Leadership Insights from
Steve Weiss

Hey there 👋

As we close out the year, I've been thinking about the one resolution most leaders won't make — but should. It's not about doing more. It's about doing less, but better. The fastest leaders often make the worst decisions.

— Steve

P.S. What's your leadership resolution for 2026? Hit reply and let me know.

The Resolution No One Wants to Make

The fastest leaders often make the worst decisions. In 2026, make the resolution no one wants: slow down. Learn why pausing before responding, protecting thinking time, and being truly present transforms reactive survival into intentional leadership.

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When was the last time slowing down helped you make a better decision?

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Quick Tip

3 Ways to Slow Down Without Falling Behind

Pause before responding. Count to three before answering any question. It signals thoughtfulness, not hesitation.

Protect 30 minutes of thinking time daily. Block it on your calendar like any other meeting.

Ask "What's the real question here?" before jumping to solutions. The first answer is rarely the best one.

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Family Meal

Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast. 🦥

Eyes On!

In Praise of Slowness

Journalist Carl Honoré — the "godfather of the Slow Movement" — explores why our speed-obsessed society erodes health, productivity, and quality of life. A perfect 19-minute companion to this week's article. (19 min)

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Quote of the Week

Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.

— Anne Lamott

Worth Your Time

Book

Thinking, Fast and Slow

by Daniel Kahneman

Nobel winner reveals why your brain has two speeds — and when to use each.

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App

Forest

Stay focused, plant trees

Plant a virtual tree, set a timer. Leave the app early? Your tree dies. Surprisingly effective.

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Podcast

The Tim Ferriss Show

Tim Ferriss

Deep, unhurried interviews with world-class performers. The opposite of soundbite culture.

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