Before any major org announcement, brief your managers 48 hours ahead with a Q&A sheet so they're never surprised in front of their teams.

Before any delegation, answer 7 questions in writing — send them with the handover.

Dedicate five full days for a focused team to solve one problem at the root — not an hour-a-week meeting for months.

Before any impactful formal announcement, give key stakeholders a private individual heads-up so they're never blindsided publicly.

Say firm "no" with warm "I understand" — Janet Lansbury's classic formula.

Offer only two choices for each small decision — respecting his autonomy without losing yours.