191. Farther, Faster, & Far Less Drama (w/Jason Fraser)

Product Coffee

Kevin chats with the amazing ✨ Jason Fraser ✨, a well-known author and advisor, about his journey from linguistics to product management. Jason shares leadership tips from his popular book 'Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama,' co-authored with his wife Janice. He talks about team transformation, creating a software lab for the Air Force, and the importance of feeling safe at work. Jason also covers key ideas from his book like being honest, focusing on results, using team skills, and making lasting decisions. The episode ends with advice on staying well in tough times. If you're into leadership and product management, you'll get great tips from this chat.

Episode Resources:

• Leverage the Brains - Jason’s YouTube Channel

• Jason Fraser on LinkedIn

• BUY JASON’S BOOK: Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama: How to Reduce Stress and Make Extraordinary Progress Wherever You Lead

• Kevin on LinkedIn

Timeline:

• 00:00 Introduction to Jason Fraser

• 00:53 Jason's Unique Background

• 01:58 Current Ventures and Future Plans

• 02:49 Musical Journey and Learning

• 03:41 About the Book: Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama

• 06:07 The Four Leadership Motions

• 09:03 Implementing Leadership Motions

• 13:18 Challenges with Goaling Systems

• 16:50 Transforming Organizational Culture

• 21:48 Balanced Teams and Design Integration

• 26:27 Prioritization Decisions in Product Management

• 29:36 Understanding Organizational Missions

• 32:58 Navigating Organizational Transformations

• 40:25 The Power of Collaboration and Partnership

• 44:07 Self-Care and Personal Growth

• 46:10 Final Thoughts & Plugs

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