Hot Takes

Hot Take Alert #11: Performance Reviews

What can we do about this largely broken system?

Jul 2 •

Hot Take Alert #10: OKRs

Why do we use them. Where do people go wrong. How to do them right, including a template!

Jan 17 •

The best of the FishmanAF Newsletter

Every single one of my articles organized by how they can help you.

Dec 26, 2023 •

🔥Hot Take Alert #9: No You Shouldn’t Do a Black Friday Promotion

The history of Black Friday, some of the best alternatives, and what I think should be on your holiday shopping list this year

Nov 21, 2023 •

🔥Hot Take Alert #8: Luck

I answer a reader question about luck and your career

Oct 17, 2023 •

🔥 Hot Take Alert #7: Motion vs. Progress

Thoughts on changing product culture from Hubspot, Shipt, Slack, Upwork, Chime and more!

Aug 1, 2023 •

🔥 Hot Take Alert #6: I have some feelings about JIRA

And I'm not the only one

May 8, 2023 •

🔥 Hot Take Alert #5: No, you shouldn't do a Spotify Wrapped campaign

Why it works for Spotify and won’t for you.

Dec 2, 2022 •

🔥 Hot Take Alert #4: Annual planning is a colossal waste of time

How to plan appropriately and make it last with contributions from leaders at Reforge, Spendesk, Eaze, Grove Collaborative, Figure, Snyk, Masterclass…

Oct 5, 2022 •

🔥 Hot Take Alert #3: The world doesn't need any more 25 year old "startup coaches"

Two exceptional coaches teach me about why people become coaches, certifications, what coaches do and don't do, and how to find the right coach for you.

Aug 26, 2022 •

🔥 Hot Take Alert #2: Stop calling it Growth Hacking right now

RIP Growth Hacking (2011 - 2022) h/t David Mausolf

Aug 9, 2022 •

🔥 Hot Take Alert #1: PRDs are the worst way to drive product progress

Also: Achieving an important milestone, hearing from the community, and why Product Briefs are your best friend.

Jul 20, 2022 •

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