Make Expectations Explicit
A mantra to turn implicit norms into shared standards
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Flare Before You Focus
A mantra to widen thinking before narrowing to decisions
You Own Your Role, We Own The Outcome
A mantra to clarify ownership while reinforcing shared responsibility
Celebrate Behaviors, Not Just Outcomes
A mantra to reinforce the behaviors and mindsets that lead to excellence
Design For The Roller Coaster
A mantra to anticipate hard moments and design structures that make them safer
Make Space for Every Voice
A mantra to widen participation and improve decision quality
Lead With Vulnerability
A mantra to model uncertainty, learning, and humility
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
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Avoid The Pretzel Trap
A mantra to help you stay true to yourself and ask for what you need
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Know Your Number
A mantra to define your floor so you can build your future
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The Forwardable Email
A way to help others actually make that connection they said they would
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The Curiosity Tour
A way to approach a job hunt that uncovers extraordinary, unlisted opportunities
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Create Intentional Serendipity
A mantra to design a career you couldn’t have planned
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The Personal Selection Stack
A ritual to define success criteria for your next chapter — before jumping to the next rung
Strategy
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
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Be Human-Centered
A mantra to keep us coming back to the user to guide our work
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Text If Urgent
A mantra to clarify communication norms & prevent team burnout