Every product person and operator I know has been there: the late nights, the urgent escalations, the feeling that if you don’t step up and save the day, everything will fall apart. This “heroic effort” culture is so common in product work that many of us accept it as normal. But it’s not sustainable. I’m Roderick Glynn, founder of Product Operations Hub, and I want to share why this pattern wears us down, the hidden costs it carries, and what we can do to break free. Why Her

Every year, about 70% of strategic initiatives fail. This high failure rate is not because the plans themselves are bad. Instead, it’s because most strategies focus on only one dimension: what you plan to do. They outline your vision, goals, and the actions you will take. While this proactive approach is essential, it is only one part of a successful strategy. Real-world strategy operates across three forces: proactive, reactive, and values. Ignoring the reactive and values d

In today's fast-paced world, simplicity often leads to greater success. Subtraction in product design can unlock that simplicity and drive efficiency. The story of cinder blocks perfectly illustrates this idea. In 1887, Harmon S. Palmer patented a machine to mold solid concrete blocks. While these blocks served their purpose, they were heavy and hard to manage. Just a decade later, Palmer introduced hollow blocks, keeping the same dimensions while using far less material. The