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6 Lessons I Learned as the New Head of Marketing at a Startup
March 7, 2016
6 Lessons I Learned as the New Head of Marketing at a Startup

I joined Enplug in the fall of 2014. We sell digital signage, and my job was to send personalized emails and Facebook messages to businesses that might want to purchase…

How to Appear Confident (When You Are Not)
March 3, 2016
How to Appear Confident (When You Are Not)

Confidence does matter. A simple show of self-assurance will tell everyone that you know what you are doing and will get the job done. But unfortunately, confidence is…

3 Ways Product Managers Survive a Black Hole Backlog
February 25, 2016
3 Ways Product Managers Survive a Black Hole Backlog

I speak with close to 100 Product Managers at companies of all sizes every week. And no matter how big each company is, I hear a common theme in these discussions: Their…

How to Handle that Awkward Video Interview
February 25, 2016
How to Handle that Awkward Video Interview

That sure is a handsome-looking pup you have there. He looks like a great companion and he is probably a ton of fun to hike with! But when he starts barking in the middle…

Make 2016 Your Year of "No"
February 24, 2016
Make 2016 Your Year of "No"

Saying “no” can be difficult. Follow these tips to zoom in on what you really care about, so you can say "no" to everything else.

34 Disney Quotes That Will Make You a Better Leader
February 22, 2016
34 Disney Quotes That Will Make You a Better Leader

I am fortunate to be a father. It definitely is the most rewarding but also the toughest job I do. One of the great wonders of being a parent is experiencing the world…

How to Solve Your Worst Problem in 15 Minutes
February 18, 2016
How to Solve Your Worst Problem in 15 Minutes

Everyone feels like a fool sometimes when they just cannot solve a thorny problem. You know what I mean — the kind of riddle that keeps you awake at night and invades…

3 Simple Ways Product Managers Track Their Competitors
February 16, 2016
3 Simple Ways Product Managers Track Their Competitors

As a neophyte Product Manager, I relied heavily on my design skills. I cared a ton about making a consistent product. It felt like solving a puzzle to make all of the…