First Researcher Starter PackFour hard-won lessons for first researchers who want to make an impact before they burn out.Judd Antin·Added 6d ago·7 min readJudd Antin·Added 6d ago·7 min read
Do The ResearchThe righteous imperative to “do the research” is too often a veneer on top of what we want to be true. Here’s how we can do better.Judd Antin·Added Feb 25·8 min readJudd Antin·Added Feb 25·8 min read
How to Leave a Tech JobTransitioning out of tech, into your next career is exciting and scary. Here’s all the advice I give people trying to do it.Judd Antin·Added Oct 23, 2024·8 min readJudd Antin·Added Oct 23, 2024·8 min read
The Problem with FoundersFounders shouldn’t reject manager mode, they just need to learn how to do it right.Judd Antin·Added Sep 9, 2024·8 min readJudd Antin·Added Sep 9, 2024·8 min read
You’re Talking to Customers WrongTalking to customers is crucial. But to make it matter, you’ve got to fight your own biases first. Otherwise, you’re wasting your time.Judd Antin·Added Aug 8, 2024·9 min readJudd Antin·Added Aug 8, 2024·9 min read
Say the Quiet Part LoudGreat leaders find out what’s on their teams’ minds, and speak openly about it. Learn the simple playbook and the rewards for doing it…Judd Antin·Added Jul 23, 2024·7 min readJudd Antin·Added Jul 23, 2024·7 min read
The Rise and Fall of the Product DictatorWhy product dictators are having their day, why it’s a terrible thing, and what to do instead.Judd Antin·Added Apr 4, 2024·8 min readJudd Antin·Added Apr 4, 2024·8 min read
You’re Not Managing EnoughManagement is an active sport. Hands off is bad, micro-management is worse. Here’s how to manage without over-managing.Judd Antin·Added Mar 7, 2024·7 min readJudd Antin·Added Mar 7, 2024·7 min read
User-Centered Performance (and How to Stop It)How to identify and crush user-centered performance, and do work that really matters.Judd Antin·Added Jan 25, 2024·7 min readJudd Antin·Added Jan 25, 2024·7 min read
A Bright Future for UX Research2024 and beyond looks bright for UX Research, but to get there we’ll need to fix the broken system we’ve been in.Judd Antin·Added Jan 8, 2024·6 min readJudd Antin·Added Jan 8, 2024·6 min read
