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Does a product manager need domain expertise?

Posted April 14, 2020April 17, 2020 Keith CowingLeave a commentPosted in Product Management

If you don’t understand your industry, you can’t be successful. If you have been in the industry too long, you get steeped in tradition and are less capable of innovation. So what’s the real deal with domain expertise?

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How to triple your LinkedIn profile views

Posted October 22, 2019March 5, 2020 Keith CowingLeave a commentPosted in Resumes

I launched an experiment. Instead of adding ideas to a growing list of “future blog posts,” I would just write down the idea and share it on Twitter and LinkedIn (without the full post). My LinkedIn profile views went up exponentially.

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A product manager’s list of things to read, watch, and listen to

Posted May 14, 2019May 21, 2019 Keith CowingLeave a commentPosted in Product Management

I have spent the past 15 years building products, teams, and companies. Along the way, I have read, watched, and listened to a LOT of content. Here are some of my favorites.

3 metrics to see if a job is right for you

Posted April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 Keith CowingLeave a commentPosted in Job Search

When considering a job opportunity, you might rely on gut instincts or you might create a spreadsheet and rank 10 different factors. Whatever you do, here are 3 things you should think about that you might not be considering.

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Stand for something greater than yourself

Posted February 14, 2019March 5, 2020 Keith CowingLeave a commentPosted in Careers

What legacy will we leave for generations after us? I am not asking you to quit your job and join the peace corps. But think about your impact.

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Should I be an employee at a top tier company or a leader at a startup?

Posted January 28, 2019March 5, 2020 Keith CowingLeave a commentPosted in Careers

It is a career choice you may need to make. Here are some key things to consider.

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How to join projects that get you promoted

Posted December 18, 2017March 5, 2020 Keith CowingLeave a commentPosted in Careers

Eric Schmidt famously told Sheryl Sandberg “If you’re offered a seat on a rocket ship, don’t ask what seat. Just get on.”

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What skills do you need to become a product manager?

Posted August 29, 2017March 5, 2020 Keith CowingLeave a commentPosted in Product Management

To start with, you need a basic level of skill across a wide range of topics. Then, you need to build superstar skills in one or two areas.

4 words to live your career by

Posted February 16, 2017November 16, 2017 Keith CowingLeave a commentPosted in Careers

Building a happy and successful career takes time and energy. Try focusing on these four words to guide you in the right direction. Honest First, be honest with yourself. It’s amazing how easy it is to lie to ourselves. When you’re excited or upset, think carefully about your motivations, your loves, your fears, and your …Read more

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Preparing for a phone screen

Posted November 2, 2016March 5, 2020 Keith CowingLeave a commentPosted in Interviews

Phone screens can be short and casual, but they deserve a disciplined approach. I have seen too many candidates fail because they didn’t properly prepare…

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