I recently came across a book that challenged me a bit as a writer. It’s not new (the first copyright – the version I read – is 2002). But I found it relevant in my current efforts to spark my…
What are the Strategic Imperatives for Product Success?
The title of this post was a question recently asked on Quora. It included a link to this video, which stated that successful products had to fulfill three criteria: awesome, cheap, and profitable. Hmm… I’d like to take my answer…
Are Generalists More Open-Minded?
Generalist or Specialist? Are you a generalist, or a specialist, or both? It’s fair to say that on any topic you fall on a continuum from no knowledge, to some knowledge, to proficiency. Depending on the topic, there may be…
Are You on the Road to Burnout?
Are you snippy and irritable? Do you procrastinate on things that are important? Has complete exhaustion and disillusionment overtaken your life? Is every day a bad day, with seemingly insurmountable problems? Then you may be on the road to burnout,…
The Creative Process: It’s More than Games
The creative process is not a singular flash of insight. It doesn’t come simply from throwing Nerf balls around the room. Or playing with Duplo blocks and pipe cleaners. There’s more to it than that. While there is no single…
The Product Manager Advice Dossier (part four)
Just as Clark Kent (Superman) and Kara Daniels (Supergirl) performed Herculean exploits behind the guise of mere humans, product managers are challenged to work behind-the-scenes to achieve product success. (Yes, it’s a bit of a stretch. But don’t you like…
Is a Regenerative Attention Economy Possible?
Is a regenerative attention economy possible? That’s not a very good “clickbaity” headline, is it? Should I have used the following title (even though it has nothing to do with the content)? 9 Tips to Increasing Brain Wealth Or how…
How Drinking Warm Water Contributes to Wellness
For as long as I remember, my mom began each day drinking a cup of warm water. I thought it was, well, weird. But as an adult, I joined her in this ritual. She lived to 102 and needed no…
I Have a Great Idea … Don’t I?
Creative ideas sprout up all the time. Not all are brilliant. How can you make sure you have a “GREAT idea”? Discipline. Research. Judgment. And a tough skin. As creativity morphs into innovation, the focus shifts from creation to evaluation.…
The Product Manager Advice Dossier (part three)
Just as Clark Kent (Superman) and Kara Daniels (Supergirl) performed Herculean exploits behind the guise of mere humans, product managers are challenged to work behind-the-scenes to achieve product success. (Yes, it’s a bit of a stretch. But don’t you like…