This 10-minute conference talk from LeadDev San Francisco 2022 explores how engineering leaders can build stronger partnerships with product management. Learn how to move beyond the myth of "healthy tension" between product and engineering teams to create truly collaborative relationships. Discover practical tools for assessing your current product-engineering dynamics, developing mutual trust and respect, and addressing common anti-patterns that hinder effective teamwork. Gain valuable insights whether you're a senior individual contributor, a team lead defining your role, or an executive looking to recalibrate cross-functional relationships. Walk away with actionable strategies to forge stronger alliances with product leaders and optimize your collaborative efforts toward shared business goals.