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Executive Communication for Leaders

Hosted by Yue Wu

Tue, Jun 16, 2026

10:00 PM UTC (1 hour)

Virtual (Zoom)

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What you'll learn

How to structure executive-level communication

Learn how to organize updates around decisions, tradeoffs, and outcomes so leaders can quickly understand what matters.

How to run high-stakes exec meetings

Learn how to structure and lead executive discussions so decisions are made clearly and efficiently

How to anticipate executive questions and concerns

Learn how to think ahead to what leaders will ask, and proactively address concerns before they derail alignment

How to pre-align stakeholders effectively

Learn how to align key stakeholders before meetings so discussions are productive and decisions are not revisited.

Why this topic matters

High-stakes exec interactions often determine whether teams move quickly or get stuck in cycles of rework and misalignment. Yet many leaders are never explicitly taught how to prepare for, structure, or influence these moments effectively. Strong executive communication is less about speaking well in meetings and more about shaping clarity, alignment, and decision quality before and during them.

You'll learn from

Yue Wu

VP Product (ex-Lyft, Dropbox, Yelp, Google)

  • VP of Product with 15+ years of leadership experience across Lyft, Dropbox, Yelp, Google, and startups

  • Executive product leader experienced in leading product strategy and execution across large cross-functional teams in Big Tech and hypergrowth environments

  • Deep experience in product calibration and promotion decision-making, including authoring PM career ladders and leading promotion committees where leveling and performance decisions are made

  • Extensive experience developing and coaching Product Leaders at all levels including up to Senior Director+ levels

  • Interviewed and evaluated hundreds of PMs across all levels (Director+), with deep insight into executive hiring and promotion signals

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