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How to Get Ahead If You Are Not a People Manager
January 5, 2021
How to Get Ahead If You Are Not a People Manager

“I see myself leading a team in the future." When job candidates tell me this during interviews, I usually respond by asking why. Often the answer is simply that they…

The Founder's Paradox: How Do You Give Away Money When You Are in Business to Make It?
January 4, 2021
The Founder's Paradox: How Do You Give Away Money When You Are in Business to Make It?

Entrepreneurs see opportunity where others see obstacles. You need a forward-looking mindset to see what others cannot. And you need boldness, grit, and a drive to do…

18 Blog Posts That Inspired You Most in 2020
December 30, 2020
18 Blog Posts That Inspired You Most in 2020

“What a timely post, I was just talking about this with my colleague!" I love seeing messages like this when I share an Aha! blog post on LinkedIn. Writing has always…

The 8 Best New Features in Aha! in 2020
December 21, 2020
The 8 Best New Features in Aha! in 2020

Tough. This word perfectly captures the essence of 2020 for me. From illness and staggering unemployment, to isolation and not knowing what will come next, it feels like…

Aha! Commits $350,000 to Charitable Giving in 2021
December 17, 2020
Aha! Commits $350,000 to Charitable Giving in 2021

You can find Aha! teammates located across eight countries and 89 cities. Our team has a global reach — especially when it comes to helping those in need. I recently…

Qualitative vs. quantitative data for product managers
December 15, 2020
Qualitative vs. quantitative data for product managers

Did you know that the right brain/left brain theory is a myth? It is impossible to only use one side of the brain. For example, musicians are considered creative,…

6 Traits of Successful Chief Innovation Officers (That You Can Put in Practice Today)
December 9, 2020
6 Traits of Successful Chief Innovation Officers (That You Can Put in Practice Today)

"Do you think of yourself as creative or conventional?" This question recently sparked a lively discussion with the Aha! team. Some folks referenced their DIY home…

How to Build an Effective Idea Management Process
December 8, 2020
How to Build an Effective Idea Management Process

Ideas can drown you. Suggestions come from teammates and sometimes directly from customers. And you have your own running list of what to do next. Taken in aggregate, you…

19 Questions All Curious Product Managers Ask
December 1, 2020
19 Questions All Curious Product Managers Ask

"I spend two-thirds of the time thinking about what people want to hear and one-third thinking about what I want to say." You might think this is a quote from a…

B2B Product Managers vs. B2C Product Managers
November 23, 2020
B2B Product Managers vs. B2C Product Managers

"What do I need to do to make a shift from B2C to B2B?" A senior product manager once asked me this during an interview. It is a good question with a simple answer. Not…

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