As managers, we fail our teams by not declaring our intentions. Especially when delegating, we give vague instructions and expect them to *just get it*. Next time, be clear about what exactly you're delegating (tasks? decisions?) and how much involvement you're both ok with.

I was never an inbox zero. But I can't stand stand unread notifications. That little red dot just gets to my nerves.

3 steps to manage your calendar so it doesn't manage you: 1. Prioritize health goals first. Exercise, journaling, meditate. Whatever gives you energy, focus, and reduces stress. 2. Make your calendar your to-do app. 3. Block 30-90 min daily for ad-hoc requests.

Yes, I'd love to go to bed earlier. But can someone please tell my kids that? Having them sick in turns and taking antibiotics at 12 AM is really getting in the way...

Work isn't war

We should never be too certain about our ideas. If we are, we're probably not growing or challenging ourselves enough.

How do you know you're living your purpose? The hard feels easy. Even if you're not getting the results you wanted. Because even then, you feel energized. Motivated. Eager to keep pushing. That's when you know you're playing to your strengths and passions.

Joining an early-stage startup? Your goal should be to make your job redundant. To develop repeatable processes that are embedded into your product or part of an efficient self-serve motion. Miss this focus, and you risk ending up with a company that struggles to scale.

"How much support should I give away for free?" That's the wrong question to ask. Here's why: You should only think about having a segmented service model after ensuring everyone can easily get value from your product on their own. Especially in early-stage startups.

2021: Internet is down... time for a break? 2024: ChatGPT is down... time for a break?

There is no stronger sucker punch than having your kid telling you: "Thanks, mom, for not working today after school and taking us to the park".

🚀 Dive into the heart of #FounderLedMarketing, where the line between founders and their brands blurs to create authentic connections. It's not just marketing; it's a movement. Here's why you should to pay attention. youtube.com/watch?v=M1AeDT… Thread👇

If your KPIs are adoption & upsells, you need two teams. It's nearly impossible to prioritize adoption when a CSM is also tasked with hitting monthly revenue targets. And let’s face it: money always speaks louder.

If you feel you don't have enough time, just meditate for 10 minutes. Time never ran so slow.

Want to know how much we do on autopilot? Just switch from Mac to Windows for a day (or vice versa). I feel so unproductive right now...