What makes a great product leader?
I’ve been fascinated by leadership since I was a kid.
What makes someone a good leader? What makes someone worth following?
Over time, my understanding has evolved. It’s not just about being smart or skilled... it's so much more than that.
If I had to define it today, I’d say great product leaders are:
* Clear in direction, decisive
* Kind and emotionally aware
* Multifaceted
* Empathetic enough to listen, but confident enough to lead ( this is key)
That’s the kind of leader I’d want to work with, and become, one day. :')
I’m curious, what’s the best example of leadership you’ve experienced?
And what characteristics would you define as great leadership?
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love how you define confidence as key to leadership its not just about being bold but also knowing when to trust others
There was a moment I’ll never forget.
I once told my team lead that I was planning to leave the company.
I was nervous about bringing it up ,unsure how to say it, afraid of disappointing him.
But his response completely caught me off guard.
He simply said, “You must’ve gone through a lot emotionally.”
That one sentence really stayed with me.
Even though he must’ve felt surprised or even disappointed to see a team member leave,
he chose to respond with empathy from the perspective of someone who had once been in my shoes.
That moment made me realize:
He still carried the mindset of what it’s like to be a team member.
And to me, that’s what a true leader looks like.