How to Be a Successful Manager

Don't be too tightly held on the scope of your role. The real question is, what story can you tell? What did you build? How did you end up coming up with to solve said adversity? And then lastly, one big caveat that a lot of people will say, I'm very drawn to focus on products that I can practically use myself.

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Today’s episode breaks down my 5 rules for optimizing the most important product in your professional life: your career. These rules synthesize some of the key takeaways from all of my other content about product management and career growth. I break down why each rule matters, and outline some associated mistakes and misconceptions that you should avoid. Whether you’re at a career juncture or are firmly positioned in a role, these rules come with actionable tactics you can implement tomorrow. Ultimately, I believe that following these rules will lead you to a healthier career where you think long-term and control your own outcomes.

Today’s discussion covers 5 rules:

1. Product manage your career like a product

2. Ensure each transition is career additive

3. Who you know will matter as much as what you know

4. Find a strength area and build a superpower around it

5. Bet on yourself

Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:01:33] Overview of the 5 rules

[00:02:00] Rule #1 Product manage your career like a product

[00:05:43] The importance of seeking out feedback

[00:07:13] Rule #2: Ensure each transition is career additive