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5 Most Ridiculous Cover Letters
December 8, 2014
5 Most Ridiculous Cover Letters

Hello! That is what your intro email yells at me when I see it show up in my inbox. I do not know you, but I am hopeful that you will be a good fit for our company. I…

The One Sign Your Startup Will Thrive in 2015
December 7, 2014
The One Sign Your Startup Will Thrive in 2015

People often complicate life and business is no different. It’s our ability to find the essence that matters, regardless of whether we’re talking about our careers or the…

The Great Great Product Manager
December 1, 2014
The Great Great Product Manager

Great product managers are visionary leaders. They’re the people for whom and with whom we want to work. These people have figured out how to blend great communication,…

The One Sign You Hate Your Job
November 30, 2014
The One Sign You Hate Your Job

I was a Nexium addict. I was popping those little purple pills fast — because the heartburn was killing me. And I hate drugs. My job was so rotten that it was destroying…

The One Sign You Will Be Rich
November 23, 2014
The One Sign You Will Be Rich

When I was studying Philosophy at Berkeley, a friend told me that she could tell who was going to be rich and who was not. Fascinating, I thought. But when I asked how,…

Four Qualities That Make a Startup Unforgettable
November 19, 2014
Four Qualities That Make a Startup Unforgettable

When you walk into a startup where everyone is smiling and happy to be there, you know you’re in a special place. It just plain feels good to be somewhere everyone wants…

The One Sign Your Co-Worker Will Stab You In The Back
November 16, 2014
The One Sign Your Co-Worker Will Stab You In The Back

People talk about the workplace as a jungle. Some days are civil, but some days feel like a scene from Lord of the Flies. It’s dramatic, but true. While there is no pig’s…

Startup Shame
October 28, 2014
Startup Shame

Shame is a seldom discussed but real workplace monster. It’s the behemoth of destructive emotions. Different from guilt, which is feeling bad about something you did,…

The One Word That Successful Product Managers Never Say
October 27, 2014
The One Word That Successful Product Managers Never Say

Words matter. What you say can affect how people perceive you. Ideally, the words you use will elevate you and motivate those around you. They should not soil you or your…

4 Things You Should Never Hear At Work
October 24, 2014
4 Things You Should Never Hear At Work

For good or bad, words you hear have a lasting impact. We’ve all heard statements from a boss or co-worker that keep you up at night, playing a never ending loop in your…

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