Lenny Rachitsky

JANUARY 14, 2024

Brought to you by Sidebar —Accelerate your career by surrounding yourself with extraordinary peers | Sprig —Build a product people love | Arcade Software —Create effortlessly beautiful demos in minutes — Ethan Evans is a writer, career coach, course instructor, and retired VP at Amazon.

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The Product Coalition

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

So here I am, a what is called seasoned professional in the career game. Boss vs Manager vs Leader So yippie ki yay, here is how three leaders had a significant positive impact on my leadership style, by looking at how I started working for them, and what it was they did that made them awesome inspirational leaders to work for.

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Intercom, Inc.

JULY 28, 2022

Sanj started working at Salesforce back in 2005, when the company had around 1,000 employees and a few hundred million in revenue, and he was a part of its growth for 14 years, holding several leadership positions in multiple markets in EMEA. Since leaving college, I knew I wanted to work in technology, in a sales or go-to-market position.

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Product Innovation Educators

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

By aligning the two, we create more value for the organization and accelerate our careers in the process. . He has had a long career in product management, primarily in food products, and is professor emeritus at Massey University New Zealand. 14:16] What is organizational identity? 14:16] What is organizational identity?

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Intercom, Inc.

MAY 4, 2018

And unfortunately, your suspicions are confirmed when they hand you their resignation and explain they’ve been offered “a new and exciting opportunity” that aligns with their career aspirations. Regular, open career conversations can be an effective strategy for this. How to have effective career conversations.

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Mind the Product

MARCH 20, 2020

In this MTP Engage Manchester talk, Melissa Perri describes how you should start investing energy in “the product of you” and plan your career ascent to product leader. Melissa begins by describing how there are over 11,000 open Head of Product positions available in the EU today – one of which could be yours.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I was so excited to make a career transfer, and now I’m starting to lose my positivity and energy. For those who thought about leaving this career, what made you stay?” Look for a positive work culture. They should take an active interest, not only in your deliverables, but also in your career aspirations.

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The Product Manager Coach Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s a scenario many face, often viewing their career trajectory through the lens of dependency on others—what I’d call a passive mindset. It’s high time we shift from a passive to an empowered stance on career development. Increased Marketability In the tech arena, your skill set is your currency.

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The Product Coalition

JULY 12, 2023

I took my past experiences as an individual contributor that created products to product leadership positions — leveraging these past experiences and scaling expertise to lead teams effectively. Personally, I have made many mistakes throughout my career and have spoken openly about them.

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bpma ProductHub

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

As my career in product management accelerated, so did my fear of being able to balance it all. I was fortunate to have really great mentors and advisors throughout my career who helped me along the way. When I think back to the start of my product career, I remember how ambitious and impatient I was on a daily basis.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

During our careers, we noticed specific issues that re-occur between CEOs and their CPO/VP product in early-stage startups. And so, the CPO finds himself in a position where he needs to deliver a clear roadmap, although the ground keeps shifting. The CPO should be open to this possibility and be prepared to discuss it with the CEO.

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Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Positive feedback is untrue. So, with my manager (I can’t understate how valuable it was to have a manager open to this and engaging with it actively), we figured out a way to challenge those thoughts by recording and reflecting on my work and feedback in a slightly different way. Introducing the brag sheet. “Why?

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The Product Coalition

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

An APM role is the first step on the Product Management career ladder. Applications aren’t only open to new grads and students. APM positions have been instrumental in many a professional’s transition into Product, regardless of age. Are we in a position to hire the APMs we like as full-time PMs?

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bpma ProductHub

DECEMBER 28, 2017

– and positioned our organizing crew for great success in the future. Boston Women in Product (BWP) is a community that empowers women to be influencers in their role inspiring them to make a difference and grow in their career. We gather women together to learn and affect one another in an open, casual setting.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 29, 2018

There are plenty of solutions, and one of them is Start, Stop, Continue – a framework to structure a retrospective for a team, career or project. If you think about your career growth by beginning with what you should start doing, you instinctually ask yourself, “What else should I do to get promoted? Start with expectations.

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People-First Product Leadership

APRIL 24, 2024

By leaning into the positive, you instinctively start to relax. Turn on your best smile, be positive, and thank the person for the opportunity to (re)state the reasoning. By taking steps to calm down, you have created the opportunity to explore difficult feelings with curiosity and an open mind. This is an excellent opportunity.

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The Product Coalition

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Photo by Ian Schneider on Unsplash Product Management is one of the hottest and trending career options today. What are the most important skills to learn for an entry-level position? Photo by iStock The best part about a career in PM is that it involves a diverse set of skills. Passion creates intent.

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Roman Pichler

JULY 6, 2021

When you become a head of product, you move into a line management position. You give the other person your full attention, and you keep an open mind whilst hearing what the individual has to say. Having successfully managed different products will put you in a great position to advise and support the product people who work for you.

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bpma ProductHub

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The group acknowledged that while every hiring manager is different, it’s important to highlight what you’ve done that aligns with what the requirements are for position you’re looking to fill. We gather women together to learn and affect one another in an open, casual setting. We hope to see you at our next event.

