Managing output vs. coaching outcomes.
These days, you can’t just give your product team a strict set of rules and measure their success by how many features they deliver. Real leadership is more like coaching right alongside them. You need to help your team stay aware of what’s happening so they can adjust quickly when things change, and keep everyone focused on the end goal instead of just following a script.
Leveraging the "Engine".
Using tools like Figma Make isn't about skipping the work, it's about shifting the focus. I use AI to handle the UI scaffolding so I can dedicate my time to the high-level logic and information architecture.
Chemistry is a design problem.
I treat team chemistry like I treat softball coaching. You don't just "hope" it happens. You design the environment for it by clearing the hurdles so the team can perform at their best.