Inspired Book Notes

A good product leader is strong in four key competencies

• Team Development
• Product Vision
• Execution
• Product Culture

Team Development

Make recruiting, training, and coaching top prioirity

We need a product visionary on the team. I may be able to fill that role, but I'll need more skills to learn how to do it well.

Execution

• Expert on modern forms of:
  • Product planning
  • Product discovery
  • product development process

Be able to inspire and motivate the company and get everyone moving in the same direction

Culture

Develop a culture where everyone understands rapid testing and learning. Make mistakes quickly and mitigate risk. respect and value designers and engineers. understand power of a omtivated product team.

Look for someone who has a strong tech background and an understanding of the economics of business and market

Work well on a personal level with CEO and CTO. make sure the role includes a long dinner.