In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down how product managers can approach their first 90 days at a new company with clarity, confidence, and intent.
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If you’re starting a new PM role, or preparing for one, this episode gives you a realistic, structured approach to ramping up and setting yourself up for long-term success.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down how product managers should think about planning across different time horizons — from next sprint to next year.
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If planning often feels either too tactical or too vague, this episode gives you a clear mental model for aligning daily work with long-term strategy — and staying sane while doing it.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down calendar management as a core product leadership skill, not an admin task, not a life-hack, and definitely not about cramming in more meetings.
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If your calendar feels like it’s running your job instead of supporting it, this episode shows how to take control of your time, and create space for the thinking that product management actually requires.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we focus on what product managers can do after layoffs — how to lead their teams, stabilize the roadmap, and help the organization recover while protecting their own energy and career trajectory.
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If you’ve ever been the PM left standing after a reorg or wave of layoffs, this episode gives you the tools to lead with stability, empathy, and focus — even when the ground is shifting under your feet.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how to improve customer retention by building products people return to again and again — with the help of behavioral insights and the Hook Model.
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If you’ve ever wondered how some products become part of their users’ routines, this episode shows how to improve retention by designing experiences that create meaningful, durable habits.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down what makes a strong Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy — and how product managers can help bring a product to market with clarity, alignment, and momentum.
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If you’ve ever needed to launch a new product, feature, or market entry with confidence, this episode gives you a clear playbook for building and executing an effective GTM strategy.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how to validate product ideas with real customers — before you waste time building something nobody wants.
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If you’ve ever struggled to tell whether your next idea is worth pursuing, this episode gives you the playbook to test, learn, and validate — with confidence and real customer evidence.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how to consistently come up with strong, customer-driven feature ideas — the kind that actually move the needle instead of cluttering the roadmap.
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If you’ve ever stared at a backlog wondering what to build next, this episode gives you the mindset and tools to generate better feature ideas with confidence and purpose.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we tackle one of the most debated ideas in product management — the claim that PMs are the “CEO of the product.”
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If you’ve ever wondered whether product managers actually run the show — or if that’s just a myth we tell ourselves — this episode gives you a grounded, honest look at what real product leadership means.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we get real about promotions — what it takes to move up as a product manager and how to actually make it happen.
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If you’ve been quietly waiting for recognition, this episode gives you the mindset and playbook to make your case, earn that title, and get paid what you’re worth.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how introverts can not only survive but thrive in one of the most social and demanding roles in tech — product management.
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If you’ve ever felt drained by endless collaboration or worried that quiet leadership doesn’t get noticed, this episode shows how introverts can lead with authenticity and impact.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we unpack what separates good product managers from the rest — the skills, mindset, and habits that make the role truly effective.
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If you’ve ever wondered what makes a good product manager great, this episode gives you the essential toolkit — skills to sharpen, habits to build, and mindsets to lead with.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down Patrick Lencioni’s classic framework, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and apply it to the unique challenges of product teams.
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If you’ve ever sensed your team had the talent but kept missing its stride, this episode gives you the tools to spot dysfunction early and create a healthier, higher-performing product team.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how product managers and leaders can delegate effectively — freeing themselves from tactical busywork to focus on strategy, vision, and impact.
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If you’ve ever struggled to balance execution with leadership, this episode gives you the mindset and practices to delegate effectively — and lead at a higher level.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore the art of the startup pivot — when to make one, how to do it well, and why timing is everything.
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If you’ve ever wondered how startups turn near-failures into fresh opportunities, this episode gives you the playbook for recognizing when to pivot — and how to do it with clarity and confidence.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how Customer Advisory Boards (CABs) can become a powerful tool for shaping product strategy and strengthening customer relationships.
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If you’ve ever wanted a structured way to bring customers closer to your strategy, this episode gives you the frameworks and practices to build and manage a CAB that delivers real impact.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we unpack what product transformation really means — and why it’s about much more than adopting the latest tools or frameworks.
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If you’ve ever been tasked with “driving transformation” and wondered what that really entails, this episode gives you the mindset, frameworks, and stories to lead change with confidence.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we look at why asking the right questions is one of the most powerful skills a product manager can develop — whether you’re working with stakeholders, interviewing users, or shaping strategy.
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If you’ve ever left a meeting or interview realizing you didn’t quite get to the heart of the issue, this episode shows you how to sharpen your questions and unlock better answers.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we explore how to write product problem statements that drive clarity, alignment, and better solutions.
If you’ve ever struggled to keep your team focused on the why instead of jumping straight to the what, this episode gives you the tools to craft problem statements that unlock smarter product decisions.
In this episode of The Product Handbook, we dive into five of the most infamous product flops — and the lessons every product manager can take from them.
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If you’ve ever wondered how companies with money, talent, and scale still get it so wrong, this episode breaks down the decisions, missteps, and cautionary lessons behind some of tech’s biggest fails.