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That’s exactly why I’ve created The Summer Shift Coaching Program, a personalized, one-to-one experience to help product leaders and change-makers realign with how they really want to lead.

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To build it, teams need more than good intentions. They need clear norms, consistent structure, and leadership that values truth over comfort.

Because in a world where uncertainty is constant, the safest teams are the ones who speak up, not the ones who stay silent.

In reality, psychological safety is about honesty, not harmony. It’s the confidence to say “I disagree” or “I don’t know”, and to know you won’t be shut down for it.

It creates space for challenge, debate, and learning. And it’s what makes high performance possible...👇

Here are six of the most common misconceptions shared in this HRB article (hbr.org/2025/05/what...) :

1. It’s about being nice
2. It means always getting your way
3. It ensures job security
4. It requires sacrificing performance
5. It’s just another HR policy
6. It only works top-down..👇

What sets resilient leaders apart? They don’t try to be omnipotent. They get clear on what’s theirs to own, they influence where they can, and release the rest.

This is vulnerability in action, admitting you don’t have all the answers, but choosing to lead anyway.

But here’s the bigger picture: in a world where AI is transforming industries overnight, where global events affect your product roadmap, and where business “certainty” is increasingly a myth, trying to control everything is a one-way ticket to burnout.

It’s a beautifully simple tool that reminds us of a powerful truth: You can’t control the storm, but you can control your umbrella.

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That’s why I started my CPO Coaching Circle. It’s a space designed for leaders to have honest conversations, real peer support, and meaningful professional development.

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In the article, they mention that some traps can include micromanaging and a lack of direction. So you need to bear those in mind too.

You can read the full article here: hbr.org/2017/10/to-b...

Empower others through trust and responsibility.
Use your time for high-impact and strategic work.
Develop your team’s capabilities and boost engagement and retention.

But this strategy comes with its own pitfalls, too..

I read an article on the topic that you NEED to read, by Jesse Sostrin. It emphasizes that effective delegation is a hallmark of great leadership.

It’s not just a way to get tasks off your plate.

Delegation is presented as a strategic leadership skill that enables you to...

Over time, these influences came together to form the strategy you’re unconsciously running today. Even if it's not necessarily the 'style' you think you're following.

Is there a way to see it?

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Well, that’s exactly what the CPO Coaching Circle is built for.

Not mentorship. Not theory.
Real people. Real conversations. Real growth.

If you’re ready for that kind of leadership support, I’d love to tell you more.
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✅ A circle of experienced CPOs who get it.
✅ A dedicated space for honest conversations, the kind that challenge you, stretch you, and help you grow.
✅ A coach who knows how to create a space where real leadership transformation happens.

And where do you find all this?...

❌ Don’t truly understand the unique pressures.
❌ Haven’t navigated the same board dynamics and political complexities.

Not to say a mentor doesn't know their stuff (they do!), but there is ALSO so much more you can learn from your own peers. Instead, what you need is...

This isn't about blame, it’s about bringing visibility to the hidden operating system that’s shaping how you lead.

That’s why I created the Leadership Strategy Scan, a tool to map your REAL leadership strategy across five dimensions. 👀 👇

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