Your Startup Is Failing — This Question Tells You Why
So you want to start a company. You have done your research. And you know it will be hard work. You probably found the oft-cited statistic that 80 percent of startups…
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I Never Had a Boss Who Said, 'I Am Sorry'
There was the boss who yelled at me for doing what she asked. There was the CEO who threatened my career when I told him that I was leaving for a new company and a major…
How to Outsmart the Snake in Your Office
Do you suffer from ophidiophobia? It is a common phobia — the fear of snakes. Before you answer “no” take a moment to think. Because although you might not be afraid of a…
You Are Not "Human Capital"
There is probably no workplace department more maligned in popular culture than human resources. Remember Catbert from the Dilbert cartoons? What about the laughably dull…
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…
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…
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