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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 22m

Tomorrow is the first time I'm publishing an actual newsletter-newsletter since I shuttered Fewer Better back in 2021 because of Substack's you-know-what problem. And... I had fun putting it together. Subscribe at:

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#FutureOfWork #leadership #GoalSetting #LeadershipDevelopment

Results-focused practices for people who want to actually do better, not just make numbers look good.

I work with leaders, chiefs of staff, and other force multipliers focused on improving human experiences and outcomes, who need efficient, effective ways to quickly align and measurably improve…

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 2d

How do we refute whatever study resulted in SaaS brands making it so hard to find their "login" link from their home page?

It's become a red flag for me that a SaaS product is optimized for conversion, not actual usage, when I have to hunt for the "login" link.

#SaaS #usability #CX #UX

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 3d

Question: If you could give menopause an Amazon review, what would it be?

You can, BTW 😂:

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#menopause #perimenopause #genx

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 4d

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So so so so thrilled for #TeamTrackhouse and #RaulFernandez . What an accomplishment for rider and team, and it’s so rad to see an American team on the top step of the podium. Well done!!!!!! 🎉🍾🥂

#MotoGP

Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 14d

Two lucky entrants will receive two tickets to the event AND two copies of my book (one for you, one for a colleague) ... to enter ✨before tonight at 11:59pm pacific✨ pop into this post:

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 20d

Your organization’s greatest strategic assets may be hiding in plain sight.

That’s the heart of my upcoming talk at the World OKR Summit:

"Unblocking Your Team’s Inner Strategists: No-BS OKRs for Neurodivergent and 'Square Peg' Professionals"

#Strategy #WorldOKRSummit #OKR #LeadershipDevelopment

Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 14d

There are at least 34 great reasons to join me at the World OKR Summit on Oct 30-31st... here are just a few of them!

Want to join me? (Read the next message for info!) ↴

#OKRs #Strategy #LeaderDevelopment #CareerDevelopment #WorldOKRSummit

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34 Reasons to Join Me at the World OKR Summit 2025 | OKRs, Leadership & Growth

YouTube video by Sara Lobkovich | Connected Strategy + No-BS OKRs

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 16d

📘 That’s why I wrote “You Are a Strategist”— to give you tools like the Connected Strategic Stack to turn big ideas into clear expectations that actually stick.

👉 Grab your copy of the book (and get the free workbook when you order direct).

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You Are a Strategist OKR Book | Useful Strategy — Sara Lobkovich

This OKR book helps you create clear expectations, focus, and connect strategy to daily behavior to results, with connected strategy and No-BS OKRs

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 16d

The bottom line is, strategy is just a collection of clear expectations. Without them, it’s not strategy — it’s just words on a slide.

#Leadership #LeaderDevelopment #strategy #CareerDevelopment #StrategicPlanning

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 16d

When expectations are clear, here’s what happens:
1️⃣ Fewer dropped balls
2️⃣ Less “wait, who’s doing what?”
3️⃣ More accountability without micromanagement
4️⃣ A team that can focus on results instead of rehashing the plan in every meeting

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 16d

Confusion kills strategic progress way faster than "bad" ideas.

The antidote? → Clear expectations.

They're the most fundamental responsibility of a leader. But they’re not just top-down — they’re something every single person can create for themselves, too.

#Leadership #LeaderDevelopment

A blue door with a sign that reads, "Clear expectations are a leader's love language." A small electrical warning sign is also visible on the door.

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 16d

As both an EOS integrator and an OKR coach, Jessica shares her unique expertise, offering actionable insights into how these two frameworks can work in harmony to help organizations not just survive but truly thrive. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AjjkN #EOS #Entrepreneur #GoalSetting

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 20d

Two (2) winners chosen at random. Prize: 2 event tickets (ARV $398) + 2 book (ARV $52) for each winner. Odds depend on entries. Not sponsored or endorsed by Bluesky.

