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Lead better

Decide clearly, communicate kindly and build trust in small moments.

For managers, founders, parents and anyone people look to.

  1. 1
    Leadership2 minUp next

    Two-way doors

    Most decisions can be undone. Sort them before you agonize.

    Act: List the decisions you are delaying. Mark each one reversible or irreversible. Make the reversible ones today, quickly, with a review date attached.

  2. 2
    Communication2 min

    Say the clear thing, kindly

    Clarity is a form of kindness.

    Act: Identify one conversation you have been avoiding. Write the one sentence that says what you need, add a sentence of respect, and then have the conversation.

  3. 3
    Mental Models2 min

    The map is not the territory

    Your beliefs are a map of reality. Check them against the ground.

    Act: Pick a belief that is driving a current decision. Ask: what evidence would change my mind? Then go and actively look for that evidence.

  4. 4
    Relationships2 min

    Small moments build relationships

    Consistent small attention builds more trust than grand gestures.

    Act: Choose one person. Send a message that names something specific you appreciate about them. No request attached.

  5. 5
    Career2 min

    Build proof of work

    Opportunities go to people whose work is visible and specific.

    Act: Pick one thing you did recently that solved a problem. Write three sentences: the problem, what you did, the result. Share it with one person or save it in a "proof" folder.