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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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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
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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
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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
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“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
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December 2024
My top 9 articles to raise the bar for yourself and your team
Plus, a holiday break for my newsletter and a new cohort announcement
Dec 11, 2024
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How to write your own job description (and invent your role)
Many operators have either officially or unofficially written their own job description, and are reaping the benefits. Here's how you can get in on the…
Dec 4, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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