{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"349 - Lead with Product Excellence and a Remote-First Mindset with Valentina Th\u00f6rner","description":"What does it take to drive organizational success as a Head of Product Excellence in a flexible-first environment? Valentina Th\u00f6rner shares how she navigates the intersection of HR, operations, and leadership to optimize processes, empower teams, and create a culture of seamless collaboration at SCALAR. Her unique approach to remote work combines strategic insight with a human touch, offering invaluable advice for leaders and organizations embracing the future of work.  \ud83d\ude80 Key Insights and Highlights: - The Remote-First Mindset: Why leadership buy-in is essential for success and how a flexible-first strategy requires deliberate change management. - Empowering Through Processes: How Valentina's team reduces friction and empowers product managers by optimizing workflows and developing clear operational strategies. - The Role of Authority and Influence: Why HORs must have authority to drive change effectively and how to navigate resistance with empathy and clarity. - Training Teams for Self-Sufficiency: The importance of teaching employees to find and use information independently. - Leadership Tips: How being outgoing, embracing your quirks, and recognizing patterns can enhance collaboration and build stronger connections in remote teams.  \ud83c\udfa7 Tune in to hear Valentina\u2019s journey, learn about innovation through product excellence, and gain practical tips for leading in remote and hybrid environments.  \ud83d\udc49 Download the Head of Remote Quick Start Guide: https:\/\/www.collaborationsuperpowers.com\/head-of-remote-guide\/&amp;nbsp;  \ud83d\udc49 Listen to the full podcast series: https:\/\/www.collaborationsuperpowers.com\/head-of-remote-podcast\/ ","author_name":"The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.collaborationsuperpowers.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35217775\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ec47ab\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/184452040"}