How Bad Companies Scare Off Perfect Candidates
I love interviewing people. That’s because interviews are about listening and learning. As the CEO of a rapidly growing software company, the people we hire are…
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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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1,000 Salespeople Called This CEO a Jerk
I seem to have touched a nerve. When I wrote Why This CEO Will Never Hire Another Salesperson last week, I had no idea that it would create a firestorm. I have written…
Books to Step Up Your Product Management Game
I’ve written before about how product managers are often considered the CEO of their product. Everyone has high expectations of them as the success of the product rests…
Why This CEO Will Never Hire Another Salesperson
Are sales teams still the driving force for revenue? Learn four reasons why emerging technology companies do not need salespeople to grow.
The 4 Most Powerful Words a CEO Can Say
CEOs must delegate to run successful businesses. But for too many employees, CEOs are little more than (wo)men behind the curtain. Managers are tasked with their direct…
How to Deal with an Unpredictable Product Manager
We do not get to build many things in our lifetime, so what we do build should be great. I’ve been fortunate enough to speak with hundreds of product teams over the last…
Righties vs. Lefties (Who Earns More?)
Did you know left-handed people earn less than righties? Find out some of the unique advantages lefties have and why you should never underestimate them.
The One Sign You Love Your Job
Do you truly love your job? Find out how to build a career that leads to sustainable happiness (hint: instant gratification plays no part in it).
Why Successful People Take Vacations
America is a workaholic nation. This age of endless information and continuous innovation means we often feel compelled to stay glued to our devices — even on vacation. I…
Must Help People? Be a Loving Manager
Being a manager is about leading from the front. Encourage high effort and offer authentic support. Read what great managers do well in this post.
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