In this espisode I talk about the hidden benefits of minimalism, the latest in chair technology, cars, what I like about Ottawa, and the meditative moss mindset.  Get a grip and let er rip!

Kicking off Season two with a discussion around my journey around attempting to become an entrepreneur.  So far, so learned!  Finally, I touch on the current sad state of personal styling and fashion commerce for dudes over 40... it ain't pretty!

Since Covid hit, I've moved from ecobee over to Shopify as part of my return to the Ottawa area where I grew up.  In this podcast I interview a very longtime friend of mine, Pat Woodcock on his career as a professional athlete and trainer, and we talk parallels between our lives and what it was like being part of a Championship winning sports team.  We use the analogy alot here at Shopify that we're a team that wants to win championships and how we need to create that mindset and find people who can help us win, so I thought it would be great to see what we all could learn from someone who has won ACTUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS with professional sports teams.

For Product Professionals - your remote work setup is critically important.  Let's all embrace that we're in this for the long haul and need to get ourselves setup in a space that is inspirational, productive, and professional.  Let's talk people!

We had an incredible launch this week, and I take a moment to tell you all about the pre-launch leaks that happened, how they can happen to anyone, and why I'm not bitter (really I'm not!).  After that I delve into an idea stolen from developing as an illustrator called "Mileage" and why that concept is so important to developing Product Professionals.  Great to be back with a new episode.

In this episode I explain what a recruiter is, and the differences between internal and external recruiters.  I also talk about the benefits of working with each, and how to get to to the top of their list.

I also introduce you to my top-secret list of the best recruiter's I work with as well.

Show your local recruiter some love during these trying times!

The big story here is one about knowing when you have a really good idea.

I also talk about the two mentoring calls I had with mentees this week about two topics.  The first is about how I define Systems Thinking and the second is a long answer to the question "What do I look for when hiring a Product Manager?"

The meat of today's episode is something that's been on my mind a lot lately: how can we move faster and have a higher impact on the business?  These are the kinds of questions that are probably on your mind right now too... so I'm hoping this will be helpful for you.  Please share this with someone you love, and subscribe today.

We are now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!  If you like what you're hearing, please rate it on those services and give me a Subscribe / Follow.  

In this episode you'll hear excerpts from inside a vintage NEXT Computer off-site where Steve gives his opinions on several critical topics relevant for Product people, and I add my perspective.  I also delve deep into how to handle yourself as a Product professional during these difficult times.  I'm here for you!  If you have questions or need any guidance at all, please reach out to me via LinkedIn.

Shout outs to my listeners in Canada, United States, and Singapore from my last episode!  We've gone international now, and our next stop a virtual visit through Europe.  Please tell a friend about this if it helped you in any way, as we continue this journey together towards co-creating the World's Best Product Podcast.

Sincerely,
Casey McKinnon

In this, our second episode, I focus on helping Product Professionals understand how they might evaluate their own products to ensure they are ready for launch.  I love getting feedback and questions, so don't hesitate to connect with me on LinkedIn to ask any questions at all.