Erika & ZaneRush
ZaneRush
Ever get bored of the same boardroom script? Let’s see how we can rewrite it so the other side starts second‑guessing their own damn logic. What’s your take?
Erika
Sure thing, just give me the playbook and I’ll flip the script so they’re staring at their own whiteboard in disbelief.
ZaneRush
Here’s the quick cheat sheet: 1. Start by mirroring their tone—make them feel you’re on their side. 2. Drop a single, off‑beat fact that contradicts their narrative—like a data point they forgot. 3. Push that point until it feels like the only logical option. 4. Keep the pace fast; any hesitation is a chance for them to backtrack. 5. Finish with a question that makes them question their own assumptions. Go.
Erika
Okay, so here’s the play: you start by echoing their enthusiasm, “Yeah, I see where you’re coming from,” then slip in that weird data point they never mentioned—like, “Actually, the last quarter’s numbers show a 15% dip, not a bump.” Let that sit, keep pushing the point, making it look inevitable, and pace it so fast that if they start to pause, you catch it. End with, “So, if that’s the reality, why aren’t we adjusting our strategy?”