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20 Things Developers Should Stop Saying
September 23, 2014
20 Things Developers Should Stop Saying

Software developers are notorious for using jargon. Discover the top 20 most irritating phrases software developers say.

This is Where Product Management Confidence Comes From
September 23, 2014
This is Where Product Management Confidence Comes From

I love to cook. It’s satisfying, challenging and fun. I enjoy planning a meal, shopping for fresh ingredients and the process of bringing all the components together to…

How to Cry at a Startup
September 22, 2014
How to Cry at a Startup

All types of crazy things have happened to me on the job. A guy ran by me holding a 9mm gun at his side, I worked for a former CIA operative who told me to watch my back,…

Great Product Managers Build Walls
September 17, 2014
Great Product Managers Build Walls

One of the best product managers I ever worked with created a physical boundary in her cube by placing a rug on the floor. When anyone (especially pesky sales folks)…

The Underemployed Technologist
September 16, 2014
The Underemployed Technologist

You are great at your job and will be even better at the next one. You are the ‘go to’ person with answers to the tough questions and your boss relies on you to get the…

The 4 Cs of the Startup CEO
September 10, 2014
The 4 Cs of the Startup CEO

Do you strive to be a better leader? Follow these 4 C’s to become the CEO that every winning team wants as a leader.

The Hit Show "Silicon Valley" Gets Startups Right
September 4, 2014
The Hit Show "Silicon Valley" Gets Startups Right

Did the hit show “Silicon Valley” get startups right? Take a look at 4 things about startups we think this comedy series got right.

5 Signs You Fear Job Change
September 3, 2014
5 Signs You Fear Job Change

Risk aversion and resistance to change have nothing to do with intelligence. So, let’s get that out of the way upfront. There is no correlation between fear and…