Write thanks letter unsent — for yourself.

Convert your daily meeting to 15 minutes standing, three questions per person, then dismiss.

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

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.