Most communication problems at work are caused by a lack of clarity. In this article, I share one of the simplest frameworks I've used with leaders and teams for years: The Pee Pee Rule. It's a memorable approach to executive communication that helps you get to the point, reduce unnecessary back-and-forth, and build trust with senior leaders. If you want your emails, updates, and meetings to create momentum instead of confusion, this is a habit worth forming.

Most say that pressure changes people. I instead offer that it reveals what was already there. The leader who values excellence becomes controlling. The collaborative teammate starts avoiding difficult conversations. The confident executive turns defensive. The reliable one takes on too much, until resentment starts leaking out sideways. The founder who prides themselves on moving fast becomes impatient and reactive. Sound familiar? After 25 years inside organizations, naviga