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The Art of Influencing Without Authority (And Wisdom from Ancient Eastern Sages)

Jul 18, 2024
Guest Jocelyn Davis discusses leading without authority, drawing from ancient Eastern wisdom and modern research. Key themes include participation, power, and progress. Strategies include building genuine engagement, aligning interests, and converting adversaries to allies for lasting impact in product management.
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  • Building genuine engagement through participation and aligning interests in product management.
  • Emphasizing persistent effort, shared power dynamics, and strategic engagement for successful influence in teams.

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Eastern Wisdom in Product Management

The podcast delves into the idea of gaining insights on product management from ancient Eastern sages like Confucius and their teachings on influencing without authority. Exploring how these ancient philosophies can be applied in modern product roles, the episode emphasizes the importance of teamwork in bringing products to life without conventional authority, highlighting the relevance of wisdom passed down from these sages.

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