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Building a pressing trigger your team can actually execute

A simple cue system that takes one session to install.

Why this matters

A meaningful chunk of body copy lives here. Building a pressing trigger your team can actually execute is a topic worth taking seriously, and this section walks through the rationale, evidence, and real-world application.

Practical step one — applicable today.
Practical step two — measured and repeatable.
Practical step three — progress over weeks.

Closing thought

Consistency over intensity. Stack the small wins and the season takes care of itself.

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