In this episode of The Product Handbook, we break down calendar management as a core product leadership skill, not an admin task, not a life-hack, and definitely not about cramming in more meetings.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between a manager’s schedule and a maker’s schedule, and why PMs are constantly torn between the two
• How poor calendar design leads to shallow thinking, burnout, and reactive decision-making
• Practical strategies like time blocking, no-meeting days, and focus protection that actually work
• When meetings are worth the cost, and when they quietly destroy momentum
• How strong calendar boundaries improve product quality, team health, and long-term impact

If your calendar feels like it’s running your job instead of supporting it, this episode shows how to take control of your time, and create space for the thinking that product management actually requires.