How to Make Your Job Delightful if You Work in Product

Working in product management can be overwhelming, but with the right tools and mindset you can truly stand out and make a difference in the product space. In this episode, we’re joined by the current Head of Product at Vowel, Anna Marie Clifton. As a product veteran from Asana, Coinbase, and Yammer, Anna Marie shares with us her wealth of knowledge about product management and debunks common misconceptions about the job. Join us as she dives into the nitty-gritty of succeeding in product management, such as knowing how to build trust within teams and effectively manage the different needs of every department.  If you'd like to try out Vowel, Anna and her team are offering ProductLed listeners three months of the Business Tier for free. Just enter the code PRODUCTLED at checkout. Show Notes [1:45] What Being a Product Manager Is Really Like [3:33] The Crucial Role of Product Among Departments [6:20] Handling Friction Like A Boss [10:05] How to Build Trust With Design Teams [11:50] Shifting Perspectives on Scope Cuts [14:55] Mindset Shifts to Excel in Product [17:33] The Secret to Succeeding as a PM [22:35] Building Soft and Hard Skills in Product [27:00] Anna Marie’s Secret Key to Collaboration [32:45] A Hack to Communicating Effectively Within Teams [35:20] Taking Clues From Body Cues [38:35] The Most Exciting Thing About Product Management  [41:15] Learn More About Anna Marie and Vowel! About Anna Marie Clifton Anna Marie is the current Head of Product at Vowel, a groundbreaking tech company committed to making remote meetings 10x more productive. She regularly appears in product-related podcasts and publishes think pieces on the future of tech and product. Profile Anna on Twitter Anna on Medium Anna on LinkedIn Vowel Website