When your team starts gravitating toward a “good enough” compromise, ask: “Are we settling, or are we solving?” Give the real tension five more minutes before resolving it.
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Challenge With Curiosity
Pick one idea in a meeting that everyone seems to agree on. Ask: “What would need to be true for this to fail?” Frame it as genuine curiosity, not opposition.
Name Your Biggest Bet
Write down the one assumption your current project depends on most. Now ask yourself: “If this turned out to be wrong, what would I do differently?”
Catch Your Default
Before making a decision, pause and ask: “Am I choosing this because it’s the best option, or because it’s the most familiar?” Write down one bias that might be at play.