In this episode I talk about how to use analytics within a wider strategy and why you can't just follow a purely data-driven approach. 

In this mini-musing, I go over three quick tips for improving as a product manager; specifically, tips I don't think you'll find too commonplace. 

These tips have worked well for me, but of course your mileage may vary based on your own approach, style, and personality.

Tip Titles:

* Use OpenAI Advanced Voice Mode

* Set 1-Minute Meeting Reminders

* Learn to Talk to Yourself

Slide decks are boring. They're also absolutely everywhere. 

In this episode, I dive into why I think designing slide decks beautifully and purposefully helps drive your end goal more effectively; how communication and clarity are dramatically amplified by good design; how you can deliver all this even if you aren't naturally a great designer.

Rarely can a product be delivered these days without having an AI-story built into it. What makes these experiences hit and miss though? When do we find that an implementation of artificial intelligence makes sense?

At FigmaCon in 2023, Brian Chesky - CEO of Airbnb - said: "We got rid of Product Managers."

Catch Lenny's sitdown with Brian Chesky here — I highly recommend it.

No vanity metrics in this episode. Leveraging analytics is a critical part of building great product, and it starts by understanding what makes a great analytical mindset when diving into your data.

In this deep dive, we'll assess the reasons why Clubhouse failed, and the key learnings you can take from it.

Specifically, I talk about:

• When exclusivity makes sense

In this quick episode of Product Musings, I’m diving into an analysis of why Clubhouse faded so fast. We’ll cut through the common reasons people say and get to the core ideas, so you can hopefully apply those learnings to your product mindset.

In this episode, I talk about some great sign up, sign in, and onboarding workflows. Key pieces talked about are the sign up process on ProjectionLab, the onboarding workflow of the Kudos app, and general usage of magic links and passkeys for sign in. 

In this episode, hear some practical tips on how to nail your first five days in a new product manager role, regardless of whether you've been a PM before. 

Key notes:

* Leverage "continuing conversations" to learn your new role while expediting your ability to deliver value.

* Bring back small deliverables to those you've talked with to quickly.