I see January as a time for reflection and redirection. It’s an opportunity to pause, evaluate, and realign both personal and professional goals. Here are a few key questions I ask myself during this period: Am I/are we happy? How do I/we see our current lifestyle changing this year? Are we earning enough for our […]
Competition is inevitable. It drives innovation, keeps us sharp, and ultimately benefits customers. But what happens when the spirit of competition gives way to deception, sabotage, or unethical practices like corporate espionage? Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed unsettling instances of espionage: employees planted by competitors (yes, really), competitors joining demos under false pretenses, and even […]
I’ve shared before that I believe the systems we create should invite and embrace a diversity of personal identities, ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. Whether it’s a product, a service, or a process, diversity isn’t just a “nice-to-have,” it’s a critical factor for reducing harm, increasing value, and minimizing risk. Why does diversity matter in product […]
There’s a critical misconception I’m seeing in a lot of product circles around empowerment. Many leaders and teams struggle to empower their teams and end up experiencing chaos as a byproduct. Here’s the thing: empowerment without structure, enablement, guidance, and support can lead to disorganization, misalignment, and frustration. On the other hand, strong enablement, coaching, […]
LinkedIn is rife with posts idolizing Elon Musk, Bezos, Bloomberg, Gates, and Warren Buffett, among other billionaire oligarchs. Success isn’t inherently bad, and yes, some of these figures have made meaningful contributions. But turning them into untouchable icons is dangerous, for us, for society, and for democracy itself. Why is this dangerous? It distorts reality:Billionaires […]
I’ve started hearing from friends and colleagues at other organizations that DEI, or BJEDI as I call it (Belonging, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion), is quietly disappearing from websites and materials, or toxic employees are feeling emboldened and acting out against marginalized coworkers or customers. In the wake of the 2024 election, some businesses are […]
In business, it’s easy to get distracted by the latest buzzword or shiny object. Lately, AI and Machine Learning have been seen as silver bullets, but blindly chasing trends can do more harm than good. Many companies seem to feel the pressure to jump on the bandwagon, convinced it’s part of the secret to remaining […]
Friends, In moments when the principles of equality, dignity, and respect are tested, it’s crucial to hold tight to what we know is right. Today, more than ever, I’m reminded of the importance of standing together, defending the values that make our communities strong and safe for everyone. Whether in our workplaces or personal lives, […]
“Always know what and how much the other person has been drinking before entering a pissing contest.” – Old proverb A story I heard an interesting story this week about someone who admits to rarely knowing any answer in their field but tells people to leave it with them because they know best and will […]
🎮❌ I just cancelled my X-Box Game Pass subscription. I do so for the same reason I think many people cancel subscriptions: The value promise isn’t being fulfilled I’m seeing quality go down Some of the comms feel disingenuous They let me down on a couple of big releases that seemed unfinished or felt underwhelming […]