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Say exactly that
Smart people know exactly what they think. Many say the vaguer ‘Hmmmmm’ version anyway.
Aug 23
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You Get Paid for Shower Thinking
What Jeff Weiner's blank calendar taught me about where good ideas come from.
Aug 16
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“I’m really not looking.”
The YouTube Lessons
Aug 2
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July 2026
A career update for me.
Life First, Then Work.
Jul 25
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The win was noticing.
I'm a forward looker, so I sometimes miss it. This week I caught the progress while it was happening.
Jul 19
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Four Questions Every Leader Should Steal
Most teams run on advice. The best leaders run on questions.
Jul 12
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Say exactly what you mean: The one skill AI can't help with
AI made words cheap. Clarity will be the moat.
Jul 5
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June 2026
[From the Archive] Push With Warmth: 5 things I told a colleague about being a strong PM at Facebook
The note I sent years ago — still true, and more so in the AI era. Reading list included.
Jun 27
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I Don't Find Luck. I Send Emissaries
Luck isn't a lightning strike. It's a feedback loop you can create.
Jun 21
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Three Questions I Ask Before Taking Any Job
Logo, title, and company stage tell you how a job looks. These questions tell you how it'll feel.
Jun 6
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May 2026
Run the ‘Cocktail Test’ over your priority list
How a few Cuban cocktails may just help clarify what actually matters most.
May 29
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The Day the Attorney General’s Security Detail Walked Us Out
What getting escorted out of a government building taught me about stress
May 14
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