Week in Review

This Week

This week, we looked at how people brought big ideas to life. We started by exploring Sara Blakely's raw conviction in public speaking. Then we dove into Kent Beck's discipline of Test-Driven Development, showing how technical depth builds confidence. We examined Marc Andreessen's approach to money and leverage, focusing on potential over immediate profit. Rosalind Brewer showed us executive presence, navigating a crisis with clarity. Reed Hastings inspired us to build our voice, even when others don't see the vision. And we wrapped up with Ingvar Kamprad's systems thinking, designing for simplicity and scale. Each of these stories offered a specific lens on how to make your own impact, focusing on practical application.

Check In — for each theme covered this week

First, let's talk about Sara Blakely's Neiman Marcus Pitch. This was about public speaking and presence. 1. Did you attempt the action? (yes / partially / no) 2. What actually happened when you tried it? 3. What got easier, or what's still hard?

Next, we considered Kent Beck and the Discipline of Test-Driven Development. This focused on technical depth and craft. 1. Did you attempt the action? (yes / partially / no) 2. What actually happened when you tried it? 3. What got easier, or what's still hard?

Then we explored Marc Andreessen: The Browser's Bet. This theme was about money and leverage. 1. Did you attempt the action? (yes / partially / no) 2. What actually happened when you tried it? 3. What got easier, or what's still hard?

Moving on, we looked at Rosalind Brewer: The Pharmacy's New Prescription. This touched on executive presence and boardroom judgment. 1. Did you attempt the action? (yes / partially / no) 2. What actually happened when you tried it? 3. What got easier, or what's still hard?

After that, we discussed Reed Hastings: The Blockbuster Proposition. This theme was about building your voice. 1. Did you attempt the action? (yes / partially / no) 2. What actually happened when you tried it? 3. What got easier, or what's still hard?

Finally, we covered Ingvar Kamprad and the Flat Pack Revolution. This centered on systems and scale thinking. 1. Did you attempt the action? (yes / partially / no) 2. What actually happened when you tried it? 3. What got easier, or what's still hard?

What's Actually Improving

Look at your own answers. You might notice a pattern in where you felt more confident, or where you hesitated. This helps you see where your efforts landed.

Next Week

Next week, we will dive into a new set of themes designed to sharpen your ability to lead, innovate, and connect, focusing particularly on how to articulate your vision under pressure.

This is a self-check, not a scored assessment. There is no fabricated progress metric here — only what you notice for yourself.