Rule 25 of 32 · Chapter V — Carry, Don't Control
Set the standard by doing the thing yourself first, without narrating that you did.
Why this rule exists
A standard announced is a preference; a standard demonstrated is a fact about how things are done here. People calibrate to what they watch you actually do, especially the unglamorous parts — the cleanup, the early arrival, the boring documentation. Narrating your own example converts it into a demand for credit and cancels most of its force.
In practice
Do the undesirable task before assigning it. Arrive at the standard of preparation you expect others to reach. When someone notices, acknowledge it briefly and move on rather than building the story out.
When it doesn't apply
When you are teaching rather than modelling, narrate everything — a beginner needs your reasoning spoken aloud, and silent competence teaches them nothing but that you are far away.