Category: Book Reviews
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“The Systems Leader” (Book Review)
In “The Systems Leader”, management lecturer Robert E. Siegel writes about the uncertain landscape in which today’s leaders operate, having to manage many conflicting tensions. System Leadership is about mastering five cross-pressures: Priorities: The need to succeed at both execution and innovation People: The need to project both strength and empathy Sphere of influence: The…
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“Click” (Book Review)
Do you ever wonder how to make sure that your product is differentiated enough? Thinking about what makes it unique or better than market alternatives? Then you should read “Click” by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky (who you might know from the highly successful “Sprint” book about the Design Sprint). Click introduces the “Foundation Sprint”…
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“Ordinary Resilience” (Book Review)
“Ordinary Resilience: Rethinking How Effective Leaders Adapt and Thrive” got me to reflect on the moments where I either showed or lacked resilience. Luis Velasquez, an experienced executive coach, shares personal experiences and client stories to help readers shift their mindset when dealing with challenges. Survival vs Adaptive Mode – Velasquez draws a critical distinction…
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“Impact-first Product Teams” (Book Review)
There are two things that frustrate me when I see some product managers and teams at work. First, PMs and teams not making a tangible impact. Instead, these teams just focus on releasing features “that the business has asked for”. Second, PMs talking about “the business” as if it was a separate entity that they’re…
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“Never Search Alone” (Book Review)
We all know that finding a new role as a product manager or leader has gotten a lot more competitive over the past few years. The supply of product people looking for a new opportunity exceeds market demand. I know of many talented and experienced PMs struggling to find a new role, feeling dejected by…
