3 Ways Product Managers Survive a Black Hole Backlog
I speak with close to 100 Product Managers at companies of all sizes every week. And no matter how big each company is, I hear a common theme in these discussions: Their…
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How to Handle that Awkward Video Interview
That sure is a handsome-looking pup you have there. He looks like a great companion and he is probably a ton of fun to hike with! But when he starts barking in the middle…
Make 2016 Your Year of "No"
Saying “no” can be difficult. Follow these tips to zoom in on what you really care about, so you can say "no" to everything else.
34 Disney Quotes That Will Make You a Better Leader
I am fortunate to be a father. It definitely is the most rewarding but also the toughest job I do. One of the great wonders of being a parent is experiencing the world…
How to Solve Your Worst Problem in 15 Minutes
Everyone feels like a fool sometimes when they just cannot solve a thorny problem. You know what I mean — the kind of riddle that keeps you awake at night and invades…
3 Simple Ways Product Managers Track Their Competitors
As a neophyte Product Manager, I relied heavily on my design skills. I cared a ton about making a consistent product. It felt like solving a puzzle to make all of the…
The One Thing Every Employer Wants to See On Your Resume
It’s tough out there in the job market. You are elbow-to-elbow with the competition, jostling for attention. To make matters worse, some companies are still hunting for…
The Product Manager's Guide to "This Feature Will Close the Deal"
Let me tell you a story. It’s about a time when I learned a very valuable lesson about product management and sales. Here is what happened. A few years ago, I was…
Don't Make the Same Mistake Once
Ideas have remarkable staying power. And it’s not just the good ones — bad ideas can grow like weeds, like the idea of “failing fast.”
It's Not Above Your Pay Grade
I once worked with a Director of Operations who was famous for slipping out of meetings before he was assigned something to do. He often found numerous ways to avoid…
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