Great product leaders don’t just hear feedback. They feel the urgency behind it and move teams toward solving it.
In this Product Excellence clip, Jenna Gaudio (Co-President & COO, Vydia) shares how the best PMs translate user frustration into clear direction, team alignment, and measurable outcomes. It’s not about being emotional — it’s about using empathy as a strategic asset to deliver real impact.
What You Will Learn
- How empathy strengthens product prioritization
- Why urgency often starts with the PM
- What makes product outcomes feel personally meaningful
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About the Podcast:
| 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. |
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