I bet your calendar is filled to capacity – for some reason we think that the more we do reach day the better we are as leaders. Wrong! Force yourself to book time for preparation and reflection – two of the most important tasks of any leader. Getting ready for the next meeting is nearly as important as the meeting itself, and usually helps get the most out of it. And taking time afterwards to jot down some thoughts and to-dos helps ensure that it’s put into the proper context and sets up all appropriate follow-throughs. Skip these two important steps and you run the risk of not being as effective as you can and need to be. Whether at work or in life, slow down and be prepared today.
Benjamin Franklin (1707 - 1790): American polymath: a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher, and political philosopher.
Among the most influential intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence; and the first postmaster general.
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