A few weeks ago, I shared a post about the power of our self-stories—our self-narratives—and how they impact our work. The article explored the patterns, purposes, and possibilities for creating change in these narratives. Today, I want to focus on a particular storyline that have been emerging in my conversations with clients lately: the disillusionment we feel when our leaders don’t behave in a way that we agree with.

We all know that change is inevitable. After all, without change and innovation, many of us wouldn’t have our jobs! However, there's a stark difference between the concept of change and the reality of it, especially when it catches us off guard.

I recently had the pleasure of speaking at La Product Conf Paris and wanted to share an overview of my talk called “It’s all invented!”

Instead of diving into the nuts and bolts of product management, my talk focused on the interpersonal skills that shape our work as product managers and product leaders.

Having a leadership style means you've got a go-to approach for leading others. It’s about how you communicate, motivate, and guide your team. Your leadership style shapes how you handle challenges, make decisions, and interact with your team. It's a reflection of your values, personality, and experiences, but it should also be flexible enough to adapt to different situations.