We all jump to conclusions. It isn’t something we think about, and it's actually rooted in our biology. Still, even if we can’t avoid it, perhaps we can become more mindful of some of our conclusions once we’ve reached them. After having made an interpretation, we should occasionally pause and question it.

Engineering an environment that helps teams do their best work can be difficult. When the team works well, it can deliver better, and helping teams deliver more effectively is what being a team lead is all about. However, this role also comes with some responsibilities and challenges that aren't always clear.

Acting as an early adopter isn’t inherently bad—if you look at this from a business context, it’d be like investing in a promising startup and hoping to double or even triple your money over time. But what’s critical here is avoiding pushing all your chips into the middle of the table early on.