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Stories and lessons from a PM figuring it out in real time, one messy, human step at a time.

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You won’t find these PM skills on a resume

Most product skills aren’t flashy, but they’re what make you someone people want to work with again. 5 ideas, 5 ways to grow.

Stefanie Brown

Want to grow in product? Use these 5 skills outside of work too

Your product skills are more portable than you think. Learn 5 ways to build alignment, navigate ambiguity, and think in systems - at work and beyond.

Stefanie Brown

Clarity Before the Chaos

One grounding question changed how I lead through chaos. In this issue, I unpack the mindset shift, share my clarity worksheet, and help you reset fast.

Stefanie Brown

Zooming Out: When It’s Not Just Your User

A post-offsite reflection on how Jobs To Be Done helped me realize I’m not the only one solving for my users, and how in-person collaboration reshaped my thinking for remote execution.

Stefanie Brown

Remote? Here’s How to Maximize In-Person Time

Just wrapped up an in-person off-site with my product org, and left with fresh insights on collaboration, strategy, and culture. Here’s what stood out (and how you can apply it to your next off-site or team gathering).

Stefanie Brown

Build a Noticing Habit: Product Management Templates & Tips

Learn how to spot product friction early and build a culture of proactive problem-solving. Free templates + actionable tips for product managers.

Stefanie Brown

Want better solutions? Start by spotting better problems

This week’s 5 quick tips to improve how you uncover product opportunities.

Stefanie Brown

Making better product bets (when the data isn’t perfect)

When product work feels like a guessing game, here’s how I find momentum: 5 lessons, one worksheet, and a few experiments that saved me weeks.

Stefanie Brown

Smarter, Faster, Scrappier: How to Run Product Experiments Without Perfectionism

In Q2, it’s all about experimenting smarter and faster. In this week's newsletter, I share lessons on running quick, low-risk experiments, embracing failure as a learning tool, and knowing when to skip the test. Plus, grab a free worksheet to scope your own scrappy experiments!

Stefanie Brown

Unlearning, Prioritizing, and Building Momentum: Key Takeaways from Q1

In this Q1 wrap-up, I’m sharing the lessons that shaped my approach to product management, including how saying no and focusing on small wins made all the difference.

Stefanie Brown

The Real Work of Influence as a Product Manager

Learn how to build real buy-in for your product roadmap with actionable lessons on creating momentum, gathering early feedback, and addressing team hesitations. Discover practical tips for successful stakeholder alignment.

Stefanie Brown