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Drew Falkman on The Most Overlooked Product Skill: Being Fully Present

Jeremy Hornby

In an always-on world, the product managers who thrive aren’t necessarily the busiest or the loudest – they’re the ones who know how to stay truly present.

In this episode, Drew Falkman shares why fighting distractions, practicing active listening, and restructuring meetings for true engagement are critical skills for modern product leaders.

🔑 What You’ll Learn:

  • Presence > Participation: Why being half-present hurts more than not attending
  • Rethinking Meetings: How to structure collaboration around real engagement
  • Supporting Teams: How focused attention surfaces blockers and fuels support
  • Idea Generation: Why active listening leads to stronger products and smarter decisions
  • Fighting Distractions: How Drew trains himself to stay in the moment

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Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success
“Product Excellence: Insights from Award-Winning Leaders | Strategies for Success” brings you behind the scenes with the top product management minds who have shaped some of the world’s most successful products. Each episode features award-winning product leaders sharing their real-world experiences, lessons learned, and the strategies that have driven their success. From building innovative digital products to navigating the complexities of stakeholder management, you’ll hear firsthand how these experts have achieved product excellence. Whether you’re an aspiring product manager or a seasoned leader, this podcast offers valuable insights, actionable takeaways, and inspiration to elevate your product management career.   Tune in WEEKLY to discover the key strategies that make products—and product leaders—truly exceptional.