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When It's Time to Ignore Your Boss
September 22, 2015
When It's Time to Ignore Your Boss

I have a friend named Steve (name changed) who is a real high-achiever. He started a new job last spring as the Sr. Director of Product Management at a well-known…

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.

Product Wireframes, Mockups, and the Day I Almost Cried
September 14, 2015
Product Wireframes, Mockups, and the Day I Almost Cried

I love building great products. There are so many moving pieces it keeps me engaged all day long. And when done right, each step of the journey is more exciting than the…

How Product Managers Should Think About User Analytics
September 10, 2015
How Product Managers Should Think About User Analytics

The practice of making data-based decisions in software is nothing new. Understanding what your users are doing can inform decisions at all levels of your organization.

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…

How the Best Product Managers Discover $1B Ideas
August 28, 2015
How the Best Product Managers Discover $1B Ideas

The process of discovering new product features can be invigorating for product teams. But noise from paying customers clamoring for what they want can distract teams…