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Own It: Because leadership starts with accountability
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Continue reading →: Own It: Because leadership starts with accountabilityI didn’t do well in high school and ended up in a college that wasn’t exactly highly regarded. I was mad at everyone — the college, the teachers, the administrators. I even organized a silent protest to voice my displeasure! I acted up and gave my professors a hard time.…
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No Mountain Too High: Leading Empowered Teams Toward Impact
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Continue reading →: No Mountain Too High: Leading Empowered Teams Toward Impact“Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” — Steve Jobs I’ve been a little quiet lately—and that’s intentional. Not because there’s nothing to share, but because we’ve been heads down, building something big. We’re not just shipping features—we’re building a…
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Continue reading →: From High School to High Altitude: Leadership, Resilience, and the Climb That Taught Me EverythingA long weekend.Three friends from different corners of North America.One shared goal: summit a 14,000-foot peak. It sounded simple enough in the planning stage. We’d train a bit, pack our gear, and make the climb. But as with most ambitious goals—whether personal or professional—the reality was far more complex, and…
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No Apologies: Bring Your Whole Self to Work
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Continue reading →: No Apologies: Bring Your Whole Self to WorkWe’ve all heard the phrase “leave it at the door.” As if the moment we walk into a meeting — or log into Zoom — we’re supposed to shed the parts of ourselves that make us human: parent, partner, caretaker, carpool driver, snack negotiator, emotional support human, and on-call therapist…
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Continue reading →: Why Great Ideas Die in Arrogant Cultures: Escaping the Echo Chamber TrapWhen teams stop listening, innovation suffocates. Arrogance builds walls—humility builds bridges. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of being part of some truly remarkable product teams. I’ve also had a front-row seat to a painful pattern: when smart, passionate teams lose their edge—not because they lack skill or ambition,…
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Continue reading →: The Neutral Ground: Building Trust and Progress Without Taking SidesAt a recent event focused on growth, go-to-market strategies, and cross-functional alignment, a question came up: “Who is the Switzerland in the room?” It wasn’t about being passive or disengaged. Quite the opposite. The phrase was used to identify the person or team that holds the center—balancing multiple perspectives, connecting…
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Continue reading →: Why ‘Customer First’ is More Than a Motto: Embedding Empathy into Product DecisionsWe’ve all heard it: “Put the customer first.” It’s painted on office walls, embedded in OKRs, and polished into pitch decks. But let’s be honest—how often does “customer first” actually show up in our day-to-day product decisions? In my years building and launching fintech products—from user journeys to BaaS platforms—I’ve…
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Continue reading →: The Product Mindset: Why Humility, Relationships, and People MatterRecently, a friend asked me how to develop a product mindset. My first instinct was to recommend some books—Marty Cagan’s work instantly came to mind. But as I thought about it more, I realized that a true product mindset isn’t just about following frameworks or methodologies. It’s about people. In…
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Strategy on the Rocks: Product Lessons from a Grand Canyon Hike
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Continue reading →: Strategy on the Rocks: Product Lessons from a Grand Canyon HikeThis weekend, I laced up my boots and returned to the Grand Canyon—one of the most humbling, awe-inspiring places I’ve ever hiked. Two years ago, I completed the Rim-to-Rim with a group of friends—an unforgettable adventure that tested our endurance and strengthened our bond. This time, I set out with…
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Battling impostor syndrome with some vegas glitz!
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Continue reading →: Battling impostor syndrome with some vegas glitz!In Las Vegas once again for another conference, it feels like Groundhog Day in the city of neon lights and slot machines. Endless hours in dimly lit conference halls where the only thing louder than the buzzing of 1000’s of conversations is my inner monologue wondering if anyone else can…
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