Leah and Marilyn discuss their journey as product managers, the challenges they faced, and the practical aspects of product management. They emphasize the importance of critical thinking, problem-solving, and the need for practicality in applying product management frameworks. They also share a stakeholder interview tool to help product managers think critically about the work they are being asked to do.

Takeaways:

• The importance of critical thinking and problem-solving in product management
• The need for practicality in applying product management frameworks
• The value of exploring other approaches and being open to different solutions
• The role of a product manager as a servant leader, focused on disambiguation and understanding
• The stakeholder interview tool as a resource for thinking critically about product management tasks

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