Articles on leading from passion, connecting personal purpose to the work of building products and teams.
16 posts
Category Creation/Framework/Passion/Story Power/Tips and Tricks
Especially with the never-ending stream of product releases, teams can get lost and lose track of the reason they are building the product in the first place. Like a beacon in the fog, a clear and compelling vision can guide them through the numbing repetition of endless product updates. However, many product leaders struggle with […]
Passion/Personal Why/Team/Tips and Tricks
Having a career plan that you can refer to, and work towards can frame your daily challenges, help evaluate new opportunities, and give you a greater sense of purpose in your work life. Background This framework was designed when I was on a long plane ride sitting next to two other passengers who were loudly […]
Entrepreneurship/Passion/Personal Why
On a cross-country flight to San Francisco when my girls were 6 and 9 years old, my laptop battery died. I put aside the work I planned to finish, and I started reflecting on how my path as an entrepreneur might influence my daughters. Since they were so young, they only saw my […]
Entrepreneurship/Passion/Personal Why
When aspiring entrepreneurs ask me when is the right time to raise money, my answer always is, “Bootstrap as long as you can, until the lack of capital slows down your growth.” Once you start the money hunt, the amount of time you can spend building your business goes down significantly. Especially if you are […]
