Inspired Work
One of the secrets to fast-tracking to leadership in the world of product management is to build a fan club. In other words, a group of colleagues, stakeholders, and leaders who see you as an amazing product manager and will support your growth. Here is the reality, most decisions that are made which impact your
I have always prided myself on being a feminist. I taught my daughter to use her voice for good, stand up for what’s right, and never allow others to make her feel small. I watch her with joy as she steps into being an amazing adult who has found her voice. Today, I celebrate her,
As product managers, our days can be challenging. We have many different stakeholders to please. We are iterating, learning, and influencing others. Our super powers come from the pure joy we have with innovating. To do this, we need to have grit and be mentally strong. How can we be mentally strong? Let’s look at
It’s that time of year when many managers and employees are going through the dreaded performance review process. The idea of giving or receiving anything less than “you rock” puts many of us into a tailspin of anxiety and stress. In the past, when I was getting ready for a performance review, I would stress
When someone new to golf takes a lesson, there could be 100 things they must change. But a good instructor tells the golfer to change one thing. #feedback #employeeexperience #performancemanagement
Many organizations want to celebrate employees. However, the way they do this is to throw parties with pizza and cupcakes. But do parties motivate employees? Does this create a culture where employees do the best work of their lives? Science tells us that employees do their best work when there is a sense of shared
It’s Wednesday at Workhuman 2019 in Nashville and people are networking, looking at product demos, having their professional headshots taken, and enjoying themselves during an afternoon break. In spite of the activity, the crowd slowly starts to get in line in front of the ballroom. This is where Brené Brown is going to speak in an hour. As the
“Sometimes we choose our challenges. And, sometimes, challenges choose us.” Mark Pollock. Challenges can be in all shapes and sizes. They can impact us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. They can take the form of a bad boss, a toxic work environment, a health crisis, the struggle with a relationship, the death of someone close to
How many of us love going to work? How many of us find joy in our work? The reality is we spend more than half our waking hours at work. How can we cultivate a state of positivity and wellbeing? When you think about positive emotions, what comes to mind? Positive emotions can be high-energy
To all of the women warriors out there…..those who want to live life on their terms, have the career she wants, without apology, and without everything falling apart. To those who have spent so many years working the 60 hour weeks, raising a family, doing what you were supposed to be doing. To those who
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