Why I Love Micromanagers
I love micromanagers. Now, you are probably thinking, “Are you for real?” It is true. Micromanagers are heroes in my world. It’s ok if you consider me crazy. I know what…
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8 Wimpy Words Leaders Use When Giving Feedback
Do you ever dread sending off an important report to your boss? I once reported to a VP who replied to emails with vague and unhelpful feedback about three days after I…
How Tough Product Managers Pick Fights
How many times do people “ping” you at work each day? For product managers, the answer is probably something like: “Oh, I’ve stopped counting.” Feedback comes in from so…
5 Signs You Should Be a Product Manager
Are you considering a career in product management? Or has someone told you that you’d make a great product manager, perhaps even seemingly out of the blue? If so, you…
Really? Your Office Culture Is Defined by "No"
Take a moment and think about your colleagues. Which ones are the naysayers? You know — the people who you think of as the “The Mallet” for their ability to smash…
Stop Handing Out Business Cards
I finally decided to recycle the last box of business cards that I had collected from various connections over the years. There was no good reason to hang onto them…
Hey Boss: This Job Is Making Me Sick
I have worked for a number of different leaders. The best ones had a clear vision, shared their goals, and were eager to help people accomplish them. They also focused on…
4 Unexpected People Skills Every Product Manager Needs
It’s all about the technology, right? Nope. I learned that fast in my first product management role. Product managers need a wide array of skills to be successful. And a…
In Defense of the Office Weasel
Who knew weasels were so popular? The response to my recent post “How to Spot the Weasel in Your Office” was overwhelming. To date, more than 80,000 people have read it…
An Open Letter to Your Side Hustle
It seems like everywhere you look these days there is another article on the “side hustle.” Maybe it’s the fascination with the “gig economy.” Whatever you call it, it’s…
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