This Was My Path into Product Marketing
“One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn’t do.”
– Henry Ford
Lessons on story-telling
“Revel in being discarded, or having all your energies exhausted in vain; only those who have endured hardship will be of use. Samurai who have never erred before will never have what it takes.”
– Hagakure
Water…
“You must be shapeless, formless, like water. When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water my friend.”
― Bruce Lee
Words are Hard
“Be slow to speak, and only after having first listened quietly, so that you may understand the meaning, leanings, and wishes of those who do speak. Thus you will better know when to speak and when to be silent.” (Ignatius)
A New Purity & Vision
This was a talk I shared at Union Church on Jan 5, 2020, continuing our series on the Beatitudes.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. (Matthew 5:8 NRSV)
Books I Read In 2019
One of my goals at the beginning of 2019 was to read a book a month… I’m ending the year having read thirteen.
The experience was transformative, life-giving, and incredibly helpful for my personal and professional life. It reminded me how much I don’t know, and how important it is to always be learning.
It’s something I plan on doing again in 2020… maybe two a month this time 🙂
Product Marketing @ Tempered
The Internet is a lot of things for a lot of people. It has revolutionized every aspect of modern life. We are constantly connected, a ping away from…
Life Transitions
Serendipitous. That’s how I would describe the last few years I’ve spent at Zipwhip. Before I joined I knew nothing about SaaS, Sales Enablement, or Product Marketing. I…
Hug ‘Em & Hold ‘Em
This was a talk I shared at Union Church on the apostle John and his message to the churches of Asia Minor in 1 John The Apostle John…
WeWork & Counterfeit Capitalism
Incredibly insightful post by Matt Stoller on WeWork’s toxic culture and dysfunctional leadership: “All of this, the faux philanthropy, the strange management choices, the personal behavior, and so forth indicates something very…
The Role of Product Marketing
“The role of Product Marketer is a reflection of the role of the product in a company and the complexity of its go-to-market. It varies widely because the…
Five Ways To Own Your Story
The new year is just around the corner. Whether it’s your professional or personal life, here are 5 ways to recalibrate and own your story in 2019. 1.…