The Data Don't Lie

The insight: Product managers need wins. Not for ego—for credibility capital. Visible, data-backed, undeniable wins build the trust you need to do harder things later.

Why this matters: When you have wins, people listen to your next idea. When you don't, everything is a uphill battle. Your job gets easier when you have proof that your judgment is good.

How to create win opportunities:

• •Ship things that can be measured
• •Make sure people know when things work (don't be silent about success)
• •Build momentum with small wins before asking for big bets
• •Document the impact (usage data, time saved, revenue generated)

The balance: Celebrate wins while staying growth-minded. Use wins to build credibility, not to stop improving. The data that shows your success should make you ask "how do we do even better?" not "we're done."