Lead With Vulnerability
A mantra to model uncertainty, learning, and humility
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Cultivate A Growth Mindset
A mantra to frame work as a learning problem, not an execution problem
The Safety Levers
A framework to move your subculture from the Anxiety Zone to the Learning Zone
Psychological Safety Is A Leadership Choice
A strategic imperative for building a subculture of innovation
I Can’t See Inside Their Head
A mantra to stick to what you know is true in hard conversations
Use The Language of Interests
A mantra for navigating conflict by picking words that align, not alienate
Avoid The Pretzel Trap
A mantra to help you stay true to yourself and ask for what you need
Know Your Number
A mantra to define your floor so you can build your future
The Forwardable Email
A way to help others actually make that connection they said they would
The Curiosity Tour
A way to approach a job hunt that uncovers extraordinary, unlisted opportunities
Create Intentional Serendipity
A mantra to design a career you couldn’t have planned
The Personal Selection Stack
A ritual to define success criteria for your next chapter — before jumping to the next rung
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The Venture Story Guidebook
A way to turn your strategy into a concrete, comprehensive, & compelling narrative in 3 Acts, 9 Scenes, and 54 Beats
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The Go/No Go Date
A way to maximize your energy & runway during a risky endeavor
Leadership
Start With A Blank Slate
A mantra to escape “business as usual” and design what’s next
Leadership
Be Prototype-Driven
A mantra to embrace imperfection and iteration
Leadership
Be Human-Centered
A mantra to keep us coming back to the user to guide our work
Leadership
Text If Urgent
A mantra to clarify communication norms & prevent team burnout
Leadership
Honor The Maker's Schedule
A mantra to ensure your team can do deep work
Leadership
Fail Forward
A mantra to reinforce learning and experimentation
Leadership
The Subculture Coverage Matrix
A framework to ensure your mantras address every essential category
Leadership
Always Separate Flaring And Focusing
A mantra to ensure successful ideation while preserving execution
Leadership
One Consultative Decision Maker Per Lane
A mantra to empower your team, clarify roles, and unlock momentum
Leadership
The Team Gift Exchange
A ritual for regular team feedback