Shows
Reality with Bruce de TorresRWB 64 Gerald Pechenuk: LaRouche, Activism, and TrumpReality with Bruce de Torres 64Gerald Pechenuk: LaRouche, Activism, and TrumpGerald Pechenuk is a long-time supporter of the Lyndon LaRouche movement and activist who has been a candidate in Democratic and Republican primaries, done campaign coordination for over 500 citizen-candidates in a dozen states in the Midwest, and created content for LaRouche-affiliated platforms.Gerald has also been a key player in California’s MAGA movement since 2022 and is an elected member of the Alameda County Republican Party Central Committee and a delegate to the California GOP State Convention. Learn more at PrometheanAction.com an...2025-06-211h 05
Productized Podcast183. Why Your Roadmap Isn’t Working—and How to Fix It | Bruce McCarthyAre your roadmaps just a feature list? Do you struggle to align stakeholders without derailing strategy?You’re not alone—and Bruce McCarthy is here to help you fix it.In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host Pedro Ganço sits down with Bruce McCarthy, founder of Product Culture and co-author of Product Roadmaps Relaunched and Aligned. With decades of experience leading product teams and advising global companies, Bruce shares why most roadmaps fail—and how to build ones that actually move your product forward.They explore...2025-06-1053 min
Corporate UnderpantsVIDEO S1E8 Bruce McCarthy on Alignment and Why Sometimes You Have To Let It BreakEver felt like the goals are fuzzy, the execs are fighting, and your roadmap is just a wish list? You're not alone. In this episode of Corporate Underpants Live, I talk with Bruce McCarthy, co-author of Aligned, about what really derails progress in product, UX, and leadership—and how to build alignment even when it feels impossible.
We cover:
💥 Why tornadoes = political power struggles
⚠️ What to do when execs don’t agree (or even know the goals)
🧠 How “mining for conflict” can surface the truth
🛠️ Using Daci to clarify decisions
🙃 Why facts don’t win arguments (and what to...2025-05-1654 min
MrJoe in AudioMr Joe Talks.... C-Suite Alignment with Guest Bruce McCarthyEver wondered how top executives keep their teams moving in the same direction? Let's dive into the insights from a conversation I had with Bruce McCarthy, a guru in aligning product teams and executive leadership.Bruce and I discussed the importance of alignment—not just agreeing for the sake of peace but truly committing to a common path even when personal opinions differ. This approach avoids what Bruce calls the "fish pizza," where everyone gets a little bit of what they want but the outcome satisfies no one. We explored how misalignment can manifest in organizations: projects that drag on, te...2025-05-0636 min
Datum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 27
2025-04-0759 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 26
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Values Clarification — Part 25
2025-03-1759 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 24 (part 23 missing)
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Values Clarification — Part 22
2025-02-1759 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 21
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Values Clarification — Part 20
2025-02-0359 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 19
2025-01-2759 min
Product Momentum PodcastBruce McCarthy: Prioritizing Stakeholder Objectives Is the Hardest Job in Product
Bruce McCarthy is a renowned product leader at Product Culture, the organization he founded in 2018. He’s also the author of two books: Aligned (2024) and Product Roadmaps Relaunched (2018). Bruce sat down with the Product Momentum team for an in-person chat on the heels of his INDUSTRY Global keynote; our conversation focused on –
Treating stakeholders as cutomers,
Understanding/prioritizing stakeholder needs, and
Bruce’s Stakeholder Canvas, a tool that helps product leaders with stakeholder alignment and prioritization challenges
The bottom line is this: stakeholders are not just peripheral figures in the product development ecosystem, but are central customers whose...2025-01-2223 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 18
2025-01-2000 min
Product Chats PodcastMastering Stakeholder Engagement for Product Success with Bruce McCarthy
How do you build trust and alignment with stakeholders to ensure product success?
In this episode of the Pragmatic Product Chat Series, we’re joined by Bruce McCarthy, renowned product management expert and author, to explore the often-overlooked art of stakeholder management. Drawing insights from his latest book Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders, Bruce emphasizes that product management isn’t just about creating roadmaps and specs—it’s about fostering collaboration, building trust, and managing expectations across teams.
