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Podcast: Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Leaders, and Innovators
Episode: 527: The truth behind “CEO of the Product” – with Francesca Cortesi
Description:
The product manager’s path to influence
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TLDR
In my recent conversation with Francesca Cortesi, CPO, we explored why the popular phrase “CEO of the product” can be misleading for product managers. Francesca explained that while this concept aims to emphasize ownership and decision-making authority, successful product management actually requires a different approach. Instead of acting as a sole decision-maker, today’s product managers need to excel at facilitation, stakeholder collaboration, and building trust across teams. She shared insights from her experience leading product teams at...