Books that have shaped my thinking as Product Manager:

1. Deploy Empathy: Through real-world examples, the book teaches you how to ask the right questions, listen deeply, and use empathy to gain insights that drive better product decisions

2. The Right It: The book introduces the concept of pretotyping, helping you validate ideas quickly and affordably. It’s an invaluable resource for anyone looking to increase the chances of launching a successful product

3. Swipe to Unlock: An interesting break down complex concepts like cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data privacy into clear, easy-to-digest explanations

4. Transformed: Provides actionable insights into how world-class product organizations operate, focusing on the crucial cultural and organizational shifts needed to deliver continuous innovation

5. Man’s search for meaning: The power of finding meaning, even in the most difficult circumstances

Podcasts I follow:

1. Lenny’s Podcast: Each episode features in-depth conversations with top tech executives, product leaders, and growth experts, covering topics like product strategy, scaling teams, and building successful businesses

2. Acquired: Explores business strategies, pivotal moments, and lessons learned from major acquisitions, IPOs, and tech milestones