The Anti-Hero Complex
Why your ‘best’ CSMs might be burning out your team - (and themselves).
Training as a Retention Strategy - What CS Leaders Are Getting Wrong
Attrition is one of the most expensive problems in customer success. Find out how well-designed training can address your team's need to see a path forward.
Customer Success Teams are Drowning in Information and Starving for Skill
Customers experience your team’s execution, not their knowledge. Find out how to prioritize skill development over access to information.
CS Leadership Shouldn’t Require a Magic Wand
You got the promotion! But before you say yes to CS Leadership, here are a few things you want to nail down first so that you can walk in ready.
Customer Success Has a Middle Management Problem
Good CSMs don't automatically make great managers. Here's why the management layer is holding CS back — and what to do about it.
How to Know When It’s Time to Bring in External Training
A checklist for Customer Success leaders who want to get it right.
Creating a Quarterly Cadence for Training CSMs and How to Pay for It
Strategy decks do not train CSMs. If training is ad hoc, execution will be too.
If CS is Not In the Room at SKO, You Are Planning in a Vacuum
When CS is involved at your Sales Kick-Off, magic happens: aligned messaging, seamless handoffs, and a unified revenue team that sets customers up for long-term success from day one.
Setting Customer Success Metrics Like a Sales Leader
CS leaders who borrow a sales mindset build teams that are more focused, more confident, and more accountable. Find out how here.
Moving from Manager to Director: It’s More Than Just a Title Change
Stepping into a Director role doesn’t just mean a bigger title and better pay, it’s a completely different job. Find out how to prepare for that important step up in your career.
Aligning CS and Sales Goals for the New Fiscal Year
The secret to hitting your revenue targets isn't choosing between CS-owned or Sales-owned expansion. It's designing a goal structure where both teams win together.
Leading an Experienced Team
What do you do when you're 27, managing people older and more experienced than you—and totally intimidated? Here's what I learned (the hard way) about leadership that transcends age.
Ethics-First Customer Success in a Divided World
Find out how to navigate values and build trust with your customers in complex times.
What Customer Success Can Teach the World About Bridging Divides
Customer success professionals aren’t just delivering value to customers, they are modeling the kind of leadership and communication the broader world needs right now.
Annual Planning for Customer Success
Try to hit these annual planning steps and you and your CS team will be ready to hit the ground running in 2026!
Job Titles in Leadership Are A Mess: Let’s Clean Them Up
Too many SaaS leaders have the wrong title, and it’s hurting companies. Let’s break down what each role should mean and how to get titles back on track.
CS Leadership Shouldn’t Require a Magic Wand
It needs the right tools, strategic backing, and a seat at the executive table. Make sure you set yourself up for success—not survival, before you even get the job.
Why Managers Matter
Investing in developing strong leaders within your company will reap benefits. Here’s why.
Senior CX Leadership: Being the Voice of Change
Leading through a period of significant change is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face as a CX leader. Check out these tips help you make change smoother for your team.
Leading with Vulnerability: Ryan Holiday’s Masterclass Through a CS Lens
Uncover three practical ways to give advice to your direct reports, particularly if offering feedback makes you uncomfortable.