Bruce introduces key concepts like "sharp skills"—the soft skills critical for stakeholder engagement—and the "stake...2025-01-1040 min
Product for Product ManagementEP 123 - The Book "Aligned" with Bruce McCarthy and Melissa AppelHave you ever wished you had one book to learn from early in your career, and avoid many mistakes? We found one of those for product professionals, and this episode is all about that!“Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders” by Bruce McCarthy and Melissa Appel is a must read for every product person. It will help you understand the intricacies of stakeholder management, and put into action a plan to build a healthy relationship with your stakeholders, one that you need to nurture and grow in order to be successful in your job...2025-01-0847 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 17
2025-01-0659 min
The Action Mappers Podcast🎙️ Episode #10: Cracking the Code to Product Alignment🎙️ Episode #10: Cracking the Code to Product Alignment with Bruce McCarthy Welcome to the "UPP"—the podcast for Business & Product leaders ready to turn vision into execution and misalignment into momentum. I’m Tamar Stolz, and I’m passionate about empowering leaders to create clarity, streamline execution, and drive meaningful measurable business results. In this episode, I had the honor of diving into the challenges of stakeholder alignment with special guest Bruce McCarthy. (Co-authored one of my #1 favorite books, Aligned!!) Learn actionable strategies, hear real-world insights, and leave with one change you can implement immediately. 🔑 What Yo...2025-01-0546 min
How I Tested ThatBruce McCarthy & Melissa Appel | How We Tested Our New BookIn this engaging podcast episode, David J Bland hosts Bruce McCarthy and Melissa Appel, who share their insights on product management, stakeholder alignment, and the journey of writing their new book, 'Aligned.' They discuss the challenges of managing stakeholders, the importance of face-to-face communication, and the iterative process of testing ideas and content for their book. The conversation also dives into marketing strategies post-publication and the exploration of new audiences and formats to enhance the book's impact.
Get your ticket now for our upcoming Testing Business Ideas with ChatGPT Workshop: https://ww...2024-12-3134 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 16
2024-12-2300 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 15
2024-12-1659 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 14
2024-12-0945 min
The Intentional Product Manager PodcastSuccess With StakeholdersJoin Shobhit Chugh from Intentional Product Manager with special guests Bruce McCarthy and Melissa Appel, co-authors of Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders. This episode offers actionable insights to help you manage stakeholders, build trust, and navigate decision-making cultures. Plus, discover the surprising benefits of "mining for conflict."Key Takeaways00:00 Meet the authors: Bruce McCarthy and Melissa Appel00:44 The Story Behind the Book: How Aligned was born01:08 Challenges in stakeholder management: When to say “yes” and “no”03:28 Building rapport: Why understanding stakeholders is as crucial as understanding customers05:04 The importance of organ...2024-11-2638 min
UX Leadership By DesignUnlocking Growth Through Team Alignment in Product ManagementSend us a textIn this episode of UX Leadership by Design, Mark Baldino and Bruce McCarthy discuss the challenges and solutions around stakeholder alignment in product management. Bruce highlights the importance of bridging communication gaps across departments to achieve unified goals and emphasizes the role of empathy, strategic prioritization, and effective stakeholder management in driving organizational success. He also touches on methods for identifying influential stakeholders, leveraging trust, and fostering cross-functional collaboration for product teams, especially in remote settings. Drawing from his book Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders, Bruce provides actionable strategies for navigating the...2024-11-2045 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 13
2024-11-1859 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 12
2024-11-1159 min
Mostly Middle Tennessee Business PodcastFinding Purpose and Identity: A Conversation Between Brothers w/ Dan McCarthy:: Ep 216 MMTBPFinding Purpose and Identity: A Conversation Between Brothers w/ Dan McCarthy:: Ep 216 MMTBPIn this episode, we talk to my brother, Dan McCarthy, who practices law and plays music.We talk about shared experiences and our divergent paths in life. Dan, reflects on his early musical aspirations, influenced by his piano instructor, and his admiration for artists like Bruce Hornsby and Jerry Lee Lewis. Dan also discusses his legal career, which was sparked by a landlord-tenant dispute and a real estate seminar by Alan M. Barry. Despite initial challenges, including being waitlisted...2024-11-051h 28Datum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 11
2024-11-0459 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 10
2024-10-2859 min
