Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

The art of influence: The single most important skill that AI can’t replace | Jessica Fain (Webflow, ex-Slack)

March 22, 2026·1h 33m·2-min readinterviewbusiness
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Influencing executives is a critical skill for product leaders, often misunderstood because people fail to grasp how executives make decisions. Success hinges on understanding their incentives, communicating with empathy, and framing ideas to align with their broader strategic goals, rath

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Jessica Fain

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Influencing executivesProduct leadership skillsProduct management strategyExecutive decision-making

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