"Atticus, he was real nice." "Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them." — Harper Lee, author, To Kill a Mockingbird

AI has a supplier problem, and ignoring it could jeopardize the next wave of technological advancement. Don’t miss the eye-opening analysis of how vendor risks and supply chain cracks are impacting AI’s reliability and scale. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/As92w #productmanagement #no_chaos

While training creates knowledgeable people, standard operating models create consistency. sjohnson717.substack.com/p/why-traini...

Just finished Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. What a beautiful book! And I admit, I got a little weepy a few times! This is one of the finest written novels I’ve read in years. Allen Levy's prose is beautiful without being showy, and I found myself slowing down simply to enjoy the language.

A requirement describes the problems to be solved. A specification describes how the solution will be implemented. Learn how this concept still lives today in vibe coding. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Aszho #productmanagement #no_chaos

Only 40% of product managers have received any form of education in product management (And half were trained in Scrum or SAFe, so...). Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AsrUE #productmanagement #no_chaos

Success and failure are both paths. The worst part? Most product teams fail not by running toward disaster, but by quietly drifting into it. Don’t be one of them. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ascu9 #productmanagement #no_chaos

When I was coming up in the world of computing—back in what now feels like the dark ages—we were taught that the data center of the future would be staffed by a man and a dog. We're there now. The man was there to feed the dog. The dog was there to bite the man if he touched any of the controls.

First-hand customer conversations aren’t just about uncovering pain points, they’re about building authentic relationships. Don’t delegate it. Do it. Customers notice when you listen, and your leaders will too. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AsFVR #productmanagement #no_chaos

Swap sticky notes for Trello cards and discover the power of digital organization. Assign tasks, set reminders, and tick off to-dos — all on one sleek platform. Getting organized isn’t hard when you have the right tools at your fingertips. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AsAlT #productmanagement

Less noise, more impact. Simplifying your product process isn’t a shortcut—it’s a strategy for amplifying efficiency, boosting collaboration, and reaching your goals faster than you ever thought possible. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Ar04X #productmanagement #no_chaos

I've had every one of these conversations.

Vision without business alignment is just a dream. Product managers who link their roadmap to business goals become trusted leaders. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/ArM7t #productmanagement #no_chaos

Everyone expects you to deliver results, but few empower you to shape the process. The Product Manager’s dilemma: leading from the middle, driving change without the mandate to enforce it. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AlKJL #productmanagement #no_chaos

Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, wrote, “The purpose of business is to create and keep a customer.” He added, “Profit is not the purpose of a business, but rather the test of its validity.” Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AqplM #productmanagement #no_chaos

Happy 100th birthday to Harper Lee (1926-2016)

Every product leader should be obsessed with the ‘why’ behind every feature. Before the next sprint, ask yourself: Is this on our roadmap because it’s easy—or because it’s essential? Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/Aqfcf #productmanagement #no_chaos

In the rush to execute, many product teams accidentally skip the one step that ensures they still care about customer problems: discovery. Don’t fall for the tactical trap. Discover how to stay relevant and impactful. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AqbkX #productmanagement #no_chaos

This week's rewatch: My Cousin Vinny (1992). The lovely Marisa Tomei steals every scene!

My daughter recently revealed that she has never seen Tombstone. I have failed as a father. RIP Val.

Careless People, written by Sarah Wynn-Williams, the former director of global public policy at Facebook, is subtitled “A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism.” It was released on Monday and Meta brought legal action against the author on Tuesday. Available in bookstores (for now).

Good advice for most audiences.

Ok ux people. What the heck do the bottom two buttons do in the elevator.

The Strategic Role of Product Management ▸ https://lttr.ai/AYYmI #productmanagement #no_chaos

Delaying the hire of a product manager or product marketing manager can lead to a cycle of random acts—random acts of development, random acts of marketing, and, ultimately, random business results. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AYTTZ #productmanagement #no_chaos