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Social
The Mid-Argument Repair Attempt
Keep 3 ready "repair" phrases to deploy mid-argument before it escalates into emotional flooding.
Social
Summarize-and-Verify Before Replying
Before any reply, summarize your speaker's argument and verify with them you got it before disagreeing.
Leadership
Steelmanning the Opposition
Before refuting an opposing view, write its strongest version honestly.
Social
The Post-Conflict Repair Protocol
After both calm down from a conflict, run a structured 4-question dialogue to close it for real, not superficially.
Professional
Pyramid Principle
Start with conclusion, then 3 arguments, then details per argument — top-down.
Administrative
Inverted Pyramid (Minto)
Lead with conclusion first, then supporting arguments, then details — never the reverse.
Leadership
Minto Pyramid for Communication
Conclusion first, 3 arguments, evidence per argument. Leaders speak from top, not foundation.
Digital & AI
Using AI as Your Plan's Devil's Advocate
Before executing a major decision, ask AI to attack your plan with the strongest possible arguments — not politely agree with it.
Social
Broken Record for Repeated Pressure
Repeat the same refusal in the same words calmly, no matter how the other person reshapes the pressure.
Administrative
Coalition-Building for a Proposal
Before presenting your proposal in the formal meeting, win 2-3 influencers individually — don't surprise them with a public vote.