Wes Kao · 4 min read · Productivity
My most popular posts of 2025
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Wes shares his most popular posts from 2025, organized into four themes—sharper operator, clear communication, managing up, and leadership—along with updates about a four-week holiday break and a new March 2026 cohort for his executive communication course. He highlights the course’s strong track record, alumni from top companies, and the ongoing opportunity to level up executive communication and influence.
Key Takeaways
- Turn insights into bold, testable assertions to drive decision-making, rather than stopping at ideas.
- Communicate more concisely by cutting filler words and using strategic language (e.g., use 'but' to stay direct and positive).
- Stop trying to change your manager; manage up by focusing on what you can influence and by setting realistic expectations.
- Delegate effectively while maintaining high standards to preserve quality when empowering others.
- The post underscores practical, action-oriented approaches to leadership and suggests enrolling in the course to deepen these skills.
Excerpt
👋 Hey, it’s Wes . Welcome to my bi-weekly newsletter on managing up, executive communication, and standing out as a high performer. For more, check out my intensive course on Executive Communication & Influence for Senior ICs and Managers . ⛑️ If you’re looking for 1:1 coaching, I typically work with director-level and above at companies like Amazon, Meta, DoorDash, Amplitude, etc. Learn more about my coaching approach . Read time : 3 minutes Did a friend forward this to you? Subscribe to get my posts directly in your inbox: First, a few announcements: 1. As part of my yearly…