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The One Sign You Hate Your Job
November 30, 2014
The One Sign You Hate Your Job

I was a Nexium addict. I was popping those little purple pills fast — because the heartburn was killing me. And I hate drugs. My job was so rotten that it was destroying…

The One Sign You Will Be Rich
November 23, 2014
The One Sign You Will Be Rich

When I was studying Philosophy at Berkeley, a friend told me that she could tell who was going to be rich and who was not. Fascinating, I thought. But when I asked how,…

Four Qualities That Make a Startup Unforgettable
November 19, 2014
Four Qualities That Make a Startup Unforgettable

When you walk into a startup where everyone is smiling and happy to be there, you know you’re in a special place. It just plain feels good to be somewhere everyone wants…

The One Sign Your Co-Worker Will Stab You In The Back
November 16, 2014
The One Sign Your Co-Worker Will Stab You In The Back

People talk about the workplace as a jungle. Some days are civil, but some days feel like a scene from Lord of the Flies. It’s dramatic, but true. While there is no pig’s…

How to NOT suck at product roadmap presentations
November 11, 2014
How to NOT suck at product roadmap presentations

Buying a used car or delivering a presentation to a large group — what tweaks you more? Presentations are a necessity in the business world, but they usually aren’t…

Aha! Integrated With Google Drive
November 8, 2014
Aha! Integrated With Google Drive

If you already use Google Docs you probably love them. They allow you to easily create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations and easily share them with your…

Aha! Integrated With Dropbox
November 8, 2014
Aha! Integrated With Dropbox

Dropbox is the secure file sharing and storage solution that employees love and IT admins trust. Tons of businesses use Dropbox, and if you do at work, you probably love…

Aha! Integrated With Zendesk — Create Product Ideas From Support Tickets
November 6, 2014
Aha! Integrated With Zendesk — Create Product Ideas From Support Tickets

Customers have great ideas. And those ideas are often shared with your support group when the customer has a problem or wished your product did X. Unfortunately, those…

Startup Shame
October 28, 2014
Startup Shame

Shame is a seldom discussed but real workplace monster. It’s the behemoth of destructive emotions. Different from guilt, which is feeling bad about something you did,…

The One Word That Successful Product Managers Never Say
October 27, 2014
The One Word That Successful Product Managers Never Say

Words matter. What you say can affect how people perceive you. Ideally, the words you use will elevate you and motivate those around you. They should not soil you or your…

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