Name: The "hot shot rule" to help you become a better leader
Uploaded: 2025-03-25T14:42:59Z
Duration: 7 min 48 s
Description: Confidence doesn’t come before action — it comes from taking action, says business leader Kat Cole, who worked her way up from waitress to CEO of a global health company. She presents a simple yet powerful practice called the "hot shot rule" to help you step into a leadership mindset, break free from inertia and take decisive action when it matters most.

Confidence doesn’t come before action — it comes from taking action, says business leader Kat Cole, who worked her way up from waitress to CEO of a global health company. She presents a simple yet powerful practice called the "hot shot rule" to help you step into a leadership mindset, break free from inertia and take decisive action when it matters most.

The "hot shot rule" to help you become a better leader

Real confidence grows from taking consistent, deliberate action rather than waiting for courage to strike. Inspired by a childhood moment when her mother left an unsafe situation, the speaker learned that even small, regular steps forward can break through complacency and spark growth. Through a simple practice called the "hot shot rule," she imagines what a respected outsider would do in her role and commits to acting on that insight within a day. Over time, this approach builds a reputation for openness and decisive action, transforming both personal and professional life.