Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Leaders, and Innovators
Chad McAllister, PhD
Welcome to Product Mastery Now, where you learn the 7 knowledge areas for product mastery. We teach product managers, leaders, and innovators the product management practices that elevate your influence and create products your customers love as you move toward product mastery. To see all seven areas go to https://productmasterynow.com. Hosted by Chad McAllister, PhD, product management professor and practitioner.
Episodes
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Sep 15, 2025 • 19min
557: How Umbra designs beautiful products that delight customers – with Matt Carr
Winning product portfolios in physical product development Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, Matt Carr, VP of...
Sep 8, 2025 • 25min
556: Product managers excel when they understand human patterns – with Blair LaCorte
In this discussion, Blair LaCorte, a seasoned leader, investor, and former CEO of AEye, shares insights from coaching 50+ CEOs. He highlights how aligning product strategy with company goals is crucial for success. Blair underscores the importance of saying no, making strategic trade-offs, and nurturing team culture. Drawing on his diverse experiences, he reflects on building effective product teams and the psychology of human behavior in business, while offering valuable advice for product managers seeking growth and purpose.
Sep 1, 2025 • 14min
555: How human-centered product innovation is transforming healthcare – with Joseph Michelli, PhD
Dr. Joseph Michelli, a renowned speaker and consultant, shares insights on how human-centered product innovation is reshaping healthcare. He discusses One Medical's unique approach to integrating technology in patient care while maintaining a personal touch. The conversation touches on balancing automation with empathy, the importance of employee satisfaction, and how exceptional customer experiences drive loyalty. Michelli also highlights lessons from brands like Ritz-Carlton and Starbucks, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement in service delivery.
Aug 25, 2025 • 22min
554: Move from product manager to product leader without the wobbles – with Piers Fallowfield-Cooper
The biggest challenges when moving from individual contributor to product VP Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode,...
Aug 18, 2025 • 29min
553: Harnessing strategic foresight for product managers to anticipate change and gain competitive advantage – with Robin Champ
How product managers can make their own futures Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode of Product Mastery...
Aug 11, 2025 • 19min
552: Building smarter AI-driven products customers love – with Juanjo Duran
How product managers can build customer-centric AI products Watch on YouTube TLDR Juanjo Duran, Chief Product Officer &...
Aug 4, 2025 • 22min
2025 Special: My favorite product innovation conference – with Spike Ross-Corbett and Bill Reid
The 2025 PDMA Ignite Innovation Summit Watch on YouTube TLDR Today I’m sitting down with Bill Reed and...
Jul 28, 2025 • 39min
551: Make innovation work using ISO 56001 – with Magnus Karlsson, PhD
Why product managers need a systematic framework to de-risk innovation Watch on YouTube TLDR This episode dives deep...
Jul 21, 2025 • 43min
550: Why most product launches fail and how to ensure yours succeeds – with Rebecca Shaddix
How product managers can master go-to-market strategies Watch on YouTube TLDR Most product launches fail not because the...
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Jul 14, 2025 • 42min
549: Mastering product innovation, based on 60 years of design insights – with Scot & Walter Herbst
Join Scot and Walter Herbst, a dynamic father-son duo, as they share their invaluable insights on product innovation. With over 230 patents to their names, they discuss the importance of understanding customer problems and structured methodologies in successful product development. Hear about their innovative journey in enhancing medical tools and the pivot that transformed a ceramic box cutter. They emphasize adaptability, user needs, and how to avoid common pitfalls, making their expertise essential for product managers and innovators alike.
