Building, Learning, Becoming

Leadership is often painted as a grand, commanding role. But what if the real power lies in letting go ? I’ve seen firsthand how ego can cloud judgment, stall progress, and create unnecessary friction within teams. Removing ego barriers isn’t just a feel-good idea—it’s a practical, transformative approach that can elevate any leader and their team to new heights. Let’s dive into how shedding ego can unlock effective leadership strategies that truly work in today’s fast-paced,

Introduction One of the hardest parts of product leadership isn’t vision, it’s noise. Stakeholders pulling in different directions....

Introduction If there’s one thing that’s shaped the way I lead, build, and grow—it's books. Books have been my mentors when I didn’t have...

Introduction When I first stepped into product management, I had no playbook. I relied on instinct, business experience, and...

Introduction When I first read The Lean Startup, it felt like someone had finally put words to the way I think. Validated learning. Fast...

Introduction Careers in product are often described in terms of velocity, growth, and scope. How many teams do you lead? What’s your ARR...

Introduction I used to think leadership meant having all the answers. That being the one in charge meant calling the shots, solving the...

Introduction If someone had told me 10 years ago that I’d be leading product teams, shipping digital solutions for 23,000 brokers, and...

Introduction People love to talk about wins. Launches, promotions, revenue milestones. But the truth is, most of what I’ve learned in my...

Introduction There’s a quote that stuck with me a few years ago: "Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set...

Introduction Leading cross-functional teams isn’t just about coordinating calendars and sprint rituals. It’s about building bridges...

Introduction Four years ago, my life changed in the most beautiful and profound way: I became a father. Becoming a parent isn’t just a...

Introduction If there’s one thing I’ve learned from leading cross-functional teams, it’s this: clarity beats certainty. You won’t always...

Introduction When people hear “product,” they often think of roadmaps, backlogs, or feature lists. But product thinking is much more than...

Introduction If you’ve ever built something that no one used, you understand the pain of skipping (or rushing) product discovery. I’ve...

Introduction We live in a time where AI is no longer on the horizon—it’s in our inbox, our workflows, and our products. As someone who...

Introduction In 2021, my wife and I launched Bellimar. A side venture born out of parental leave conversations, creativity, and a shared...

Introduction When I first moved from business development into product management, I expected the worlds to be completely different. But...

Introduction Digital products are everywhere—but meaningful digital products? Those are rare. After years in product leadership, I've...

Introduction If you had told me a few years ago that I’d be leading product teams and shaping user journeys, I might’ve laughed. Back...