Scandinavian Product Podcast#18 Debunking roadmaps | Itamar Gilad (Gmail, Youtube, Microsoft) and Bruce McCarthy (Product Culture)My guests today are Itamar Gilad and Bruce McCarthy.Itamar is a former product leader for Gmail, Youtube, and Microsoft - and is the author of the bestselling book Evidence Guided.Itamar’s latest book is about creating high-impact products in the face of uncertainty, and he also has some strong views on roadmaps, roadmapping, common traps to avoid, and what to consider instead.But so does Bruce!Bruce is the author of the book Product Roadmaps Relaunched and, most recently, the book Aligned - a deep dive into stakeholder management fo...2024-10-0859 minDatum Line w/ Bruce G. McCarthyDatum Line Revisited with Bruce G. McCarthy
Values Clarification — Part 10
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Values Clarification — Part 9 (45 seconds of audio loss at the start)
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Values Clarification — Part 8
2024-09-1659 min
Unleash Your Imagination, Through Free AudiobookAligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders Audiobook by Bruce MccarthyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 751920
Title: Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders
Author: Bruce Mccarthy, Melissa Appel
Narrator: April Doty
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10:36:34
Language: English
Release date: 08-13-24
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Genres: Business & Economics, Non-Fiction, Management & Leadership, Science & Technology, Technology & Engineering, Architecture & Design
Summary:
Product management naturally incorporates empathy, psychology, and thinking outside the box in pursuit of the best design for products. But how often do you apply those same skills to your relationships with people in your company?
By breaking the art of stakeholder management into simple lessons and frameworks...2024-08-1410h 36
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentAligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders by Melissa Appel, Bruce MccarthyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/751920 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders Author: Melissa Appel, Bruce Mccarthy Narrator: April Doty Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 36 minutes Release date: August 13, 2024 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: Product management naturally incorporates empathy, psychology, and thinking outside the box in pursuit of the best design for products. But how often do you apply those same skills to your relationships with people in your company? By breaking the art of stakeholder management into simple lessons and frameworks, this practical book shows product managers how to manage the crucial...2024-08-1330 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentAligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders by Melissa Appel, Bruce MccarthyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/751920to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders
Author: Melissa Appel, Bruce Mccarthy
Narrator: April Doty
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 36 minutes
Release date: August 13, 2024
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
Product management naturally incorporates empathy, psychology, and thinking outside the box in pursuit of the best design for products. But how often do you apply those same skills to your relationships with people in your company? By breaking the art of stakeholder management into simple lessons and frameworks, this practical book shows product managers how to manage the crucial relationships...2024-08-1310h 36
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Scandinavian Product Podcast#13 How to manage stakeholders and foster alignment | Bruce McCarthy, author of Product Roadmaps Relaunched and AlignedMy guest today is someone special to me: Bruce McCarthy.Bruce has probably seen and helped more companies with product roadmaps than anyone in the world.He's the author of the best-selling book "Product Roadmaps Relaunched" and has just launched his new book Aligned: Stakeholder Management for Product Leaders.Bruce and I met in Madrid a couple of years ago. Our first 1:1 was over breakfast, where we talked about different things - including the new book he was writing at the time.I knew immediately that it would be a very...2024-07-2953 min
Broken Brains with Bruce ParkmanDr. Marissa McCarthy, Board Certified Brain Injury SpecialistSend us a textMeet Dr. Marissa McCarthy, a dedicated specialist in brain injury medicine whose career was profoundly shaped by the events of 9-11 and her unwavering commitment to veterans. For over 16 years, Dr. McCarthy has served as a beacon of hope at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa, working tirelessly to aid those with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). She shares her deep insights into the evolution of TBI care, the invisible nature of these injuries, and the critical importance of early intervention and specialized treatment for military personnel. Dr. McCarthy's passion and expertise illuminate...2024-07-0144 min