Why product leaders struggle to scale themselvesThe hidden cost of “doing it all yourself”Executive assistants: why product leaders rarely have them — and why that’s a problemDelegation as a leadership skill, not a weaknessHow to identify the work only you can uniquely doResearch and data support for strategy workCoaches as shortcuts for clarity, accountability, and skill-buildingCommunities of practice as leverage for leadersThe “professional athlete” mindset for product leadershipWhen AI helps — and when humans still matterLetting go of perfection: “80% done by someone else is 100% awesome”“You are a pro athlete. It makes sense to think about how you scale your impact without adding more to your calendar.” — Petra Wille“As you get busier, it becomes more important to focus on the value only you can bring.” — Teresa Torres“80% done by someone else is 100% awesome.” — Dan Martell (quoted)
Practical Takeaways for Product Leaders:
Audit your time: what work truly requires you?Experiment with small amounts of support (even a few hours a week)Delegate outcomes, not just tasksKeep the hands-on work you love — but be intentional about itUse peers, coaches, and communities to learn how others delegateDon’t wait until burnout to build your support systemFollow Teresa Torres: https://ProductTalk.org Follow Petra Wille: https://Petra-Wille.comMentioned in the episode:
Petra’s Coaching for Product LeadersDan Martell’s book Buy Back Your Time