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…
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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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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.
The Only Way to Reset Your Unhappy Career
I am blessed to be able to help folks with their careers. I consider it a privilege that as my hard work and good fortune have increased, more and more people have…
Use This Resume That VPs Read
A few weeks ago I wrote about Cover Letters That CEOs Read. Nearly 500,000 people read that article and I even connected with a few terrific candidates who used the…
Product Manager Challenges to Be Aware Of
I got a call from the hospital. His voice was faint. “Brian, I am not going to be able to come in for a few weeks. I am not well.” “What happened?” I asked. “Well, as you…
The One Sign You Are Getting a Raise
It’s that time of year again. Will you or won’t you? And I am not taking about getting an ugly sweater from Aunt Nancy. That’s a sure thing. I am talking about the review…
Use These Cover Letters That CEOs Read
Recently I wrote about “5 Ridiculous Cover Letter Mistakes.” It is difficult to get past the gatekeepers at an organization and even harder to reach time-challenged CEOs.…
The One Belief Destroying Your Career
A few years ago a friend of mine told me a story that I still can not get out of mind. It’s silly actually. He’s an accomplished doctor now with a speciality in…
5 Most Ridiculous Cover Letters
Hello! That is what your intro email yells at me when I see it show up in my inbox. I do not know you, but I am hopeful that you will be a good fit for our company. I…
The One Sign Your Startup Will Thrive in 2015
People often complicate life and business is no different. It’s our ability to find the essence that matters, regardless of whether we’re talking about our careers or the…
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