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An Open Letter to Your Side Hustle
August 18, 2016
An Open Letter to Your Side Hustle

It seems like everywhere you look these days there is another article on the “side hustle.” Maybe it’s the fascination with the “gig economy.” Whatever you call it, it’s…

The One Thing Missing From Your Work Day
August 16, 2016
The One Thing Missing From Your Work Day

A UX designer, an engineer, and a product manager are walking on the beach discussing a project. They stumble upon a mysterious lamp partially hidden in the sand, which…

How to Decode Management Doublespeak
August 15, 2016
How to Decode Management Doublespeak

Bugged by buzzwords? Join the club. Many readers agreed with our list of buzzwords we wish would disappear. More than 1,000 people shared on social media and suggested a…

Stop Saying These 15 Business Buzzwords (Please)
August 11, 2016
Stop Saying These 15 Business Buzzwords (Please)

I wish we could just “peel back the onion” … but unfortunately business buzzwords are here to stay. The buzzword is a life raft for a disillusioned and disengaged…

The One Bias Every Leader Should Fear
August 9, 2016
The One Bias Every Leader Should Fear

There is fear in the air and drama in the conference room. People avoid making eye contact as they pass in the halls. The tension is palpable. Your mind reels, wondering…

The Insanely Simple Interview Question You’re Getting Wrong
August 4, 2016
The Insanely Simple Interview Question You’re Getting Wrong

The lead-up to an important job interview can certainly cause a few sleepless nights. Do you prepare for both the obvious and outlandish questions the hiring manager…

5 Ways Successful Remote Employees Stay Engaged
August 3, 2016
5 Ways Successful Remote Employees Stay Engaged

Work is not a place. It is possible for remote teams to feel engaged, connected, and fulfilled. Read these 5 ways for keeping remote teammates happy and productive.

How Product Managers Defeat Feature Creep
August 2, 2016
How Product Managers Defeat Feature Creep

Feature creep can be an uncomfortable reality for many product managers. It crept into my work when I was a product manager at a large company, navigating many product…

Hey Boss: Stop Trying to “Empower” Me
July 28, 2016
Hey Boss: Stop Trying to “Empower” Me

Have you noticed a certain trend in leadership circles? Career advice columns and business consultants are encouraging leaders to “empower” their teams to promote…

4 Skills You Need to Succeed — No Talent Required
July 25, 2016
4 Skills You Need to Succeed — No Talent Required

Some memes make the rounds online regularly. One that often pops up is the list of “10 things that require zero talent.” From big-picture traits like passion to daily…

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