Author Stephen Bungay discusses his approach to strategy execution, highlighting the three gaps in execution - Knowledge, Alignment, and Effects. He provides military-like solutions for each gap, emphasizing clarity, briefing, and intent. Alignment struggles in product management are often due to a lack of clear intent, which can be resolved through effective leadership. The podcast delves into the importance of leading through intent, empowering teams through problem-oriented direction, and crafting a cohesive strategy for successful outcomes.

Margaret Jastrebski, SVP of Product at Tegus, discusses the power of alignment within an organization, understanding sales and marketing, and the importance of vision for execution. Topics include the transition of Tegus to digital platforms, strategic growth in the industry, achieving alignment and collaboration across teams, and the challenges of gaining alignment in product management roles.

Author and speaker Jacob Morgan discusses the importance of balancing vulnerability and competency in leadership. He shares insights on leading with vulnerability, the challenges faced by CEOs, and practical approaches to navigate vulnerability in professional settings. The podcast explores the impact of vulnerability on team dynamics, personal leadership development, and creating a culture of trust within organizations.

Former CPO of Sunday, Alex Wattrelos, discusses challenges of rapid scaling and downsizing during the tech-crisis in the fin-tech industry. They delve into product vision struggles, differences in product management in Europe & US, and the importance of clear goals. Alex shares insights on thin slicing, MVP in product management, international market expansion strategies, and starting a new restaurant venture.

Aaron Smith, Chief Product Officer of Pattern, shares key leadership principles and best practices from his time at Amazon. Topics include customer obsession, creating a culture of accountability, and the destiny creator mindset. The discussion explores transitioning from Amazon's culture to a new company, empowering product managers to think big, and unleashing innovation through idea-sharing.

Join Darren Wilson, CPO of Soul Machines, as he shares insights on building digital avatars and leveraging AI technology. They discuss the journey of Soul Machines, challenges in product development, and the importance of user feedback in shaping product strategies.

Matt DiBari, Chief Product Officer at SpotHero, shares insights on effective user research, B2B & B2C mindsets, essential skills in high growth companies, and breaking into product management. They discuss SpotHero's journey, adapting to mobility trends during COVID, navigating dual focus of B2B and B2C, assessing suitability for startup environments, hiring product managers, and balancing strategy and execution.

Mercedes Chatfield-Taylor, CEO of Artico Search, discusses the landscape for Chief Product Officers, the importance of technical expertise in the market, and the difference between Head of Product and CPO roles. They explore the impact of COVID-19 on CPOs, the significance of live product exercises in recruitment, evaluating candidates through case studies, and career progression strategies for aspiring CPOs.

In this podcast, Tim Armandpour, CTO at PagerDuty, discusses the IPO success and product-market fit of the company. They also touch on user-centricity, aligning teams, and the evolving roles of CPO & CTO. The episode explores leadership qualities, challenges, and the importance of an overarching company vision. Tim's experience in Product Development and entrepreneurial ventures adds depth to the engaging conversation.

Craig Saldanha, Chief Product Officer at Yelp, discusses user research, two-sided marketplaces, and future-proofing businesses with Melissa Perri. They delve into customer trust, Yelp's platform importance, and new product launches like 'Yelp Guaranteed' and AI search experiences. The discussion includes the significance of customer reviews, building quality connections in two-sided marketplaces, and the collaboration between user researchers and product managers.