Impact vs. Craft: Concrete Examples from Teresa

Key Takeaways:

• Why “legacy” can feel loaded—and better ways to frame the question.
• The difference between impact (what changes because of your work) and craft (what you hone for intrinsic reward).
• How personal brand and values influence what colleagues remember about you.
• Why feedback gaps can reveal blind spots—and how to proactively seek better input.
• Reflection prompts to carry into your Q4 (and beyond).

Resources & Links:

• Follow Teresa Torres: https://ProductTalk.org
• Follow Petra Wille: https://Petra-Wille.com

Mentioned in the episode:

• Petra’s Thought-Provoking Questions to Prompt Your End-of-Year Reflection
• Xing
• Teresa’s work on weekly customer interviews: Customer Interviews: How to Recruit, What to Ask, and How to Synthesize What You Learn
• Petra’s guide: The Product Leader’s Guide to Giving Feedback