Emotional Intelligence: The People Skills Every Product Manager Needs - Efrat Guli

In this episode of The Unspoken Podcast: The PM Series, I sat down with Efrat Guli, a Product Manager who brings a thoughtful and people-centered approach to product leadership. Efrat walked us through her personal story and how emotional intelligence has shaped her career and decision-making as a PM.We discussed how she effectively uses AI tools in her day-to-day workflow, the risks and challenges of managing both hardware and software products, and how she approaches management prioritization. Around the 38-minute mark, we dove into empathy one of the key traits that defines strong product leaders and later explored how emotional intelligence (EI) impacts teamwork and leadership.Efrat also shared practical lessons on communicating with different people across an organization, active listening, and staying persistent when challenges arise.This episode is full of insights on the human side of product management the mindset and skills that help you lead teams, build trust, and drive real impact.🎧 Tune in now to learn how emotional intelligence can help you become a better product manager.