Why Didn't You Think of That?
A presentation to your boss's boss goes well, except for one question you didn't see coming. Then, in the hallway afterward, your boss asks, "Why didn't you think of that?"
In this episode, Leslie Ferry shares that moment from her own career and what she was missing: how her skip-level made decisions. In the Upsurge Era, review cycles have compressed, and leaders expect ideas to arrive fully built. Being prepared now means knowing your material and knowing your audience.
In this episode:
How to tell whether someone decides from evidence or by instinct
The specific question to ask someone who…
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