Before all facts are known, issue a ready holding statement within minutes saying "we know, we're acting" — not silence that invites speculation.

Define where your "good enough" is on a 0-100 ruler, to know when to stop.

Sort tasks on urgent/important axes and treat each quadrant with its rule.

Before writing, describe reader in 5 sentences: age, job, knows, doesn't know, decision he makes.

Do not commit on the spot. Request 24 hours to think before any new obligation.

Decline any meeting without a written agenda — politely cancel and request one.

Per issue type: when resolved at current level, when escalates up.

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

Explicitly state your expected response times (not instant) in your signature or status, protecting your time and ending "why hasn't he replied" anxiety.