Some Things Simply Take Their Time

We all want results, and the sooner the better. But some things – especially the impactful ones – cannot be rushed. How can you tell if it’s time to push harder, or should you let things move at their own pace? Here are three examples of areas that usually take longer to demonstrate results, but progress happens whether you see it or not.

Maturity Model: The Secret Weapon

Creating a successful product requires a deep understanding of your customers. That’s not news. But your customers’ world might be a complex one to navigate through. Here is a simple and powerful tool to help you – and them – understand themselves better.

Why Product Demo Is a Dangerous Selling Tool

Many startups feel that the only thing preventing them from selling their product is a great demo. The truth is quite different. In fact, if you rely on your demo too much, you won’t be able to sell at all. Here’s how to use your product demo smartly, and avoid demo abuse.

3 Hard Conversations Worth Having

Difficult situations are never fun. Unfortunately, as product leaders, we encounter them often. More unfortunately, ignoring them usually isn’t going to make them go away. Having an honest conversation is the first step. Here are three such conversations that are worth getting out of your comfort zone for.

How to Settle In Your New Job as a Product Leader

So you found a new position as a product leader, congratulations! Remember, however, that you only have one opportunity to start it the right way. Here are my tips for getting your job off to a great start.

How Doing What I Feel Like Made Me a Better Product Leader

In a data-driven world and with a leading role in it, it is often hard to trust our instincts. But can we afford not to? Here is a quick explanation of why trusting your intuition is actually good for your business, as well as the necessary steps to make it trustworthy.

Four Steps to Making an Impact at the Business Level

As a product leader, you oversee the product, but your responsibility is much bigger. How you define your role is crucial, and it must include the business aspect of the company. Here’s how to do it right.

To Re-Own Your Time, Optimize for the Right Things

Time management is a hot topic for product leaders. How can you handle a busy schedule and still accomplish the right things? It all depends on what you are looking to optimize for. Here are my favorite tips.

Why You Should Ban Features From Roadmap Discussions

Your roadmap should be much more than a list of features. Simply listing your features could be easier or even what is expected of you, but doing so will miss the whole point of why you are creating a roadmap at all. Here’s how you should be thinking about it.

How to Manage Your CEO

Product leaders and CEOs tend to have complicated relationships because of the obvious overlap in their responsibilities. Managing your CEO is one of the most important skills that you can master as a product leader. Here’s a quick start guide.

The Right Roadmap Mindset

To be successful, your company needs an excellent roadmap, but how can you make sure you have the right one? It all comes down to mindset. Here is why and how to get there.

Hiring Your First Product Manager

The first product manager in a startup is a critical role with immense impact on the startup’s success – both in the short and long term. However, understanding what you really need and then finding the right person is quite a challenge. Here are the things that you must keep in mind before – and during – the search process.