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November 2023
Question behind the question
Your ability to answer questions is a competitive advantage. Here’s how to uncover the deeper underlying question.
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Wes Kao's Newsletter Holiday Gift Guide 2023
Gift ideas for the founders, marketers, and builders in your life (including yourself)
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Strategy, not self-expression: How to decide what to say when giving feedback
Aim for one goal: behavior change. Sweet, sweet behavior change. Everything else you might want to say? Keep it to yourself.
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WTF does it mean to “act like an owner”?
Do what's best for the business, act like your reputation is on the line, and more
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Rigorous thinking: No lazy thinking
The best managers teach their team how to think strategically. Here's how to build culture of good decision-making and thoughtful debate.
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October 2023
15 principles for managing up
When your boss loves you, you have options. Here's how to help your manager get what they need, so you get what you want.
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How to on-board yourself when you join a new team
Many startups don’t have a formal on-boarding process, yet you're expected to start contributing on your first week. Here's how to set yourself up for…
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The problem with glorifying failure
Why talking about failure works best in small doses, as a pattern break
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Start right before you get eaten by the bear
How to avoid backstory scope creep
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September 2023
Welcome to Wes Kao's Newsletter
A weekly post for rigorous marketers, leaders, and builders
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