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In this German‑language excerpt from Lenny Rachitsky’s talk, the speaker stresses that great product managers need high agency expressed through soft skills. He recounts how, at the end of 2024, many people reacted to AI as a job‑threatening force, feeling powerless to lead their organizations. In contrast, he praises those who view AI as a tool that can take over undesirable tasks, freeing them to focus on higher‑value work. He likens the ideal team member to a thermostat—someone who actively changes the environment—rather than a thermometer that merely measures it. This metaphor underscores his belief that high‑agency individuals shape outcomes rather than just observe them.

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