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Your CEO has no clear vision. The company is drifting aimlessly. As a product leader, it's suddenly on you to right the ship. Sound familiar? You're not alone. First-time founders often stumble here, especially those without product backgrounds. They have ideas, sure. But a cohesive, inspiring vision? That's the challenge. How do you guide them without overstepping? Where do you even start? Recently, a Supra member facing this exact situation reached out to our community for advice. The insights shared in our Slack were gold: 1. Understand the Difference Between Vision and Strategy Before diving in, ensure you're not conflating vision with strategy. A vision paints the picture of your ultimate destination, while a strategy outlines the steps to get there. Sometimes, working on the strategy can organically clarify the vision. 2. Start with the "Why" and Ensure Authenticity Begin by asking probing questions: If the perfect vision were written overnight, what would change? What problems would it solve? Remember, a vision must be something the CEO genuinely believes in. Without authentic conviction, it won't inspire the team or stakeholders. 3. Collaborate and Gather Insights Internally Bring key leaders together for collaborative workshops. Have them individually answer critical questions, then share and discuss as a group. This collective input can help unify diverse perspectives into a cohesive vision. 4. Visualize the Future Sometimes, words aren't enough. Create storyboards or even commission conceptual ads to illustrate how your product or service impacts customers. This exercise not only clarifies the vision but also uncovers gaps or unrealistic assumptions. 5. Align the Vision with Your Audience Remember, your vision needs to resonate with different stakeholders. Whether it's employees seeking inspiration or investors looking for returns, tailor your vision to align with their interests and aspirations. Crafting a compelling vision is hard, and you might not nail it on the first go. It requires iteration, patience, introspection, collaboration, and, sometimes, a structured approach to bring clarity to abstract ideas. Have you helped a founder craft their company vision? What challenges did you face, and what strategies worked best??

It's an honor to have Melissa in the Supra community ??. Check out our latest podcast if you're a product leader considering moving to a GM or COO role.

In an ops-heavy company... should Product & Operations roll up to a single leader? I'm pumped to share this conversation Ben Erez & I had recently with Melissa Chi on the Supra Insider podcast. I met Melissa via Supra since she was an early member, and it's an absolute treat to have her in the community. I always learn something from her, and so do the peers in her cohort. I'm excited that more people will get a taste of her style of leadership through this episode. In this discussion, we focused on Melissa's journey from product leadership to taking on the role of COO, in which she manages multiple functions (including product and operations). Some of the topics we explored: ? How and why Melissa's transition played out ? Melissa's approach to managing growth in a remote environment ? The importance of coaching and supporting team members as they navigate their own career paths ? And more! If you're a product leader thinking about expanding your scope to GM or COO, you'll find this episode relevant and actionable. Check out the episode links in the comments ??

In an ops-heavy company... should Product & Operations roll up to a single leader? ?? I'm pumped to share this conversation Marc & I had recently with Melissa Chi on the podcast. Melissa was in my first Supra cohort and we got to know each other over several months as we went deep on nuanced challenges experienced by members in our group. I'm always impressed with Melissa's take on things am happy that more people will get a taste for her style of leadership through this episode. In this discussion, we focused on Melissa's journey from product leadership to taking on the role of COO, in which she manages multiple functions (including product and operations). Some of the topics we explored: ? How and why Melissa's transition played out ? Melissa's approach to managing growth in a remote environment ? The importance of coaching and supporting team members as they navigate their own career paths ? And more! If you're a product or operations leader thinking about expanding your scope, you'll find this episode relevant AF. Check out the episode links in the comments ??

