The World's Most Unlikely Product Manager
What degree do you think most product managers have? I will bet that you did not answer “B.A. in environmental science.” But I do know of at least one product manager who…
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Commute? You Could Do All This Without One
I cringe whenever I think about commuting to work. The time spent thinking about actually getting something done. The bumper-to-bumper traffic and pollution. It is…
Your Resume Is in the Trash — 5 Questions Tell You Why
Uh-oh. Your resume is landing in the trash. Answer these 5 questions honestly for a better shot at landing your resume in the "yes" pile.
5 Product Managers Reveal the Worst Advice They Received
I did not learn how to be a product manager in school. I learned on the job and from others. My experience is that we all look for opportunities to deepen our…
Networking Is a Waste of Time
There are 450 million active users on LinkedIn. And I swear half of them want to take me out for coffee. I get these requests on a regular basis and I always find it…
The Problem With Keeping Your Resume "Current"
Is there a compulsive updater in your life? You know who I’m talking about — the one who seems to be in a constant state of “reaching out” with a stream of near-daily…
You Really Should Stop Using BCC
Old habits can be hard to break. For years, a friend of mine was required to blind carbon copy (BCC) his boss when sending out emails to other executives. Even after he…
The 5 Scary Types of Managers
What type of manager do you have? Read on to learn about the worst types of scary managers — and how to deal with them.
Why Optimistic Realists Make Great Tech Leaders
I once worked for a guy who always had a smile on this face. He was a friend to everyone and always thought it was a beautiful day. But he was not fully respected by his…
Stop Hacking Your Success — Start Building
The word “hack” has a colorful history. Not so long ago, if someone had suggested you had hacked your way to the top, you probably would have given them a sideways…
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