Translating the lesson, begin by naming a clear palette—values, goals, and constraints you are willing to display. Next, choose a signature signal and use it consistently: a format, cadence, or style that makes your intent legible at a glance. Show work early to invite feedback, then iterate without muting the core hue. Finally, align action with signal so credibility compounds over time. As Monet’s example suggests, the world cannot respond to what it cannot see; when you commit to color, you offer others something definite to meet, match, or move toward. [...]