Leadership

25
Apr

Ready Enough

"We need to be fully prepared before starting something important." Most people believe this. They're wrong.
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17
Apr

The Shadow Message

Your "metadata" speak louder than your words—especially in how you communicate. Every message you send has two
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09
Apr

The Real Reason I Write

Most people think writing makes you smarter. They're wrong. Writing makes you realize how dumb you are. Every
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08
Apr

The Clarity Tax

We've convinced ourselves that talking is faster than writing. It isn't. Think about your last meeting:
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07
Apr

The Illusion of Clear Communication

You just finished a meeting. Everyone nodded in agreement. Then the follow-up emails arrive, and your heart sinks. Somehow, each
31
Mar

Knowledge Isn't Numbers

Everyone collects data. Few understand how they learn from it. The difference between good and great data isn't
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11
Mar

The Third Ear Principle

In 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Soviet submarine B-59 was ready to launch a nuclear torpedo. The standing order
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10
Mar

Stop Fixing, Start Refactoring

We call it "organizational baggage" and tell people to leave it at the door. But that's
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21
Feb

The Power of Not Knowing

"Let's workshop it." When I say these words, I watch shoulders relax. The pressure of having
20
Feb

The Power of Tactical Empathy

The armed man paced back and forth, weapon aimed at the hostages. He shouted at the negotiator outside, "I&
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