Supra Insider #34: Scaling Impact Off the Beaten Path | Gibson Biddle (Netflix, Chegg)
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Nov 18, 2024 Gibson Biddle, former VP of Product at Netflix and Chief Product Officer at Chegg, shares insights on transitioning from full-time roles to fractional leadership. He discusses redefining success and his innovative approach to balancing impact and flexibility. Biddle highlights the importance of structured feedback and his strategies for engaging audiences effectively. He also dives into building community through workshops and storytelling, emphasizing personal growth and continuous learning in the dynamic landscape of product leadership.
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Transition to Fractional Work
- Gibson Biddle transitioned to a 3-day work week after achieving financial independence at 52.
- He experimented with fractional CPO roles, setting his compensation as a fraction of the highest earner's.
Fractional CPO Impact
- Fractional CPO work allows for setting strategy and improving organizational structure.
- It helps startups transition into more mature companies, often aiming for funding or going public.
Replacing Work's Roles
- Replace the social context, structure, purpose, mastery, and income validation that work provides.
- Actively seek new avenues for social interaction, structured activities, personal purpose, learning, and self-worth.