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.

How high-performing leaders quietly drain their energy, confidence, and influence without realizing it. ——— There's a particular kind of exhaustion that has nothing to do with how hard you're working. Your calendar is full. You're in every meeting. You're responsive, prepared, contributing. And yet, you're drained in a way that sleep doesn't fix. That's not burnout. That's energy leakage. It's what happens when your attention, your concern, and your emotional bandwidth are h