Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

Julie Zhuo on accelerating your career, impostor syndrome, writing, building product sense, using intuition vs. data, hiring designers, and moving into management

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Jun 7, 2022
Julie Zhuo, co-founder of Sundial and former VP of Design at Facebook, shares her journey from product designer to leadership. She discusses overcoming impostor syndrome and the challenges of transitioning to startup life. Listeners will learn effective strategies for developing product sense and the balance between intuition and data in decision-making. Julie also highlights the importance of writing in her career and offers insights on hiring designers in a competitive market, emphasizing the value of community and relationships.
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ANECDOTE

From MS Paint to Product Design

  • Julie Zhuo's path to product design started unexpectedly.
  • She discovered her love for digital art through MS Paint and later built websites, leading her to Facebook and design.
INSIGHT

Imposter Syndrome as a Growth Signal

  • Imposter syndrome can be a sign of growth, especially during career transitions or rapid company scaling.
  • Embrace discomfort and view it as an opportunity for learning and development.
ADVICE

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

  • Remember that everyone experiences imposter syndrome at some point.
  • Ask for help, find support groups, and be vulnerable with others.
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