Ian
Jan 28, 2026 - Apr 9, 2026
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Decisions (3)
Proactive Retention Check-ins After Ian's Departure
Initiated proactive 1:1 check-ins with key staff to gauge morale and prevent surprise resignations after Ian's departure. In the Sultan check-in, clarified Michael Young's departure was performance-based, explained no company-wide announcement (no teachable moment), and affirmed Sultan's role is safe. Goal: replace underperformers with A players.
Escalated Ian Kaneshiro retention to CEO level
After learning Ian Kaneshiro (PIC team, reports to Chris Wolford) resigned to join an AI startup, Peter immediately directed a retention escalation: told Mariah to get Greg talking to Ian, told Greg to do anything to keep him. After learning Ian had already accepted and wouldn't go back on it, shifted to ensuring the door stays open for a future return.
Advocated for PIC team progress to Greg
Reported to Greg (CEO) about satisfaction with Chris Wolford team improvement and transparency. Thanked Greg for going into PIC Demos meeting with open mind despite having strong opinions. Highlighted Ian Kaneshiro as fantastic.
Related Patterns (3)
Proactive Talent Pipeline Investment
Invest in building leadership bench and talent relationships before there is an urgent need. Use proven relationships from past experience to create optionality.
Accountability Follow-Through
When you issue a warning or mandate with stated consequences, you follow through. Warnings are not threats - they are commitments. The credibility of future accountability depends on following through now.
Three-Lever Talent Management
When pursuing a velocity or performance mandate, simultaneously operate on all three talent levers — upgrade (hire better), retain (protect key people), and exit (remove blockers) — rather than sequentially. This creates compounding momentum: exits free capacity for upgrades, retention preserves institutional knowledge during transitions, and upgrades raise the performance bar that justifies further exits.