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A Decade of Product Management

Melissa Perri

Not every company has seen all these changes, but by and large I think it's been a positive push forward and I'm proud of where we've come from and where we have gotten to. -- 2014: "I do not need Product Managers, I can run my company myself,I have the strategy." We've come a long way but we still have far to go. It is too risky.

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Eoghan McCabe on the importance of authenticity in leadership

Intercom, Inc.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Eoghan explored the complex nature of ambition, the role of self-doubt in creating our drive to succeed, and the crucial role of authenticity in leadership. What distinguishes good leadership from bad? I understand leaders today, they’re in a precarious position. It’s not enduring.”.

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485: How product managers can navigate “Big-Bet” transformations – with John Rossman

Product Innovation Educators

His expertise is on leadership for innovation and business transformation. His most recent book is Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era. That’s the problem we are trying to address in Beg Bet Leadership. [11:44] A lot of that experience is now in Big Bet Leadership.

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Welcoming new senior leaders to Intercom

Intercom, Inc.

As CMO, Anna will reinforce Intercom’s position as the leading, modern customer communications platform, and continue to amplify the voice of its customers as the company moves upmarket. She has more than 20 years of marketing leadership experience and was previously the CMO of Smartsheet, where she helped grow the company to $500M ARR.

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Cultivating a Product Mindset: How “No” became “YES, if…” became “Yes, IF…”

The Product Coalition

My Half-Century Creating Disney’s Magic Kingdoms”, Disney Legend Harrison “Buzz” Price described what it was like to follow Walt’s leadership in building the dream that became Disneyland. This should resonate with anyone in a product role because it refocuses a “No” into a positive but realistic approach. And that’s okay.

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Why women make great product managers

Product Management Unpacked

Catalyst Reports brings this finding to a corporate context — companies with more women in leadership positions show increased Corporate Social Responsibility. Hiring more women positively impacts the world of product. Good product people marry business models with creative methods of solving problems in a sustainable way.”.

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Top 75+ Resources for Product Managers

Sachin Rekhi

I then have a section on product leadership, which is important for all product managers, but especially for senior folks looking to advance in their career. Spool Babe Ruth and Feature Lists - Ken Norton Using The Kano Model To Prioritize Product Development - Martin Eriksson Position, Position, Position! Leadership.