Jackie Bavaro, author of "Cracking the PM Interview" and former Head of Product at Asana, shares her journey from product management at Google to leading teams at Asana. She dives into the essence of product strategy, breaking down its key components and common pitfalls for PMs. Jackie discusses the importance of mentorship, how to improve strategic thinking, and her best career advice for aspiring managers. She also emphasizes the value of hard work over titles and shares must-read recommendations for product managers.

Jackie Bavaro, co-author of 'Cracking the PM Interview' and 'Cracking the PM Career,' shares essential career advice for product managers. Topics include balancing diligence with self-promotion, creating a career roadmap, partnering effectively with managers, staying current with AI, networking tips, addressing job transitions, and avoiding common career mistakes. Emphasizes taking an active role in career development and building strong relationships in product management.