The Journal

Ninety days. One thought, one action and three questions a morning, for anyone who looks after people.

Free sample: days 1 to 7.

Runs on People

Day 1 · Your teamDate ________

Nobody remembers the meeting you ran perfectly. They remember the time you noticed they were struggling.

Today's actionAsk one person how they're really doing, and wait for the real answer.

What did I notice today?

What did I do about it?

Who needs something from me tomorrow?

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Day 2 · YourselfDate ________

Tired managers make short-term decisions. Rest isn't a reward for finishing; it's part of doing the job well.

Today's actionPut one real break in your diary today, and keep it.

What did I notice today?

What did I do about it?

Who needs something from me tomorrow?

Did itShared itCarry it over
Day 3 · Hard daysDate ________

Some days the win is keeping your temper and keeping your word. That's enough.

Today's actionName one thing you handled well today, however small.

What did I notice today?

What did I do about it?

Who needs something from me tomorrow?

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Day 4 · Leading changeDate ________

People don't resist change. They resist losing things they value without being asked.

Today's actionAsk your team what they're worried about losing, and just listen.

What did I notice today?

What did I do about it?

Who needs something from me tomorrow?

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Day 5 · Every managerDate ________

Management is mostly a series of small conversations. Get those right and the big ones get easier.

Today's actionHave one unplanned five-minute conversation today.

What did I notice today?

What did I do about it?

Who needs something from me tomorrow?

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Day 6 · YourselfDate ________

Your team copies your hours, not your words. Say rest matters, email at midnight, and they'll believe the email.

Today's actionSchedule tonight's messages to send in the morning instead.

What did I notice today?

What did I do about it?

Who needs something from me tomorrow?

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Day 7 · Hard daysDate ________

When everything is urgent, nothing is. Find the one thing that would hurt most if it were dropped.

Today's actionList what's on fire, then pick one to fix now and one to leave until tomorrow.

What did I notice today?

What did I do about it?

Who needs something from me tomorrow?

Did itShared itCarry it over
Week 1 · ReviewDate ________

Look back before you look ahead.

What worked this week?

What didn't?

Who did I help grow?

One thing to change next week