Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCThe Day Before Christmas at Chili’sAfter graduating LSU, I waited tables for four years while performing at local theaters and looking for a full-time job in Louisiana. I…Oct 25Oct 25
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCReview: Marty Cagan’s “Transformed: Moving to the Product Operating Model”After authoring “Inspired” and “Empowered,” Marty Cagan said that he heard from many product managers who told him they wanted to change…Jul 30Jul 30
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCRead “Build” and Make Things Worth MakingTony Fadell’s “Build” is excellent. It’s a guide for start-ups on how to create a great product and a great company, a book on management…Jul 6Jul 6
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMC“You’re Not Listening” by Kate Murphy: The Art of True Listening and Its Profound ImpactIt often seems that life is for the talkers. Spend any time on YouTube, cable TV, or a streaming service and you’ll feel flooded by the…Dec 11, 2023Dec 11, 2023
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCYour Next Product Manager Might Be Waiting TablesHow Service Industry Jobs Provide the Foundation of Fundamental Product Management SkillsJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMC“Four Thousand Weeks”: A Philosophical Exploration of Time ManagementLife is impressively short and you’ll never be able to do everything you want or have to do. And that’s okay. Use that awareness to choose…Jan 28, 2023Jan 28, 2023
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCThe Penance of Push-UpsThis true story was first presented during Theatre of Western Springs 2022 Story Slam.Nov 2, 2022Nov 2, 2022
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCGoing to SolsticeThis true story was first presented during Theatre of Western Springs 2021 Story Slam.Apr 1, 2022Apr 1, 2022
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCThe Beauty of ClarityA short story about how KISS can help you build a better user experience.May 21, 2021May 21, 2021
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCRules for Radicals for Hiring Product ManagersHow do you know what skills to look for in prospective product managers? Saul Alinsky gave us a list.Apr 10, 2021Apr 10, 2021