What My Father’s Service in Vietnam Taught Me About Servant Leadership

ProductCamp 2025, Session Proposals

Product managers operate in one of the most influence-driven roles in the modern organization. We lead technical and business stakeholders — often without direct authority. So where does true influence come from?

In this thought-provoking town hall, I will share a personal and inspiring leadership story rooted in my father’s service as a young lieutenant in Vietnam. His experience building community, boosting morale, and leading through empathy offers a powerful model of servant leadership that’s deeply relevant for today’s PMs.

In this town hall, we will discuss how servant leadership can help us:
– Build credibility in cross-functional teams
– Strengthen trust and alignment
– Unlock strategic influence
– Inspire teams through service, not control

This session blends storytelling, product leadership insights, and interactive discussion—perfect for anyone looking to grow their impact as a product leader.

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Session Details

Type of Session: Town Hall

Presented By

Carla Habeeb

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Carla Habeeb, CSM, KMP, is an accomplished product manager with 10+ years of experience managing complex initiatives, collaborating across distributed teams, and delivering award-winning results for major global brands. She is committed to advancing digital transformation in the film industry through authentic, resourceful, and people-centered product leadership.
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