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The Sharpening Stage

Finding the right edge

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Lisa Gunning
Jun 06, 2025
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When Jess wondered what to do with her discovery about coaching men effectively, I told her: stay in the sharpening stage. Don't make big decisions yet. Just keep getting better at what you’re doing and it will all come together. She reminded me as we talked of how kitchen knives all start as general chef's knives and become specialized tools through the process of honing.

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