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■ “I realize that the promotion you’re considering is a major step,
but I believe you have the qualities to succeed at that level.
Let’s talk about what your new responsibilities would be.”

Time Management

The Motivational Mindset
■ Time is money—to you, your company, your clients, and your
employees.
■ Compressed time, poorly managed time, and not enough time
lead to errors, lost opportunities, and stress.
■ The speed and accessibility of communication creates a sense
of urgency that is not always accurate or helpful. Don’t drop
everything for each call, e-mail, and text message that comes
in or think that every communication has to be returned the
second it pops through. Manage your messages.
■ Planning saves time—yours and others’. Plan and help others
plan to achieve long- and short-term goals and sometimes just
to get through the day.
■ Time-management tools aren’t in everyone’s toolbox. Don’t
assume that all employees know how to plan effectively. Offer
guidance, seminars, and resources.
■ Help employees anticipate the unexpected. Establish a
mindset where the unexpected won’t have the power to
wreak havoc.
■ Controlling interruptions is key to time management. Respect
others’ uninterrupted time and request your own.
■ Setting and synchronizing priorities is essential to good time
management.
■ Understand whose crisis is your crisis.

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