EMPOWERED - Achieving Extraordinary Results with Ordinary People - Marty Cagan
Team mindset and vision π In great organizations, teams are there to come up with solutions that customers love and that work for the business, not just to serve the business. π The difference between a product mindset and a project mindset is massive, and it affects everything. π The vision is the North Star for product teams, providing a common objective for the whole company. π£οΈ Evangelism is a huge responsibility in a large company, with leaders needing to share the vision and convert people to be true believers. ποΈββοΈ Coaching is the most critical responsibility, and it is essential for the development and success of the team. π Christian is one of the best people managers I know and can develop Amazon caliber people. Impact of ordinary people in extraordinary results πΎ Stacy's passion for creating a startup to improve technology for animal care shows the impact of ordinary people achieving extraordinary results. π± Ordinary people can achieve amazing things when placed in an environment that allows them to do so. π Ordinary people can achieve amazing things when put in the right environment, as seen in the case of the top-rated answer on Stack Overflow who had a rough childhood but pursued a career in iOS app development and acting. π The teams that consistently produce extraordinary results are the ones with ordinary people who trust each other and have a healthy working environment.