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Your Success — Think Like a Grandpa
March 14, 2017
Your Success — Think Like a Grandpa

“Think like grandpa?” That may sound like backward advice. Times have changed. What could our grandparents possibly have to say about running a business today? Well, I…

Does Your CEO Love You?
March 13, 2017
Does Your CEO Love You?

So you are putting in another late night at the office. Tied up in meetings all day with no time to get to your real work. And just now catching up on 15 “urgent” emails…

The Un-Buzzed Way to Build a Great Company
March 9, 2017
The Un-Buzzed Way to Build a Great Company

People are unhappy at work. That is obvious. In a recent post I strongly suggested that leaders have a responsibility — to treat everyone with respect, set a positive…

It Is Not Your Fault You Are Miserable at Work
March 7, 2017
It Is Not Your Fault You Are Miserable at Work

You can probably spot the signs. Sunday night blues. Feelings of “am I really making a difference.” I am not talking about the occasional bad day. No, this is an everyday…

Our New Book for Company Builders — Lovability
March 6, 2017
Our New Book for Company Builders — Lovability

Discover Lovability — the book from Aha! co-founder and CEO Brian de Haaff. Read how we built a radically different software company.

5 Blog Posts You Loved — February 2016
March 3, 2017
5 Blog Posts You Loved — February 2016

February is a short month. But we packed 31 days of goodness into those 28 days. From product management to unpredictable bosses, we covered it all. So, whether you are a…

Product Manager Beware: Your Roadmap Is Confusing Customers
March 3, 2017
Product Manager Beware: Your Roadmap Is Confusing Customers

“What are you planning to deliver in the second half of the year?” We were wrapping up a meeting with our customer advisory group when someone asked me this question. As…

Just Launched! — Visualize Your Release Schedules
March 2, 2017
Just Launched! — Visualize Your Release Schedules

Have you ever sent someone a calendar invite for 9AM…on a Saturday? Well, maybe on the rare occasion that you need to meet on a weekend. But even in the hardest…

How to Feed the Office Parrot
March 1, 2017
How to Feed the Office Parrot

“Sort of like a walk in the wilderness, just not as refreshing.” That was just one of the hundreds of comments on my recent post about rude “animal” bosses. But I thought…

This Developer Finds Joy in the Mundane
February 28, 2017
This Developer Finds Joy in the Mundane

I love fast food. It started as a teenager when I worked at McDonald’s in New Zealand. There were only a few locations back then and we were amazingly busy, with lines…