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The Product Manager Owns the Project Manager
September 21, 2015
The Product Manager Owns the Project Manager

Are the blurred lines between product manager and project manager roles causing confusion? Explore a solution by combining the roles.

"Revenue Insecurity" and the Freemium Death Spiral
September 15, 2015
"Revenue Insecurity" and the Freemium Death Spiral

A funny thing happens on the way to building a successful business. At a certain point you actually need customers who can pay you for the product or service that you…

How Fortune Rewards the Brave
September 8, 2015
How Fortune Rewards the Brave

We try not to repeat the same mistakes when bad things happen. And when I write “we” I mean you and me, the companies that we work for, and the institutions that govern…

How Successful Product Managers Avoid Burnout
September 1, 2015
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…

4 Questions Entrepreneurs Ask Before Starting a Business
August 31, 2015
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"
August 26, 2015
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
August 24, 2015
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
August 17, 2015
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
August 14, 2015
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
August 3, 2015
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…

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