While all are important to be a successful product manager, there was another aspect that I came across during my research. One of the most important characteristics of a great PM is their relationship management skills. This is a very important quality since building authentic and trustworthy connections with both internal and external stakeholders is very rewarding. This was a separating quality that I found in my manager as well. He would inspire the team and help us reach our full potential. This quality becomes crucial when you have to negotiate with business on the table, or to resolve a conflict within the team.