The Product Manager
The Product Manager
Hannah Clark - The Product Manager
Managing Stakeholder Perception: How Product Leaders Build—and Lose—Influence (with Carolyn Dolezal & Kate Leto)
35 minutes Posted May 27, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Meet the Executive Coaches
Section 1: Fact and Fiction of Executive Leadership
Section 2: Navigating External Stakeholder Relationships
Section 3: Working with Internal Stakeholders
Q&A Session
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Two seasoned executive coaches, Carolyn Dolezal and Kate Leto, share candid insights on the realities of executive leadership and how to truly earn the trust and confidence of your team and stakeholders. They debunk common myths and explore how personal agendas can undermine leadership effectiveness, while offering practical advice for building influence even when the odds aren’t in your favor.

The conversation also covers how to recover from early leadership missteps and develop the skills needed to lead authentically at the highest levels. Whether you’re already in the C-suite or aspiring to get there, their expert guidance will transform your approach to leadership starting today.

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