⭐Model leadership behavior to get noticed

Ever watched a colleague struggle silently in a meeting—interrupted repeatedly, their good ideas fading into the background—and wished someone would speak up?

I remember witnessing exactly that: My coworker Vince, brilliant yet quiet, shared a promising idea only to have it ignored. Moments later, when his manager repeated it, the room applauded.

I felt a pang of frustration and regret—I hadn't spoken up to support him when it mattered.

I, to date, think about that meeting a lot. But that day I walked away with a lesson– Leadership isn't just about defending yourself. It's about actively creating space for others, amplifying overlooked voices, and modeling inclusion for everyone around you.

• This helps you to operate better as a product manager
• Build trust with your teammates
• People feel they can reach out to you and can openly discuss and speak about their perspectives.
• Build a stronger team together

Today, let's explore how you can lead by example (even if you are not at a senior level) and ensure your teammates never feel unseen or unheard again.

1) Amplification

When supporting a colleague whose ideas have been overlooked:

• "I want to highlight Maria's point from earlier—it directly addresses this challenge."
• "Building on Ahmed’s earlier suggestion, we could explore..."
• "Let's revisit Sonia’s comment; I think it offers a valuable perspective here."