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Jackie Bavaro on getting better at product strategy, what exactly is strategy, PM pitfalls to avoid, advancing your career, getting into management, and much more

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

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The Best Advice for Product Managers and Product Leaders

Don't spend the first six months of your career on strategy. Find someone who's been at the company for awhile and ask them that same question. Don't put your manager on the defensive when they say you're not ready to be a manager yet. Be able to focus the fee back you get on what you're trying to achieve makes a huge difference. If there's going to be a promotion committee, make friends with its members so it can help you out.

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