Anyone who’s worked with me has been subject to a Kim-ism at some point. I throw out these quips because they get people thinking…I decided to write them all down...
Saying no without being a "No person"
Over the last couple of months I've been asked this question a few times. How do you say no at work without being walked all over, or being known as a "no person"? This article is about how I go about it. How do you?
Vulnerability at work
As leaders, we're often taught to be strong and unyielding, but I believe that vulnerability can be a key trait of successful leadership. It may not be easy, but facing down our fears (aka tigers) and speaking the truth is a brave act that can inspire others to do the same. <thanks to AI for that intro> here's what I wrote about it...
How to create performance reviews that people actually value
This post is all about what to do to write a great performance review that people VALUE not dread.
Lessons Learned: Knowing when to pivot
One of biggest lessons I’ve learned was knowing when to pivot. Knowing when you need to give up on an idea, or pivot to a new approach.
To plant a garden is to believe in the future
I’ve gotten into gardening, here’s why
What happened to that startup you were at?
Having to shut down a startup is not fun, but it’s full of learnings, and here’s a post about that.
My first year at Loblaw Digital
Tales from the darkside, what it’s like to go to a big enterprise after years at startups
What is Product Management, and how to get into it.
I get asked all the time how to get into product management, here’s my guide
Exciting News
Big changes ahead for me!
Lessons from early stage startups
I’ve learned a lot at early stage startups….
Solving the right problem
In the last quarter I’ve had this question hit me from many angles.
Work values, life values.
Values drive me…
Good Leadership, a career long journey
what makes a great leader anyways?
The importance of Market driven Product Management
The importance of market driven product management.
Radical Candor
Being a good boss comes down to radical candor. Here's the coles notes from my perspective...
Make a decision already! (why this is a key trait of a great product manager)
A key attribute to a great product manager is their ability to make a decision...
A roadmap is not a strategy
Many startups think that having someone to own the roadmap is the most important thing. I say it's not as important as the strategy...
