2024-11-06 - Kao - Part I What Finesse Looks Like When Reading People and Situations

Part I: What Finesse Looks Like When Reading People and Situations

Metadata

• Author: Wes Kao
• Full Title: Part I: What Finesse Looks Like When Reading People and Situations
• Category:articles
• Summary: Wes Kao’s newsletter discusses the concept of finesse in reading people and situations. It highlights principles like sharing bad news thoughtfully, understanding power dynamics, and recognizing the underlying questions in conversations. The focus is on improving communication and achieving win-win outcomes in professional settings.
• URL: https://newsletter.weskao.com/p/part-i-what-finesse-looks-like

Highlights

• the way you share information actually matters and can influence how your recipient receives the news. (View Highlight)
• there’s no need to call someone out if there’s no upside to doing so. This fits under the general principle of picking your battles. (View Highlight)
• There’s skill involved in translating your intentions into reality (View Highlight)