Power of Written Word

Joe’s boss called on him and asked him to join an ongoing meeting. Joe steps in. There are directives discussed and plan of action agreed upon. Joe makes mental notes as to what he has been assigned. Two days later, Joe seems to have forgotten couple of key points made in the meeting.

Katie is working on a project and a problem has gotten the whole team stuck. Driving down the freeway, she thinks of an idea. She reminds herself to try this to get the team un-stuck. While back in her cubicle, she cannot seem to remember the entire solution.

Sammy takes quick notes on a small yellow sticky. He is off to meet a client on a lunch meeting. He comes back and while on the phone needs to see the information on the sticky note. He cannot find it. He cannot seem to remember where he kept that piece of paper.

Joe, Katie and Sammy have a problem – A time management problem.

Here are the Time management basics for beginners:

Write Things Down – Have a place to record the happenings of your day. Write down things and make a record. Writing things down allows you to get back to them and re-think the idea and tweak it into something powerful. Get into a habit to write things will allow you to capture your time that you may be wasting away. Get a planner or create a 3-ring binder that keeps your notes.

Take Action – You are in charge of your life. Whatever happens, at end of the day you are but your actions. So take action. Decide what you have to do and then create a massive laser like focus and get the first thing in your list done and then the next and then the next until you get your goal.

Break Things Down – Break larger goals into small bite size tasks. Lot of times when confronted with a large task or formidable goal, we seize to do anything. This leads to laziness and procrastination. Don’t despair – you are not going to be asked to lower your goals. Instead, subdivide your goals into intermediate milestones. Create a sequence of tasks and follow the sequence. Move Mountain - one shovel at a time.

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Time - Your Friend or Foe

Time is your enemy or friend! Doesn’t it feel that time is against you. It stalls at our weakest moments and zips away when we need it the most.

Jon starts his office day. He starts on a task that has a due date approaching. He knows that there are few people dependent on finishing his work on time. He receives a phone call from a client on another project. The client wants a certain piece of information immediately. Jon promises to get back to him very shortly. As he is looking through the piles of paper, there is a familiar ping sound indicating an email arriving in the inbox. KL was promised something by Jon and KL is following up with a reminder to receive the promised task completion. It is only half way through the day and Jon is stressed out. He cannot seem to attend to any one item and before too long half the day is gone.

Does this resemble your day at the office? Years ago, I found myself in the midst of this kind of busy work. I felt that weeks and months are zipping by with a feeling of no fulfillment taking over. I reviewed my use of time and tool control.

Being busy is a good thing but you got to have something to show at the end of the day. This satisfies you and it projects you as an effective person at work.

You should have your own agenda. You need to prioritize and focus on the tasks on your agenda. Get them done. Protect your time and don’t let any distracters to spoil your life.

Time is your friend, if you engage in the habits that show you care for your time. If you disregard the value of your time, it will be your enemy. Years will go by and you will be stuck in a situation without progress. Get un-stuck now by practicing good time management habits.
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SOCIAL SKILLS FOR HYPER SUCCESS

People want consistency.

Non verbal connection is the key in having a social impact.

Plan your first 30 seconds – All it takes for people to lock in the first impression.

Deliver consistent accurate brand with commitment & service with Value to the client. Promise to meet Client goals.

Technical skills are given. Top echelons will have social skills & will be deemed as trusted professionals. That is where we want to be.

At social events, be there with a purpose/goal. Achieve the goal. Overcome your fear of strangers. Know your goals. Have a goal of meeting 4-6 new people at these events.

Dress Well.

Show Confidence.

Speak Clearly.

Act like a host. Be open & approachable.

Observe successful people around you. See how they exude a sense of being in the moment. Learn & apply immediately.

GOING AN EXTRA MILE

Always deliver more than you promise. This is the key in having a successful life. Do this consistently and you will be able to name you price tag.

Go an extra mile today and every day from here on. Andrew Carnegie said that there are two kinds of people. One who does not perform what he/she is asked to do and the other who performs exactly what is asked of him/her.

Deliver more than asked for. This is how someone puts a value on your service. That is how you are branded as valuable and indispensable. Most people are locked in the paycheck-to-paycheck ordeal and there is no escape. Why not increase your value and increase the return?

This is the magical key that will bring forth miracles in your life. Welcome the miracles by putting a little extra effort in what has been asked of you.

Such a simple rule to increase your compensation - “GO THE EXTRA MILE!”