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How Product Managers Should Not Build a Product
April 25, 2017
How Product Managers Should Not Build a Product

You want to build something great. We all do. And we hope that customers will love our products as much as we do. But too many people cut corners simply because it takes…

Your Boss Will Love This
April 20, 2017
Your Boss Will Love This

Why do some people work so much harder than others? Some might say they do it because of martyrdom or the pursuit of accolades. But my experience has shown that those who…

The Best Cover Letters That CEOs Love to Read
April 13, 2017
The Best Cover Letters That CEOs Love to Read

A well-crafted cover letter is a great way to get noticed. Find out what to include in your cover letter to catch the attention of a CEO.

What Products Do You Love?
April 11, 2017
What Products Do You Love?

Have you ever said “I love you” … to software? Maybe once or twice. One product that has earned my heartfelt devotion is the Strava cycling app. I use it on my…

“Who Cares? Sammy Got the Money!”
April 4, 2017
“Who Cares? Sammy Got the Money!”

Pushy sales people. Marketing claims that hover somewhere between an overreach and an outright lie. You know the kind of company I am talking about. Sadly, there are too…

Your Co-Worker’s Love
April 3, 2017
Your Co-Worker’s Love

What? Love and business? Yep. It is a concept I explain in Lovability, my new book — it means building a product that customers love and a business where people can do…

Do Not Send a “Funny” Cover Letter Like This One
March 30, 2017
Do Not Send a “Funny” Cover Letter Like This One

“Comedy is not pretty!” That is the title of an old Steve Martin special and I have to agree with the sentiment. When you tell a joke you need to be ready for laughs and…

Love Is the Greatest Predictor of Business Success
March 28, 2017
Love Is the Greatest Predictor of Business Success

I do not believe in luck. I appreciate good fortune, but it is just not reliable enough to call a friend. Luck has no place in business because it is an unpredictable…