Resources for product teams from industry experts
Trust is a remarkable thing. Trust allows us to rely on others. We rely on those we trust for advice to help us make decisions. Trust is the bedrock for the advancement of our own lives, our families, our companies, our societies and our species.
— Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
Care — about your customers, about your employees, about your brand — with everything you’ve got. Erase any lines in the sand — don’t be afraid of what’s new or unfamiliar. Show up first to market whenever possible, early the rest of the time. Instill a culture of caring into your business by:
– Being self-aware
– Mentally committing to change
– Setting the tone through your words and actions
– Investing in your employees
– Hiring culturally compatible DNA, and spotting it within your existing team
– Being authentic — whether online or offline, say what you mean, and mean what you say
– Empowering your people to be forthright, creative, and generous
— The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk
One other trick I use to get away from my ego is curiosity. I also have a daily habit of writing a page or two of free-flow thoughts every morning, to clear my mind and prepare for the day. I always end with the mantra “Get curious.” For me, becoming a great leader was a series of difficult lessons, mistakes, and challenges.
— The Manager’s Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change by Camille Fournier
Now that brands are touchable, there’s no reason to think that with some creativity, they can’t create the same emotions as a sports team or a pop culture event. The brand that touches and creates the most emotion wins.
— The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk
It’s time to start looking at early tech adopters as a micro group, maybe even your most valuable consumer, because if you can get them on your side, they’ll do a lot of work for you. You put in the heart and the sweat, and they will reward you with untold amounts of earned media in the form of press, talk, and visibility.
— The Thank You Economy by Gary Vaynerchuk
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