Notes

The Annual Review

This is Carbon. Carbon completed her annual review. Strengths: everything. Areas for growth: none identified. Next year's goals: more of the same, but louder. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to turn reflection into real growth in "Take the Wheel. "

The Cover Plan

This is Carbon. Carbon was asked who could cover for her while she napped. She looked around the room, looked back at me, and closed her eyes. The answer was no one. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build a team that doesn't fall apart when you step away…

The Crisis

This is Carbon. Carbon managed a crisis last Tuesday. Her water bowl was moved three inches to the left. She sat next to it for an hour and refused to drink. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to lead through disruption without losing your composure in "Take the Wheel. "

The Networking

This is Carbon. Carbon networked at the window for forty minutes. She made eye contact with a bird, two squirrels, and a delivery driver. None of them followed up. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build connections that actually go somewhere in "Take the Wheel. "

The Culture

This is Carbon. Carbon built the house culture. Silence is expected. Disruption is tolerated only if she starts it. Comfort is distributed based on her mood. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build a culture people choose to stay in in "Take the Wheel. "

The Feedback Loop

This is Carbon. Carbon established a feedback loop. She meows. I respond. She meows louder. I respond faster. She considers this leadership. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to give feedback that actually changes behavior in "Take the Wheel. "

The Budget

This is Carbon. Carbon reviewed the household budget. She had notes: More treats, better treats. . . and a second bed she will never sleep in. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to advocate for resources without losing the room in "Take the Wheel. "

The Promotion

This is Carbon. Carbon promoted herself. New title: Senior Director of the Couch. No interview. No review. She simply announced it by sitting higher than usual. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to earn the next level before you claim it in "Take the Wheel. "

The Stakeholders

This is Carbon. Carbon identified her key stakeholders. The treat cabinet. The sunny spot by the window. Me. In that order. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to manage stakeholders before they manage you in "Take the Wheel. "

The KPIs

This is Carbon. Carbon tracks her KPIs. Treats received. Naps completed. Times she was right. The numbers are always in her favor. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to measure what actually matters in "Take the Wheel. "