Most of us are so bombarded with email that we spend as little time as possible determining whether a message is worth a thorough read. Some people opt to ignore and delete incoming messages altogether, which can be disastrous for a sender with important information to share.
A few years ago, I stumbled on the provocative article, “Fuck Yes or No,” in which author Mark Hanson explores a powerful decision-making concept.
Busy executives universally prefer clear, straightforward communications. Pressed for time, they appreciate “front-loaded” communications that put the most important information (the primary message) right at the beginning of written documents and verbal presentations.
Strategic planning rarely is associated with increased energy and rekindled passion – at least not initially.
The SMART acronym is a great tool to ensure specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely goals. It helps us clarify what we want to accomplish and set deadlines to produce the results we want in the timeframes we need.
Familiar with the expression, “You manage systems and lead people”? Most managers fall into the trap of “delegating on the fly” because they don’t take the time necessary to fine-tune their delegation systems.
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