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How Smart Product Managers Track Competitors
October 31, 2017
How Smart Product Managers Track Competitors

There is a plague infiltrating your office. Sales? Already infected. Most of the other teams are sick now too. The symptoms make people act lifeless — paranoid thinking…

The 5 Types of Scary Co-Workers
October 30, 2017
The 5 Types of Scary Co-Workers

Do you work with scary coworkers? Beware! Check out our list of the 5 scariest colleagues and how to deal with them.

Hey Boss: Stop Telling Me to Bring You Solutions
October 17, 2017
Hey Boss: Stop Telling Me to Bring You Solutions

“Do not bring me problems. Bring me solutions.” I am sure you have heard this mantra at work before. In most cases, the thinking is that problems will only make the boss…

Your LinkedIn Profile vs. Your Resume
October 12, 2017
Your LinkedIn Profile vs. Your Resume

“Clairvoyant Humanist and Life Consultant.” I got a LinkedIn request from someone with this “title” the other day. Well, I am no clairvoyant. But I can predict one thing.…

5 Reasons Product Managers Are Still Building Disappointing Products
October 10, 2017
5 Reasons Product Managers Are Still Building Disappointing Products

Something is slowly rotting. And I may have found the stinky source. It might be your product. Are you building something that customers love using? Or are they simply…

It Is Time to Eliminate Sales Commissions
October 9, 2017
It Is Time to Eliminate Sales Commissions

Crazy quotas. Anything to close a deal. Pushing customers no matter the cost. If you are a regular reader of this blog, you already know how I feel about the traditional…

7 Blog Posts for Busy Product Managers — September 2017
October 6, 2017
7 Blog Posts for Busy Product Managers — September 2017

Stop running in circles, take a break, and get inspired by our top articles from 2017 for busy product managers.

6 Podcasts That Product Managers Love
September 28, 2017
6 Podcasts That Product Managers Love

I spent an hour driving three miles. Welcome to Los Angeles — that was my commute. I was working as a product manager at an e-commerce company on the west side. Some call…