Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Leaders, and Innovators
Chad McAllister, PhD
Welcome to Product Mastery Now, where you learn the 7 knowledge areas for product mastery. We teach product managers, leaders, and innovators the product management practices that elevate your influence and create products your customers love as you move toward product mastery. To see all seven areas go to https://productmasterynow.com. Hosted by Chad McAllister, PhD, product management professor and practitioner.
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Nov 10, 2025 • 42min
565: AI tools to accelerate innovation and capture knowledge – with Katie Trauth Taylor, PhD
How product managers use AI to boost productivity and innovation success Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode...
Oct 27, 2025 • 22min
563: Navigating intellectual property strategy in product management – with David Carstens
What product managers should know about patents, trade secrets, and copyright Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode,...
Oct 20, 2025 • 18min
562: What every product leader should know about communication and relationship building – with Uma Subramanian
In conversation with Uma Subramanian, a seasoned tech leader and executive coach, listeners delve into the essential identity shift required for effective leadership. Uma introduces her SOAR framework, focusing on strategic impact and outstanding communication. She emphasizes the importance of storytelling for conveying your value and building a personal brand that resonates. Key strategies include cultivating genuine relationships and developing niche expertise to enhance authority. With insights drawn from her time at Microsoft, Uma provides a roadmap for future leaders in tech.
Oct 13, 2025 • 37min
561: Navigating the leap to product leadership – with Rebecca Arora
Practical strategies for building influence and confidence from a Product VP coach Watch on YouTube TLDR In this...
Oct 6, 2025 • 37min
560: Unlocking product delight – with Nesrine Changuel, PhD
How product managers can build emotional connections that drive retention, revenue, and referrals Watch on YouTube TLDR Product...
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Sep 29, 2025 • 19min
559: Building influence as a product leader – with Rich Mironov
Rich Mironov, a product leadership expert with over 40 years of experience, shares invaluable insights for CPOs and product VPs. He highlights the three core challenges these leaders face: effectively communicating product value in financial terms, building trust through strategic wins, and minimizing product waste. Mironov emphasizes that executives prioritize revenue impact, making it crucial to showcase product outcomes. He also discusses the importance of delegation, effective team structures, and establishing rituals to enhance product influence.
Sep 22, 2025 • 21min
558: How sketch comedy makes you a better product manager and developer – with John Krewson
Lessons from Saturday Night Live for improving product team culture Watch on YouTube TLDR John Krewson, who began...
Sep 15, 2025 • 19min
557: How Umbra designs beautiful products that delight customers – with Matt Carr
Winning product portfolios in physical product development Watch on YouTube TLDR In this episode, Matt Carr, VP of...
Sep 8, 2025 • 25min
556: Product managers excel when they understand human patterns – with Blair LaCorte
In this discussion, Blair LaCorte, a seasoned leader, investor, and former CEO of AEye, shares insights from coaching 50+ CEOs. He highlights how aligning product strategy with company goals is crucial for success. Blair underscores the importance of saying no, making strategic trade-offs, and nurturing team culture. Drawing on his diverse experiences, he reflects on building effective product teams and the psychology of human behavior in business, while offering valuable advice for product managers seeking growth and purpose.
Sep 1, 2025 • 14min
555: How human-centered product innovation is transforming healthcare – with Joseph Michelli, PhD
Dr. Joseph Michelli, a renowned speaker and consultant, shares insights on how human-centered product innovation is reshaping healthcare. He discusses One Medical's unique approach to integrating technology in patient care while maintaining a personal touch. The conversation touches on balancing automation with empathy, the importance of employee satisfaction, and how exceptional customer experiences drive loyalty. Michelli also highlights lessons from brands like Ritz-Carlton and Starbucks, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement in service delivery.
