Ready Enough
"We need to be fully prepared before starting something important."
Most people believe this. They're wrong.
The Shadow Message
Your "metadata" speak louder than your words—especially in how you communicate.
Every message you send has two
The Real Reason I Write
Most people think writing makes you smarter.
They're wrong.
Writing makes you realize how dumb you are.
Every
The Clarity Tax
We've convinced ourselves that talking is faster than writing.
It isn't.
Think about your last meeting:
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
Knowledge Isn't Numbers
Everyone collects data.
Few understand how they learn from it.
The difference between good and great data isn't
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
Stop Fixing, Start Refactoring
We call it "organizational baggage" and tell people to leave it at the door.
But that's
The Power of Not Knowing
"Let's workshop it."
When I say these words, I watch shoulders relax. The pressure of having
The Power of Tactical Empathy
The armed man paced back and forth, weapon aimed at the hostages.
He shouted at the negotiator outside, "I&