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Finally, so much of strong product management is actually about leadership.

Leadership skills are especially important for the PM because the product team and the stakeholders don't report to you, so you must depend on persuasion and leadership.

Which is to say, for the PM, leadership must be earned. It does not come with the title.

But this is also why so many strong product managers go on to become successful heads of product and CEOs.

So, how do you develop these leadership skills? The prerequisites are the items above. If you've done your homework and demonstrated your knowledge and skills, and you have earned the trust and respect of your team and your stakeholders, you are well on your way.

Beyond this, I encourage all product managers to become lifelong students of leadership. Most of us know people we consider terrible leaders. Some of us are lucky enough to know people we consider exceptionally strong leaders. Discussing the defining characteristics of each makes for excellent coaching discussions.