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Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

4 questions Shreyas Doshi wishes he’d asked himself sooner | Former PM leader at Stripe, Twitter, Google

Oct 31, 2024
Shreyas Doshi, a former product leader at Stripe, Twitter, and Google, now guides founders as an advisor and coach. He discusses the overwhelm often felt by product leaders and how to combat it. Shreyas emphasizes the need for developing good taste and effective listening skills to enhance leadership. He shares insights on avoiding common pitfalls in annual planning, stressing the importance of a clear product strategy. The conversation is both informative and filled with relatable humor, offering valuable advice for aspiring product managers.
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Quick takeaways

  • Product leaders must focus on high-leverage activities rather than getting overwhelmed by increasing responsibilities and tasks in their careers.
  • Developing good taste and the ability to listen actively are critical for product leaders to enhance decision-making and team collaboration.

Deep dives

Understanding Busy Work

Constant busyness often leads to frustration and dissatisfaction among product leaders. Many individuals find themselves overwhelmed despite utilizing various productivity techniques. The core issue lies in the expansion of scope as one progresses in their career, which can make even the best productivity hacks ineffective. Realizing this can help leaders refocus on higher leverage activities instead of getting lost in the noise of endless tasks.

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