Empty next week's calendar entirely, then add back only what truly deserves a slot.

When resigning, write 3 highly constructive notes you leave behind — to make a difference.

Instead of "you always...", say "I feel ... when X happens".

Start each quarter at zero and force every line item to re-justify its existence.

Every budget line starts at zero — must justify itself, not inherit from last year.

Don't ask "do we need another hire?" — ask "if we started today with nobody, who'd we hire first?".

Delete every recurring meeting from the calendar, and re-add only what its owner justifies in writing.

Assume the company has zero software tools today, and rebuild the tool list from scratch based only on actual need.

Delete every KPI you track, and re-add only what someone can prove actually changes a real decision.

End employment with least harm: 10 min, 3 clear messages, dignified exit.

Replace "you always forget" with "I feel worried when..." — Thomas Gordon's classic formula.