Christian sits down with product leader Shreyas Doshi to dig into a perspective-shifting idea: Most product problems are actually product leadership problems. They unpack how new leaders unintentionally erode trust, why saying “I don’t know” is treated like a crime in many companies, and how judgment, courage, and listening shape outcomes more than any framework.

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Today’s episode will discuss:

Why so many “product problems” are really leadership problems in disguise
How new leaders unintentionally erode trust
Healthier ways to handle situations where you don’t have all the answers
How great leaders use judgment, courage, and deep listening to change outcomes
What “framework theater” is – and why it fails
The unexpected way AI is changing product leadership

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References:

Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/
ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
Google Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/
Marty Cagan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cagan/
Stripe: https://stripe.com/

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SVPG on product leadership:

Articles: https://www.svpg.com/insights/product-leadership-articles/

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Where to find Shreyas Doshi:

“World Class Product Sense” Maven course: https://maven.com/shreyas-doshi/product-sense
“World-class Product Strategy for Founders & Executives” Maven course: https://maven.com/shreyas-doshi/product-strategy-with-shreyas
Shreyas’ Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ShreyasDoshiVideos

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Where to find Christian Idiodi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cidiodi/

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Where to find SVPG:

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Timestamps:

(00:44) How product leaders build trust

(01:25) When new leaders erode trust

(07:54) The true cost of saying “I don’t know”

(10:45) How insincerity manifests in the workplace

(16:12) The need for modeling great leadership

(18:30) How to accurately diagnose problems

(27:22) The insurgence of “framework theater”

(32:03) How AI has radically changed leadership

(35:20) AI isn’t going anywhere

(41:35) The critical skills any leader must learn

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Disclaimer:

While this podcast is named “Product Therapy”, it is not hosted by licensed therapists or mental health professionals, and it is in no way a substitute for professional mental health services. We recognize the importance of mental well-being and encourage anyone facing personal difficulties to seek support from qualified professionals. See https://findahelpline.com/

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