The Un-Buzzed Way to Build a Great Company
People are unhappy at work. That is obvious. In a recent post I strongly suggested that leaders have a responsibility — to treat everyone with respect, set a positive…
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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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It Is Not Your Fault You Are Miserable at Work
You can probably spot the signs. Sunday night blues. Feelings of “am I really making a difference.” I am not talking about the occasional bad day. No, this is an everyday…
Our New Book for Company Builders — Lovability
Discover Lovability — the book from Aha! co-founder and CEO Brian de Haaff. Read how we built a radically different software company.
How to Feed the Office Parrot
“Sort of like a walk in the wilderness, just not as refreshing.” That was just one of the hundreds of comments on my recent post about rude “animal” bosses. But I thought…
Successful People Ignore the "Rules of Body Language"
Do you know the “rules” of body language? Maintain eye contact but not for too long (otherwise, creepy). Shoulders back, chin up, no slouching. Do not fold your arms —…
Hey Boss: Your Chaos Is Making Me Anxious
Have you ever had a boss who seemed to leave behind a trail of disaster? I have. Too many times. There was the boss who threatened team members when he did not like an…
Stop Worrying About VCs Stealing Your Idea
A friend approached me last year about starting a software company that would be an add-on in the Salesforce AppExchange. He was in the beginning stages and needed some…
The 8 Rude "Animal" Types of Bosses
Ever work with someone who hogs all the credit? Or a parrot who never seems to have an original idea? I bet you can think of a few people who act more like zoo animals…
You Are An Executive (You Just Don't Know It Yet)
She said I had an “executive presence.” This was coming from the VP of a product team I worked on early in my career. And she told me I only needed to speak up a bit more…
You Do Not Need a Chief Happiness Officer
Do you need a Chief Happiness Officer at work? Instead of gimmicks and happy hours, discover the 5 key building blocks that lead to real happiness at work.
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