Communication

One of the major causes of failure is the lack of clear, direct communication between people. Too many times we miscommunicate with our boss, subordinates, fellow workers or customers. We tend to communicate in terms of what we think we should say, or in terms of what we think the other person would like to hear, instead of expressing our real thoughts and feelings. Open, clear communication is better for everyone concerned. It avoids a lot of wasted time and problems that miscommunication creates.

This is not to say that one shouldn’t be diplomatic. For instance, telling an employee that they are not doing well is far less productive than coaching them in the areas that will help them to improve. Be clear with your expectations of everyone that you deal with. Know where you’re going. Act with purpose and try to avoid frivolous communication. That only steals your time and inhibits your ability to accomplish. Listen to others first. Understand their position. You don’t have to agree with it but you should at least understand it.
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Transition Time

Transition time is that period of time between when you accomplish one task and begin another. The value of this transition time is enormous. Your ability to go from task to task without wasting time will go a long way in helping you to be successful. Unfortunately, many people waste too much time in this area. Avoid the tendency to take a break between activities. Upon reaching closure to one task, immediately move to another without delay. Press on. Keep your momentum up by moving from task to task without unnecessary delay. People who usually complain about not having enough time in their day usually have poor transition times between activities.
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Commute Time

Time is irreplaceable. Time spent commuting can be utilized efficiently by listening to motivational or educational tape recordings. Listening to the radio in your car can sometimes be therapeutic. However, there may be more productive uses of this time, including getting your thoughts in order for an early morning meeting, analyzing your personnel or business opportunities, or just mentally preparing for your day. For the very skilled, you can actually complete your educational goals by studying and preparing course work during your commute. This is not recommended for the average commuter as the consequences for not paying strict attention to your driving can be severe.
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