Working Well With People Can Become Your Glass Ceiling

It is a known fact that product people need to work well with others. Our ability to succeed fully depends on it. But as a product leader, this can also become a problem. To make a real impact, you might need to apply new ways of communication and collaboration. Here is how to stop impeding yourself.

3 Ways to Simplify Complex Decisions

Complex decisions are a natural part of a product leader’s life. Sometimes it is our own decisions that we need to make simpler, and sometimes we need to help management or our teams make better decisions. When a decision is facing a deadlock, here are three simple ways to resolve it and move forward.

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.

Best Practices for AI Product Management

How many times have you heard the phrase “It’s research, it will be ready when it’s ready”? If you manage AI products, the answer is probably “many”. AI product management is a unique beast that can be quite challenging, but there are ways to make it easier. Here’s how.

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.

3 Wrong Reasons to Give Up on PLG

Product-led growth is one of the hottest topics in our industry. Some people swear by the name of it, while others disregard it completely. One way or the other, if you are in B2B SaaS, this is a discussion-worthy topic. Don’t decide based on the wrong reasons.

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.