Leadership

Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.

How To Be Transparent and Withhold Information
June 27, 2022
How To Be Transparent and Withhold Information

The larger a company grows, the more leaders have to think about how and what they say. Too much transparency can create confusion. Too little transparency can create…

Why This High-Growth Tech Company Pays Profit Sharing
March 15, 2022
Why This High-Growth Tech Company Pays Profit Sharing

Profit sharing is far better than commission structures that reward only a few. It benefits recruitment, job satisfaction, and engagement.

6 surprising benefits of being bootstrapped
March 14, 2022
6 surprising benefits of being bootstrapped

Bootstrapped companies typically have less waste and overhead. The benefits of bootstrapping also include greater depth of knowledge, less distractions, more creative…

How To Build Excitement for a Startup When People Are Skeptical
February 7, 2022
How To Build Excitement for a Startup When People Are Skeptical

How to convince people to buy your product and join your startup? Here are a few tips: Distill your insight. Share your vision. Answer counterarguments. Be transparent.…

What does it actually mean to be bootstrapped?
January 18, 2022
What does it actually mean to be bootstrapped?

Bootstrapping is more than just how a business is funded. Bootstrapped companies and teams follow an operating philosophy that enables independent and efficient…

How To Do What You Think Is Right When Everyone Disagrees
January 10, 2022
How To Do What You Think Is Right When Everyone Disagrees

While there will be times when many people disagree with you, it does not always mean that you are wrong. Here is how to approach these conversations strategically while…

The 12 Most Important Blog Posts From Aha! This Year
December 28, 2021
The 12 Most Important Blog Posts From Aha! This Year

Twelve of the most popular blog posts from the Aha! blog in 2021. Product development teams, leadership best practices, and practical advice for work.

The Product-Led Organization vs. the Engineering-Led Organization
November 29, 2021
The Product-Led Organization vs. the Engineering-Led Organization

Product-led organizations and engineering-led organizations represent two approaches to creating value — both are necessary to build products that customers love.