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A paycheck isn't enough.

Read that again.

I've seen it hundreds of times.

Leaders think retention is about salaries and office perks.
Ping pong tables. Job titles. Free coffee.

But people don't stay for any of that.

They stay for how they're treated.

I've watched incredible talent walk out the door.
Not because of money.
Because they felt invisible.

If you want to keep your best people, focus on these 5 things:

↳ Recognise great work — loudly and often
Saying "well done" might seem small. It's not. It's everything.

↳ Invest in their growth
If someone can't see a path forward, they'll start looking elsewhere.

↳ Be fair and open about pay
When people feel underpaid or kept in the dark, loyalty disappears fast.

↳ Honour their time
Work-life balance isn't a perk. It's a necessity. Don't burn people out.

↳ Build real trust
Constant oversight sends one message: "I don't trust you." That's a fast track to losing them.

People don't leave companies.

They leave environments where they feel overlooked.

Change that, and retention becomes a whole lot easier.

Because true happiness at work comes from feeling valued.

Not just employed.

I’ve spent 15+ years in growth/marketing, and the bottleneck is still painfully obvious: great marketing ideas dying in someone else's backlog (esp in the age where velocity is *everything*)

Landing page? Backlog.
Microsite? Two sprints away.
Dashboard? “Soon.”

But that’s changing!!

On April 1 (no, it's not a joke), we are doing a live session on how marketers are using Lovable to build what they need themselves - fast.

No code. No handoffs. No waiting around for someone else to unblock your idea.

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If you’ve ever watched a good idea die in backlog hell (I know you have), come join.
#marketing

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When new technologies emerge, people often assume the winning technology automatically means winning investments. History shows us that’s rarely the case.

Most companies disappear as competition sorts out the winners and losers, but the underlying technology will endure and continue transforming the world.

So are we in an AI bubble? Yes. But that has nothing to do with the lasting power of this innovation. All-In Podcast

I am so happy when I scroll my LinkedIn feed.....

To see SOOOOO many "I got a new job!" posts.

I feel like a proud mother. Even though I don't know any of these folks.

SOOOOO....

If you are looking for a job, I hope you get to make your BIG announcement soon!

And I am proud of how hard you are working at it.

XXOO

Robynn

#ProudMother
#ResumeWriting
#NewJobAnnouncements

You probably roll your eyes when I say that successful Product Managers need emotional detachment from their product and work. Still, here's how to achieve it:

I have no doubt that being too emotionally attached to your product makes a PM job even harder.

It's natural to pour your heart and soul into something you've built, but since it's hardly ever really "yours," it can be taken away in a whim. You might get hired, reassigned, or your successful strategy can be "improved" by management.

Everything is only temporary in the product world, and you need to focus on doing a great job regardless of millions of potential setbacks on your way.

So, how can we achieve emotional detachment without losing our drive?

1) Let feedback flow
Not all feedback will be positive, and that's okay. Listen to your users and stakeholders without taking it personally. Remember, criticism is often aimed at the product, not at you. Even if so, the other person doesn't know anything and, potentially, it can be a hint on where to improve!

2) Focus on Data
Let data guide your decisions. Relying on analytics helps you make objective choices that benefit the product, not just satisfy your personal needs and expectations. If the data speaks, emotions should not scream.

3) Separate Your Identity from the Product
See yourself as a guide to the product's growth, not its owner. This mindset makes it easier to make changes that are best for the users, even if they're not what you would have done. Outside work, embrace something that will not be about your job: a side business, sports, or deep family connections. You should be a PM only for 8h a day, really!

4) Cultivate a Growth Mindset
Accept that there's always room for improvement. Being open to change allows you to adapt and evolve the product in the right direction, without holding to the past too tightly.

5) Seek External Perspectives
Involve team members or mentors who can offer unbiased opinions. They might catch issues you've overlooked due to your narrow vision. Delegate the ownership to all of the team, at least in your head.

6) Set Clear Objectives and KPIs
Having well-defined goals helps you stay focused on what matters, making it easier to make tough decisions that align with the product's success.

7) Practice Mindfulness and Reflection
Take a step back regularly to assess your decisions. Reflecting helps you stay grounded and maintain a balanced perspective.

There you have it! Detaching emotionally doesn't mean you care any less. It means you're committed to making the product the best it can be, even if it challenges your initial ideas.

So, does your job stress you out?

Let me know in the comments.


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Great leaders play the long game.

Instead of needing to be the smartest voice in the room, they choose to create space for others to grow.

Video from Urban Land Institute (ULI) 2024 with CRE investor and creator, Lynn King-Tolliver

The secret to overnight success?

10 years of work.

People see the win.

They don't see the years of work.

Most will assume you "got lucky."
That it was "easy for you."

That the opportunity "just landed in your lap."

Why do we tell ourselves these stories?

Because it's easier to believe in luck than face the truth:

Every shortcut we chase is just another way to avoid the work.

I sometimes catch myself thinking the same way.
It's a constant battle.

But now I've met many "lucky people".

Here's what their luck usually looks like:

• Years and years of hard work
• Saying no to drinks with friends
• Fighting through tears of frustration

That's what happens in the dark.

In those quiet moments when doubt whispers:
"Maybe they're right. Maybe you're wasting your time."

But you keep going.

The trophy is just for a moment.
The work takes a lifetime.

Every "lucky" person started somewhere.
They just started earlier than most.

How?
Start posting online.
Here's my >440k follower playbook: https://saywhat.ai/course/

♻️ Repost to help your network get luckier.

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