The Mythfits
A sarcastic cartoon series about fallible and controversial corporate people who fit some outdated myths, yet misfit the right way of leadership.
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Staff it if it’s important
If it’s important, staff it like it’s important. If a project is truly a priority, your headcount and budget should reflect that status immediately. Middle-management “purgatory” is filled with brilliant ideas that died simply because they were treated as side-hustles for already overextended teams. When you starve a critical initiative of dedicated talent, you aren’t just slowing it down; you are effectively deciding it isn’t worth the success you claim to want.
How do you determine which project gets your “A-team” when everything on your plate feels like a priority? -
Measure what matters
We don’t always measure what matters; we manage what we measure, even if it doesn’t matter.
Easily quantifiable data offers a false sense of control. When we prioritize vanity metrics over strategic value, we inadvertently train our teams to optimize for the spreadsheet rather than the mission. We must shift from “what can we count” to “what actually counts,” ensuring our energy follows our impact, not just our activity.
Which metric on your current dashboard do you suspect is actually distracting your team from their most important work? -
Noise is no signal
Process the noise before seeking the signal.
By intentionally pausing to process the “noise” of workplace dynamics, you prevent reactive decisions based on surface-level data. This discipline allows you to filter out distractions and identify the true signal—the core issues and opportunities that others often overlook.
What is one specific technique you use to stay objective when a situation feels chaotic? -
Consistency vs permanence
Consistency is a strategic commitment to your core values, allowing them the necessary time to compound into tangible organizational results. While permanence is a rigid attachment to the status quo, consistency is the disciplined patience required to see a long-term vision through to fruition. Leadership lies in knowing when to hold the line for impact and when to evolve once a value has outlived its utility.
How do you distinguish between a process that needs more time to work and one that is simply no longer serving your team? -
Behavior broadcast
Behavior is your loudest broadcast.
In the world of high-stakes leadership, your actions consistently drown out your words. While mission statements and strategy decks set the stage, it is your daily conduct that defines the actual culture and standards of your organization. Integrity isn’t found in what you promise during a keynote, but in how you show up when the pressure is on.
What is one specific action you’ve seen a leader take that spoke louder than any speech they ever gave?
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