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Little Miss Product Manager
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A Silver Lining in Tech Layoffs: An infusion of tech talent into legacy companies would improve the US economyThe scale of digital transformation twenty years after the first dot com bust means strong talent can find a home in traditional companies
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Wisdom from the Dugout: 5 Baseball Quotes to Inspire Your Product & Innovation TeamsReflections from Yogi Berra to Coach Buttermaker
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Saying no could be good for your career…Opportunity cost as a key to success
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Gratitude is Good for YouAs we head into the holiday season after a rollercoaster of a year, it’s a good moment to start a gratitude practice
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