What Is A Great Reminder?
Great Reminder (noun)
/ɡreɪt rɪˈmaɪndər/
Definition: A Great Reminder is a concise memorable line you use at the moment of action to bring back what matters so you act with clarity, focus, and impact.
Clarity • Focus • Impact
Bringing Clarity
A Great Reminder turns complex ideas into one clear line. You instantly see what matters most.
Creating Focus
It keeps that line in front of you at the right moment. You stay consistent with daily actions.
Delivering Impact
The right reminder sparks action. You make progress you can see and measure.
Why it works: clarity improves recall, focus ties the cue to the moment, repetition turns action into results.
From framework → Great Reminder
W.I.N. (Mindset)
Great reminder: “Wire → Imagine → Now act.”
Trigger: before a call. Say it, energize, then take the first step.
BUILD (Feedback)
Great reminder: “Behavior → Understanding → Impact → Listen → Develop”
Trigger: feedback start. Structure the conversation.
GROOW (Coaching)
Great reminder: “Goal → Reality → Obstacles → Options → Way forward.”
Trigger: 1:1 coaching session. Ask structured questions, then decide one action.
Use in phrases
- Use my great reminder before the kickoff…
- Share a great reminder for tomorrow’s stand‑up…
- Set a great reminder for Friday: “Review top 3 priorities.”
Great Reminders aren’t tips or hacks—they’re the essentials you repeat at the moment of action to drive performance and leadership.
The Great Reminders Law
“What you forget, you lose. What you remember, you use. What you repeat, makes you great.”
Live this law in how you learn and drive impact.
Try it now
When [situation], Great Reminder: [one action] → [result].
Example: When the meeting starts, Great Reminder: Goal → Blockers → Next steps → finish with clear owners.
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