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When too much CYA backfires
Some operators speak in a way that's overly CYA (cover your ass) as a defensive tactic to prevent getting into trouble if things go wrong. Here's why…
May 28
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Good struggle vs bad struggle
Not all struggle leads to personal growth. Learn to distinguish between good struggle vs bad struggle, so you can invest your emotional energy in the…
May 21
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People judge the average of your achievements, not the cumulative
Mentioning too many items can actually reduce your overall perceived value.
May 14
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What you give airtime to will expand
Successful operators intentionally direct their recipients' attention. Focus less on what you can't do, and more on what you can do.
May 7
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April 2025
Why high performers make assertions: The difference between insights, suggestions, and assertions
An insight is just a starting point. The rare, courageous thing to do is to develop an assertion, i.e. a hypothesis and point of view that answers "so…
Apr 30
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You are wasting your warm intros
Your note sucks because you don't sound sincere. Do these 6 things to make your note more persuasive before you hit send.
Apr 23
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7 Phrases I use to make giving feedback easier for myself
Here are phrases I often use when sharing feedback because it makes it easier for me to speak openly and quickly, and encourages my recipient to take…
Apr 16
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My new episode on Lenny's Podcast
We cover some of my best frameworks for communication tactics used by top 1% performers
Apr 9
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Part II: Nuances when using the "inverted but" technique
5 nuances to keep in mind when you apply this tactic, based on common questions from other readers.
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March 2025
Use "but" strategically
“But” is a negating word. Here’s how to use this intentionally, so you sound direct and positive.
Mar 26
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Why you should get buy-in throughout a project
Even if you mentioned a risk might happen, your manager might act surprised when it actually happens. This is why you must reinforce expectations at the…
Mar 19
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The only way to stop the rat race
There’s always another rat race if you want to be a rat in a race
Mar 12
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