The Right Way to Prepare for a High-Stakes Conversation


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Before commercial pilots push back from the gate, they complete a comprehensive preflight check to verify that every system functions correctly during the journey ahead. Before surgeons make the first incision, they conduct a safety check, confirming patient identity, procedure details, and equipment readiness. Before software engineers ship new code, they check for bugs and vulnerabilities.
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