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.

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

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

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.

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.