Jodi McDermott, a seasoned product leader, emphasizes tough choices in team dynamics, prioritizing culture over high performance. Naomi Larivière, overseeing AI programs, shares the importance of stopping initiatives to maintain client trust. Peter Bailey recounts halting a crucial payments project due to poor data vendor choices. The guests dissect three hard call types: people, stop, and go decisions, each pivotal for effective product leadership and organizational growth. These stories highlight the necessity of tough calls in shaping successful teams and strategies.
