5 rules that will unlock your Product Management career

Today’s episode breaks down my 5 rules for optimizing the most important product in your professional life: your career. These rules synthesize some of the key takeaways from all of my other content about product management and career growth. I break down why each rule matters, and outline some associated mistakes and misconceptions that you should avoid. Whether you’re at a career juncture or are firmly positioned in a role, these rules come with actionable tactics you can implement tomorrow. Ultimately, I believe that following these rules will lead you to a healthier career where you think long-term and control your own outcomes. Today’s discussion covers 5 rules:1. Product manage your career like a product2. Ensure each transition is career additive3. Who you know will matter as much as what you know4. Find a strength area and build a superpower around it5. Bet on yourself Timestamps:[00:00:00] Intro[00:01:33] Overview of the 5 rules[00:02:00] Rule #1 Product manage your career like a product[00:05:43] The importance of seeking out feedback[00:07:13] Rule #2: Ensure each transition is career additive[00:10:40] The external vs internal realities of a company[00:13:08] Rule #3 Who you know will matter as much as what you know[00:15:03] How to build your network authentically[00:18:38] Rule #4 Find a strength area and build a superpower around it[00:21:16] The shadows of your superpowers[00:22:08] Rule #5 Bet on yourself[00:24:08] Why promotions don’t guarantee you’re advancing[00:26:11] Conclusion References- My Product School talk on the 4 essential product skills: https://productschool.com/product-podcast/pm-to-csuite-by-facebook-vp-of-product/- My podcast on the shadows of superpowers, part 1: https://www.skip.community/shadows-of-your-superpowers-part-1/- My podcast on the shadows of superpowers, part 2: https://www.skip.community/shadows-of-superpowers-part-2/ Where to find Nikhyl:Twitter: https://twitter.com/nikhylLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhyl/ Where to find The Skip Podcast:Website: https://www.skip.show/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theskippodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theskippodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4oT2rxMsRP64h9NXuA11DJApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-skip-podcast/id1663529202 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theskip.substack.com