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The If-Then Plan
People who write "When X happens, I will do Y" are two to three times more likely to follow through. The trick isn't motivation. It's pre-deciding.
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The Family Meal
In restaurants, the "family meal" isn't about food. It's a brief daily ritual that synchronizes the team and surfaces problems before they escalate. Any team can steal it.
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The Bright Spots Audit
When teams underperform, the instinct is to diagnose problems. But deficit analysis triggers blame. A faster path: find your bright spots and replicate them.
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The Question Nobody Asks in Exit Interviews
Most exit interviews ask "why are you leaving?" The better question: "what almost made you leave before?" It surfaces fixable problems instead of post-hoc rationalizations.
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Temptation Bundling
Katy Milkman's research shows that bundling unpleasant tasks with enjoyable ones increases follow-through by 29-51%. The trick works for exercise, admin work, and manager duties.
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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.