourself up after mistakes and make a confident comeback.
What Makes a Company Culture Great?
Culture. It is probably a term you hear often — and I believe that it is one worth discussing. Clearly, we want more than just a job — we want more control over how and…
This Product Manager Feared Customers
Susan landed her dream job — she was a Sr. Product Manager at a fast-growing company. I knew here well. She got to work with brilliant people every day, building an…
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