Are you into leadership because of the power, the role, the status, or because of the challenges, the responsibility, the people that allow you to lead? It seems like a trivial question, and the answer is probably, for most, somewhat in the middle. But I can't count the leaders who stop at the prestige and … Continue reading Would you take it?
Tag: entrepreneurship
Squeezed or integrated
There are two ways to do product marketing. Reactive product marketing is when product marketing is squeezed between departments. Product marketing managers react to the needs of the other parts of the organization. When product releases a feature, product marketing has to find a way to communicate that feature. When sales targets a new type … Continue reading Squeezed or integrated
My door is always open
If your door is always open, you should go out in the world and see what's going on. Way to often the open door is a lazy excuse. Sure, come to me with your questions, doubts, concerns, just don't expect me to ask first. Because, well, you do not care. We keep reading of how … Continue reading My door is always open
Pick one
Since you have just started here / you have time / you have done it until now / I don't want to do it, why don't you take responsibility for this project? Or alternatively. I have noticed you working on a past project, and I appreciate how you could keep things on track while still … Continue reading Pick one
The big reveal
Our next project, the future of the team, the current state of affairs, the launch of the new product, the brand revamp, the newly appointed executive, the team member who is leaving. If we treat everything as a big reveal, sharing information with a restricted number of confidants while others are left reading tea leaves, … Continue reading The big reveal
Lack of communication
Silence is golden. Lack of communication is not. One can find comfort in silence. It is a moment of reflection, of expression, of deep connection. Leaders who learn the power of silence are better listeners, and their team members get in a habit of sharing. Lack of communication is on the opposite side of the … Continue reading Lack of communication
Doubt
Doubt is what will eventually strengthen us. When we are not sure we are doing the right thing. When we feel we are not being the better version of ourselves. When we do not know if we are qualified enough. When we struggle to find an answer. When we can't figure out how to approach … Continue reading Doubt
The best list
The best thing to get something done on a lazy day is to make a list. And the best list you can do is planned, intentional, and purposeful. Planned, because you have to prepare it in advance. To give it time to rest, to ensure you are putting some thoughts into it, to have it … Continue reading The best list
Auto reply
Four ways companies can decide to (automatically) answer an application for an open position. #1*crickets chirp* #2Hi, we have received your application. Best Regards. #3Hi *candidate name*,Thank you for your interest in *company name*! We wanted to let you know we received your application for *open position*, and we are delighted that you would consider … Continue reading Auto reply
Not going to work
The things you say have a life of their own. They do not fade once you are done saying them. They keep floating, and those who have heard them carry them around for an indefinite amount of time. They change in meaning. They change in strength. They change in effect. Often they are still there … Continue reading Not going to work
