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The Pre-Mortem
Gary Klein's pre-mortem technique flips planning on its head. Instead of asking "how will we succeed?" you ask "it failed, why?" Teams that do this catch 30% more risks.
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The Silent Start
Most meetings fail in the first minute when the loudest voice sets the agenda. A silent start changes the dynamic entirely. Everyone thinks before anyone speaks.
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Habit Stack Your Recognition
Recognition intentions fail because they float in your calendar, unanchored. Attach them to something you already do, and they become automatic.
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The 90-Minute Rule
Your brain cycles through 90-minute focus periods, then demands rest. Fighting this costs energy. Working with it is free leverage.
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The Ulysses Contract for Work
Pre-commitment devices work because they remove the decision point entirely. One calendar trick that locks in your best intentions.
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The Three-Word Upgrade for Goals That Stick
People who add an if-then trigger to their goals are 2-3x more likely to follow through. The trick isn't motivation. It's offloading the decision to the environment.
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Use the Fresh Start Effect Before It Fades
New Year's motivation isn't just psychological folklore. Research shows people are 3x more likely to pursue goals on temporal landmarks. Here's how to capture that energy for your team before it disappears.
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The One Question That Replaces Feedback Anxiety
Instead of asking "do you have any feedback for me?" try this behavioral reframe. It removes the awkwardness and actually gets useful answers.
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The Shutdown Ritual
A 3-minute end-of-day ritual that reduces evening stress by 40%. No meditation required. Just a checklist.
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The Two-Minute 1:1 Upgrade
One small change to your 1:1s that makes feedback feel safer. Takes two minutes. No training required.