The Hard Parts of Growth

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Learning my team’s recognition language in the first 1:1
In my last post, I talked about a big question I ask in my first 1:1 with someone on my team: “Are you someone who has a clear, long-term career goal in…
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Asking about career goals in the first 1:1
“Are you someone who has a clear, long-term career goal in mind, or do you tend to be more opportunistic about the jobs that come your way?’ This is a…
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Creating a product vision
A core part of working in product, of course, is creating a product vision and strategy. Surprisingly, this isn’t always the most urgent thing — when…
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10 tips for moderating a panel or fireside chat to get a fresh conversation
Panels and fireside chats have become my favorite kind of public speaking — they require so little prep! — and moderating can be even more fun than…
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Asking for help is a competitive advantage
A few years ago, I was talking with a colleague about a high-profile project at work. I said offhand, “That project looks so exciting — I wish I could…
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"Leadership" = taking accountability for things no one is asking you to do
Earlier in my career, it felt like there was a well-trodden path for what career growth looked like. For instance, as a PM, first I was responsible for…
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Getting (more) comfortable making hard decisions
When I was first promoted to VP, my manager gave me their standard tongue-in-cheek promotion speech: “Congratulations! Also, my condolences. You’ll be…
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The Hard Parts of Growth
The Hard Parts of Growth
Hard-won lessons on scaling tech products, teams, and cultures – so you get a head start.

The Hard Parts of Growth

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