Full rules available at: bit.ly/42VsktD
More information about the World OKR Summit is available at: findrc.co/slokrsum25

#OKRs

Terms of Service | Learn More Today — Sara Lobkovich

Explore Sara Lobkovich's Terms of Service, outlining the use and policies for her strategic coaching, consulting, and educational services.

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 20d

That’s it! The winners will be notified in one week, on October 10th at 9am pacific time.

✨ Official details: 👀⬇️

No purchase necessary. U.S. residents, 18+ only. Ends Thursday, October 9th at 11:59 PM Pacific. (cont.) ↴

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 20d

... AND I'll add a free copy of my book: "You Are a Strategist: Use No-BS OKRs to Get Big Things Done" for both of you!

To enter:
👉 Follow me here on Bluesky
👉 Like this post
👉 Comment and tag a friend or colleague who might be interested in being your +1!

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 20d

🎟 Want to join me at the Summit?

I'd love to share tickets for you and a guest for access to the virtual summit...

#OKRs #Strategy #OKR #Neurodivergence #Neurodiversity #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Introversion

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 20d

That scaffolding is especially powerful for neurodivergent team members, whose contributions don't always fit conventional molds.

In my session, I’ll share how to design OKR processes that create truly self-driven teams — where everyone’s unique strategic strengths can shine.

#Neurodivergent

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 20d

OKRs aren’t just a performance tool. They’re scaffolding — clarity structures that help ✨every✨ employee have a chance to thrive.

#OKRs #Strategy #WorldOKRSummit #OKR #Neurodivergence #Neurodiversity #ADHD #ActuallyAutistic #AuDHD #Introverts

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 20d

Your organization’s greatest strategic assets may be hiding in plain sight.

That’s the heart of my upcoming talk at the World OKR Summit:

"Unblocking Your Team’s Inner Strategists: No-BS OKRs for Neurodivergent and 'Square Peg' Professionals"

#Strategy #WorldOKRSummit #OKR #LeadershipDevelopment

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 23d

Treating KPIs and Key Results as the same thing? That's one of the fastest ways to completely undermine your goal-setting efforts. Read more �‘‰ https://lttr.ai/AiQQ3 #OKRs #StrategicPlanning #GoalSetting

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 25d

“No one pays for strategy.”

For a long time, I heard this over and over again — so much that I believed it.

I talk about the journey from there to here on Paula Burns' podcast, "The True You."

This one's for my fellow career square pegs. ❤️

https://findrc.co/3EQshGd

#podcast #selfemployed

A quote card in black on a white background reads: "My work is rebellious enough that I had to create the space to do it for myself...

I let people tell me for 15 years that you can't make a living in strategy independently. ‘No one pays for strategy. That's not a thing.’

I ultimately had to get intensely creative to find a way to do what fits me."

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 26d

Safe travels, kids. May the force be with you. 📚💙

#IBPA #IBPAAwards #selfpublishing #selfpublishedauthor #AmWriting #Booksky

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 26d

I also keep seeing creepy AI-looking "real people" talking head ads and they freak me out.

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 26d

I feel like their "emotional outrage" algorithm is dialed up even higher than other algorithms, and the effect of that is exactly what we're saying.

It shows in what gets amplified by the algorithm, but also in what doesn't -- which makes it really of limited utility for business purposes.

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 26d

I logged out and deleted the app after posting that. I've met and gotten to know some wonderful business collaborators there, but I just don't think it's a healthy place for me, either.

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Sara Lobkovich, J.D., NBC-HWC @saralobkovich.bsky.social · 26d

I haven’t broken my “other place” habit (not the bird app, the other one) yet because so many good friends are still there, but having to delete a “WTF” post about PDX because it was achieving escape velocity might just be the clincher

A threads post reading: Deleted my first post about the ridiculousness of you know what happening you know where because it was achieving exit velocity and attracting unwanted attention from you know who and if I’m going to get you know whatted by you know who it will damn sure be because of something *actually activist,* not a perplexed Saturday morning WTF post about you know where

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