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"My Boss Is Scared of Me!" — How to Deal With Your Boss
February 8, 2015
"My Boss Is Scared of Me!" — How to Deal With Your Boss

I will remember at least two people from my career until the day I die. The best boss I ever had and the worst. No matter how good or bad your memory is, I promise that…

3 Marketing Skills That Will Make You Rich
February 5, 2015
3 Marketing Skills That Will Make You Rich

Considering a job in marketing? Check out the top 3 skills that will help you enjoy a long and happy career in marketing.

The Curse of the Platform Product Manager
February 5, 2015
The Curse of the Platform Product Manager

On my weekly bike ride yesterday a fellow rider shared with me an interesting perspective. He has spent the last several years at a well-known technology company, and was…

Successful Candidates Never Ask This Question
February 3, 2015
Successful Candidates Never Ask This Question

A few days ago, I wrote Why Perfect Candidates (Like You) Walk Away. It’s the story of how good employers often scare off the best candidates for jobs that they both want…

How Bad Companies Scare Off Perfect Candidates
January 31, 2015
How Bad Companies Scare Off Perfect Candidates

I love interviewing people. That’s because interviews are about listening and learning. As the CEO of a rapidly growing software company, the people we hire are…

3 Big Lies Marketing Leaders Tell the CEO
January 30, 2015
3 Big Lies Marketing Leaders Tell the CEO

Did you know that 65 percent of employees admit to lying to keep their job? Learn the 3 biggest lies marketing leaders tell their boss.

Books to Step Up Your Product Management Game
January 22, 2015
Books to Step Up Your Product Management Game

I’ve written before about how product managers are often considered the CEO of their product. Everyone has high expectations of them as the success of the product rests…

Why This CEO Will Never Hire Another Salesperson
January 20, 2015
Why This CEO Will Never Hire Another Salesperson

Are sales teams still the driving force for revenue? Learn four reasons why emerging technology companies do not need salespeople to grow.

The 4 Most Powerful Words a CEO Can Say
January 17, 2015
The 4 Most Powerful Words a CEO Can Say

CEOs must delegate to run successful businesses. But for too many employees, CEOs are little more than (wo)men behind the curtain. Managers are tasked with their direct…

How to Deal with an Unpredictable Product Manager
January 14, 2015
How to Deal with an Unpredictable Product Manager

We do not get to build many things in our lifetime, so what we do build should be great. I’ve been fortunate enough to speak with hundreds of product teams over the last…

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