Pivot fast. But when you commit to a direction, hold it with conviction until data says otherwise.
Don’t wage war against a rival department. Align incentives so their win is your win. sun tzu the art of war for managers 50 strategic rules
When a re-org or crisis hits, offer clarity. The manager who provides calm maps wins loyalty. Pivot fast
Is the economy hot or cold? Is the team burned out or energized? Adjust your aggression accordingly. Section II: Waging War (Resource Management) 8. The first casualty of long war is morale A project that drags on for 12 months will cost you your best people. Break it into 6-week sprints. Align incentives so their win is your win
Don’t build what you can borrow. Don’t hire what you can automate. Don’t research what you can partner on.
Don’t destroy a competitor’s reputation—acquire their customers with better service.
Ambiguous feedback is the silent killer of teams.