Notes

The Exit Interview

This is Carbon. Carbon quit the living room. Effective immediately. No notice. No reason given. HR was not notified. . . because HR is also me. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to leave things better than you found them in "Take the Wheel. "

The Buy-In

This is Carbon. Carbon wanted buy-in on the new couch arrangement. She moved everything herself, then sat on it and waited for applause. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to bring people along before you move in "Take the Wheel. "

The Urgency

This is Carbon. Carbon decided everything was urgent at 3 AM. The treat cabinet. The hallway. My face. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to lead with urgency without creating chaos in "Take the Wheel. "

The Listening

This is Carbon. Carbon listened to everything I said. Then she blinked slowly and walked into the other room. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to listen in a way that makes people feel heard in "Take the Wheel. "

The Recognition

This is Carbon. Carbon expects to be recognized every time she enters a room. No context. No contribution required. Just presence. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to earn influence that actually means something in "Take the Wheel. "

The Accountability

This is Carbon. Carbon knocked a glass off the counter. Looked at it on the floor. Looked at me. Walked away. . . Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to own your outcomes in "Take the Wheel. "

The Team Meeting

This is Carbon. Carbon called a team meeting. She sat in the center of the room, stared at everyone, said nothing, and left after four minutes. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to run meetings people don't hate in "Take the Wheel. "

The Strategic Plan

This is Carbon. Carbon made a strategic plan. Step one: sit on my keyboard. Step two: wait. Step three: results. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build a strategy that actually moves things forward in "Take the Wheel. "

The Boundaries

This is Carbon. Carbon has very clear boundaries. Your laptop: hers. Your chair: hers. Your personal space: negotiable, but probably also hers. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to set boundaries that actually build respect in "Take the Wheel. "

The Pivot

This is Carbon. Carbon decided mid-sprint that the plan had changed. No announcement. No explanation. She simply pivoted to the window and never looked back. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to lead through change without losing your team in "Take the Wheel. "