Go Slow to Go Fast
We live in a culture that prizes speed—but sometimes moving slower is what actually accelerates results. In this episode, Paul and Matt explore when deliberate pauses pay off, how to test “slow-downs” safely, and how leaders can set the right cadence without losing urgency when it matters most.
Five Key Learnings:

Slowing down can reduce rework, surface hidden costs, and sharpen decisions.
Smart slow-downs (like reflection or structured breaks) often boost creativity and clarity.
Speed frequently degrades our decision making and causes us to miss opportunities to build on others work
Teams can run tiny experiments—like slowing a sprint kickoff—to test the benefits.
Mature leaders can help team members see how to balance slowing down and speeding up

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Slow Down to Speed Up Newsletter - https://www.humanityworking.net/p/slow-down-to-speed-up?r=ourxz&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

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