Product Managers: Celebrate the Interruptions
You start the day off ready to cruise through your schedule and To-do list. And then… the speed bumps appear out of nowhere. Impromptu meetings. Last-minute…
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Uncensored advice about product development and building a high-growth software company from Brian de Haaff, co-founder and CEO at Aha!
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There Is a New Animal in Silicon Valley
There is a new animal in Silicon Valley. And it is nothing like the unicorns you have read about in the past. This new beast is not quite as flashy. It moves a little…
How This CEO Learned to Let Go
Companies that want to build something lasting have to be willing to let go of unhealthy partnerships. Learn more about letting go from Aha! co-founder and CEO Brian de…
What a 7 Year Old Taught Me About Team Spirit
“Dear Future Me, I hope I work at Aha! And live at the beach. Love, Carson” An Aha! teammate recently shared this note with the company. It was from his 7-year-old son’s…
10 Steps Product Managers Take to Get to The Lovability Line
I bet you can think of at least a few customers who absolutely love your product. They are vocal, share positive feedback, say that you “get” them, and advocate for your…
5 Ways to Know if Your Boss Is Selfish
Do you work for a selfish boss? Check out these 5 signs that your boss is selfish and discover how to make your company more lovable.
Hey Boss: My First Day Really Stunk
I will never forget that day. I had just started a new job after finishing graduate school and moving back to the San Francisco Bay area. I showed up at the specified…
I Said “No More Salespeople, Please”
I bet at some point, you have done it — you hid from a salesperson. You did not want to be rude, but you also did not want to be bothered with the hard sell. The goal was…
“Do You Need an Office?” My Mother-in-Law Wants to Know
My mother-in-law was recently in town visiting. When the conversation turned to work, I filled her in on how things were going with Aha! and how our fully distributed…
Your Boss Should Never Tell You to “Care Less”
Caring about your work is a good thing. Find out why you should never listen when your boss or coworkers tell you to care less about work.
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