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Hey Product Manager: Do These 4 Things in 2018
January 16, 2018
Hey Product Manager: Do These 4 Things in 2018

Most product managers I know are optimistic realists. I am both — a former product manager and an optimistic realist. So call me biased. You could say it is their nature,…

This Is Why You Dread Going to Work
January 15, 2018
This Is Why You Dread Going to Work

It wakes you up in the middle of the night. Your palms sweat and your mind races. Toss, turn. Toss, turn. Until finally the alarm goes “bing!” and you face the source of…

Can You Be Perfect Every Day?
January 9, 2018
Can You Be Perfect Every Day?

There are moments in all of our lives when we experience a deep sense of satisfaction. When we have worked incredibly hard and realized our true best. Instant flashes of…

The Product Plan vs. the Release Plan
January 8, 2018
The Product Plan vs. the Release Plan

Confused about the differences between product plans and release plans? Learn how to use both product plans and release plans to deliver a winning product.

The Future of Product Management
January 4, 2018
The Future of Product Management

I care about product managers. A lot. This should not be a surprise. If you have been reading this blog for some time, then you know that I once was one. Product managers…

No Authority? No Problem. Here’s How to Get Respect at Work
January 2, 2018
No Authority? No Problem. Here’s How to Get Respect at Work

We called him “Rodney.” It may have been cruel but this guy got no respect at work. Loud and rude and always asking for a special favor or seeking a shortcut to get…

15 Best Product Management Blogs of 2017
December 27, 2017
15 Best Product Management Blogs of 2017

Woosh. 2017 was intense. So much happened in current events and business and everywhere else. We saw product managers taking on a more critical role within companies than…

What This CEO Learned After Writing More Than 100 Blogs in 2017
December 27, 2017
What This CEO Learned After Writing More Than 100 Blogs in 2017

I have a hard time slowing down. A voice in my head always says, “Why wait? Keep going.” So, I almost never stop. I quickly move forward from finishing one project to…

10 Gifts for Product Managers in 2017
December 21, 2017
10 Gifts for Product Managers in 2017

Are you panicking yet? It is that time of year. Last-minute gift shopping. Maybe you are rushing off to the mall or paying extra for overnight shipping. Or, if you…

The One Thing Successful Founders Do to Create Winning Teams
December 20, 2017
The One Thing Successful Founders Do to Create Winning Teams

Were you an awkward teenager? Not yet an adult but not a kid anymore. I know there were times when I was not quite sure where I fit in and what my role was. This is the…

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