There Is a River

Dreams are funny things. What's that got to do with product management? Honestly, maybe nothing. Or maybe it's got everything to do with building great…

Nov 6, 2024 • 

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April 2024

Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Clarity

Consistency, Clarity, and "Copying" Product Design | Imitation vs. innovation, respecting user expectations, examples from Framer and Figma.

Apr 24, 2024 • 

Dan Robertson

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February 2024

Wallet Strategy Part 3: The Three-Wallet Problem

The Last Straw for Alice & Bob, the Tide That Never Rises | Discover the biggest problem in decentralized identity. Is your wallet strategy amplifying…

Feb 14, 2024 • 

Dan Robertson

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January 2024

Wallet Strategy Part 2: Unusual Dynamics & the Role of Wallets

Squaring Traditional Instincts with Decentralized Networks | To prepare for the Three-Wallet Problem, discover why decentralized identity wallets are…

Jan 24, 2024 • 

Dan Robertson

Wallet Strategy Part 1: The Tide Will Never Rise for Decentralized IDtech

Why Your Best Product Instincts Will Sink You in Uncharted Waters | Discover why traditional product strategies falter in the realm of decentralized…

Jan 11, 2024 • 

Dan Robertson

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What I Talk About When I Talk About Identity

A Standalone Preface | Prepare for series on the transformative potential of decentralized IDtech. This preface lays the groundwork for a deeper…

Jan 2, 2024 • 

Dan Robertson

December 2023

Why the Smartest People Ask the Simplest Questions

They’re Focused on Learning, Not Seeming Smart | Learn why the brightest minds are humble enough to ask naive questions, and how this fearless curiosity…

Dec 19, 2023 • 

Dan Robertson

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Before It’s Too Late

The When, Why, and How of Impactful Colleague 1:1s | Discover how early, targeted 1:1s can transform your work relationships and set you up for success…

Dec 12, 2023 • 

Dan Robertson

The Subtle Art of Maybe

Discover the power of "maybe" in product management — and how NOT to use it. Learn how to balance stakeholder feature requests with strategic…

Dec 4, 2023 • 

Dan Robertson

November 2023

Feeling Stuck: The First Thing You Need Is Traction

Spinning your wheels? Find the four phases of moving from standstill to success. Discover that starting with "Why" isn't always the answer and how even…

Nov 28, 2023 • 

Dan Robertson

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Negotiating Against Reality

Get Your Whole Team on the Same Side of the Table | Uncover the pivotal shift in project scoping negotiations that puts Reality in perspective.

Nov 16, 2023 • 

Dan Robertson

I’m Sorry, Totally My Fault, Won’t Happen Again

Mistakes are inevitable, but how we handle them can transform our relationships and ourselves. Explore the art of apologizing sincerely and how it not…

Nov 9, 2023 • 

Dan Robertson