A new subscriber to Talk Confidence is Joanne Allday. We've also joined on LinkedIn. (Why don't we do the same?) The current discussion on my LinkedIn "People working in Public Sector Group." was prompted by a parting comment from one of my delegates. "I feel as though I am in a pressure cooker..." at a talk entitled "Your Success is Built on Your Daily Routines..." the discussion continues...
Joanne's contribution:
I know it's a strange place to look, but the politicians are actually sharing some great time management tips in their election campaigning. They're focusing their time in the regions that matter - where they stand the best chance of winning and, therefore, meeting their objectives. We can all take lessons from that in our business and work life.
I agree. Joanne is an alternative thinker, getting fresh inspiration from unusual places. And we can learn and do well by imitating her idea. We certainly need to apply new energy and approaches in the current economic climate.
My time time tip is simple - be on time - for all sort of reasons from reducing stress to creating a professional image. Some people think it is OK and rather fashionable to be late. I disagree. There are cultural difference to consider however, being late in many cultures can imply that your time is more important than the other person's.
I personally don't "do" late. Should you find that time is slipping due to circumstances beyond your control, use a tip from friend and fellow speaker of mine Allan Pease. In Allan's book Body Language sold on my Amazon site he suggests this wording when you call your client, "I am running 12 minutes behind schedule." This is so much more effective than calling to say that, "I'm running late. I think I'll be there in about 10 minutes." Allow more time so that you run ahead of schedule. You won't feel as though you are in a pressure cooker. Be creative with your use of words ... and your time.
What are your time tips? You can comment on the new Talk Confidence Zone. (As a newsletter subscriber post as an existing user.) Or just mail me and I'll post for you. And you can read previous newsletter traffic with time tips here.
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