I had the privilege of hosting/attending @johncutle.fish's Chicago ProductTank event Thursday. A favorite quote: "Change is about people negotiating with their self-identity." So much of product work is helping people navigate uncertainty, not just mechanics. Thanks for the wisdom and warmth, John!

Happy to share I was on the @invinciblecareer.com podcast with @larrycornett.coach. The theme is "Expertise on Demand - Is a Fractional Role in Your Business Future?" though we discussed a bunch of other topics. Enjoy! substack.com/home/post/p-...

I spoke with @jozeran.bsky.social from @tempusai.bsky.social for the Products That Count Product Talk podcast. The theme was building high-impact product teams through disciplined leadership and customer focus 🎙️ 1/2

📊 Too Many Metrics: The Product Team's Dilemma I've seen product teams track too many metrics & wonder why they can't make good decisions. I share how to build a focused metrics framework to connect feature usage to meaningful outcomes. www.buildcrescendo.com/blog/too-man... #justproduct

Strong lineup of Chicago events: Eric Metelka: Building an Experimentation Culture 📅 May 21 lnkd.in/gxEn2-Yt Mahesh Yadav Agentic AI PM: Demystifying the AI Buzz 📅 Jun 3 lnkd.in/g2_Q_-wK John Cutler The Beautiful Mess of PM 📅 Jun 12 lnkd.in/giqQK6FD @chiprodalliance.bsky.social #justproduct

Is your product team greater than the sum of its parts? Research shows team dynamics predict performance better than individual talent. A few key attributes separate true teams from mere groups. Read what these are and how you can develop them: www.buildcrescendo.com/blog/collect... #justproduct

I always say that playing Dungeons & Dragons teaches you all the skills to do Product Management