Hey Reader,

It started with a conversation with a busy executive who was juggling more priorities than one person reasonably should. Every request felt urgent. Some were important, but many were just noise.

Together, we built a simple way to quiet that noise. We called it Five 4 Five.

Here’s how it works:

Take five minutes each morning to name the five things that matter most that day. Not the twenty-five that could matter, just the five that truly move the needle.

That’s it.

Wildly practical.

Five 4 Five.

They began using it immediately, and I did too. Within days, the shift was noticeable. Clarity replaced chaos. The workday started with purpose instead of panic. When you take a few minutes to name what truly matters, everything else starts to align.

And that same principle...simple clarity...is just as powerful in hiring.

When leaders slow down to identify the five most critical things a new hire must do well, they make better choices. Job descriptions become focused. Interviews become meaningful. The right candidate becomes clear. Simplicity works everywhere, from your personal to-do list to your next hire.

We talked about this in our latest Leaderish: leadership lessons straight up podcast episode: how simplicity often leads to better results, whether it is designing your day or building your team. Because focus creates alignment, and alignment drives success.

So tomorrow morning, take five minutes.

Write your five.

Then notice how the rest of your day begins to shape itself around what actually counts.

Simple really is better, whether you are prioritizing your day or finding the right person for the job.

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Reflection prompt:

What would your Five 4 Five list look like tomorrow morning?

Listen to the latest Leaderish: leadership lessons straight up episode for more thoughts on keeping simplicity at the heart of great work.

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A Little Bit About Regina I'm Regina Taute (say Howdy Taute and you've pronounced it right), a seasoned talent leader with experience in leadership and organizational development. I started Collective Growth Coaching and Consulting to partner with organizations to develop wildly practical and effective talent strategies. As a credentialed coach and certified in MBTI and Hogan assessments, my passion lies in unlocking potential and driving sustainable growth by helping individuals and teams thrive in today’s evolving business world. It would be my honor to join you for a complimentary 30-minute coaching session to help solve a current challenge with wildly practical solutions or to meet with you one-on-one to chat and get to know you.