170. Influence Your Way to Product Leadership: Ken Sandy on Growing from Junior PM to Leader

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In this episode, host Pedro Ganço sits down with Ken Sandy, a seasoned product leader, educator, and author of The Influential Product Manager, to break down what it takes to grow from a junior product manager to a strategic product leader. Ken shares his expert insights on developing core PM skills, mastering stakeholder influence, and navigating the transition from execution to strategy. He dives into the key frameworks every aspiring product leader should know - covering prioritization techniques, decision-making models, and the importance of business acumen. Whether you’re an early-career PM looking to accelerate your growth or a senior product professional aiming to refine your leadership approach, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you level up your product career.

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