Leadership

Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.

The Top 10 Most-Loved Products Have This in Common
January 7, 2020
The Top 10 Most-Loved Products Have This in Common

What products do you love? How about one you truly adore? I ask every person who joins Aha! these two questions during onboarding and most people can only come up with a…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Good Anxiety
December 17, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Good Anxiety

Any adventure worth taking involves a bit of risk. Because part of the thrill of doing something new is the knowledge that it has not been done before. For a company…

The One Sign Your Company Is Growing Too Fast
November 25, 2019
The One Sign Your Company Is Growing Too Fast

What is the most important characteristic of a company founder? Perhaps a visionary mind, bold spirit, or strong work ethic. There is no single answer. But I believe…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Make Time for Strategy in an 'Agile' World
October 23, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Make Time for Strategy in an 'Agile' World

“To get off the treadmill.” I once asked a friend why he moved from Silicon Valley a few years ago and this is what he said. But I am not sure there are many places you…

Hey Product Managers: It Is Time to Set the Strategy That You Think Is Right
October 7, 2019
Hey Product Managers: It Is Time to Set the Strategy That You Think Is Right

“Vision.” What does this word mean to you? I define it as knowing what you want to accomplish and where you want to go. In business, it can be difficult to determine what…

The Founder’s Paradox: The “Future You” Might Not Like the Choices “Today You” Is Making
September 23, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: The “Future You” Might Not Like the Choices “Today You” Is Making

The guy with the laptop. This is how I am known by one of my kid’s soccer coaches. Let me explain. The kids need to be there before games 45 minutes to warm up. There is…

The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Give 100 Percent to Every Teammate and Still Let Go?
August 27, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Give 100 Percent to Every Teammate and Still Let Go?

We are all capable of achieving greatness. But big achievement rarely happens in isolation. You need support from those who have done it before you — as well as…

Product Strategy vs. Marketing Strategy
August 26, 2019
Product Strategy vs. Marketing Strategy

“But why?” You have probably heard this question countless times if you are a parent. Children have a seemingly insatiable curiosity to learn the reasons and causes for…