Nugget: “Anything that is wasted effort represents wasted time. The best management of our time thus becomes linked inseparably with the best utilization of our efforts.”~ Ted W. Engstrom
Reflection drill: Create systems to maximize time — yours & others.
Be the person everyone counts on to be on-time, on-task and on-target.
Why it matters: You want people to respect your time, so GIVE the respect you expect to GET. Always remember that there are only 1000 Prime Minutes in each day. It’s nuts to waste even 1 of your precious minutes — and “criminal” to waste theirs! (Maybe not a felony — but certainly a misdemeanor!)
Thinking drill:
How well did you show your respect for the time of others in your last meeting?
How will you show respect for the time of the next person you’re going to meet with?
With whom do you have your next appointment? What will you do to be more respectful of that person’s time?
What’s your take away?