Resources
Tools I've built and reading I recommend for other product people.
The Sly PM
This is a growing suite of AI-powered tools for product managers. Each "tool" is actually a set of instructions that you copy into the AI assistant of your choice, like Claude or ChatGPT, and start using it right away. All tools are customizable and designed to be flexible while still powerful.
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The Surface Report: An AI-powered tool that turns your raw weekly notes into a polished, executive-ready digest. It surfaces the full scope of product work, from releases to research to behind-the-scenes team health, so your work doesn't stay invisible to leadership. See an example →
Books
There are so many good books out there, but if I had to pick just three, start with these!
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Inspired by Marty Cagan - The definitive guide to what modern product organizations look like. If you read nothing else, read this one.
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Product Operations by Melissa Perri & Denise Tilles -The day-to-day reality of trying to get from where you are to where you want to be is hard. This is a great gem all about the tiny little day-to-day stuff that adds up to huge headaches.
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Uptime by Laura Mae Martin - An excellent book on productivity that will change the way you handle complex task management.
“Marie carries herself as an equal, regardless of technical superiority. Her mentorship has equipped me with too many tools to list, but the notion of 'working with conviction and thoughtful detail' is personally everlasting.”