Hello BPL fam, With the recent wave of layoffs in the tech industry (a situation which sadly might get worse with the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank), I wanted to write a post that helps PM candidates put themselves out there in the best light. Thus, in this edition of Behind Product Lines, we’ll be looking at how to stand out from the crowd by developing a Product Management portfolio that catches the eyes of hiring managers.

If there’s one word that will define engineering and tech in 2023, it will be “Efficiency.” From Meta to Google to early-stage startups, tech companies have gone from a “growth-at-all-costs” mindset to figuring out how to get more out of the teams they have. This focus on efficiency is usually seen as a way to drive two essential company goals: Improve quality and speed of software delivery; and Enable engineering teams to have a more significant impact on the business bottom line.

This evening, we mourn the passing of David Benjamin Mixner, a giant in the global struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and a man of tenacity and heart. Mixner's death was announced earlier on his Facebook page. From his early days campaigning for John F. Kennedy to his final acts of courage, Mixner’s legacy shaped a nation at great cost to himself. Here are some thoughts on a life driven by principle and an unyielding pursuit of justice

There are a lot of generic ways you can build up your bar. This offering by MasterClass is as generic as it gets, but it’s helpful as a base to answer this question. So, I’m going to deep dive and identify every single thing you might need, and a few things you can save your money on. You’re welcome in advance. Don’t be overwhelmed by this process. Take baby steps and we’ll walk and eventually run together.

A slow ramp lets you figure it out. “It” being the amount of load you can tolerate without breaking down. Breakdown is what limits progress: Not protocol. Not willpower. Not pain tolerance. I’m going to share five concepts to speed your running progression. Run Stress Minimum Effective Dose Cross Training Compounding Compression Applying these concepts, over multiple 1000-day time horizons, is what it takes. The fastest way to improve your running is to use an approach that lets you keep running.