Principles

Write down 2–3 principles you want to anchor on.

Examples:

• Assume good intent.
• Optimize for clarity over comfort.

Boundaries

Name the rules that keep you human.

Examples:

• No late-night Slack unless production is literally on fire.
• 1:1s are sacred, not optional.

Anti-patterns

Flip bad behaviors into commitments.

Examples:

• Cancelled 1:1s: Protect dedicated time with my team.
• Hoarding decisions: Push ownership down, even if messy.
• Weaponised urgency: Distinguish between urgent and manufactured panic.
• Over-promising to please: Default to realistic commitments, not wishful thinking.