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September 2024

From Boardroom to Zoom Room: Cultivating Executive Presence in Today's Workplace
Learn the essential traits to quickly master Executive Presence, balancing gravitas and emotional intelligence to handle executive meetings with ease.
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Diana Stepner
Beyond the Five Whys: The Power of Smart Questioning for Product Leaders
Ditch the 'why' and embrace 'what' and 'how' to boost team creativity and navigate ambiguity in the age of artificial intelligence and beyond
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Diana Stepner

August 2024

From Metrics to Humans: Rethinking Leadership Priorities
Learn what it takes to drive both individual and organizational success.
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Diana Stepner
Is Your Leadership Style Hurting Your Team?
Discover the 6 leadership styles from expert Daniel Goleman and see which ones could be damaging your team's morale and performance - plus how to…
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Diana Stepner

July 2024

Become a Resilient Product Manager: Applying the ABCDE Framework
With the ABCDE framework, you'll set yourself apart in the job market and create a structured approach to advancement.
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Diana Stepner
Why Choosing Between Product Models and Team Structures Might Be Your Biggest Decision
Navigate the landscape of product-led and sales-led growth strategies alongside empowered and feature team structures to find your ideal fit in product…
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Diana Stepner
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June 2024

The Subtle Art of Embracing Change
Discover how stepping out of your comfort zone can transform your career and life - just like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly
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Diana Stepner
The Counter-Intuitive Leadership Mindset for Thriving Amidst AI Disruption
Learn how product managers can use unconventional leadership tactics to crush it in the ever-changing AI world.
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Diana Stepner
Master Listening to Get Heard as a Product Manager
The 4-step listening technique that enables product managers to tune in their product sense to hidden customer needs and market changes before anyone…
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Diana Stepner

May 2024

Is 'Nice' a Secret Tool for Product Managers? Discover Its Hidden Power.
Taking a fresh look at situations and being willing to improve can open up new paths for moving forward in your work and life.
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Diana Stepner
3 Steps to Boost Your Career in 'Do More With Less' Times
Tiny shifts = big gains for product people to overcome challenges and propel growth
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Diana Stepner
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