Speed isn’t just a metric; it’s a leadership advantage.

In this episode, Chris Nelson breaks down how urgency, tighter feedback loops, transparency, and empowered decision-making reshape culture and accelerate execution. From shifting away from command-and-control structures to creating a cadence teams can rely on, this conversation reveals what it takes to build momentum inside fast-moving organizations.

If you're navigating transformation, scaling a team, or trying to reduce friction in communication and alignment—this conversation is going to feel uncomfortably relatable.

Key Discussion Points

• 01:06 — Why Speed Is a Leadership System
• 02:05 — Short Loops & Behavior Change
• 04:07 — The 60% Decision Rule
• 06:21 — Planning vs. Responsiveness
• 07:08 — Urgency → Purpose → Prioritization
• 09:52 — Iteration Over Escalation
• 10:59 — Transparency as a Cultural Shift
• 12:39 — Empowerment vs. Information Hoarding
• 15:45 — When Transparency Slows Things Down (Before It Speeds Up)
• 17:29 — The Feedback Flywheel
• 19:49 — Multi-Channel Communication Strategy
• 22:09 — What People Want to Hear (Hint: Strategy, Recognition & Impact)
• 23:27 — Cadence + Rhythm + Iteration
• 25:52 — Keeping Stakeholders Aligned
• 26:30 — Agile Without Chaos
• 27:57 — Experimentation: The Advantage in the AI Era
• 30:47 — Serendipity, Curiosity & Career Growth
• 33:20 — Books, Learning & Leadership Habits
• 34:31 — Empathy, Trust & Distributed Decision-Making
• 35:53 — Closing Thoughts + Connection Info

Before you move on to the next thing—pause and reflect.

Speed becomes a habit only when we act with intention.

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