Write Regularly to Employees and Investors

Originally published 2022-02-16Robin’s commentary

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English translation of the Chinese post originally published 2022-02-16. Translated 2026-11-05 with AI assistance. Historical figures and claims have not been updated or independently verified. 中文原文

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Write regularly to employees and investors about the thinking behind decisions, the company’s position, and its challenges. Written communication forces periodic reflection and builds trust across the team and investor base.

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Share decisions, reasoning, company developments, and challenges regularly.
Writing forces periodic reflection.
Build trust with employees and investors.

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Full text — English translation

I previously shared an article on this. Write regularly—weekly, for example—to employees. Explain decisions and changes, why they were made, and the thinking behind them. Let employees see from your perspective and build confidence in the company’s future. This article recommends writing regularly to investors. I think monthly works well: explain what the company is doing and will do next, results achieved, challenges, and needed help and resources. Like keeping a journal, it is a good habit. Start now. Send employees a letter every Sunday and investors one on the tenth of each month. Writing helps review the week or month, the company’s direction, past decisions, and whether you could do better with another chance.

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