Mayowa Oludemi, MBA (In-view)’s Post

Know when to stop. Quitting and stopping aren't the same. You stop to learn. To re-strategize. To collect learnings. And to get better. As product managers it's critical to stop when you feel you're not making progress . It's important to reassess if your current roadmap is the best one to take you towards your goals. It's important to double down on wins and learn from failures. So once again -- know when to stop. So you can get better when you start.

“𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒊𝒆𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆” I've held on to these words for the longest, and they're words I said to myself when starting in Product Management. I've always been a teacher at heart, so I was determined to share even the minutest details about what I had learned. I would tell myself it was okay to share even if I didn't know so much, and boy, did that little help. At the last People In Product weekly check-in calls, something similar was mentioned. People feel they don't know enough or haven't gotten to a similar level to be able to answer questions, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬. That shouldn't be you. Even if it is, be ready for change. If you're wrong, you still win because you get to learn from the errors. Do not be too shy to shine your light. I'll leave you these Bible verses: 𝘠𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥. 𝘈 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘥. 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘭, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘬; 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘵𝘩 𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦. - Matthew 5:14-15 Do you resonate with this? Let's talk about it. #thoughtleader #20daylinkedinchallengewithhaoma #newweek   #productmanagement #shineyourlight #bold

My first ProductFTW post is live! 🎉 I think it’s easy to tell product managers how important a strategic “no” is, but building that muscle and skill is as much about professional growth as it is about personal courage, growth, and boundary-setting. So here’s my take on why it can be challenging at times and how to build up some of that “no” confidence:

💡 Mistakes are inevitable—but they’re also our BEST teachers. As a Product Manager, I’ve made my fair share of missteps 🤦♀️—and each one taught me invaluable lessons. Today, I’m sharing the Top 5 mistakes that transformed my journey 🚀 and the strategies I used to turn them into growth opportunities 🌱. 👉 Hopefully, this helps YOU skip some of the headaches (and heartaches ❤️🩹) along the way! #mistakes #learning #productmanagement #growth #career #leadership https://lnkd.in/gDJMcYyq

A powerful quote from Bishop David Oyedepo has stayed with me since my Covenant University days: "It is foolishness to be shameful of what is gainful." In the context of product management, this resonates deeply. As a newcomer to product management, it's easy to feel overlooked. But instead of waiting for opportunities, create your own: 1.⁠ ⁠Identify problems. 2.⁠ ⁠Apply your skills to solve them. 3.⁠ ⁠Consistently showcase your value. Key Takeaways 1.⁠ ⁠Confidence trumps shame. 2.⁠ ⁠Self-initiated projects demonstrate skills. 3.⁠ ⁠Persistence attracts recognition. Here’s how Bishop Oyedepo's Quote Reiterates Don't be ashamed of: •⁠ ⁠Your skills •⁠ ⁠Your experiences •⁠ ⁠Your accomplishments •⁠ ⁠Your unique perspective Take these Steps: 1.⁠ ⁠Spot problems in your industry. 2.⁠ ⁠Develop solutions using your skills. 3.⁠ ⁠Share your projects on platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Medium). 4.⁠ ⁠Engage with professionals, seeking feedback. 5.⁠ ⁠Continuously improve and expand your skillset. Keep going, never settle, never stop. Your dedication will: •⁠ ⁠Build confidence •⁠ ⁠Attract opportunities •⁠ ⁠Open doors •⁠ ⁠Establish your authority in product management Remember Your worth and skills are valuable. Showcase them without shame, and the world will recognize your potential. Br, Segun Sobodu #ProductManagement #Confidence #SkillBuilding #ProblemSolving #Persistence #SelfPromotion #CareerGrowth #BishopDavidOyedepo #CovenantUniversity #Motivation #Empowerment

𝟏𝟎 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 ✨ 1. Be on time 2. Show up 3. Give your best 4. Be positive 5. Show gratitude 6. Seek solutions 7. Have passion 8. Be a learner 9. Deliver more 10. Have self belief I hope this was helpful 🤝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧 (Follow PMstack): 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 4 𝐏𝐌 𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 8 𝐀𝐌 𝐈𝐒𝐓 ♻️ Share to help fellow professionals in their product management journey. #lifelessons

Why did you call my father's name😭 I'm sure growing up majority of us fought this fight😂😂, as a gentle girl then ( I'm still gentle anyways🌚🫣) I couldn't fight my peers who called my father's name😩, I would rather report them😂. This was us back then in those days😂, fighting the ‘good fight’ on behalf of our fathers😂😂 Now we get people that call us our father's name and we respond with all joy without raising an eyebrow😉😩😂 What changed!!! We've grown, we know better My journey into product management was filled with lots of conflict in my head, asking plenty of questions wondering what this and that is, but now I've grown, understanding it better as the day goes by. Knowing that change is constant and staying on top of my game is key, I always ensure to highlight key areas to improve on and be better!!. Dear Aspiring PM The beginning of the journey would always be filled with ambiguity, encountering evolving market conditions, technological advancements, and changing user needs. It's key to understand that adaptability is essential for success. You need to keep growing to get used to this constant change! And yes!!! With time you will realize that what seems like a big deal is actually no big deal!! Tell me in the comments, you fought for your father's name Abi you did not fight😂, let's know the patriot here😂😂. #productmanagement #continouslearning #growthmindset

The number one problem EVERY product team has? 🌶️ "We're always trying to focus on too many things." Have you ever worked in a team where it hasn't felt this way? Leaders want more value, more impact. & it's always expected to be driven by doing more. Then everyone's disappointed when 6 months later you don't hit the deadline that you said you couldn't hit. Sound familiar? The ways that I overcome this with product orgs: ✨ Stack rank your priorities - it can't be everything, you have to pick ✨ Get crystal clear on what you CAN do (if you do it well) and the impact this will add - people want the positive story! ✨ Make a case for how you COULD achieve more (more people, teams, less focus on X initiative) Then present all of the trade-offs, telling the story behind what you really want to focus on and why. Ask to run an experiment for a Q where you JUST focus on one thing and see the impact that it has. I guarantee, you'll all be more successful 🤩 ---- Hi, I'm Evie. I coach product teams to 10x their impact. Want to learn more? Drop me a DM 🔥

July 31st, 2024 People In Product recognized me as their top contributor for the month! 🥳🚀 This recognition feels both incredible and surreal, proving that hard work truly pays off. When I committed to posting consistently on LinkedIn, I had no clear expectations. I guess my dopamine level was high as i had just bagged a certification in Product Management. But look how it turned out 🎉 Dear PM, Chase your dreams relentlessly. Embrace the challenge of consistency. Do it afraid, but do it regardless. There will be days when you won't feel like it, but show up anyway. That's the day that truly matters. Find an accountability partner, it makes all the difference. I'm deeply grateful to John Abe for his unwavering support throughout this journey. All I did was communicate my dream to him and he helped fuel it. John Abe this achievement is as much yours as it is mine. Let's aim for even bigger milestones together 🚀🚀🚀 PS: Have you ever been recognized by a top community? How did you feel? Let me know in the comments 😊 #productmanager #linkedinrecognition #consistencypays #nurseintech

I feel uniquely suited to the draw of Stoicism being a product manager. I believe that deriving joy from the journey (discovery, building) versus the outcome (launch) helps me focus on execution -- which let's face it, that's where we spend the majority of our time. Today I'm reflecting on a fantastic perspective from Marcus Aurelius: "Don't be overheard complaining, not even to yourself". Aurelius also said that complaining is a mistake of narrow-mindedness and a futile gesture. Controlling your emotions is an extremely powerful tool! #productmanagement #stoicism