Julie Zhuo is the co-founder of Sundial, a company that helps builders make meaningful use of data to fulfill their mission. With over 400K followers across social media, she is one of the most influential leaders in product design, and product thinking broadly.Julie started her career at Facebook as a product designer and eventually led teams of 100+ designers as the VP of Design. Her experience leading at Facebook motivated her to publish the Wall Street Journal best seller The Making of a Manager in 2019. On the side, Julie shared her thoughts on technology, design, and leadership in The Looking Glass, the blog that inspired Lenny’s Newsletter.—Find the full transcript here: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/episode-2-julie-zhuo—In this episode, you will learn about:1) The making of a VP* How did Julie find her way to product design? * How did she navigate through impostor syndrome given the growing responsibilities as Facebook rapidly scaled? * What are the challenges she faces as she transitions from VP to founder? 2) The impact and habit of writing* What goals was Julie able to achieve through writing?* What did she do to build a habit of writing?* Does she think tweeting is better than blogging?3) How to develop product sense and make better design decisions* What are the three tried-and-true steps to develop product sense?* When do you choose intuition over data?* What’s the secret to facilitating great product/design review meetings?3) How to take your first steps into management* What can you do to unblock your path to become a manager?* What’s the must-know trick in competing for design talent?Where to find Julie:* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-zhuo/* Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/joulee* Sundial: sundial.so* Book: The Making of a Manager, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079WNPRL2/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1* Substack: https://lg.substack.com/* Medium: https://medium.com/the-year-of-the-looking-glassOur amazing sponsors:* Amplitude: https://amplitude.com/* Productboard: https://www.productboard.com/* Sprig: https://sprig.com/lenny Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

If you ever wanted to distill 3,310 hours of knowledge into 60 minutes, then this episode is for you. For the last 6 months, Lenny’s Podcast has been downloaded more than 2 million times and is now a top 10 technology podcast across both Apple and Spotify. And in this special episode, I’m breaking down the top 10 most downloaded episodes, plus sharing my favorite lessons from each. It's unlike anything I've done before, and I hope you love it. Happy holidays, happy new year, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for listening, sharing, and for supporting the podcast. I’ll see you in 2023!—Find the full transcript here: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/countdown-of-the-top-10-episodes-of-the-year/#transcript—Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for supporting this podcast:• TED—ReThinking with Adam Grant: https://adamgrant.net/podcasts/rethinking/• Notion—One workspace. Every team: https://www.notion.com/lennyspod• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lenny—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• Twitter: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—The 10 most downloaded episodes of 2022:* April Dunford on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/april-dunford-on-product-positioning-segmentation-and-optimizing-your-sales-process/* Crystal Widjaja on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/how-to-scrappily-hire-for-measure-and-unlock-growth-crystal-widjaja-gojek-and-kumu/* Julie Zhuo on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/julie-zhuo-on-accelerating-your-career-impostor-syndrome-writing-building-product-sense-using-intuition-vs-data-hiring-designers-and-moving-into-management/* Shishir Mehrotra on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-rituals-of-great-teams-shishir-mehrotra-coda-youtube-microsoft/* Kristen Berman on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/using-behavioral-science-to-improve-your-product-kristen-berman-irrational-labs/* Elena Verna on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/elena-verna-on-how-b2b-growth-is-changing-product-led-growth-product-led-sales-why-you-should-go-freemium-not-trial-what-features-to-make-free-and-much-more/* Ethan Smith on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-seo-ethan-smith-graphite/* Shreyas Doshi on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/shreyas-doshi-on-pre-mortems-the-lno-framework-the-three-levels-of-product-work-why-most-execution-problems-are-strategy-problems-and-roi-vs-opportunity-cost-thinking/* Marty Cagan on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-nature-of-product-marty-cagan-silicon-valley-product-group/* Matt Mochary on Lenny’s Podcast: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/how-to-fire-people-with-grace-work-through-fear-and-nurture-innovation-matt-mochary-ceo-coach/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) About this episode(02:46) April Dunford on positioning your product(07:16) Crystal Widjaja on why most analytics efforts fail(11:42) Julie Zhuo on overcoming imposter syndrome(19:14) Shishir Mehrotra’s favorite interview question(23:27) Shishir Mehrotra’s PSHE career growth framework(27:10) Kristen Berman on using behavioral science to improve your product(33:29) Elena Verna on why retention is so important(36:31) Elena Verna on what to put into your freemium product(37:57) Ethan Smith on how people often under-resource SEO(38:46) Ethan Smith on when it’s time to invest in SEO(42:41) Shreyas Doshi’s LNO Framework(50:12) Marty Cagan on why big companies are often bad at product(51:46) Marty Cagan’s four steps to being a good product manager(53:48) Matt Mochary on the power of small teams(57:17) Matt Mochary’s advice for making hard conversations easier(59:05) Other episodes that left a lasting impact(59:40) Thank you for joining me (Lenny) on this incredible journey—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe

Julie Zhuo, experta en liderar equipos en Facebook y autora de un influyente libro sobre la gestión, comparte valiosas lecciones sobre ser un gran manager. Discute lo que se espera de un buen líder y cómo maximizar el potencial del equipo de manera inspiradora. Además, ofrece estrategias para realizar entrevistas productivas y fomentar la confianza en la comunicación. También subraya la importancia de tener reuniones efectivas y alineadas con las metas del grupo, todo con el fin de lograr un rendimiento excepcional.

Julie Zhuo, former Facebook manager and co-founder of Sundial, shares her experiences and advice on managing team dynamics. Topics include handling an employee bossing others around, helping an underperforming team member, and leading small teams.

Exploring the power of intuition in decision-making and the importance of combining it with logic. Discussing clear communication, building honest relationships, and embracing personal growth. Insights on leadership, diversity, and the balance between simplicity and complexity in creative work.

'Networking and Not Being Afraid of No' Julie Zhuo, Former VP of Product Design at Facebook. Overcoming fear and building relationships in intimidating work environments like Facebook or Google. Emphasizing the importance of asking for feedback and help, even if the response is 'no'. Discussing the significance of follow-up in networking and overcoming the fear of rejection by being persistent and not letting negative responses discourage personal growth.

Julie Zhuo, former VP of Product Design at Facebook and author of 'The Making of a Manager', shares her journey from intern to influential leader. She dives into the intricacies of transitioning from individual contributor to manager in a fast-paced startup environment. Zhuo explores key challenges like overcoming imposter syndrome, the art of delegation, and fostering a supportive team culture. She highlights the transformative power of writing and emphasizes actionable insights for new managers, particularly focusing on representation in leadership.

Julie Zhuo, author of 'The Making of a Manager,' discusses challenges for new managers, including managing former peers and tough one-on-one conversations. She also reflects on managing during tough times, navigating a remote work environment, and the value of different perspectives within a team.

Former VP of Design at Facebook, Julie Zhuo, discusses overcoming networking fears in large corporate environments. She emphasizes the importance of seeking mentorship and approaching professionals with the right intent. The conversation highlights the significance of follow-ups and overcoming the fear of rejection in networking.

Julie Zhuo, Vice president of product design at Facebook, shares her experiences in the tech industry and discusses the framework they use for successful product development. She highlights the importance of formulating people-centric problem statements and validating if a problem is worth solving. Additionally, she emphasizes the need to prioritize audience satisfaction and learning from mistakes in live videos.