Notes

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. "

The Onboarding

This is Carbon. Carbon onboarded the new houseplant. She sniffed it once, knocked it sideways, and never acknowledged it again. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to bring new people in like they were meant to be there in "Take the Wheel. "

The Deadline

This is Carbon. Carbon had a deadline. She reviewed it, sat on the document, and went to sleep. She missed it by three days and requested an extension with full confidence. Don't be like Carbon. Learn how to build accountability into how you work in "Take the Wheel. "

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. "