Show Notes
Say Hello Midweek Mini: Put Out the Match, Not the Bushfire Hope is not a strategy. When you see that little flare of trouble in your team, process, or system, and you think "I hope that dies out on its own" - that's the moment to act. Three weeks later when you're fighting a bushfire, you'll wish you'd dealt with the match. The Core Principle Small conversations feel awkward because you're bringing up something that seems minor. But issues escalate quickly: Employee giving you a little bit o...
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