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…3 min read·Dec 11, 2023----
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCYour Next Product Manager Might Be Waiting TablesHow Service Industry Jobs Provide the Foundation of Fundamental Product Management Skills5 min read·Jun 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…6 min read·Jan 28, 2023----
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCThe Penance of Push-UpsThis true story was first presented during Theatre of Western Springs 2022 Story Slam.7 min read·Nov 2, 2022----
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCGoing to SolsticeThis true story was first presented during Theatre of Western Springs 2021 Story Slam.7 min read·Apr 1, 2022----
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCThe Beauty of ClarityA short story about how KISS can help you build a better user experience.2 min read·May 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.6 min read·Apr 10, 2021----
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCThe 9 questions to ask after “What problem are we trying to solve?”While looking at possible decision frameworks for a research project about the work life of anesthesiologists, I started exploring the…4 min read·Apr 4, 2019----
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCAn Elevator to the Fire — Are You Experienced?I was recently at the Loew’s hotel in Rosemont, IL, for a work event and was ready to head home.3 min read·Aug 24, 2017----
Gonzo Schexnayder, CAE, UXMCEmpenada UX— Are You Experienced?In April, I attended a UXPA Chicago event, saw a great presentation from Gail Swanson and was lucky enough to be fed.3 min read·Jun 1, 2017----