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How to Feed the Office Parrot
March 1, 2017
How to Feed the Office Parrot

“Sort of like a walk in the wilderness, just not as refreshing.” That was just one of the hundreds of comments on my recent post about rude “animal” bosses. But I thought…

This Developer Finds Joy in the Mundane
February 28, 2017
This Developer Finds Joy in the Mundane

I love fast food. It started as a teenager when I worked at McDonald’s in New Zealand. There were only a few locations back then and we were amazingly busy, with lines…

Successful People Ignore the "Rules of Body Language"
February 27, 2017
Successful People Ignore the "Rules of Body Language"

Do you know the “rules” of body language? Maintain eye contact but not for too long (otherwise, creepy). Shoulders back, chin up, no slouching. Do not fold your arms —…

My Name Is Nicole Wosje — This Is Why I Joined Aha!
February 24, 2017
My Name Is Nicole Wosje — This Is Why I Joined Aha!

I was inspired by my parents. Whether they were delivering food after a life event or shoveling snow for an elderly neighbor, helping those in need was part of their…

Hey Boss: Your Chaos Is Making Me Anxious
February 23, 2017
Hey Boss: Your Chaos Is Making Me Anxious

Have you ever had a boss who seemed to leave behind a trail of disaster? I have. Too many times. There was the boss who threatened team members when he did not like an…

Stop Worrying About VCs Stealing Your Idea
February 22, 2017
Stop Worrying About VCs Stealing Your Idea

A friend approached me last year about starting a software company that would be an add-on in the Salesforce AppExchange. He was in the beginning stages and needed some…

Just Launched! — A More Comprehensive Business Model Builder
February 21, 2017
Just Launched! — A More Comprehensive Business Model Builder

Think about your morning routine. I bet that you interact with dozens of product and companies within an hour of waking up. I know I do — from checking in with my fitness…

The 8 Rude "Animal" Types of Bosses
February 15, 2017
The 8 Rude "Animal" Types of Bosses

Ever work with someone who hogs all the credit? Or a parrot who never seems to have an original idea? I bet you can think of a few people who act more like zoo animals…

New Product Managers — Do This in the First 30 Days
February 10, 2017
New Product Managers — Do This in the First 30 Days

Are you new to product management? Learn the most important actions to take as a new product managers in your first 30 days.

You Are An Executive (You Just Don't Know It Yet)
February 9, 2017
You Are An Executive (You Just Don't Know It Yet)

She said I had an “executive presence.” This was coming from the VP of a product team I worked on early in my career. And she told me I only needed to speak up a bit more…