When I first joined WhatsApp as head of product, I was terrified. I had a once-in-a-career opportunity — to work on a product I loved and learn from a very different product culture than I was used to — and I was worried I’d mess it up. In the first all-hands after I joined, my new manager called me onstage with a surprise request. “Tell us about yourself,” he said, and handed me the mic.
Were there aspects or context that helped you feel more confident sharing your vulnerabilities? For example, you had been an executive in Insta, FB for several years, had a lot of proven success. I wonder if you would have approached it differently if you were brand new to the company group?
Wow very courageous. Did you end it there with fears or lead to hope? Usually when you hear leader introductions you learn about who they are and how they have the best interest of the product, org, mission in mind to be the beginning of earning trust.
Absolutely love this. I also live by this principle - trust in people you work with. My ability to build personal relationship with colleagues has helped me reach where I am right now. I believe that this skill is all the more important for a PM. Thanks for sharing.
Love it Ami - very clear and actionable! thx for writing this.
Were there aspects or context that helped you feel more confident sharing your vulnerabilities? For example, you had been an executive in Insta, FB for several years, had a lot of proven success. I wonder if you would have approached it differently if you were brand new to the company group?
Wow very courageous. Did you end it there with fears or lead to hope? Usually when you hear leader introductions you learn about who they are and how they have the best interest of the product, org, mission in mind to be the beginning of earning trust.
Love this! Thank you so much! Reading this right in time as I am starting on my new team.
Absolutely love this. I also live by this principle - trust in people you work with. My ability to build personal relationship with colleagues has helped me reach where I am right now. I believe that this skill is all the more important for a PM. Thanks for sharing.
Would you still recommend opening with vulnerability if I'm not the one in the leadership position, i.e. I'm talking to a leader, or even a client?
Love this ami