Derisking 12 Common Workplace Scenarios

Metadata

  • Author: Wes Kao
  • Full Title: Derisking 12 Common Workplace Scenarios
  • Category:articles
  • Summary: Wes Kao’s newsletter discusses how to derisk common workplace scenarios to reduce anxiety and improve communication. He offers practical actions for situations like giving feedback, presenting ideas, and managing projects, emphasizing understanding and clarity. By anticipating risks and preparing accordingly, professionals can navigate challenging interactions more effectively.
  • URL: https://newsletter.weskao.com/p/derisking-12-common-workplace-scenarios

Highlights

  • When you’re worried at work, it’s often because there’s something that feels uncertain. (View Highlight)
  • Marie Curie said, “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” (View Highlight)
  • put your main point up top, and context below. Be explicit about what you need from them. Share potential risks (this is meta, I know) so they’re in the loop and know you’re thinking about the project strategically. (View Highlight)
  • Another good friend is clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Becky Kennedy, who recently launched the Good Inside app to help busy parents raise study, confident, resilient kids with personalized advice based on your child’s age. (View Highlight)