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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.
Apr 2
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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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Be objective, not detached
Context isn’t only about facts and what happened--it’s also helping your audience understand how to interpret this information.
Mar 5
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February 2025
The trouble with "good enough"
Obviously, stop before you hit the point of diminishing returns. The problem is many operators stop way before this point--and leave proverbial money on…
Feb 26
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Develop adjacent skills to become a sharper operator
The best marketers might call themselves marketers... But they are secretly strong in other disciplines.
Feb 19
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Eyes light up (ELU)
This is the moment when your audience is viscerally, undeniably excited about what you’re talking about. Aim for ELU.
Feb 12
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Stop apologizing for reasonable business decisions
Why saying sorry might unintentionally shift the power dynamics
Feb 5
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