Insights and advice from the deeper layers of product leadership
AI is changing everything, including the problems your potential customers are dealing with. From opening new opportunities to killing entire markets, here is how AI should impact your strategy.
AI changes the world. While everyone wants to move fast, the question of whether or not you are moving in the right direction becomes more critical than ever. To navigate smartly in this new world, you must have a good plan, which makes sense – namely, product strategy. Here is why and what you can do once you have one.
What if the secret to building truly empowered teams is letting people into your head – and giving far more context than you think they need? Well, there are three things you might be missing when you try to share the bigger picture.
The kind of work that sharpens judgment rarely feels urgent, but avoiding it for too long has a significant impact. The question isn’t how to push it onto the calendar. It’s why it keeps falling off. And how do you make it part of the way your team works without having to force it?
Can you tell your product’s story? Is it a good one to tell? Strategy and storytelling may seem like opposite skills, but they actually go hand in hand. Leading your product to success requires both, and here is how to combine them.
Writing is not what you do after thinking. It’s how you begin to understand what’s really on your mind. It clears the fog, calms the chaos, and brings your thoughts into focus. If you’ve ever had to lead through uncertainty, these five reasons might just speak to you.
Why do some hackathons make real progress and others just fade away? Maybe it’s not about the coding, or the ideas, or even the demos, but how you think about the problem first. Here’s how to run yours the right way
You won’t see it coming. Most don’t. But what if being blindsided isn’t the real problem? What if the difference lies in how ready you were before it even began? Preparation goes a long way. Here’s how to be ready for the worst.
Before you start hiring a product leader, take a step back and think about what you need. What really matters is knowing which traits your team needs most right now. There’s no one perfect type, though. Every strong leader is a mix. Which mix is right for you?
What if not everyone has to be your customer? Many teams cast a wide net, but end up misaligned and overwhelmed. Could saying “no” be the turning point – the moment real strategy begins? Let’s see how focusing on the right audience can bring clarity, momentum, and progress.
Many people think that creating a good process will automatically lead to better teams, better products, or big change across a company. But that’s not how real transformation works. It’s not about following rules – it’s about discovering what works, then writing it down. Here’s how.
We’ve all had that post-call feeling: “That went well!” But did we actually learn anything? Talking to customers is essential, whether you’re exploring product-market fit or just staying close to the market. But to get real value, just meeting them isn’t enough. Here’s a quick guide to help you avoid the common traps and get better insights.