Searching for your next product leadership role but not sure where to look? Every two weeks, I'll be posting a curated list of open Product Leadership Roles at leading companies to help people who are actively looking for jobs. For context: I run Supra, a private community of high-caliber product leaders, so I have access to roles our community members are hiring for and jobs posted in our job-openings Slack channel. Here are the most interesting roles: Prefer to get the the roles via email ??? Subscribe to this bi-weekly job listing here: https://lnkd.in/d4Jms2JC. ???????? / ???? ???? ?????????????? ?????????? - Demandbase is hiring a Vice President, Product (Advertising) - https://lnkd.in/dnJXNrUA - The Walt Disney Company is looking for a SVP, Emerging Digital Products & Platforms - https://lnkd.in/dTUFi-bP - Cleerly is hiring a VP of Product - https://lnkd.in/d79jx7_w - Flex is looking for a Head of Product, Partner - https://lnkd.in/dyzMhs2q - Envoy is looking for a Head of Product Management? - https://lnkd.in/dJUzWYyK ????????????????/ ???? ???????????????? ???? ?????????????? - Duolingo is hiring a Director of Product Management - https://lnkd.in/du_dYeMe - Strava is hiring a Director of Product, User Lifecycle - https://lnkd.in/dfU84x4J - Shutterstock is looking for a Senior Director, Product - Marketplace - https://lnkd.in/dQm3NgHM - Turo is hiring a Director, Product Management, Discovery & Booking - https://lnkd.in/djgHgCMS ?????????? ???? / ?????????????? ???????? - Atlassian is hiring a Group Product Manager, Growth? - https://lnkd.in/dAvZ-9de - Uber is looking for a Group Product Operations Manager, Offers? - https://lnkd.in/dckb9Rue - Microsoft is hiring a Group Product Manager - Microsoft Security Service Edge - https://lnkd.in/dwknYxAa - Airbnb is hiring a Platform Lead, Support Products? - https://lnkd.in/dGRkJBJ6 - Snap Inc. Inc is looking for a Lead, Product and Go-to-Market Analytics? - https://lnkd.in/dRVxpkDb - Intuit is hiring a Group Manager Product Management - https://lnkd.in/dPkYS-Yt ?????????????????? / ???????? ???? - Meta is looking for a Lead, Product Content Operations? - https://lnkd.in/dQxNEMrE - TikTok is hiring a TikTok Shop - Lead Product Manager, User Growth Loyalty & Rewards - https://lnkd.in/dDrqsPhs - Attentive is looking for a Lead Product Manager, Personalization? - https://lnkd.in/dZDwCq3C - Taskrabbit is hiring a Staff Product Manager? - https://lnkd.in/dV2iYJxC - Included Health is looking for a Staff Product Manager, Engage - https://lnkd.in/dTvmxXcb - Docusign is hiring a Lead Product Manager - https://lnkd.in/dQBReGw9 ???? ?????? ???????? ??????????, ?????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ???????? portal ???????? +50 ???????? ?????????? > check out the in the comments ?? If you know someone looking for a job or hiring, tag them in the comments or repost this post to help spread the word. Follow me (Marc Baselga) to receive these job openings.

Tomorrow, I'll post 60+ exciting new product leadership roles for folks looking for: ??Head / VP of product ??Director of product ??Group PM ??Principal-level PM roles. Subscribe to get these new open roles via email in 24hrs: https://lnkd.in/d4Jms2JC --- Enjoy this? Follow Marc Baselga.

The connections, depth and breadth of experience in this group is crazy. I feel privileged to be part of it. Let me know if you want to be part of it as well.

I've grown the most in my career when surrounded by other ambitious people with shared goals. These peers are invaluable. ??You learn so much from observing how others think, work, and strategize. ??They inspire you to aim higher. ??Most importantly, they ask questions that challenge your beliefs, unlocking new potential. Experiencing this power of community led me to start Supra. Supra is a private community for product leaders, from VPs to Principals. We have over 300 product leaders in the community and prioritize quality over quantity. A small vetted community is a feature, not a bug. While the progress is exciting, the most fulfilling parts have been: 1/Getting to know all our talented members. 2/Seeing them help each other solve their problems faster by sharing each others' playbooks, supporting each other in difficult times, helping hire amazing PMs for their team, or helping them land a dream job or promotion. If the above resonates, we are launching new groups in late October for the following roles: ??Principals ??Group PMs ??Directors of Product ??Heads of Product at Series A companies ??Heads of Product at series B-C ??VPs of product at large Cos You can apply via this link:?https://lnkd.in/dq33ibHj

I've met multiple Principal PMs who are getting paid the same as Directors. Here's why: PM orgs have flattened a ton, and as a result, the senior IC career ladder (and comp bands) have matured. We've also seen many talented Group PMs and Directors move back to high-impact IC roles. So now it's not uncommon to see principal roles with better comp cash than Group PM roles; Or about the same as Director roles. Anecdotally, I've seen directors get a bit more equity (not sure why). So, what's a Principal PM at a Series E+ company in SF making these days? Base Salary: $250K - $285k Equity (annualized): $220K - $340k Question for the broader product community: ? Is this data consistent with what you're seeing in the market? ? What product role and (private) company size should we cover next? More details about the salary benchmark: ? Level/seniority of the role: Principal PM ? Amount raised: $150M - $250M The ranges above come from a combination of sources: 1) Fair Offer 2) What I've seen from Supra members's offers. To increase salary transparency, I will post Salary benchmarks for product leadership roles at private companies every two weeks. I also shared how to leverage Fair Offer to access these insights in the comments. --- On Thursday, I will post new Principal and Director open roles. Follow me (Marc Baselga) to get them!

One of our Supra members is looking for a great employment/labor lawyer. Any recommendations? The person is based in Texas, and the company is based in Boston.