The One Metric Silicon Valley Is Missing
A friend just recently helped raise money for a fin-tech startup. Exciting times with lots of numbers to watch. Especially when it relates to having money in the bank to…
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Why I Only Hire Product Managers
Is product management the new “it” job? It’s starting to look that way. More and more business students are considering it as a dream job. And I can understand why.…
Your Success — Think Like a Grandpa
“Think like grandpa?” That may sound like backward advice. Times have changed. What could our grandparents possibly have to say about running a business today? Well, I…
Does Your CEO Love You?
So you are putting in another late night at the office. Tied up in meetings all day with no time to get to your real work. And just now catching up on 15 “urgent” emails…
The Un-Buzzed Way to Build a Great Company
People are unhappy at work. That is obvious. In a recent post I strongly suggested that leaders have a responsibility — to treat everyone with respect, set a positive…
It Is Not Your Fault You Are Miserable at Work
You can probably spot the signs. Sunday night blues. Feelings of “am I really making a difference.” I am not talking about the occasional bad day. No, this is an everyday…
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…
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 —…
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
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…
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