Leadership

“Disagree and commit” is noble until you’re the one faking enthusiasm for a decision you think is doomed. Better version: “Disagree and let’s see.” Same velocity, zero acting. You tell your team: “Not my pick, but here’s the bet we’re running and the date we’ll know.” They lean in, you stay honest, and everyone learns faster—win or lose. Integrity intact, company still ships. Win-win.

Business Sense is your north star. Without it, you’re “really junior”: effort over outcomes, consistency over impact, team wins over org-wide success. At my company, we equip leaders to make smarter calls—faster. Ask: Does this matter to the business? Are we open to all options? That’s how you earn your seat in the room.