The world’s shortest leadership philosophy:

Always know the answer to, “What are we optimizing for?”

Recruit. Recruit. Recruit.

Never ask someone to do something you aren’t willing to do yourself.

Be easy on the person. Be tough on the problem.

Give all the credit away.

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James Clear writes about habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, Atomic Habits. The book has sold over 20 million copies worldwide and has been translated into more than 60 languages.

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