These are the cards that form the micro-pattern card library. They are free for people who have provided their email.
Maintaining strategic push without burning relationships Builds: InfluenceTrains: Resilience, Cognitive Flexibility What this feels like when it’s working You can advocate consistently for what matters without becoming the person everyone avoids. You maintain strategic pressure while preserving relationships and credibility. Use this when You’re either pushing too hard and damaging relationships, or backing off completely…
Working through formal and informal channels effectively Builds: InfluenceTrains: Systems Thinking, Situational Awareness What this feels like when it’s working You understand both official processes and how things actually happen. You navigate formal requirements while using informal channels effectively. You work with the system as it is, not as it should be. Use this when…
Framing ideas in ways that create movement Builds: InfluenceTrains: Creative Problem-Solving, Cognitive Flexibility What this feels like when it’s working You can frame ideas to resonate with different audiences while maintaining core message. You shape narratives that make change feel natural instead of threatening. Use this when You have a good idea but it’s not…
Creating alignment around shared goals Builds: InfluenceTrains: Situational Awareness, Creative Problem-Solving What this feels like when it’s working You can bring people together around common ground even when they disagree on other things. You create movement through genuine coalition instead of forcing individual agreement. Use this when You’re trying to create change alone instead of…
Understanding who influences what and how Builds: InfluenceTrains: Situational Awareness, Analytical Thinking What this feels like when it’s working You understand the influence landscape – who has decision power, who shapes opinion, who controls resources. You navigate power dynamics effectively without formal authority. Use this when You’re trying to create change without understanding who actually…
Identifying where small actions create large effects Builds: Strategic InfluenceTrains: Systems Thinking, Situational Awareness What this feels like when it’s working You can identify high-leverage points where focused effort creates disproportionate impact. You work smart by finding where systems amplify your input instead of working hard everywhere. Use this when You’re working hard across many…
Planning for current conditions, not ideal conditions Builds: Strategic ThinkingTrains: Systems Thinking, Analytical Thinking What this feels like when it’s working Your plans account for actual conditions, constraints, and likely disruptions. You plan with reality instead of hoping reality will conform to ideal scenarios. Use this when You’re making plans based on best-case scenarios that…
Regular assessment: does this still serve where I’m going? Builds: Strategic ThinkingTrains: Metacognition, Situational Awareness What this feels like when it‘s working You regularly assess whether current activities still serve your direction. You can stop doing things that made sense at one point but don’t serve current goals. Use this when You’re continuing activities out…
Moving forward when the full path isn’t visible Builds: Strategic ThinkingTrains: Resilience, Cognitive Flexibility What this feels like when it’s working You can take next steps even when the complete path isn’t visible. You navigate through ambiguity by orienting toward direction instead of requiring detailed maps. Use this when The path ahead isn’t clear and…
Adjusting approach when conditions change without losing direction Builds: Strategic ThinkingTrains: Cognitive Flexibility, Systems Thinking What this feels like when it’s working You can change approach while maintaining strategic direction. You adjust tactics based on new information without treating every change as failure or abandoning your destination. Use this when Conditions have changed but you’re…