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bpma ProductHub

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The group acknowledged that while every hiring manager is different, it’s important to highlight what you’ve done that aligns with what the requirements are for position you’re looking to fill. We gather women together to learn and affect one another in an open, casual setting. We hope to see you at our next event.

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UX Studio

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

No matter how good your portfolio or your work are, the interview is a key part of landing a great UX position. For UX design positions, they also need to submit their portfolio. For both positions, we have clear guides and criteria for evaluation to make sure it’s not a matter of taste or preference.

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UX Planet

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Wikipedia defines Production Artists as: “…a technical and creative position in a creative profession. The job title originated at advertising agencies , assigning what was known as paste-up work (now prepress production) to the position. The Agencies I worked for (prior to 2010), usually had what were called Production Artists.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 29, 2018

There are plenty of solutions, and one of them is Start, Stop, Continue – a framework to structure a retrospective for a team, career or project. If you think about your career growth by beginning with what you should start doing, you instinctually ask yourself, “What else should I do to get promoted? Start with expectations.

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Framework Technical Review Construction Engineering 181

Intercom, Inc.

JANUARY 8, 2019

There’s a classic fork in the road for designers who are looking to grow in their career. I’ve been fortunate in that this has given me a valuable perspective on career growth for ICs. Results: The main ingredient of career growth. Behaviors: The secret sauce of career growth. What about in five years? What’s next for me?

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BrainMates

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Only five global leaders at the national level have ever identified as LGBTQ+ and just four occupy the CEO position of the largest US corporations. Beth Ford, appointed CEO of Land O’Lakes in 2018, is the first and only open lesbian to run a Fortune 500 company. Whether you agree with it or not, the data doesn’t lie.

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Intercom, Inc.

JUNE 10, 2020

I’m nearly 20 years into my career, and I’ve yet to meet a great PM or Designer without strong Product Judgment. How they use your product, what they think about your product, what they think about competing products, how they think about how your product is positioned and priced. It takes deliberate work and dedication to build it.

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 29, 2018

We want to build from a foundation of optimism, passion and positivity. It’s in our mutual interests to strive for and push others to grow, and become more impactful in their jobs and careers. We love people who are kind and open-minded. We love people who are kind and open-minded. We’re passionate and positive.

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Intercom, Inc.

APRIL 2, 2019

For many Sales Development Representatives, the natural next step in your career is to move into an Account Executive role. Excluding these factors, I wanted to share how I personally prepared and moved to an Account Executive position at Intercom. You can check out our job openings here. 3 tips for moving from SDR to AE.

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Intercom, Inc.

MAY 30, 2018

We have an inbuilt tendency to believe we are deciding our destination, that we are actively mapping out our career direction and our life story. Finding your career direction. You won’t get the sense of personal growth and development that is so central to feeling like you have a positive life trajectory.

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Lenny Rachitsky

APRIL 11, 2024

He kickstarted his career at Google as an associate product manager and eventually led product for Gmail, witnessing its growth from beta to 200 million users. It’s a challenging stage where founders need to open the floodgates of demand and make the product do the heavy lifting.

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UX Planet

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Taking a courageous leap from a draining career which led to a transformative journey in health and fitness, rebuilding my body and my entire sense of self. Should I endure the position I’d fallen out of love with while seeking new horizons? Was it wise to remain in a position where my expertise often felt overlooked?

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Pragmatic Marketing

JULY 9, 2020

Every year I read Peter Drucker's classic article, " Managing Oneself " as part of my personal-professional career navigation process. His powerful questions and frank commentary on what we need to do in our careers help me reorient and reset on my priorities and activities. Successful careers are not planned. Where do I belong?

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Pragmatic Marketing

JULY 9, 2020

Every year I read Peter Drucker's classic article, " Managing Oneself " as part of my personal-professional career navigation process. His powerful questions and frank commentary on what we need to do in our careers help me reorient and reset on my priorities and activities. Successful careers are not planned. Where do I belong?

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User Testing Customer Experience Article Positioning 91

Amplitude

MARCH 4, 2021

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which tracks over 1,000 occupations, isn’t even clocking product management as a career path. We found that product is an attractive role, and for many professionals, it’s the logical next step to accelerate their career. You also don’t have to build your career entirely within the product industry.

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Business of Software Conference

JULY 5, 2023

However, it is possible to navigate this landscape and safeguard your career by taking proactive measures. Be open to learning new tools and technologies, and be willing to embrace new roles or responsibilities that emerge as AI continues to evolve.

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UX Planet

JANUARY 11, 2024

The absurdity of finding a job as a UX/UI Designer Positions often remain unfilled. The whole effort of the application process without the position being filled because companies cannot find the right candidate with the necessary experience, due to the fact that too many junior designers apply.

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Intercom, Inc.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

More and more, I see startups hiring PMMs as their first marketer – understanding the value they bring when it comes to nailing your positioning and product-market fit from the start. Positioning and messaging: Develop effective positioning and messaging that resonates with and converts Intercom’s target customer segments.

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