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The “hot shot rule” to help you become a better leader | Kat Cole

TED Talks Daily

2025/03/25
TED Talks Daily

TED Talks Daily

2025/03/25

Shownote

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 st...

Highlights

Kat Cole, a seasoned business leader, shares her insights on how confidence is built through consistent action rather than waiting for the perfect moment. Her journey from waitress to CEO underscores practical strategies for personal and professional growth, particularly focusing on the 'hot shot rule' as a catalyst for decisive leadership.
05:00
Reps of action drive confidence for learning and growth
03:40
Imagine someone else in your role to motivate action
06:34
Regularly envision someone admired in your role and act on insights.
09:19
Be like the speaker's mom and don't let past patterns stop you from doing different things tomorrow.

Chapters

How Can Trust Be Automated Through Action?
00:00
What Lessons Can Challenges Teach Us About Growth?
03:40
How Does the Hotshot Rule Transform Daily Life?
06:34
Can Weekly Reflections Spark Year-Long Change?
09:19
Which Products Are Featured in the Advertisements?
12:12

Transcript

Speaker 5: Trust isn't just earned, it's demanded. Whether you're a startup founder navigating your first audit, or a seasoned security professional scaling your GRC program, proving your commitment to security has never been more critical or more complex....