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THE ONE THING

1. The 10-10-10 Rule: A Simple Framework for Smarter Decisions

As a leader, you probably make hundreds of daily decisions—often with incomplete information and under pressure.

Suzy Welch developed a simple framework to cut through the noise: the 10-10-10 Rule.

Before making a big decision, ask yourself:

1. How will I feel about this in 10 minutes?

2. How will I feel about this in 10 months?

3. How will I feel about this in 10 years?

This forces you to balance short-term emotions with long-term consequences.

For example:

✅ Accepting an unnecessary meeting might feel good in 10 minutes (avoiding conflict), neutral in 10 months, but negative in 10 years (a pattern of misplaced priorities).

✅ Having a tough conversation with an underperforming employee might feel terrible in 10 minutes, better in 10 months as performance improves, and excellent in 10 years as you build a culture of accountability.

The 10-10-10 Rule helps separate what feels urgent from what’s truly important—leading to better, clearer decisions.

The takeaway

Next time you face a tough decision, think about the answer for each 10-10-10 timeframe.

INSIGHTFUL THOUGHTS

2. A Counterintuitive Hiring Tip from Amazon

Amazon has a hiring philosophy that goes against conventional wisdom.

Instead of simply looking for people who fit their culture, they focus on hiring people who can raise the bar.

Jeff Bezos once wrote in an Amazon shareholder letter:

"I'd rather interview 50 people and not hire anyone than hire the wrong person."

Amazon follows a Bar Raiser system where employees outside the hiring team interview candidates to ensure they meet the company’s high standards. These Bar Raisers have veto power, even over hiring managers.

The goal? To avoid mediocre hires who just blend in. They want every new hire to level up the organization.

The takeaway

Instead of asking, "Does this person fit in?" ask, "Will this person raise the bar?"

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THE 80/20

5. An 80/20 Tip You Can Apply Today

Here’s a low-effort, high-impact tip you can use with your team today:

• What: End meetings with a one-sentence summary of decisions and next steps

• Why: People often leave meetings with different interpretations of what was agreed upon. A quick recap in one sentence increases clarity and execution.

• Example: Instead of ending with, “Great meeting, thanks everyone,” say: “Just to summarize: Sarah will finalize the proposal by Wednesday, and James will review it by Friday”