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Lenny’s Newsletter♥ 255

On saying no

May 21, 2024 · 13 min
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Lenny Rachitsky shares how he learned to say no to the constant flow of requests as a solopreneur, arguing that protecting focus on the few things that made you successful is essential. He offers a decision framework…

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Lenny’s Podcast89 min

How to fire people with grace, work through fear, and nurture innovation

Matt Mochary · Nov 10, 2022
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  • When you sense fear clouding judgment, make a low-stakes bet with a peer on the opposite prediction; Mochary says fear has…
  • Deliver layoff news one-on-one, never via email or group chat, since impersonal delivery is what turns layoffs into anger and…
  • Separate the decision from its implementation: decide based on what serves the customer, then address the hurt of each affected…
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