Archive - Wes Kao's Newsletter

January 2025

Picking your battles when you are hyper-rational

Don't get caught up in being technically right, at the expense of being effective

Jan 29 •

No, I don't want to hop on a call

I do not want to hop on a call because you are too lazy to write a cogent message

Jan 22 •

How I give high-quality feedback quickly

If you're not regularly giving feedback, you're missing a chance to scale your judgment. Here's how to give high-quality feedback in as little as 1-2…

Jan 15 •

“Looks good to me” is a lazy default: Why managers should give feedback on work output

If you’re not regularly giving feedback on work product, you’re missing a valuable opportunity to invest in your team and set a higher bar.

Jan 8 •

December 2024

November 2024

Wes Kao's Newsletter Holiday Gift Guide 2024

Gift ideas for the operators, leaders, and builders in your life (including yourself)

Nov 27, 2024 •

How to give a senior leader feedback (without getting fired)

There’s a right and wrong way to proceed. Here’s how to increase the chances your leader listens and takes action--while reducing the chance they feel…

Nov 20, 2024 •

How to improve your finesse in the workplace

Knowing when to ask for forgiveness vs permission, what you can get away with, and more

Nov 13, 2024 •

What finesse looks like when reading people and situations

7 examples of finesse, including understanding power dynamics, when to call someone out, and more

Nov 6, 2024 •

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