3 Hard Conversations Worth Having

Difficult situations are never fun. Unfortunately, as product leaders, we encounter them often. More unfortunately, ignoring them usually isn’t going to make them go away. Having an honest conversation is the first step. Here are three such conversations that are worth getting out of your comfort zone for.

Are You a Real Problem Solver?

Problem-solving is one of the core characteristics of product managers. But the ability to solve customer problems does not always translate into the ability to solve problems for your own company. It is a slightly different skill to master, but very important for your ability to succeed.

Are You Using Your Creativity the Right Way?

Product managers need to be creative. But I often see them do it wrong (especially in interviews), or believing that “they don’t have it” so they can’t move up the ladder to their next level. Creativity has many forms, and you only need some of them for your product career. Here are some dos and don’ts.