Archive - Wes Kao's Newsletter

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 •

October 2024

When you’re pigeonholed as “great at project management”

Being good at project management is important. But ONLY being known for project management can limit your career.

Oct 30, 2024 •

Frustrated by rejection? How to plan before you ask

“It doesn’t hurt to ask” is a lie. If you’re going to make an ask, do a bit of strategic thinking upfront.

Oct 23, 2024 •

“What will I tell my boss?”: Why founders should understand the worldview of bureaucrats

A bureaucrat doesn’t care about good results, investing in a long-term solution, or the ROI of your product. They care about keeping their job and not…

Oct 16, 2024 •

How to regain control of a meeting

Three scripts to steer meetings back on track

Oct 9, 2024 •

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