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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SVPG on product leadership:
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Where to find Shreyas Doshi:
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Where to find Christian Idiodi:
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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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Production:
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